The Young Mistress Reincarnated Do Not Provoke The Sweet Aristocratic Wife

No Longer Mrs. Cooley: The Architect's Return

Xiao Xiaosu

I went to the City Clerk’s office for a routine copy of my marriage license to finalize a trust fund audit. I expected a simple piece of paper, but the clerk’s pitying look told me my entire life was a lie. "The license was never finalized, Ms. Oliver. In the eyes of the state, you are single." The three-hundred-guest wedding at the Plaza and the Vogue features meant nothing. My husband, Gray Cooley, had intentionally filed the documents with a "procedural defect" so he could discard me without a legal divorce. Moments later, an iCloud invite titled "Our Little Secret" popped up on my screen. It was a photo of my best friend, Brylee, holding a positive pregnancy test at our Hamptons estate. Gray’s text to her was the final blow: "Happy anniversary, babe. This baby is the best gift. Once the trust unlocks today, we’re done with the charade." I soon discovered they were even stealing my career, reassigning my architectural masterpiece to Brylee while preparing my eviction notice. Gray's mother called me a "barren mule" in a leaked recording, mocking the infertility I suffered after saving Gray’s life in a construction accident. I wasn't a wife; I was a three-year placeholder used to secure his inheritance. How could the man I bled for treat me like a disposable prop? How could my best friend carry his child while pretending to comfort me through my darkest moments? The betrayal burned until it turned into a cold, hard stone of fury. I didn't cry. Instead, I walked into the penthouse of the Barretts, the Cooleys' most powerful rivals. I signed a marriage contract with Kane Barrett, the man the tabloids called the "Beast of Wall Street." "I want a wedding," I told his father, my voice steady and lethal. "Bigger than the one I had with Gray." If they wanted me gone, they would have to watch me become the woman who owns their world.

Modern Revenge Divorce Revenge Female-centered Divorce

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Billy came back to China immediately he received the news of his parents’ death. He is the only child of his parents and the second generation heir to Tiaz groups, a multi Billionaire company in China and abroad. Ever since he was five, his grandfather wanted him to take over the company.

"Young master" Ray, one of the most trusted men in Tiaz groups, called and approached Billy at the arrivals. He immediately collected Billy's bag. A black BMW car was parked in front of Billy, Ray opened the car door for Billy and Billy entered the car then the car went off.

Billy got to Tiau family house and saw his grandfather and aunt with his cousin Gu Min and also some of the Tiau family members, everyone was putting on gloomy faces.

"Tiau San, come to grandfather" Billy's grandfather called his Chinese name when he saw that Billy arrived. "I’m sorry grandson, I could not protect your father and mother" the old man wiped.

"it's not your fault grandfather" Billy said and looked at his grandfather helplessly.

"Poor boy, he did not even enjoy the company of his parents before they died" Billy's aunt, Tiau Zi said in a low voice but enough for everyone to hear.

"Tiau Zi, if you don't know what to say just keep your mouth shut" Billy's grandfather shout at his daughter with anger. Tiau Zi is the only elder sister to Billy's father, Tiau Zu.

"Father, I am only pitying the poor boy since his still young and only gets to see his parents every new year" Tiau Zi said mockingly.

“If you don't know what to say just go back to your husband's house" the old man roared at her. Tiau Zi become scared and could not say anything again.

Billy did not get angry at what his aunt said, because he already knew that his father and aunt were not close to each other even though they are sliblings.

"Grandfather," Billy called his grandfather after some time, " I’d like to see Mom and Dad" Billy said looking determined.

"Will you be okay seeing them?" Billy's grandfather looked at Billy pitifully.

"Yes, grandfather" Billy replied with a straight face.

Ray drove Billy to the hospital where Billy's parents corpse were kept. When Billy see his parent's corpse, he felt sad. He remembered how excited he was when they told him that they would all go for vacation in the coming year, tears wiped down on his face.

"Young master, are you alright?" Ray asked with concern when he saw that. Billy quickly cleaned his face and pretended to be strong. He has been taught not to show his weakness to others even though he was still young.

"Dad, Mom, I will expose whoever is behind your accident" Billy said in his mind. He knew that it was not just an accident, but he did not know who could have done such thing.

The next day, Billy's parent were buried, that night Billy's grandfather called him to talk to him.

"Tiau San, I know your parents are gone and you must need time to recover from the grief. But you know that the company also needs you" Billy's grandfather paused and continued, "Since your father died, the company has been affected a lot and I’m too old to handle all the things by myself. I need you to take over the company. I can not let your aunt or cousin take over the company" Billy's grandfather said and looked at Billy expectedly.

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