One Hundred Twenty Pages of Betrayal Novel

I let out a short , cold laugh . " Mr. and Mrs. Langley , business doesn't run on sentiment . " When I married into your family , didn't you hand me that prenup and tell me the same thing ? " " You're businessman . And now ... so am I. " " I'm sure you , of all people , can understand that . " The two of them left with their tails between their legs . But I didn't stop . As Langley Corp. stock nosedived , I kept buying . And when Travis called an emergency shareholder meeting , the person sitting directly across from him ... was me . He stared at me like he'd forgotten how to speak .

On either side of him sat the Hawthorne twins , their gazes dripping with poison . I glanced over at Lila's slightly rounded belly and scoffed . Travis still hadn't said a word , staring at me . I folded my arms and said coolly , " Mr. Langley , aren't you going to present this quarter's cash flow report ? " He pressed his lips together , and under the sharp eyes of the other shareholders , finally looked away . After the meeting . Travis grabbed my arm . " Elise , would you let me take you to dinner ? " He quickly added . " Your favorite place just launched a new seasonal menu .

" From behind him came Lila's shrill voice , " Ow ! Travis , I think I'm in labor ! " He turned around with a scowl and slapped her across the face . Then go to a doctor ! What the hell do you want me for ? I'm scared , " she whimpered " Will you take me to the hospital ? " Blair , standing nearby , was still glaring daggers at me . " Well well , look who ended up landing on top . You divorce Travis and land the richest man in Westbay ? " " Guess us little playthings weren't weren't half as skilled as the oh - so - pure Mrs Hart I turned to Travis " Sure , I'll have dinner with you .

" " But on one condition . " His eyes lit up . " Anything you want , Elise Name it ' I pointed at Blair . " I want her waiting on us . Serving tea . Clearing plates " Chapter 11 16.27 % Blair shrieked . " No way ! Who the hell do you think you are ? You don't get to order me around ! " Travis slapped her , too . " And who the hell do you think you are , talking to Elise like that ? " " You two were just playthings I used to kill time . " " You think now that she's gone , you get to replace her ? I only recognize one wife in this lifetime - and that's Elise .

" When we arrived at the restaurant , Julian was already waiting . He stood up with a smile and held out his hand . " Rough day ? " I shook my head and hugged him . " Not really . " He pulled out my chair with easy familiarity . Travis followed behind , stiff and bitter . He forced a smile . " I thought ... it would just be us . " I raised an eyebrow . " I'm a married woman , Travis . What kind of woman do you take me for - having dinner alone with another man ? " He choked on his breath . He knew exactly what I meant . It was a slap across the face .

Just as we started to eat , Lila clutched her belly . Travis ! The baby's coming ! " Travis's face twisted . He hurled the plate at her , food splattering across her . " You're ten months pregnant ! Why the hell are you even here instead of on bed rest ? " Blair's eyes turned red . " She's carrying your child ! How can you be so heartless ? " Travis shoved her aside . " Get lost ! " Then he turned to me . " Don't mind them . Let's just eat . " I raised my hand and called the waiter . " Can someone call an ambulance for the pregnant woman over there ? " Just then , Travis's phone rang .

He answered - and his father's furious voice exploded through the receiver . Travis ! Have you completely lost your damn mind ? That child is the future of Langley Corp ! If anything happens to it- don't even think about staying CEO ! " admin