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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the Winslow family had gone to secure Zachary’s

andvaj.

shocked to learn about Sorenson Multimedia’s

our next move?” Megan leaned on Lorelai.

rolled her eyes. “We’ll just have to make a 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 smooth things over. It’s his

brother to go along with the plan. When

her bed, yearning for some rest. Shedding tears

more than expected.

ahead, she knew she needed all her strength to

winning Zachary over and securing her place as the lady of the Winslow family was

confrontation had given Scarlett a clear insight into the dynamics and strengths within the Winslow family, bolstering her confidence in achieving

resting on 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

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

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

Scarlett asked, her brow furrowing-

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

them,” Scarlett responded flatly.

you say

brat! He’s your biological brother! You’re supposed to look out for him, not

the phone away, counting silently until Fiona’s

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

that kind of cash!” Scarlett protested, clearly

way! Don’t you have plenty of wealthy classmates? Oh, you’re a private tutor, aren’t you? Ask for an advance from your tutoring gigs.

Scarlett began, feeling cornered.

two. Don’t you understand the sacrifices I’ve made? You and Felix should be supporting each other. He’s

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to get 15,000 dollars?”

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 but please, do it for Felix,” Fiona implored.

closed her eyes. Only she knew

any idea how much of his

Scarlett

just having a rough patch. Show some empathy. He swears he’s done gambling. Just help him out this one time, Scarlett. You

taking a deep breath, “How long do

Fiona replied, her

days, consider me gone and make a run for it,” Scarlett said icily, ending the call. Exhausted, she collapsed back onto the bed and tossed

distraught appearance, she exclaimed, “What happened, Ms. Pearson? Are

a weak smile, feigning fragility, “I’m all right, thanks for asking.”

approached with a gentle concern. “Would