Chapter 10 Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. “Mr. Rivera, why are you defending her? Got a crush on her or something?” Aria st Emma’s uncle, Daniel was young and strikingly handsome, which fueled her jealou “God, that’s just stupid!” Daniel retorted, disgust clear in his voice. arly misreading the situation. Despite being Aria lost it. “Stupid? What’s so great about Emma, huh? She’s ready to sell herself for money. She’s nothing but a whore!” Emma turned to face her. “Watch your mouth, Aria. Spreading lies is a crime, you know.” Aria screamed, “Lies? You don’t even know Liam, yet you’re marrying a cripple for his money. Tell me you’re not in it for the cash!” Gasps echoed through the room as Aria insulted Liam so openly. People began to wonder if she had completely lost her mind or if she was just that desperate. Just then, a glass came flying from the second floor, smashing to pieces inches from Aria’s feet. Terrified, Aria screamed and looked up, only to lock eyes with a cold, handsome man upstairs. She froze. Ads by PubFuture “Liam? What’s he doing here? I thought he wasn’t coming today!” the crowd roared. Seeing Liam’s icy stare, the Wilson family went into a panic. “Mr. Hall, we didn’t expect you. Why didn’t you tell us you were coming?” said Mateo tremulously. Liam’s high–tech wheelchair descended the stairs automatically. Even seated, he radiated authority. “If I’d given you a heads–up, would we have had such a show?” His cold gaze zeroed in on Aria. She stepped back, but Nora pushed her forward. “Aria, apologize right now.” Nora, being quick on her feet, jumped in before Aria could make things worse. “Mr. Hall, I’m really sorry. Aria is just having a rough day and said something stupid. She usually looks up to you a lot. Please, don’t hold it against her. She didn’t mean any harm.” “Exactly,” Mateo chimed in, seizing the moment. “We’re all going to be family soon. Some bumps in the road are normal, right girls?” Faced with Liam, Aria was all flustered, avoiding eye contact and mumbling, “Mr. Hall, my bad. I’m sorry.” But Liam stayed cool. “It’s not me you should apologize to. It’s Emma!” He couldn’t care less about being called a cripple. The Hall family had amassed enough power that he had to fake a disability to keep a low profile. But that didn’t mean he was actually disabled. Someone like Aria wasn’t even worth his anger. But anyone who dared to insult Emma? That was crossing the line. Emma shot a look at the fuming Aria. “You catch that? Apologize, now.” Aria clenched her fists so tightly it felt like her palms might bleed, but she just couldn’t bring herself to apologize to Emma. Her hatred for Emma was too intense. She’d rather die than say sorry. Seeing the standoff, Nora quickly interjected, “Alright. Aria’s just being stubborn. She knows she messed up. I’ll apologize on her behalf. Emma, I’m really sorry. Please, don’t hold it against your sister.” But Emma couldn’t forgive that … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 8 Hearing Emma was about to make her entrance, the crowd couldn’t stop talking. “I heard Emma, Mateo’s eldest daughter, is a complete screw–up. She finishe one remarked contemptuously. in just 30 minutes yesterday. Can you believe that?” “Come on, think about it. Mateo dumped her mom and married Nora. Then they had Aria. And Aria, wow, she’s got it all–looks, grace, you narne it. Emma’s been out of the Wilson family for years. How could she possibly compete with her?” another replied. “But rumor has it that Liam is into her, right?” one asked. “Liam? Into her? Nah, you’ve got it all wrong. If anything, he’d go for Aria,” someone muttered in disbelief. Before heading downstairs, Emma glanced over the crowd from the top of the stairs. Many faces looked familiar. At a similar party in her past life, Mateo had invited their Vark College teacher to publicly praise Aria’s grades, and then they shamelessly handed Aria the entire 2 million dollars inheritance. Scanning the room, Emma spotted that same teacher and the trust company folks her mom had hired. The trust company’s team stood out, looking sharp and elegant. But among them was one person everyone wanted to cozy up to: Daniel Rivera. Ads by PubFuture Daniel, the investment genius, a guy who played with billions like pocket change. He was a stock market legend known worldwide. The crowd went wild again. “Even though Liam Hall didn’t show up, Daniel Rivera is here!” “The Wilsons must have serious clout to get Daniel here. They say any stock he touches skyrockets. If I could just get a few tips from him, I’d be set for life.” “There he is, check it out!” People saw him but were too intimidated to approach. “Yeah, that’s him, but Daniel keeps his distance. If anyone gets too close without permission, his assistant will toss them out in a heartbeat.” Right then, someone spilled the beans. “I heard Daniel’s here about the inheritance from Mateo’s late ex–wife.” “Mateo’s late ex–wife? Who’s that?” one asked curiously. In fact, Daniel was Emma’s uncle, the younger brother of Stella. In her past life, the moment Emma stepped downstairs, Daniel recognized her instantly. He’d gone all out for her at that party, but the Wilson family had brainwashed Emma into thinking Daniel was just a ruthless capitalist. She fell for their lies, distrusting her uncle who genuinely cared for her, and refused to cooperate. As a result, her mom’s hard–earned money ended up in Aria and Nora’s pockets. Thinking about it now, Emma’s eyes hardened with icy contempt. As Emma descended the spiral staircase, she made sure Daniel could see the birthmark on her neck. From across the room, Daniel, usually as cool as a cucumber, froze mid–sentence. “Emma!” he blurted out. The Rivera family had four sons, and only Stella was their daughter. While the brothers were busy with their careers and stayed unmarried, Stella fell for Mateo and had Emma. Stella’s brothers adored Emma, the only child in the family. After Stella’s tragic end and Emma’s disappearance, they searched the globe but 1/3 ||| Chapter 8 found nothing. Now that Emma was back, they would give her the world. Ads by PubFuture As Emma reached the bottom of the stairs, she spotted Mateo with the mic, putting on a fake smile. “And here’s my eldest girl, Emma.” The people present also began to offer insincere compliments. “Wow, she’s so stunning.” “Not at ali like the rumors say, huh? She’s got this classy vibe that Aria totally lacks.” “Mr. Wilson, happy for you.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 7 Nora was blown away too. Those fancy rides, just over 20 of them, were worth over ten million dollars alone. Emma strolled up and popped open a trunk. Inside, there were some seriously mind-blowing items: antiques from the 18th century and some rare paintings. Her eyes then locked onto a vibrant azure jewelry … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 6 The next morning, as Emma came downstairs, she caught snippets siping over breakfast. “Wow, Aria’s getting all the attention. It’s not even Valentine’s Day, and she’s already drowning in flowers and gifts. Unlike someone who’s ugly, uncultured, and totally psycho.” Zoe finished up, snagging Aria’s diamond bracelet and shooting Emma a nasty glare. … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 5 “It’s your first time in Troln City. Anything you need, food or clothes, just swipe this card. And if the Wilsons give you any shit, use it.” Liam shot her a serious look. “No cap on spending.” Emma’s fingers trembled as she took the card. She wasn’t totally up for this interaction, still reeling from her past life’s memories. She tried to hand the card back. “Nah, I’m good, thanks.” Liam’s expression darkened. “Why?” he asked, puzzled, wondering why she was unwilling to let him cover expenses or if she disliked him that much. Emma shook her head but flashed him a smile. “Wouldn’t it be better to have you with me when I’m shopping, Mr. Hall?” Her invitation surprised Liam, making him wonder if she remembered him. Her long lashes fluttered, and a faint rose scent filled the air. He gulped nervously. “Would you like to go shopping with me, Mr. Hall?” she asked. “I’d love to. But this card’s all yours, so keep it,” Liam replied. Ads by PubFuture Though he sounded gentle, Emma felt his insistence. So she took the black card. “Sure, I’ll call you then, Mr. Hall.” “Okay,” he agreed with a smile. As Emma turned and walked away with her backpack, her steps became noticeably lighter and more relaxed. ‘Liam’s really got a soft spot for me. And I’m totally down to marry him,‘ she thought. After returning home, Aria told her mom everything that had happened today. “What? Emma finished her test in just half an hour? Wow, she’s really proving her worthlessness. Forget the results; I’ll just ask your dad for the money straight away,” said Nora. But Aria still had doubts. “Mom, what if she knew all the answers and turned it in early? You know, the news always says rural kids are really good at studying.” Nora, ever cautious, decided to play it safe. “Alright,” she said, glancing at Emma lounging on the villa lawn. “Why don’t you go and test her with some questions? See what she really knows.” Aria grabbed a workbook and headed out. Emma was soaking up the sun on the grass, remembering the endless months she spent underground at Delta–27 Base working on reactors. Now, she savored every moment in the sun. But her peace was shattered by an annoying voice. Aria strolled over with a workbook. “Hey, Emma, Mom sent me to help you study!” Emma, wearing sunglasses, rolled her eyes. She couldn’t help but find it amusing that Aria thought she could teach her anything. Keeping her cool, she responded, “Oh? How exactly are you going to help me?” Aria, already irritated, continued, “The teacher said this trigonometry chapter is crucial. Have you mastered it?” Emma glanced at the book, her expression unchanging. “What’s there even to learn?” 1/3 ||| 12:43 Fri, 5 Jul Chapter 5 Ads by PubFuture 78% Aria fumed, interpreting Emma’s attitude as sheer laziness. “Now that you’re part of the Wilson family, you better not embarrass us. This isn’t your village where goofing off is fine. If you can’t handle trigonometry, how are you gonna pass exams?” “Why does it matter to you whether I know it or not?” Emma shot back. Aria’s face turned bright red with anger. “You handed in your test after just 30 minutes?” She nearly crushed the notebook, shouting, “Don’t think I didn’t notice! You submitted your test in just 30 minutes!” Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 4 Nora spoke with a smug certainty. “The heir must excel academically and manage effectivel inheritance is indisputably yours.” prove more capable than Aria, then the Emma scoffed. “So, Nora, you’re suggesting a showdown with Aria? If I come out on top, I pocket the 2 million dollars?” Nora, confident that Emma couldn’t surpass … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 3 Emma responded icily, “Sure, Layla is just some twenty–something kid preaching about the law to the cops just now, and now you’re ready to bend it?” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her biting words caused her usually silent father, Mateo Wilson, to frown deeply. ust killed me by messing up my meds. How come you were Mateo scolded, “Emma, is that any way to speak to your elders? Where are your manners?” “One abandoned in the wild since birth should just be thankful for a full belly, let alone manners. You’re asking if I have any? Did you ever bother to teach me?” Emma snapped back. Mateo, infuriated to the point of nearly having a stroke, raised his hand to strike her but was restrained by Emma’s Grandma Zoe Wilson, because, after all, Emma was still useful to them. Ads by PubFuture “Enough! Since she’s okay, let’s just go home and stop making a scene,” Zoe commanded harshly, but with a disdainful glance at Emma, she thought, ‘This crude girl still has her uses. Can’t afford to pick fights with money.’ This reminder refocused the Wilsons on the real reason they had brought Emma back. Soon, they headed back to the villa. Emma knew exactly what was on their minds. In her previous life, the Wilson family’s finances were a mess at this point, and they hoped to solve it through a marriage alliance with Liam, a man rumored to have a disability and an unpredictable mood. Mateo and Grandma were gunning for this marriage, but Nora and Aria feared Emma becoming Mrs. Hall might bite them in the ass. So, they schemed to ruin Emma’s reputation, hoping to set Aria up as the bride instead. But back then, Liam only had eyes for Emma, completely ignoring Aria. Just thinking “Liam Hall” stabbed at Emma’s heart. She had rejected the marriage before, seeing it as nothing more than a transaction, particularly after the scandal where she was framed for seducing a doctor. After Liam’s parents pulled their support for the marriage, she had left the Wilson family to join a mysterious organization, later to be deceived and manipulated by the relentless Elijah. Little did she know, Liam was the one who truly cared. Elijah, with all his schemes, turned out to be the real fucking nightmare. As Emma was caught in her memories, Zoe suddenly switched her approach and started plotting. “Emma, though we’ve been estranged for years, you’re still a Wilson. Our family is in trouble, and you can’t just turn your back on us, right?” Zoe said, feigning concern. Emma leaned back on the sofa with a wry smile, already used to her family’s bullshit. She listened quietly, waiting to hear more. “Ah, Liam Hall, the eldest son of the prestigious Hall family, just lost his legs in an accident. But damn, he’s still a catch–handsome and super capable. Most importantly, he’s the Hall family’s heir!” Zoe’s eyes sparkled as she raved about the Hall family. “The Hall family? They make our Wilsons look like peanuts! You, raised in the sticks and hardly educated–landing a guy like him would be the break of a lifetime! We’ll even give you 40 thousand dollars as a gift. Just imagine how thrilled you’ll be!” … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 2 Liam sat i n his wheelchair, clad in a custom tailored black suit that highlighted his aristocratic, icy demeanor. His presence exuded an untouchable chill and an air of nobility. With a cigarette pinched between his fingers, smoke curling around him, his gaze-deep and unfathomable-was locked on the screen, mirroring Emma’s every move. … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 1 In a remote warehouse, Emma Wilson was engulfed in a raging inferno, drugged and bound, unable to move. Through the deadly flames, she caught sight of her stepsister and her new husband-whom she had just married earlier that day at city hall- standing safe and sound. In despair, she screamed, “Why the f***k … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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