Filed to story: Billionaire Bride’s Revenge (Vera & Howard)
Howard also spotted Vera, and surprise flickered in his eyes.
She wasn’t dressed in her usual casual shirt and loose trousers. Instead, she wore a black, form-fitting dress that accentuated her figure. Her long hair was styled in loose curls that cascaded over her shoulders. She looked both alluring and distant.
Her neck was graceful, and her waist was slender. To Howard, she resembled a figure from an oil painting. He pressed his thin lips together as his eyes traveled over her from head to toe.
It had only been a day since they last saw each other, but Vera seemed completely transformed.
Just yesterday, she was still his dull wife. He couldn’t help but imagine the attention she would draw from other men when she was in a crowd.
It seemed like Vera hadn’t noticed them, as she walked straight ahead.
Then, something unexpected occurred.
A man staggered toward Vera, clutching a bottle of liquor.
Vera and Aimee were discussing something as they walked. When Vera saw the drunk man stumbling toward Aimee, she quickly stepped in front of her to shield her.
The drunkard scowled at Vera. “Hey, what the hell is the matter with you? How dare you get in my way! Move aside!”
The next moment, he noticed how beautiful Vera was, and his eyes lit up. “Hey, beautiful, are you alone? How about we hang out together?”
He reached out toward her, but before he could touch her, Vera slapped his hand away. His expression darkened.
“You ungrateful bitch! You should be thankful I’m even interested in you. Don’t be-“
His loud voice drew the attention of others nearby.
Howard’s eyes widened in surprise. “Is that Felix Ellis?” Lily was equally shocked. Felix was here?
Felix Ellis was a notorious thug in Chaepstow, known for making his living through loan sharking. He was ruthless and would do anything to get what he wanted. Over the years, he had ruined countless lives, leaving many people disabled.
Lily covered her mouth with her hand and exclaimed, “He’s dangerous! Vera could get hurt. Howard, we should help her.”
Although Lily pretended to be concerned, there was a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. She secretly hoped Felix would teach Vera a harsh lesson, which would also serve as her revenge.
Howard gently pulled Lily’s hand and replied softly, “Lily, you’re too kind-hearted. She brought this on herself. It’s not our problem.”
Despite his words, he couldn’t resist glancing toward the door.
Vera was small and fragile. If Felix were to hit her, she could be seriously injured.
With a slight frown, Howard decided to rise from his seat. But before he could act, Vera suddenly slapped Felix across the face. Felix cried out in pain.
No one had ever dared to humiliate him before. Furious, he glared at Vera and spat, “You’re asking for it. I’ll make sure you regret this. I can’t let people think I’m weak.”
As Felix reached for her hair, she swiftly lifted her leg and kicked him hard in the stomach. He crashed to the floor with a shout of pain. “Argh!”
Despite having a slim frame, she was able to overpower the man and kick him away.
Howard watched in disbelief. The woman he once knew had transformed.
She now radiated confidence and allure.
He wondered if Vera had been hiding her true self during their marriage.
Seething with rage, Felix glared at his henchmen and yelled, “What the fuck are you all waiting for? Get her!”
The men quickly moved toward Vera. In response, Aimee stepped in and slapped one of them hard.
“If any of you lay your grubby little hands on my friend, you’re all going to regret it. I’ll make sure you pay for it with your lives!”
Felix’s face went pale when he recognized the woman behind Vera. It was Aimee!
Aimee managed the top designer Iris.
Many powerful people avoided crossing her. Felix was suddenly intimidated.
He hadn’t expected Aimee to support the woman he’d just tried to assault.
Immediately, Felix’s demeanor changed. He forced a smile and stammered, “Oh, Miss Stephens, is she your friend? I didn’t realize. I’m sorry for the trouble.”
Lily stared at the situation in shock. This was unexpected. Howard also paused, his brow furrowing in confusion. He never imagined that Vera had such a close relationship with Aimee.
Only now did Howard realize that he knew absolutely nothing about his ex-wife.
Aimee crossed her arms and said impatiently, “Enough! Get out of here! You’ll regret it if you try to hurt her again.”
Felix quickly fell silent and fled the scene. Not long after, the corridor became quiet again.
Aimee rubbed her wrist, which had turned red from the earlier slap.
Vera looked worried and asked, “Are you alright? Is it painful?”
Aimee was about to respond, but Lily rushed over with a concerned expression.
“Miss Stephens, how is your wrist? Do you need to see a doctor?”
Howard gave Vera a cold look before shifting his gaze to Aimee. “My car is parked at the entrance,” he offered politely.
Aimee ignored them completely. While rubbing her wrist, she replied to Vera, “I’m fine. It’s just a little sore. It’ll heal soon.”
The way Aimee treated Vera was markedly different from how she treated them now, making Lily wonder about their connection.
After a moment of silence, she said to Vera, “Vera, I understand you wanted to protect your friend, but that was too risky. What if you had been hurt? And see? You also dragged Miss Stephens into trouble.”
“You’ve played the role of the delicate and kind-hearted soul for so long that you’ve started to believe it yourself,” Vera said, her gaze filled with contempt.
She realized Lily had simply been trying to drive a wedge between her and Aimee.
Lily’s face reddened with anger. Before she could respond, Howard chimed in, “Vera,”
He had witnessed the entire encounter in the private room. If Aimee hadn’t intervened, Felix would have continued his harassment. Howard was frustrated that Vera had shown no appreciation for Lily’s concern.
Moreover, he was irked that Vera had a connection with Aimee that she had kept hidden from him. Howard had been restless and anxious over the past weeks, while Lily had gone to great lengths to please Aimee. Vera, on the other hand, had done nothing.
Howard’s anger flared, and the tension in the air was palpable. Lily subtly tugged at his sleeve.