Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85 Three Years, Not for Free

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Ralph scoffed. “If you know she married up, then she should learn to be grateful!”

Miriam shot back without missing a beat. “I don’t care if the Winters are the richest family in Vleka. We’re not letting our daughter stay in a marriage where she’s treated like this. This divorce is happening no matter what.”

Ralph’s eyes flared with anger. “Since it’s you people asking for the divorce, then she leaves with nothing!”

Aella looked up, and her eyes met Tyrone’s deep, unreadable gaze.

Twenty years of growing up together. Three years of marriage. And now, he just sat there in silence, letting his family insult her and humiliate her parents.

A bitter smile tugged at her lips. It was getting hard to breathe.

She slowly stood and faced the Winters‘ elders.

“Mr. Ralph, whatever money the Reids owed the Winters, your son already calculated it. We’ve

we’ll pay

the debt back prepared one billion. As long as he’s willing to sign the divorce papers, immediately,” she said, voice steady.

Tyrone remained seated. He didn’t speak, didn’t move, just kept his eyes fixed on her.

The air in the living room felt suffocating.

After a few tense seconds, Edwin gave a glance to the butler.

The butler stepped forward and placed a file of documents on the coffee table.

Finally, Edwin spoke. “I had someone go through all of Tyrone’s financial records from the past three years. The money he spent on the Reids goes far beyond that one billion.”

Warren and Miriam exchanged a glance. Without a word, Miriam got up and walked into the bedroom.

Aella immediately understood what they were doing. With tears brimming in her eyes, she pulled out the bank card Tyrone had slipped into her pocket the night before.

“If you’ve already checked the accounts, then you must know the exact amount,” she said quietly.

Edwin’s face hardened. “You want a divorce? Fine. I won’t stop you. 1.45 billion principal, with interest, makes it 1.5 billion. Pay that back, then Tyrone can sign the divorce papers.”

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Aella’s mind went completely blank. It hit her like a thunderclap, and her knees nearly gave out.

Miriam’s set of jewelry had sold for exactly 1.5 billion dollars.

But if they handed all of it over to the Winters, not only would Warren and Miriam lose their financial security for retirement, Clyde’s education would also be put on hold.

Tyrone reacted quickly, catching Aella before she collapsed.

His eyes, heavy with emotion, locked onto her pale face. His voice was low and hoarse as he softly called her name. “Aella …”

He reached out to pull her into his arms, but Warren shoved him away and helped Aella sit down on the couch.

Aella looked up and saw Miriam walking out of the bedroom holding the bank card. Guilt washed over her and she lowered her head.

She had gotten involved with someone she never should’ve gone near–and dragged Warren, Miriam, and Clyde down with her.

Miriam took the card from Aella’s hand and set it firmly on the coffee table. “We’ll pay the money, write up a receipt. You can take both cards and leave,” she said.

Edwin slowly stood up with the help of his butler. “Since your minds are made up, then there’s no point in further discussion. The divorce can happen, but every bit of the fallout, the Reids will take full responsibility.”

In other words, if Aella wanted the divorce, the Reids would have to return every cent exactly as it came.

To protect Tyrone’s reputation, Aella would be the scapegoat–the problem, the headline, the one dragged through the mud.

Warren’s face darkened, seething with rage. “You’re going too far.”

Miriam looked at Aella with pain in her eyes, tears threatening to fall.

Aella, her eyes red, tried to comfort them. “Dad, Mom … as long as I can get out of this marriage, I’ll do whatever it takes.”

Tyrone turned his head away, staring off into the distance, his chest tight and heavy.

Edwin spoke again. “Next month, Winter Group has a hundred–billion–dollar signing ceremony with Leadverse Group. After that, I’ll personally arrange the legal process for their divorce.”

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He looked over at Ralph.

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Ralph immediately pulled out pen and paper and started writing up the receipt.

The butler stepped forward to collect the bank card.

Just as he handed it over to Ralph, Aella suddenly reached out and snatched it back.

Every pair of eyes in the room shifted to her.

Edwin narrowed his eyes. “What now? Having second thoughts?”

Aella shot him a glance, then turned to face Tyrone directly.

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