Chapter 2 Welcome Home

Natalie wiped away her tears and spoke with resolve, "I want everyone here in thirty minutes." It was time to face the music. With the divorce done and dusted, she was ready to reclaim her life and take on whatever came her way.

Ten minutes later, a fleet of roaring Ferraris pulled up outside the hospital, their headlights turning the night into day.

At that moment, a private jet swooped down and landed right in front of them. Out stepped a dapper man, impeccably suited, exuding an air of sophistication.

"Good evening, Mr. Arthur Xavier!" the bodyguards greeted in unison.

The man, Arthur Xavier, adjusted his cufflinks, pushing up his glasses with a graceful hand. When his piercing gaze swept the crowd, a shiver ran through the air. "Let's go get Ms. Xavier!"

"Get Ms. Xavier!" The team was buzzing. After three rousing chants, they marched into the hospital in perfect formation.

When Tommy heard about the VIPs, he stood at the entrance, ready to greet them. But as he stepped forward, he was rudely pushed aside by a couple of burly bodyguards.

Arthur, who was leading the pack, a picture of elegance and authority, looked down at Tommy coldly. The intensity of Arthur's stare made Tommy avert his gaze. Fear clutched his throat, as Tommy thought, 'Who is this formidable figure from Greton? And which Ms. Xavier are they after?'

Dazed, Tommy got up after they left and rushed to the elevator, his mind racing, 'The twelfth floor? Isn't that where that local girl just had a baby? Who is she to rate such a grand escort? I better call Mr. Luther to fill him in!'

At a plush club's private room, Darren lounged on a couch, idly puffing on a cigarette while hot models danced suggestively nearby. They pressed close, vying for his attention, but he simply growled, "Back off!" Darren's buddy, Howard Hinton, stepped in to clear the room. "Scram, all of you! Can't you see he's not interested? His true love is on her way back to tie the knot. Forget your silly dreams!" With the crowd gone, silence fell.

Howard settled next to Darren, eager to talk. "When's Vivian coming back?"

"In three days."

"And the wedding?"

said softly at the mention

have been tough. This time, I'll give her everything she's owed and make her the happiest woman alive!"

why Henry wouldn't let you marry her. Now he's making you hitch

of her; it's jinxed!" Darren said quietly, "And keep it

"Right! Ex-wives are like

Darren's phone buzzed. Tommy's name flashed on the

The notion sent a shiver down his spine. He could easily see her trying to weasel back into

cautiously, "Mr. Luther, it's

stirring up trouble, I don't want

quickly corrected. "She

Mrs. Luther

witnessed, but the threat in

hung up and turned to Howard, who was already pouring him a drink. "Relax! Let's toast to being rid of that local headache. Here's to single life and meeting new

Six hours later, the

unfurled a lavish carpet worth millions and adorned the entrance with fresh roses flown in from a private estate overseas. A royal guard, decked

servants greeted Natalie with warm smiles, bowing in unison.

plush carpet when a maid knelt to slip off her heels and replace them

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