The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson

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"I was such an idiot for never giving you anything from all those jewelry collections you helped me design," Roger grimaced, truly regretting now that he had lost Deborah. He knew the reason for the divorce, bu his pride refused to accept that she was the one who left him. "Tch... maybe I should change a little. Maybe I should make a baby with you won't be alone at home once I get you back." "Who are you talking to?"

Roger raised his gaze and found his younger brother staring at him. The former's eyebrows immediately knitted together. "What do you want?"

"I came to see you because Dad wants to know if you've found my sister-in-law yet."

"Obviously not, or you wouldn't be here at the company."

"Hm... you know, I still don't understand why you hate me.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"Because you were born to take everything from me, just like Mom said."

"Well, that's a shame, because I used to admire you, brother, but now I just pity you.

"You..." Roger stood up to hit him, but just as he was about to close the distance...

Their father appeared. "Don't fight in the company." George was not looking pleased to see them quarreling.

"Sorry," they both said, grimacing.

"Elliot, back to your office," said George, crossing his arms.

"Yes, Dad..." he replied, though he didn't move.

"And you," George said, turning to his eldest son, "I hope you have that great. collection ready because I want it in my office by tomorrow at the latest, or I'll fire you, understood?"

"In fact... it's already done," Roger said, trying to sound confident in his words.

"Really?" Elliot said, surprised.

"Show me," George requested.

Roger went to fetch the drawings he had hidden, which he copied from a former employee's proposal, and showed them to his father as his own.

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The elder analyzed them and noticed it was an interesting design, but the drawing style was very different from the previous one his son had shown him, which made him doubt if it was his or not. Still, he let it pass for now, planning to investigate it later. "Well, it looks good on paper. I look forward to seeing how you bring them to life," George commented, returning the drawings to his son.

"You'll be very satisfied," Roger spoke, giving his younger brother a look of mockery.

"So... what happened with Deborah, did you find her?"

"No... I'll see her at the trial," Roger said, grimacing and crossing his arms.

"I hope the judge rules in her favor," Elliot said.

"Shut up."

"Roger, enough," George scolded him.

"But he started it..."

"Remember you're an adult, and he's still a teenager," George said, annoyed. "Don't forget, your fate depends on the outcome of that trial."

"Will you really leave your future grandchild on the street?" Roger frowned.

"Yes, because I don't trust that woman, and there's no proof that the child is yours.

"What?" George's comment filled Roger with doubts.

"I mean, if she has no shame in getting involved with a married man, what makes you think you're the only one in her life? Women like these go wherever there's easy money." Roger was astonished because he hadn't thought of that possibility. "That can't be... she wouldn't..."

"I agree with Dad, how do you know she's not with you just for your money?" Elliot mentioned.

"Shut up! That's not possible, she loves me," he said angrily before leaving to speak with Sophia.

"Hey, Roger, you're still on working hours," the blue-haired guy complained as he left. "Uh, boss..." +16 BONUS

"Let him go, Edgar. Let's just say I permitted him to leave," George said, sighing." But tomorrow, make him work twice as hard to make up "Understood, boss."

for

these lost hours."

Meanwhile, Elliot let out a sigh-his brother disappointed him more each day. Suddenly, he received a mysterious email.

Upon opening it, he was surprised to see the sender's name.

'No way!' was his thought as a smile formed on his lips.

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