After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

lan Ford was the son of the real estate tycoon.

Fawn tightened her grip around her glass. After a moment, determination flashed in her eyes. She raised the glass, downing the last of her drink, and said, "Fine, I'll take the risk!" Marrying lan was certainly better than ending up with that disgusting old man.

Her friend's gaze flickered slightly before handing Fawn an address.

Without hesitation, Fawn went straight there.

It was a private club. A bodyguard stood at the door of the suite. She walked up confidently, saying, "I'm Fawn Powell."

The bodyguard, clearly aware of who she was, stepped aside and opened the door for her.

Inside, the room was dimly lit, and Fawn couldn't immediately see

"Hello? Is anyone here?" she called out.

anyone was there.

There was no response. She took a few cautious steps forward when suddenly, someone lunged from behind, grabbing her tightly.

"Ah!" Fawn screamed, instinctively struggling, but her resistance was cut short by the sharp prick of a needle in her arm, cold liquid seeping into her veins.

"Fawn, you didn't follow through with your promise. Now, how should I punish you?"

disgusting voice made her

is it you?" she stammered,

he pushed her onto the bed. "I'll visit your parents tomorrow to ask for your hand. But tonight... you'll behave yourself!" "No!" she

...

Outside the bar.

car, sending a transfer from

no way Fawn would escape

parents would walk in on her in bed with

this matter resolved, Maria's mood lifted

to the area where Sidney

old, run-down neighborhood, with dim, flickering streetlights-some even

quietly in her car, not getting out to look for

Sidney now? And what did she want it to be in the future?

could handle himself in all aspects-whether in the kitchen, in conversation, or... elsewhere. She liked

her phone and called

pleasant voice instantly lifted

should we give this a shot?"

end, there

a long pause, he finally responded, "Maria, I think things are fine the way they