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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lengths the Winslow family had gone to secure

andvaj.

was shocked to learn about Sorenson Multimedia’s former status. “So, w

next move?” Megan leaned on Lorelai.

always been easygoing and quick to forgive. She’ll come around once

go along with the plan. When Zachary came back,

Scarlett requested Mina to gently rock her bed, yearning for some

more than expected.

knew she needed all

and securing her place as the lady of

into the dynamics and strengths within the Winslow family, bolstering her confidence in achieving

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

snapped her awake. Recognizing the ringtone, she knew it was either Fiona or Felix calling. With Mina out of the

Fiona’s

now?” Scarlett asked, her brow furrowing-

cut his arm off if he doesn’t pay

them,” Scarlett

could you

biological brother! You’re supposed to look out for him, not abandon him. Remember who worked their fingers to the bone

until Fiona’s tirade

need to figure out how to scrape together 15,000 dollars.”

have that kind of cash!” Scarlett protested, clearly

Don’t you have plenty of wealthy classmates? Oh, you’re a private tutor, aren’t you?

Scarlett began,

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 guilt

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a student. Where am I supposed to get 15,000 dollars?” Scarlett’s voice

dollars before that? You’re

eyes. Only she knew how she got

not convince Felix to quit gambling? Do you have any idea how much of his debt

off.” Scarlett snapped.

rough patch. Show some empathy. He swears he’s done gambling. Just help him out this one time, Scarlett. You can’t just watch him get

her hair, taking a deep breath, “How long do we

her voice

you in five days, consider me gone and make a run for it,” Scarlett said icily, ending

of water. Alarmed by Scarlett’s distraught appearance, she exclaimed, “What happened, Ms.

offered Mina a weak smile, feigning fragility, “I’m all right, thanks

bucket aside, approached with a gentle concern. “Would