WebNovelChapter 9 Hudson's pen hit the floor. He stared at his assistant, unable to understand what had happened.
Valeria scooped up the pen, shoving it in his hand. "Babe, what's the holdup? Everyone's waiting, Just sign it." Hudson shoved her away, yanking his assistant aside.
"What the hell are you talking about? Reese and I were supposed to take a trip together. She wouldn't just get on a plane alone." Plus we never said anything about going overseas.
The assistant's hands shook as he handed over an envelope. "This just cfor you, sir. From Mrs.
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He stared at her signature in disbelief.
Reese wanted a divorce?! He grabbed his phone, realizing she hadn't responded to any of his messages.
In eighteen years - from starry-eyed kids to middle age - Reese had always replied instantly. Always. Until now.
His texts went frantic: "Reese, where tf are you? Why aren't you responding?" "Divorce papers? Really? This isn't cute." Red exclamation points. Blocked.
Calls straight to voicemail. Blocked there too.
What the hell happened? Heart racing, Hudson headed for the door, but Valeria latched onto him.
"Are you kiddingright now? It's Leon's ceremony. You promised him the company. Where are you 14:31 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 1.6 Chapter 9 running off to?" "Reese's plane crashed. I need to find out." Valeria spotted the divorce papers and sneered.
"Oh, look who's playing games. What, she's butthurt you took my side? So she fakes her death and throws divorce papers at you?" "It's Leon's special day. Her kid's dead so she has to cruin ours?" Leon snatched the USB, smirking.
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"Dad, please. Girls pull this crap all the time. Next thing you knew she'll qubrey be posting sad quotes and crying selfies on Insta. So basic." Valeria cackled. "That's my boy! Sees right through these thirsty tricks." Watching them high-five and snicker, something clicked in Hudson's head.
This was the second tLeon had trashed Reese. He thought that was as teenage attitude before. But Valeria? A grown woman egging on this mean boy BS? What kind of mom taught her kid to be such a dick? Reese would never. Noah had been the sweetest, most well-mannered kid...
The contrast hit him like a slap.
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