Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

The conversation flowed a little longer before they said their goodbyes and ended the call.

Even after hanging up, Dulcie couldnt shake a lingering sense of unease.

Sitting by the window, she stared out at the quiet night, feeling like something was missing.

Earlier that day, she had caught the way Nathan looked at Lucinda, with a deep affection that stirred a twinge of envy she couldnt quite place.noveldrama

Forget it, she thought, brushing the feeling aside.

It was better to focus on getting some sleep.

With a sigh, she kicked off her shoes and tossed herself onto the bed, pulling the quilt snugly around her.

She wasnt sure when sleep finally overtook her.

The next morning, Lucinda and Nathan paid a visit to Easons house.

They had gathered to discuss how to deal with Hollis.

This time, Hollis had crossed too many dangerous, powerful people. His fate was sealed-his death, inevitable.

Outside, Miley sat quietly in the garden, painting.

When she noticed Lucinda and Nathan arriving, she packed up her painting set and followed them into the villa, ready to join the conversation.

Meanwhile, Hollis was already on the move, investigating Mileys recent escape.

Boss, one of our guys spotted a man entering our territory.

Hes not one of ours, a subordinate reported.

Hollis remained silent, his face hardening as he stared at the surveillance footage.

Just two minutes later, another subordinate burst in, breathless.

Sir, we spotted a suspicious car pulling into Easons place.

Two figures got out, but we couldnt catch a glimpse of their faces from this distance.

Hollis snapped back, Keep your eyes peeled! A few moments later, the subordinate returned and reported, Sir, those figures were Lucinda and Nathan.

He had ticked off more than a few dangerous players, but fear? That was a foreign concept to him.

A cold smile crept across his Lips.

If theyre gunning for me, let them come.

Ive never been one to flinch! On top of that, Hollis had unearthed a troubling detail: the intruder from the lab had been responsible for Mileys escape, and now he was dead.

It dawned on him that rival gangs were weaving their way into his team, stirring up trouble from within.

Suddenly, Hollis sprang to his feet, his voice cutting through the tension.

Tell everyone to gear up for a battle! If anyone dares to bail on me, I wont hold back.

Yes, sir! Hollis wasnt about to spare anyone who thought they could bail at the last minute.

Kindness was never his strong suit; those loyal to him were treated fairly, but anyone who thought about jumping ship would face his wrath.

It was the only way to keep morale afloat. As he stared into the distance, the wind picked up, rustling the leaves like a warning.

The tide in Medican was about to turn.

Meanwhile, at Easons villa, Miley nestled against her father, savoring a peeled tangerine.

Then, a thought hit her like a lightning bolt.

Dad, if it werent for that man who broke in to kill me last night, Id still be trapped.

It was a bizarre twist of fate; the very man who had come to do her harm had inadvertently set her free.

Easons heart skipped a beat at the thought of his daughter being hunted.

He asked, worry etched on his face, Was it one of Hollis men? Does this mean Hollis never planned to let you walk away? Miley shook her head, her brow furrowing.

No, he mentioned a boss.

I think he wanted to take me out so that you and Hollis would turn on each other.

Once you two were weakened, hed swoop in to take advantage.