His Poor Ex-wife Returns As A Billionaire

Many people say that Revenge is best Served Hot but I believe that Revenge is best Served Cold. I've never been this hungry for revenge in my life but this time around, I will do everything to quench my thirst for Vengeance!

My name is IVY MOORE and this is my story.

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"Congratulations, Mrs Steel, you're three weeks pregnant with a baby boy!"

The doctor said to me while handing the results of the pregnancy test. I pulled out a smile after hearing the doctor's previous words.

I'm finally PREGNANT! I couldn't stop my joy as I opened the results sheet to recheck if the doctor was right and it was positive. I'm indeed pregnant. Today is my fifth wedding anniversary with Lysander Steel, the CEO of Steel's Group. I've previously planned to throw a celebration for our wedding anniversary but seems like another celebration will be added to that- My unborn child!

I was still lost in thoughts and imaginations when the Doctor's words came up

"I must say that this baby was a Miracle but you've to take care of him with everything you have. Mind you, you must stay away from anything transfusion or any surgical activities as it may jeopardize the health of your unborn child and chances of becoming pregnant again are slim!"

"I understood, Mrs Karen. This baby came unexpectedly and at the best time. I will never do anything to hurt or jeopardize his health" I said to Mrs. Karen, our family doctor, and she nodded before checking her files for something.

She has been the backbone of my marriage with Lysander for the past five years. She has been the one advising him not to be so impatient with a child as I may have one someday. She's one of the people who brought my marriage to this extent, otherwise, it'd have collapsed a long time ago.

Standing up with a smile, I hugged Mrs Karen "Thank you so much, Doc. You've been so supportive in this marriage. I'm forever grateful for that"

"It's nothing, Mrs Steel! I pray Lysander changes his ways after this news and starts considering you as his wife especially now that Old Mrs Sylvie is GONE"

Mrs. Karen's words changed my mood, but I forced a smile to hide my true feelings. "I'll be on my way now, Doc!"

I wasted no time in entering the car while clutching the Pregnancy report very tight. "Take us to Santiago Villa," I said to my driver who responded, "Okay, ma'am!" Before taking off.

Staring at the pregnancy report continuously, I was lost in so many thoughts. These thoughts took my attention five years back when I abandoned everything I had- my family, friends, business... And moved into Bluesky City to find a new hope.

This was when I met a very generous woman whom I helped escape from some criminals. Her name was Mrs Sylvie Steel. We grew fond of each other as she always visited Cameil and me whenever she came shopping at the mall where I used to work.

Then came that beautiful night she asked me to visit her in her mansion to discuss a very important thing. A very important thing which ended up as a night of marriage proposal! She asked me to become her daughter-in-law by marrying her Grandson, Lysander Steel.

I strongly refused her proposal believing that it's improper to be in a marriage with someone you barely know. Old Mrs Sylvie took me to the hospital to see her son's critical condition- he was in a coma and had been there for three weeks now. Her reason was for me to marry her son and bear him a child through ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION.

She pleaded for me to do this and assured me that I would receive whatever I wanted in this marriage as long as she was alive.

I believe in love at first sight and seeing the handsome man lying unconscious in a coma, I'd do this for him. I signed the necessary documents and the procedure began!

But the worst happened when the insemination procedure damaged my womb and the doctor confirmed I'll never bear children! Not long had this happened Lysander recovered and found me as his wife!

No matter how hard it was for him, we lived as a couple but never slept on the same bed.

Today marks our fifth Year in this marriage but at the same time, today marks the second week we lost Old Mrs Sylvie.

I sniffed and folded the pregnancy report. Immediately after that, a text entered my phone. Just when I was about to read it, my phone started ringing. It was Lysander on the call! If he was calling me right now, it means he's back from Nightwind.

That lost smile appeared on my face once again seeing the man I LOVE on the phone!

"Hello!..."

"Ivy, come to Santiago Villa. I have some news to share with you!" Lysander said immediately after me leaving me at the edge of my seat. Why did he sound like that? His voice was so cold and thicker than ever. Indeed, Lysander has never sounded friendly to me but today's own was worst.

"Mr. Jakub, please drive faster!" I said while my heart continued beating faster. What news does he have for me and why did he sound like that? I chatted with him yesterday to inform him of the location we'd be celebrating our marriage anniversary but he didn't respond even after viewing it. So, I ought not to be surprised to see him in that same location waiting for me.

Whatever Lysander has for me, I don't know, but should I be expecting a present from a Man who doesn't give me attention? Should I be expecting a present from a man who made me swear never to call him my husband in public space?

It is true that the only thing that bonds Lysander and I are GOOD MORNING AND GOODNIGHT. At times, he doesn't even eat the food I made for him... In as much as I am managing this marriage, I still won't give up on us because I love Lysander.

Although he doesn't Love me, I'll stay to fulfil the promise I made to Old Mrs Sylvie that I will bear her son a Child- to become the best wife and also a good mother to his children.

So, I'm keeping the faith that whatever reason Lysander asked me to meet him would be for good and not for bad...

"Here we are, Ma!" Jakub said after halting before the most luxurious suite in Bluesky owned by The Moores!

Immediately I came down from the car, a waiter approached me with a smile. "He said I should bring you..." I nodded "Okay, let's go!" And we walked straight to the booked VIP lounge where I had decorated beautifully for us.

Arriving there, the waiter turned back after seeing a man facing the walls. His behind was familiar so was his figure. It seemed as though I knew him.... He is tall, physically muscled and has straight legs. His hair was long but shaved stylishly... Wait, Is he not Lysander?

The man who previously faced the wall turned to me with an authoritative face, he is Lysander! He was holding something in his left hand while his right hand was fixed in his pocket

"You're here, Lysan..."

"No need for that, Ivy! I came here with a motive and I don't have enough time to waste around here!" Lysander cut me off, his voice as cruel as usual- No atom of joy in his words and voice.

"What... What do you mean by that?" I said, my voice cracking intense. He stared at me for a while as if I had said something that annoyed him.

"Take a look at this, Ivy" He handed the files he was holding to me. My eyes refused to escape from him while clutching the papers softly. What could this paper entail?

"Go on! What are you waiting for?" His voice echoed, startling me. I swallowed some spits and looked at Lysander one last time before opening the file. The first thing I saw as the heading was DIVORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN... I didn't wait to complete the words when I chuckled heavily

"Divorce papers?"

I stared blankly at the papers in my hands, the words 'Divorce Petition' screaming at me like a cruel taunt.

"Yes, they are Divorce papers. If you look below, you'll see my signature boldly, I want to see your signature as well within 24 hours!" Lysander added, his voice as cold as usual, and his hands stocked to his pocket.

I understand that he doesn't love me but we've lived for a while for this marriage to just come to an end.

"Upon signing the papers, further communication should be made to my lawyer. The alimony has been prepared and you'll get everything you've always dreamt of..." Lysander's words came up again, his tone implying he was uninterested in this conversation.

He stood confidently like he had just given me some medical prescription; No reason for this divorce, nothing at all.

What seemed like hell was I couldn't even ask him why he gave me these papers. The reason is that in this marriage, I'm not allowed to say anything or ask any questions. All decisions are made by Lysander and I only obey them.

"I'll be on my way...."

Lysander said, attempting to walk away when I raised my glance from the ground and uttered immediately "Why did you do this, Lysander? Why the divorce?".

As I made my utterance, Lysander started walking close to me. His expression deepened in amazement as he continued walking closer.

"You of all the people should know why this marriage came to an end..." He halted for a while and grabbed my chin. His voice summoning all the rudeness, he continued "You tricked my Grandma to get you as my wife. You convinced her that you were good enough knowing very well that I'd do everything for her happiness..."

"Do you expect me to be in a marriage with someone I don't even love, someone I barely knew, and a person who can't bear me a child?"

Lysander confessed, his voice persistent in rage.

It all makes sense why he never treated me as a wife- thinking he didn't know me and I couldn't bear him children.

"But you know very well that I accepted the insemination when you were in a coma which was the only reason I agreed to marry you..." I commented, keeping my voice as obedient as ever, but Lysander cut me off

"And you know very well that I never loved you! You know too well that the only reason I bought you wedding gifts during our previous anniversaries was to put a smile on Grandma's face. You also know that your stupid insemination made you infertile which is the only reason you can't bear children?"

"What if I told you I'm pregnant with your child, would that still change anything in our marriage?" I inquired immediately after him.

My heart wouldn't stop skipping, as I narrowed my eyes on Lysander's face, asking myself what gave me the audacity to say this to Lysander.

Lysander's expression suddenly changed, and for a moment, I saw a glimpse of hope in his eyes but he instantly wore back his furious face.

He grabbed my chin forcefully, my breath persistently decreasing.

"How can you be pregnant with my child? I only touched you once for the first time in three years, so how can that get you pregnant?" Lysander yelled, not minding how hurtful I felt.

"I'm... in pain, Lysander!" I stammered, my voice cracking slowly but he didn't let me go.

I'm already used to Lysander's abusive ways of gripping my chin whenever he was angry or whenever I asked him questions he didn't like.

"Answer my question, Ivy. Are you pregnant?" He added.

I don't even know how to answer this question. Should I tell him the truth? Or should I make some excuse? If I tell him the truth, he may see me as a cheat as he believes he never touched me but at the same time, if I lie to him, I'd be betraying Old Mrs Sylvie.

"Won't you speak up?" Lysander's voice echoed, jolting me out of my thoughts.

"No, Lysander! I'm not pregnant. And yes, we did it once because you were drunk but it Never resulted in a baby!" I forced a response, my eyes swinging around the room to avoid eye contact with Lysander.

I don't know why I chose to lie, but I abandoned a lot of luxury just to be with Lysander. If I was able to endure the pain of being the cast-off wife, I don't think I'd be able to see my child grow up in a BROKEN home.

Alas, my eyes hit Lysander's, but I saw no atom of care in him as he seemed to have believed whatever I said to him.

He left my chin, enhancing my breath as I deep sighed, searching for oxygen.

"Like I said, the alimony is prepared so as your belongings. Submit the papers to my lawyers and return for your clothes, Excuse me!"

I watched Lysander walk out from the lounge I decorated for us. Tears started gathering in my eyes as I watched the man I love leave me on our third Wedding Anniversary with Divorce papers.

As I stared at the papers, the memories of the best night of my life flashed on my head. How Lysander kissed me, made love to me and even told me that he LOVES me for the first time!

I wished he wasn't drunk when he said these but sadly, he was intoxicated which was the reason he even touched me and demanded my permission before he F*CKS me!

That was the first time he was ever sweet but it only lasted for a night and the next morning, he warned me that whatever happened last night ended there, as nothing had changed between us.

As I remembered these memories, I grabbed my pen and signed the divorce papers. It was very difficult signing the papers, but since Lysander wanted this, I'll gladly do it. After all, he makes the decisions and I obey them.

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As soon as I got out of the lounge, I grabbed my phone, intending to call the only wheel I had left in my life. Cameil, her name is Cameil and she has been my best friend for ten years now.

"Babe, Lysander ended our marriage and I need someone to crawl into, can I come over? I will be explaining when I get there"

I texted her, before stopping a cab. Ten minutes later, no response from her. It's unlike her because she always responds to my texts timely and it's late already, she ought to be at home.

But no way, she is not in her house! Where could she be?

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12:40 PM {The Next Day}

I already made my way to the Steel's mansion to pack my luggage. Cameil viewed my text last night but didn't respond. I am worried but before anything else, I should pack my things from Lysander's house

I pressed the bell and someone opened the door.

"Good morning, Ma" Jakub greeted.

I grinned at him, "Lysander?"

"He's inside..." Jakub responded, a strange expression on his face as if he wanted to tell me something. I just took it as a part of his concern and headed inside

Approaching the door to the main lounge, I overheard some sounds. That's not an ordinary sound, someone was moaning. "I love it, Oh.. Fuck! Ride on me, yes yes yessss!"

It was becoming louder, so I listened carefully and observed Lysander's thick voice echoing "Oh shit!"

Could it be what I am thinking?

I opened the door angrily and Lysander jumped up from her body. I dropped my handbag after seeing the face of the woman he was making love to!

That was Cameil there enjoy my husband's dick!

My heart shattered into a million pieces as I watched Cameil spreading her legs widely- probably enjoying what she was receiving.

Everything was just like a dream, I couldn't believe my eyes... My best friend for ten years now cheating with my husband? I searched the sun for some tears but they hung at the corners of my eyes as I walked inside the lounge.

There was no atom of remorse on their faces, especially Lysander. He stood perfectly fine not even putting on an expression of remorse. I walked inside the lounge and stared eye-to-eye at Lysander

"What on earth are you both doing, Lysander?" My voice cracked in slim thickness. Cameil attempted to speak up but Lysander held her back and walked forward.

"I should be the one asking you that question, what on earth are you doing in this house?" His voice summoned, leaving some threatening flow in my blood. I didn't mind, instead, I stepped closer angrily "We just got divorced, Lysander, and you're already cheating on me with my best friend? Have some shame, Xander!"

At this point, I didn't care about how betrayed I was and what my rights were under the Steel's mansion. All I wanted was an answer which Lysander attempted to give when I cut him off "Tell me, is she the third wheel? Tell me if Cameil was behind all these. Give me some answers, Lysander!" I yelled angrily as my eyes seized to remove from his face.

"I don't need to tell you that we are divorced which means that whatever we had is over..."

He paused and dragged Cameil who was already dressed up. Then he continued "Cameil here has been my backbone ever since I was forced to marry you! She gave me everything you couldn't give me, so why shouldn't I get her pregnant and make her my wife?"

My heart froze immediately after Lysander's proclamation. What does he mean by that? Was he trying to say that Cameil is already pregnant with his child? Lysander and I may be divorced but I still can't stand seeing him moving on with another woman talk more of my Bestie!

I turned to Cameil whose face was filled with remorse. "And you, cheating with my husband...oh my ex-husband was your priority?"

"I trusted you, Cameil. I did everything you wanted me to, I told you my secrets, I shared all of my pains and happiness with you and all you could think of was paying me back by cheating with my ex-husband!" I yelled, my voice refusing to accept that Lysander was beside me and he might get angry.

This is worse than divorce papers so I have to wail more to this than Divorce!

Cameil remained silent, refusing to say anything. The remorse was in her face but her body language told that she wasn't regretting any of her actions.

"That's enough, Ivy! Cameil and I have come too far to back out from this... We are DIVORCED meaning I didn't cheat on you. What brought you to my house, take whatever you possessed and get the fuck out of my house". Lysander said with a cool voice as if he cared about me.

"I refuse to accept your claims, Xander! You know I love you but you divorced me. It wasn't even up to 24 hours after Divorce and you already picked my best friend?"

"Cameil and I had been in a relationship for seven years now! We loved each other even before you married me..." Lysander said after me but I cut him off

"I am aware of that, Lysander! You both dated but broke up the moment you landed in Coma. She was asked to carry out the insemination but she refused, now she is back in your life after I proceeded with the surgery!"

"You're wrong, Ivy!" Cameil finally spoke up in a remorseful tone. "I rejected the insemination because I had papers in Germany. I was still carrying out my B.sc in medicine, my father wanted me to do that as soon as it was possible...."

"No need for explanation, Cameil. I forgave you for abandoning me and we were back again for five years now..." Lysander cut Cameil off before turning to me "The servants will bring your pieces of luggage in no time! Take them and leave this house!" His phone rang instantly and he walked out.

Cameil stood on the sofa and crossed her legs. She is used to this kind of luxury, isn't she? Her father is the President's P.R. so why won't she feel at home stealing my husband after rejecting him five years ago?

I guess that's what nature wanted. Maybe I wasn't destined to be with Lysander. No need for further confrontation, I just have to take what I came here for and leave.

One of the servants brought my luggage downstairs with tears around her eyes. I could tell that she didn't want me to leave but I had to go.

I grabbed my luggage and looked at the home we made together. So, I'll be leaving the man I love for my fake best friend? What has to be has to be. Even if I cry from now till infinity, Lysander will never accept me back.

I turned back to leave when Cameil stepped on my way. She looked at me with a cruel face, her remorseful face had all disappeared.

"Excuse me, Cameil. I have to leave!" I said, locking my bags tightly but she kicked one of my luggage away.

I turned to her angrily "And what is the meaning of this, Cameil? Haven't you done enough?"

"I just wanted to remind you not to ever mention to Xander that I am infertile! You know all of my secrets and so do I!" She uttered with a threatening glance.

"I am not stupid to tell Lysander that you're not pregnant. Instead, I will be happy when he learns the truth himself. I mean, your Tommy will rise, won't it? Lysander will eventually find out about your baby... Now, excuse me!" I responded and picked up my bag which she had previously thrown. I attempted to walk past her when she grabbed my hair so tight.

"Let go of me, Cameil!" I screamed in pain but she wouldn't let me go.

"I only befriended you ten years ago because I had some problems with my dad! I needed a friend to be close to and also live under her roof. Five years ago when I finally reconciled with my dad, I wanted to end this stupid friendship but kept it because I loved Lysander! I confessed the truth to you about my past relationship with Lysander so you will know that I am still loyal to this friendship. Now that he finally divorced you, I don't see the need to pretend again!"

She said while clutching my hair so tight. I was still lost in pain while feeling Betrayed over Cameil's confession. So, she was never a FRIEND!

"Let go of me, Cameil or I will tell Lysander the whole truth!" I threatened, hoping she'd let me go but she smirked "Not when I convince Lysander that you're a murderer..."

Her utterance was baffling. Before I could have a second thought, she left me. I struggled for oxygen while recovering from her evil grip but she started screaming "Lysander, come and help me! Xander... Please help me!"

I had to turn back to see what the problem was but upon turning, she stabbed herself in the belly!

"Cameil!" A voice screamed from behind and I turned. That was Lysander staring at me while I held a knife in my hand. That was the same knife Cameil used to stab herself but I am the one holding it!

Lysander pushed me away and I hit my head on the nearest sofa. I could hear Cameil's voice pointing towards me "She did this!"

Cameil managed to say before closing her eyes.

"Santos, Jakub, Chris! Get the car ready and grab this woman! Put her in the car, let's go!" Lysander yelled and his two bouncers- Santos and Chris grabbed me up.

Whatever the future holds for me, I don't know!