Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

Chapter 23

“Mom, back off! Scarlett’s the one I love, and she’s carrying my child, Push me again, and I swear, Scarlett and I will leave this city together. You know I’ll do it!” Zachary warned Lorelal with unwavering resolve.

Lorelai’s face twisted in rage. Yet, this was her son she was up against, and that seductress was pregnant with her grandchild. Reluctantly, she had to bite her tongue and proceed with caution. “Finel You two seem dead set on this, so what can I say? Let’s put the pregnancy first. We can hash this out later once she’s feeling better. You can’t expect us to agree on it immediately, can you? Just give us a bit of time.”

Zachary thought it over, ‘Well, she’s got a point. Plus, I’ve got to wrap up some work over on Dad’s side. With Scarlett expecting a baby, Mom

wouldn’t dare touch her.

“Okay. Scarlett, just take good care of yourself, all right? I’ll be here for you every day. With me around, you and the baby are going to be just

fine.” Zachary promised.

Scarlett looked at him with love in her eyes, squeezing his hand firmly, though she kept sneaking wary glances at Megan and Lorelai,

Megan just snorted and looked away in disgust.

“We’re leaving you in Mina’s care. Take it easy and forget about all this nonsense,” Lorelai said coldly. Then, she yanked Megan out of the

ward.

Once they were out, Megan grabbed Lorelai’s arm, complaining, “Mom! Are we really letting that witch get away with this? She’s bluffing! She could have gone for an abortion without needing your signature if she wanted. She’s clearly blackmailing us. How can we let her into the Winslow family?”

Lorelai responded darkly, “Now that she’s pregnant with a Winslow, we can’t just ignore her. I’ll handle her once the baby’s born. The nerve of her, trying to seduce Zachary right under my nose! She thinks she can waltz into the Winslow family that casily? She’d better be as

valuable as Isabella then.”

Megan pouted. “Mom, I don’t get what you and Dad see in Isabella. She’s as poor as they come.”

Indeed, Megan was aware of isabella’s financial struggles. Isabella was known at school for her penny–pinching ways. She never wore fancy clothes or attended any high–profile parties, yet Megan’s parents believed she was a hidden treasure.

“What do you know? Isabella’s grandfather and mother left her a fortune, which she’ll get when she’s 25. That’s why we need to get her married into our family before then, or it’ll all be hers alone,” Lorelai snapped, swatting Megan’s hand away.

“And what about Mr. and Mrs. Ingram? How will they agree to this?” Megan asked, not really knowing Nathan and Winona, but she knew Yvonne well enough. Beyond her polished appearance, Yvonne was purely money–hungry. If Isabella was rich, it seemed odd Yvonne hadn’t already taken advantage of her.

“Your father and Mr. Ingram have plans for that money. Anyone hoarding it would look bad. Plus, they have to deal with those old fools, the Sorenson shareholders. Kids like you shouldn’t worry about these things. You and Yvonne will get some of her mother’s jewelry in the end. Just keep this under wraps!” Lorelai blurted out, then warned Megan.

Megan’s eyes sparkled. “Really? Any good pieces?”

Lorelai gave her a stern look. “Irina was George’s only child. He spoiled her rotten. Sorenson Multimedia might be neck and neck with Avid Ventures Real Estate now, but they were among the elite once.”

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about the lengths the Winslow family had gone to secure

andvaj.

Sorenson Multimedia’s former status. “So,

Megan leaned on Lorelai.

few more trips to see Isabella at the Ingrams. She’s always been easygoing and quick to forgive. She’ll come around once I have Zachary

nodded, quietly devising how she was going to convince her brother to go along with the plan. When Zachary came back, his reluctance

gently rock her bed, yearning for some

more than expected.

all her

the

a clear insight into the dynamics and

her belly, thinking, ‘Your arrival is perfectly timed, my baby. Together, we’re embarking on a journey. You’re my passport into the Winslow family and in return, I’ll ensure our rightful place there. We’re in this together, bound by blood. If the Winslows can’t see our value, they’ll have to

she was drifting off, the jarring ring of her phone snapped her awake. Recognizing the ringtone, she knew it was either Fiona or Felix calling. With Mina out of the room, Scarlett hurriedly

to save Felix!” Fiona’s voice came through,

Scarlett asked, her brow

dollars. They’re threatening to cut his arm off if he doesn’t pay up.” Fiona’s

Scarlett

could you

for him, not abandon him. Remember who worked their fingers to the bone just to

until Fiona’s tirade petered out at 505,–

demanded, “You need to figure out how to scrape together 15,000

have that kind of cash!” Scarlett protested, clearly distressed.

a private tutor, aren’t you? Ask

began, feeling cornered.

it wasn’t easy for me to raise you two. Don’t you understand the sacrifices I’ve made? You and Felix should be supporting each other. He’s your brother, for heaven’s sake, Fiona laid on the

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am I supposed to

at the auto exhibition by being an auto show model? And the 10,000 dollars before that? You’re capable, Scarlett. I know you’ve had it rough

eyes. Only she knew how she got

to quit gambling? Do you have any idea how much of his debt I’ve cleared? I’m

off.” Scarlett

He swears he’s done gambling. Just help him out this one time, Scarlett. You can’t just watch him get hurt,” Fiona begged.

ran her fingers through her hair, taking a deep

her voice lighting

me gone and make a run

returned then, carrying a bucket of water. Alarmed by Scarlett’s distraught appearance, she exclaimed, “What happened,

a weak smile, feigning fragility, “I’m

setting the bucket aside, approached with a gentle concern. “Would you like me to gently