A Second Chance After Divorce

A Second Chance After Divorce

Irina Barone

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Lucian was always disgusted by Giselle. Nothing she ever did was good in his eyes. Even though she did everything to win his love, he never acknowledged her efforts for three years. Giselle saw hell. When she finally decided to leave him, she felt like she had been given a new lease on life. She decided to stay away from men and focus on her career. Lucian thought she was going to suffer and come back running to him. But to his greatest surprise, she appeared as the CEO of the company that rivaled his. Who the hell had he been married to? Lucian was beyond shocked when he found out that Giselle had several secret identities. All in one, she was a respected lawyer, an ace hacker, and a leading designer! More than anything, Lucian felt cheated. He cornered her one day and yelled, "Who the fuck are you, Giselle? How much have you been hiding from me?" "And who are you to ask me such a question? I don't know you, remember?" Giselle yelled back and brushed past him. Giselle thought he would bury his head in shame after she talked back. Little did she know she was in for a big surprise. Somehow, Lucian fell head over heels in love with her. He used many tricks just to win her back. "Let's get remarried, Giselle. I love you," he said passionately. With her hands on her waist, she replied, "Oh, honey. I'm sorry that's impossible." "But you are the only one for me. I can't live without you. I'm sorry for my past actions." Giselle had a good laugh and then looked at him. Clenching her teeth, she enunciated each word, "It's too late now to say sorry." Can love be restored where it never existed?

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: Giselle Murphy, Lucian Clifford, Giselle Murphy and Lucian Clifford novel, Giselle and Lucian novel

A Second Chance After Divorce Chapter 1 Divorce

Click! The door swung open abruptly.

Giselle Murphy, who had been seated on the couch in a state of listlessness, was jolted back to alertness.

Just half an hour earlier, she had received a distressing call from her husband, Lucian Clifford. He informed her that his darling, Erin Brooks, required another blood transfusion and urged her to prepare herself.

Erin had once saved Lucian's life, a fact she never let Lucian forget. She exploited her supposed anemia to evoke his sympathy.

Back then, Giselle's love for Lucian was profound, almost to the point of self-loss. Aware that both she and Erin shared the rare same blood type, Giselle made a vow. She promised Lucian that in exchange for his hand in marriage, she would be Erin's lifelong donor.

Having been wanting to marry Lucian, Erin was infuriated by this term, yet she couldn't reveal her deceit. Declining the deal by admitting she didn't need the blood from Giselle would raise Lucian's suspicions. More of her schemes and lies would be exposed. So, Erin resorted to a cruel tactic. She demanded blood from Giselle incessantly, effectively sentencing Giselle to a slow demise.

Giselle sensed something was amiss over time. Eventually, Giselle uncovered the bitter truth. Erin's anemia was a fabrication!

Giselle tried to tell Lucian about her discovery, but he refused to listen. Instead, he accused her of malicious intent, believing she wished to see Erin die.

With Lucian's unwavering faith, Erin was confident Lucian would force Giselle into donating blood for her forever.

For three long years, Giselle complied, all out of her love for Lucian.

Seeing Giselle was impeccably dressed, Lucian announced indifferently, "Let's go."

Giselle lifted her gaze to see Lucian. Lucian was clad in a black suit, his features sharp and defined.

For three long years, she had given him her heart. Yet, he saw her only as a means for the blood transfusions for Erin.

However, she was anemic, a fact he knew well. He was also aware that she couldn't afford to lose any more blood.

Feeling as if her heart were bleeding, Giselle managed to remark in a calm tone, "Normally speaking, people can't donate blood more than once a month. Yet, you demand it from me every two weeks. Do you understand the toll it takes on my health? Lucian, do you wish to see me dead?"

Lucian's response came with a sneer, his eyes filled with blatant scorn. "So what? Didn't you agree to give blood whenever needed, as long as we stay married? Can't you endure this anymore?"

Giselle's hands clenched tightly, her fingers whitening with the strain.

He only noticed her reluctance to donate blood this time, completely blind to the pain she endured after each session.

She had hoped repeated sacrifices might earn his sympathy. But what was the reality?

Lucian's patience wore thin upon seeing Giselle's defiance. His voice was sharp. "Giselle, I see right through you. Had you not been the very donor for Erin, you would never have become my wife. I always know your greedy side!"

His words pierced Giselle's heart, each one a deep, painful stab.

"Greedy, am I?" Giselle's laughter rang out, tinged with irony.

The Murphy Group was on par with the Clifford Group. As a Murphy and leader of the Murphy Group, personal gains after being Lucian's wife were never a necessity for Giselle.

For three years, Giselle concealed her true identity and sacrificed everything just to be with Lucian. She never exploited the identity of Lucian's wife for any personal gain. And the outcome? How did he treat and see her?

Pathetically, Lucian had always seen her as jealous and petty, believing she never wanted to save Erin's life, even after she donated blood for Erin numerous times. What about her well-being? Did that ever cross his mind?

"If you're not going to donate blood for Erin, then our marriage is over," Lucian stated coldly, snapping Giselle back to reality.

Hearing his words, a sad smile crossed Giselle's face. This moment was inevitable, wasn't it?

Giselle sighed silently. Indeed, their marriage should have come to an end a long time ago. He never loved her and always despised her for forcing him to tie the knot with her with that deal. She shouldn't have fallen in love with him. Besides, why should she abandon a promising future ahead of her just to be the unappreciated wife of a man who harmed her in every way?

Drawing a deep breath, Giselle retrieved a document from the drawer.

Emblazoned at the top were the words: Divorce Agreement.

Her signature was already there, at the bottom right.

Lucian's reaction was immediate, his pupils constricting. But before he could speak, Giselle stated calmly, "As you wish, we'll get a divorce. I don't want anything from you. All I want is to divorce you. For years, I've allowed you to harm my well-being just to be with you. Time to stop it. Lucian, sign this paper and you'll be free. We'll have no obligations to each other after the divorce."

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“Lucian was always disgusted by Giselle. Nothing she ever did was good in his eyes. Even though she did everything to win his love, he never acknowledged her efforts for three years. Giselle saw hell. When she finally decided to leave him, she felt like she had been given a new lease on life. She decided to stay away from men and focus on her career. Lucian thought she was going to suffer and come back running to him. But to his greatest surprise, she appeared as the CEO of the company that rivaled his. Who the hell had he been married to? Lucian was beyond shocked when he found out that Giselle had several secret identities. All in one, she was a respected lawyer, an ace hacker, and a leading designer! More than anything, Lucian felt cheated. He cornered her one day and yelled, "Who the fuck are you, Giselle? How much have you been hiding from me?" "And who are you to ask me such a question? I don't know you, remember?" Giselle yelled back and brushed past him. Giselle thought he would bury his head in shame after she talked back. Little did she know she was in for a big surprise. Somehow, Lucian fell head over heels in love with her. He used many tricks just to win her back. "Let's get remarried, Giselle. I love you," he said passionately. With her hands on her waist, she replied, "Oh, honey. I'm sorry that's impossible." "But you are the only one for me. I can't live without you. I'm sorry for my past actions." Giselle had a good laugh and then looked at him. Clenching her teeth, she enunciated each word, "It's too late now to say sorry." Can love be restored where it never existed?”
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Chapter 1 Divorce

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Chapter 2 She's Back To The Murphy Group

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Chapter 3 Is She Determined This Time

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Chapter 4 An Unexpected Visitor

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Chapter 5 Are You The CEO Of The Murphy Group

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Chapter 6 He Is An Ungrateful Man

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Chapter 7 I Want A Great-grandson

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Chapter 8 She Has Changed

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Chapter 9 I Am Disfigured

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Chapter 10 Let's Do It Another Day

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Chapter 11 It Was So Mortifying

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Chapter 12 Can You Muster Up Some Seriousness

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Chapter 13 She Went To See Another Man

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Chapter 14 Couldn't Help Trembling

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Chapter 15 Shameless Couple

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Chapter 16 Swamped With Regret

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Chapter 17 Something Is Wrong With Her

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Chapter 18 She Had Gone Too Far

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Chapter 19 Taking Over The Family Business

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Chapter 20 Damn You Old Man

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Chapter 21 Determined To Unearth The Truth

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Chapter 22 Acting Like A Spoiled Child

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Chapter 23 Are You Eager To Get Rid Of Me

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Chapter 24 Three Principles

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Chapter 25 Do You Prefer Ugly Men

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Chapter 26 I Only See You As My Younger Brother

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Chapter 27 She Will Be Mine Sooner Or Later

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Chapter 28 Bitch Won't End Well

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Chapter 29 Sowing Dissension

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Chapter 30 Don't Make Me Say It A Third Time

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Chapter 31 You Are So Annoying

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Chapter 32 Don't Blame Me For Being Ruthless

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Chapter 33 Don't Blame Me For Doing Something To Her

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Chapter 34 The Cooperation Was Settled

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Chapter 35 I Heard That Miss Murphy Was Back

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Chapter 36 Need To Be Proactive

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Chapter 37 She Is Obviously A Bumpkin

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Chapter 38 Erin Is Thrilled

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Chapter 39 Damn Giselle

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Chapter 40 The Only Acceptable Reason

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