Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Seeing Ben's glum expression, Simone knew that the fool hadn't fared well. She was aware of Frank's temperament, and with Bethany in his hands, he was unlikely to be lenient.

She was anxious and desperate, yet had to force herself to remain calm and speak gently to Ben. "Did Mom upset you again?"

She handed him a glass of water. "She's getting old now, so don't hold it against her too much."

Ben took the water with a grim face and drank it in one go, still feeling the frustration inside him. Simone continued, "But as your own mother, it's not right for her to completely disregard your feelings..."

"And besides, the Shaw family should rightfully be yours to take over. I wouldn't complain if it weren't f

or the fact that if it goes to Charlotte... She's so close to her biological mother, and not at all close to you. She probably already knows about our betrayal of Yasmin. When she really takes control of the Shaw family, it won't be difficult for her to kick us out and seek revenge for her mother.

"I can endure hardships and stay by your side, but you've been living in luxury' and power for so many years. Most importantly, how will you face it? What will your business partners and friends think of you then?"

Ben was angry but still had a shred of rationality. "Charlotte said that if she takes over the Shaw family, my life won't change at all."

If that was indeed the outcome, he could still accept it...

After all, if Madam Shaw insisted on giving the Shaw family to Charlotte, what could he do?

Upon hearing this, a trace of malice flashed in Simone's eyes.

What did it mean that his life wouldn't change?

What about her?

that wretched Charlotte once and had already cast her and Bethany

tone, she said, "How can you believe everything she says? Even if she's a kind child willing to do this, what about Yasmin? Have you ever considered

has always denied her, and her mother who

choose?"

you really think she will let Yasmin feel disheartened just

firmly hold on to the Shaw family. But now, are you really going to let go and

put down the water glass and

Simone had a point.

could keep it himself, why gamble on

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Simone sighed, seemingly helpless. "Since it's useless to talk with Charlotte,

couldn't sit idly by

on the outside but weak inside. If it were just Madam Shaw and

stance, even ten Bens

where has Bethany gone these days? She hasn't been

eyes flashed. "She said she went abroad with her friends, probably having a great

"Let's hope nothing happens."

She even

ask further and went to

a sigh of relief and immediately contacted Kevin to ask if he had any solutions. Kevin was also

still couldn't figure out why Jack had