Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Halston’s actions had caused an uproar. Even his most trusted assistant, Elijah, was on Flossie’s side this time.
“Mr. Guajardo, I have to be real with you here.”
“Mrs. Guajardo is a great person, you should know that. For the past few years, she’s been nothing but a diligent and responsible wife. And yet you cheated on her…”
‘To think you’re now refusing to sign the settlement… This is just crossing the line!” Elijah continued as he scowled at Halston, without an ounce of worry that he might be sacked for insubordination.
‘Wait, could it be that… you’re still in love with Mrs. Guajardo? Is that why you’re refusing to sign the papers, Mr. Guajardo?”
Hearing this, everyone started nodding along.
‘That must be it! Mr. Guajardo’s cheating was just a stupid mistake on his end, he still loves Mrs. Guajardo after all…” i
“How could his mistress be any better than Mrs. Guajardo? He just wanted to spice up their relationship!”
“Mr. Guajardo, don’t be shy. Just admit that you still love her! If you apologize to Mrs. Guajardo sincerely, she’ll surely forgive you!”
“If I were you, I’d get on my knees right now! It might be a little embarrassing, but your ego is nothing compared to the woman you love!”
Although the employees knew that their statements could cost them their jobs, they were giving their all in order to save their OTP.
Flossie didn’t expect things would go this way.
A few minutes later, she snapped back to reality and chimed in as well. “Do you really still love me, darling? Is that why you’re being difficult on purpose? It was all just to make me stay by your side?”
“If you do love me, you can just tell me that! You don’t have to hide your feelings at all! Your employees are right, you know? I’ll forgive you if you’re willing to beg for my forgiveness!”
“Flossie Ellsworth!” Halston glared at the sly woman, his face twisted from sheer anger.
He suddenly realized that he was completely helpless when it came to Flossie’s antics, despite his experience within the business field.
“Stop overthinking! How could I possibly love you?!”
Halston refused to let this madness go on. He retrieved the amended divorce papers from his drawer under his office desk, and with a quick scribble, he signed his name at the bottom of the paper.
‘You’re only doing this just to get my signature anyway! If that’s what you want, here!” he said as he flung the document toward Flossie coldly.
At the very same time, Flossie ended the live stream. With a raised eyebrow, she smiled as she picked up the papers. ‘Thank you so much, Mr. Guajardo. If it’s possible, please initiate the ownership transfer as soon as you
A
can.
She admitted to herself that she was indeed hurt by the man’s words, but it didn’t matter, as she had gotten what she wanted in the end.
With the document in hand, Flossie left the H Group headquarters with a satisfied grin.
“Mrs. Guajardo, wait!” Elijah called out to her from behind.
“What is it?” Flossie asked as she turned to look at him.
Whenever Halston had something to discuss, he would always have Elijah relay the message. Hence, they were no strangers. In fact, Flossie found him to be rather easygoing.
“It’s nothing, actually. I just wanted to apologize to you for what Mr. Guajardo did”
“And… I’d like to ask why you want Guajardos & Co… Don’t you know that the three lawyers working there are unreliable people? The law firm is basically worthless at this point! You realize you’re basically getting nothing out of this divorce, right?” “Well…” Flossie smiled mysteriously. ‘You’ll understand, soon enough.”
After the live stream incident, Halston found himself in a PR disaster where netizens cursed him out daily. Some of them even went as far as to expose Jessanna Ximenez’ past relationship with his late brother.
Everyone was absolutely furious with Halston’s indecency, especially with how he was sexually involved with his brother’s girlfriend.
H Group, which had barely recovered from the recent cyber attack, was affected by this as well. Their stock prices tanked as soon as news of their CEO’s scandal spread.
“Fan, what in the world happened in that live stream? Just look at how you treat Flossie… How could my son be such a bastard!”
“Your cheating is now being published on every platform too! Aren’t you proud of yourself!”
“And how dare you abuse Flossie! If I wasn’t traveling abroad to find a suitable heart donor for your grandfather’s surgery, I’ll make sure you won’t seethe light of day!”
The sun had just risen but Halston had already received an earful from his father.
With a disappointed frown, he tugged on his tie and said, “It’s all an act, you’ve been tricked by that woman.”
“Bullsh*t!”
Alexander was so agitated that he nearly cussed at his own son. “I know Flossie, okay?! She’s an honest and responsible child! If you hadn’t pushed her over the edge, why would she ever expose our family matters online?”
‘Honest?! Responsible?!’ Halston felt like exploding as soon as he heard those words.
Back then, Flossie could still be considered honest, responsible, obedient, and adorable in his books. However, she was now just a sly and irritating fox.
“Or perhaps… you still love Flossie, like what some people are saying. Is that why you refused to sign the agreement? Do you not want a divorce?” Alexander said with a smirk.
“If that’s the case, you should just apologize! Women like it when a man is gentle with them, alright? I’m experienced in this. I’ll teach you everything when I get back. Women need…”
“I don’t love her, and I never will.” Halston interrupted coldly as if trying to deny even the possibility of that idea.
Alexander was at his wit’s end.
“Ah, whatever. Do what you want! Just deal with this immediately, especially the accusations in the comments!”
“Your grandfather is currently in the hospital, so he doesn’t have access to the internet for now. Should he find out and if something were to happen to him, you’re the one to blame!”
Peace and quiet returned to Halston’s office when Alexander hung up the phone.
Leaning against his chair, he stared at the ceiling, deep in thought. Despite claiming that he had never fallen for Flossie, his mind was completely occupied by her.
‘Ah… I didn’t expect to be played by my inconspicuous, so-called wife.’
‘To think I made a fool of myself because of her. I’ve really underestimated you, Flossie Ellsworth.’
“Mr. Guajardo,” said someone from outside.
“Come in,” Halston responded. It took one second for him to restore the cold, stoic expression on his face.
It was his personal secretary, Rachel Miles.