Chapter 11

“If he wants to fight for the inheritance,” Joy continued, “you should hold off on the divorce for a while. Then, when the time comes, you can take a bigger cut and support

me!”

Her scheming was so evident that everyone could see it, but Leanne coldly shattered her illusions. “Are you out of your mind? We signed a prenup, remember?”

“Damn.” Joy’s dreams of cashing in big time got busted, leaving her wallowing in a sour mood.

“Well, let’s hope he doesn’t get his hands on the estate, or it will be too unfair!”

Leanne wasn’t quite sure what Curtis was planning.

Lately, it seemed Maddox was considering stepping down, and from what Leanne knew, he planned to pass the reins to his eldest son, Phillip Richardson.

Curtis’ return to the country at such a sensitive time sparked different speculation.

But Curtis had always been close with his brother, and his ElitePinnacle Investments had been the talk of the town for the past few years.

Brothers turning against each other? Leanne found that hard to believe.

So, what was he back for?

Leanne figured it was probably about the divorce. He must have been eager to get it ove

with.

Midway through their meal, Joy excused herself to use the restroom, and Leanne was le munching on her food when she heard a familiar voice. “What are the odds?”

a childhood friend of Curtis’, strolling into the bar arm in arm with

the VIP balcony, his expression fleetingly odd,

“Out by yourself?”

here with Joy,” Leanne replied, “Fancy seeing you here as well.“

answered curtly, with no invitation for her to

the conversation ended after a brief exchange of pleasantries, and Skyler

after, Joy rushed back,

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who I just

wild

in the mood to joke. “Your husband”

Leanne paused mid-bite.

Skyler seemed to

scoundrel, he’s always out, never home. Bet he’s

he have any decency?” Leanne said, her eyes downcast as she absentmindedly nibbled on

here he was, enjoying himself. Joy’s temper flared. “Just back for a few days and already

“Forget

couldn’t. She glanced toward the VIP balcony several times, growing angrier by the second she finally stood

use

might need to see

my bladders are just

get that checked out because

have one bladder.”

could finish, Joy

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