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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thinking about the lengths the Winslow family had gone to secure Zachary’s engagement with isabella, who was way out of

andvaj.

shocked to learn about Sorenson Multimedia’s former

our next move?” Megan

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

nodded, quietly devising how she was going to convince her brother to go along

from her emotional ordeal, Scarlett requested Mina to gently rock her bed, yearning for some rest. Shedding tears

more than expected.

knew she needed all her strength to face

Zachary over and securing her place as the

recent confrontation had given Scarlett a clear insight into the dynamics and strengths

‘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

awake. Recognizing the ringtone, she knew it was either

Fiona’s voice came through,

now?” Scarlett asked,

his arm off if he doesn’t pay

Scarlett responded

could you

look out for him, not abandon him. Remember who worked their

pulled the phone away, counting silently until Fiona’s tirade petered out

figure out how to scrape together 15,000

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

you? Ask for an advance from your

began,

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

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a student. Where am I supposed to get 15,000 dollars?”

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

she knew

have any idea how much of his debt I’ve cleared? I’m at my limit. You two might as

off.” Scarlett snapped.

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

through her hair, taking a deep breath, “How long do we have?”

Fiona replied, her

five 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 the phone aside.

then, carrying a bucket of water. Alarmed by Scarlett’s distraught appearance, she exclaimed, “What happened, Ms. Pearson? Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?”

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

after setting the bucket aside, approached with a gentle concern. “Would