All Chapters of After The Divorce, I Suddenly Inherited $100 trillion : Chapter 31
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Karma
The rain fell harder, drumming against the pavement relentlessly. The two men stood at opposite corners, separated by the crosswalk that stretched between them like a barrier.Memories rushed through Willis's mind like a flood as he gazed across the street at Bruce, feeling his throat tighten. Here was the man whose wife he had stolen. The man he had mocked and ridiculed like garbage. Willis swallowed nervously. His throat felt as rough as sandpaper. He felt a strange fusion of shame and rage rising inside.For a moment, he looked away, ashamed to meet Bruce’s eyes. Then he forced himself to look back."What the hell are you doing here?" Willis rasped. “Have you come to gloat?”Rain drummed against Bruce's umbrella as he answered. "Yes. Yes, I have."Willis clenched his hands into fists at his sides."It's satisfying, you know," Bruce continued quietly, "watching you suffer. Watching you lose it all. Watching you stand in the rain, soaked and broken, with nowhere to go. That’s exac
The bouquet of flowers
Bruce stopped in front of a modest apartment block. The building had six floors, each featuring narrow balconies with metal railings. Clothes hung outside some windows, moving gently in the humid evening air.It was the kind of place where office workers, teachers, and young couples lived as they tried to save enough money for something better.Bruce climbed the narrow staircase to the fourth floor, his footsteps echoing in the stairwell, his umbrella dripping a trail behind him. He unlocked the door to apartment 3B and stepped inside.The apartment had a single bedroom, a tiny living room, a compact kitchen, and a narrow bathroom barely big enough to turn around in. The furniture was functional but cheap. Exactly what a struggling divorcee would rent.Bruce closed the door behind him and leaned his umbrella against the wall. He walked over to the worn armchair by the window and sank into it heavily.For a long moment, he sat in silence, listening to the rain tap against the glass.T
Mother-in-law
Caro's post went viral overnight. Her face appeared everywhere. Across news segments, talk show discussions, and social media threads.The internet started exploring every aspect of her life, eager to learn about her background and family. It took only two days for the world to learn about Caro Griffin's past romantic relationships. First, they uncovered her recent engagement to Willis Stone.That name was already infamous.He was the disgraced executive who attempted to kill Bruce Dominic Shepherd. Everyone was puzzled as to why the new chairman would take an interest in his assassin ex.But the digging didn't stop there. Soon, they uncovered another name. Bruce Griffin, Caro's ex-husband. Bruce Griffin was a complete nobody with no money, no status, and no attractive qualities. He was just an unemployed divorcee who had reportedly lived off the Griffin family money for years.Now the internet became even more curious about Bruce more than anything."She married THAT guy?" someone
A joint interview
For a moment, the car was silent except for the hum of the engine and the distant sounds of city traffic.Then Scarlett burst out laughing so loud, the sound filled the vehicle like smoke."Wait, wait, wait." She held up a hand, gasping for breath between laughs. "Let me get this straight. You're telling me that you are Bruce Dominic Shepherd?"Bruce said nothing. His eyes drove on the moment the traffic light turned green."Oh, this is priceless!" Scarlett slapped her knee, genuinely delighted. "This is absolutely the funniest thing I've heard in years! You! The man who Caro dumped like yesterday's garbage—you're the trillionaire?""I am," Bruce said calmly.Scarlett's laughter only grew louder."Oh, honey." She leaned forward, patting his shoulder. "I knew you were pathetic. But I didn't know you were delusional too."Bruce's knuckles tightened on the steering wheel, but his face remained neutral."All those years of failure finally cracked something upstairs, huh?" Scarlett continu
The interview
As soon as Bruce's car disappeared around the corner, Caro turned and took her mother up the front steps of the estate, leading her into the main building.They chatted while walking until they arrived at Marcus's study. Marcus Griffin sat at his desk, surrounded by laptops and documents. His reading glasses rested on his nose as he examined what appeared to be financial reports. When the door opened, he glanced up and froze. Standing right in front of him was his ex-wife. "Scarlett," he said flatly, maintaining a neutral expression. "Marcus." Scarlett matched his tone, her chin raised at him. For a long moment, neither of them said a word. Their divorce had been messy. They hadn't been in the same room without lawyers for more than ten years.However, it seemed that time had softened their resentment toward each other.Marcus removed his glasses and set them on the desk. "What are you doing here?""I'm here for my daughter," Scarlett said, gesturing toward Caro. "She's about to b
The interview
That evening, millions of televisions across the country tuned in to watch the live broadcast of Celebrity Spotlight.Cameras glided smoothly across the audience before focusing on the host seated behind a sleek glass desk.The host was a well-known personality named Derek Matthews, an interviewer who got famous for digging into the personal lives of celebrities.Derek sat in his signature armchair, flashing a wide smile at the camera."Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Celebrity Spotlight! I'm your host, Derek Matthews, and tonight we have a story that has captivated the entire world."A large screen behind him lit up with images of Caro holding the bouquet of flowers she received from Bruce Dominic Shepherd.“Just days ago,” Derek continued, “a young businesswoman suddenly found herself at the center of global attention when she received flowers from the wealthiest man on earth—Bruce Dominic Shepherd.”The audience murmured excitedly. Derek raised his hand toward th
Bruce Exposed Caro
"My ex-wife cheated on me with Willis Stone," Bruce repeated, his eyes never leaving Caro's face. "That's the real reason for our divorce."He paused for effect. "It wasn't because I was a failure. But because she couldn't keep her legs closed when a richer man came along."The audience let out shocked gasps.Caro's face went white. "You bastard—""I caught them," Bruce continued, ignoring her. "On our wedding anniversary, while delivering pizzas to Willis in his penthouse suite."The studio buzzed with low murmurs. They hadn't expected this twist.Caro quickly rose to her feet. "You're lying! That's not what happened! I did it for my family! Our family business was about to collapse! We needed investors! Willis had both money and connections. I simply put my family first! That doesn't make me a cheater!"The audience shifted uncomfortably. Bruce wasn't ready to give in yet. "But you slept with him," he said quietly. "While still married to me. After that, he talked you into divorcin
Cheating Scandal
Caro stormed across the parking lot toward her car like a bat out of hell. Scarlett hurried behind her, gripping her purse tightly, her face filled with shame and anger.Both women climbed inside the car. The moment the door shut, Scarlett exploded.“What the hell was that?!” she shouted, her voice filling the entire car.Caro turned toward her, equally furious. “How should I know?!” she snapped. “We were set up!”"Set up?" Scarlett threw her hands in the air. "Why the hell would they set us up?"Caro's eyes burned with rage. "How should I know? The moment Bruce brought up Willis, Derek refused to cut to commercials! He went off script and gave Bruce liberty to spill the beans."Scarlett eyes burned with anger. “Why didn’t you tell me you were having an affair with Willis Stone while you were married to Bruce?!”Caro looked away in frustration. “I didn’t think it was important!”Scarlett leaned forward, her voice rising. "Not important? You didn't think to mention your affair with Wil
Lawsuit
Bruce leaned against the wrought iron railing of his small balcony, the cool night air brushing against his face. Beneath him, the city glittered with millions of lights as ordinary people walked along the sidewalks and drove on the roads.He held his phone in his hand, playing the interview clip. The internet had exploded. Within minutes after the broadcast ended, the clip had already been viewed millions of times. Social media platforms were drowning in reactions. News channels ran non-stop coverage of Caro's infidelity with her ex-husband. Bruce allowed himself a small smile as he read through hundreds of thousands of comments. People who had admired Caro just hours ago were now expressing their disappointment.Just then, his phone rang. Oswald's name appeared on the screen.Bruce answered and brought the phone to his ear. "Oswald.""Master Bruce. I just finished watching the broadcast. What an incredible performance."Bruce chuckled quietly. "You enjoyed it?""I enjoyed it imm
Reverse Card
The scandal didn’t die down. Instead, it only got worse. The Internet wouldn't stop talking about it. Every news channel covered the scandal nonstop, treating it as if it were the only story worth airing.The very next morning, Caro Griffin took action publicly. Through her lawyers, she filed a lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages for defamation. The lawsuit named two defendants: Bruce Griffin and the television studio behind Celebrity Spotlight.Her lawyers claimed Bruce had deliberately lied on national television to destroy her reputation. They also accused the studio of allowing the accusations to air without stopping the segment.News outlets quickly picked up the story: “CARO GRIFFIN FILES $100M DEFAMATION LAWSUIT.”However, just as Bruce had predicted, Griffin Enterprises was sinking. Within a span of three days, the company’s stock price fell by 53%. Investors began to sell their shares, while business partners stopped answering calls. Even several deals were quietly te