One Hundred Twenty Pages of Betrayal Novel

" Chloe ! What on earth is going on ? Tell us ! " Her mother finally couldn't stay seated . She stood up , grabbing her daughter's arm . " We gave you everything . How could you do this ? And you ! " She turned on Liam , her composure shattering into raw fury . " You have a family . How dare you lay a hand on my daughter ? " Liam . The barrage of questions left Chloe mute , tears streaming down her face as she just looked helplessly at Humiliated by me and heartbroken for Chloe , Liam's expression turned vicious .

He started yelling loudly that he didn't know me , that I was some crazy woman who'd appeared out of nowhere to wreck his family and ruin his reputation . But his story now was completely different from before . Anyone with half a brain could see the truth . My daughter , frightened by his outburst , started crying . " Daddy is bad ! " she wailed , garnering immediate sympathy from those around us . Seeing Liam still refusing to give up , I finally took out the evidence I'd prepared . " You live off my family and still have the nerve to keep a woman on the side ?

Let me show everyone exactly who you are . " one . I pulled out stack after stack of photos , scattering them across the room , then began pointing them out one by The condo downstairs . Leased last June . Paid from our joint account . " " A week in Kyoto . You told me it was a client retreat . " The hotel receipt from the night of my first - trimester ultrasound . Room service for two . " " Our daughters share a birthday month . You didn't even have the decency to space out the milestones . " Chloe looked terrified . She shrieked at me , " You were stalking us ! " " Stalk you ? Please .

" A dry , humorless laugh escaped me . " You weren't exactly subtle . You funded your entire second life with my trust fund , Liam . And now you have the audacity to sit here , playing house with her parents ? " " Did you honestly believe I'd never find out ? Or did you just think I wouldn't care ? " Liam's lips quivered , but before he could speak , Chloe suddenly lunged at me . " So what if he did ? Look at you He was miserable with you . Liam promised me he was leaving . This ... " she gestured wildly at the room . this is my life now . You're the one who doesn't belong here .

Just get out ! " Before I could even retort , Chloe's father stood up abruptly and slapped her hard across the face . The room fell dead silent for a few seconds . Chapter 5 4.50 % Then , the old man who had prized his dignity all his life spoke to his daughter , his volce low . " What more is there to say ? Aren't you ashamed enough ? " " Dad ... " Chloe clutched her cheek , tears welling up instantly . " How can you side with an outsider over me ? Am I not your daughter ? " " I wish you weren't ! " With that , Chloe's father turned and walked out without a backward glance .

Her mother , supported by the whole crew , looked on the verge of fainting . I had no time to worry about their family drama . The root cause of today's disaster was the man standing right in front of me . " Do you even remember who you were ? " " The man who showed up to our first date in a borrowed suit ? I protected that man for years . I never once reminded you of the day you sat in my father's study and asked him for a chance . But you seem to have forgotten everything . Including where you came from .

" Liam's meteoric rise from a junior employee to the son - in - law of Carter Enterprises was no secret in certain circles , but here , it was explosive news . The moment I finished speaking , even Chloe looked at him with a flicker of shock . If I hadn't said anything , she probably still thought she'd landed herself a wealthy golden goose . Liam's face flushed crimson . " You have no idea what you're talking about , Elaine ! I earned every bit of my success . Your father's company would be nowhere without me . Maybe you should be thanking me .

" Seeing his twisted , furious face , I finally understood the depth of my father's objections to our marriage . Back then , I'd been too young to grasp his blunt warnings . " You really think you're that important ? Carter Enterprises is a multi - billion dollar corporation . You think it needs a small - time department manager like you to keep running ? Liam , the arrogance it takes to believe that ... it's almost impressive . " The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop .

Most of the crew here today had only come because they heard Chloe had landed a rich boyfriend and wanted to curry favor . Who knew they'd witness such a spectacle ? Those hoping to suck up to him now didn't dare utter a word . Well , since he loved Chloe so much , I thought I'd do him a favor . " Liam , I'll give you one last chance . Cut ties with her and that boy right now , and I can pretend none of this ever happened . " I watched him calmly , waiting . Of course , this was just a test . The moment he cheated , there was no going back for us .

I just wanted to see where his Chapter 5 4.50 % bottom line was Liam looked at Chloe , who was crying hysterically , then back at me He moved to shield her behind him "You think this is easy for me ? Chloe's been there for me when you weren't ! She's given me a family , something you were too busy playing CEO to even notice was missing Maybe if you'd spent less time at the office and more time actually being a wife , none of this would have happened " Hearing this , Chloe seemed to gain some backbone . She looked at me with a hint of smug glee " Good Very good .

" Since that was the case , let this loving couple " share their fate . I nodded , pulled out my phone , and dialed a number . Dad . Did you hear all that ? " The door to the private room swung open . The moment my father walked in , Liam's face went deathly pale " Liam , what did you promise me the day you married my daughter ? Have you forgotten ?" " D - Dad , L .. " Liam was trembling , all his carlier bravado gone . He couldn't even form a complete sentence That's enough . Your employment with Carter Enterprises is terminated , effective immediately . The promotion is off the table .

Security will escort you to collect your personal items tomorrow . Before Liam could respond , Chloe screamed , " You can't do this ! He promised me! He said everything would be ours My father didn't even glance her way , treating her like the hysterical woman she was . He continued . " The lawyers are already auditing the company assets you've been siphoning off over the years Cooperate with the investigation if you don't want to go to jall Liam's arrogance evaporated completely Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead as he tried to explain . ' Dad . Mr. Carter , please , listen to me ...

My father shook his head and turned to me . Elaine , let's go home ' Before leaving I pulled out the prepared Divorce Settlement papers and placed them in front of Liam . Perhaps only now did he finally understand what had really happened today Chapter 5 admin