The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 85

Joanna returned to Greyport after sending Davian and Irvin to kindergarten. She had yet to arrive home

when her phone.

rang..

Joanna took out her phone and saw that it was Shaun calling.

Joanna hesitated. She didn’t want to answer his call.

Since she had beaten Ingrid up yesterday, her father must be calling to reprimand her.

But the phone would keep ringing if she did not pick up the call.

Joanna picked up the call reluctantly, “Hello, Dad.”

Shaun’s dull voice sounded from the other end of the phone. “Joann.”

“What’s the matter, Dad?”

Shaun paused briefly before directly asking. “Well, I heard you and Ingrid had an unhappy incident

yesterday?”

After Ingrid returned home yesterday, she threw a tantrum at Shaun and pushed him to sever his

father–daughter relationship with Joanna.

Shaun was stuck in a dilemma.

Frowning slightly, Joanna answered with a not–very–polite tone. “Why? Are you calling to reprimand

me?”

“Sigh, your personality is becoming increasingly like your mother’s. You’re becoming more and more

brusque and unreasonable!

“Things wouldn’t have ended up in this state if you could just listen to others‘ advice…”

Joanna interrupted Shaun before he could finish. “Dad, is there anything else? If there’s nothing else,

I’ll hang up first. I still have work to deal with later!”

Shaun pondered for a few seconds and quickly asked, “Mr. Everett and Roxy are getting engaged on

the sixth of next month. Are you coming?”

Joanna paused for a moment before rejecting him. “I don’t think there’s a need for that, right? My

presence at such an occasion will only dampen everyone’s mood.”

Shaun felt slightly relieved when he heard Joanna’s rejection.

He was not sincere about inviting Joanna but was afraid she would cause trouble at the engagement

party otherwise.

“Alright then! I won’t force you in that case.”

“You and Roxy are both my daughters, after all. I hope you will both find happiness with a good man.

“I don’t want what happened six years ago to happen again!”

Joanna smiled wistfully. “Don’t worry, Dad. I won’t be at the scene, let alone cause trouble.”

“Yes, yes. Mr. Grimm is a good man too. I have a good impression of him. Bring him back for a meal

sometime when you

are free!”

Joanna tried her best to raise her spirits and speak calmly. “I don’t think there’s a need for that, Dad.

You don’t have to ask about my personal matters in the future.”

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She was not blind to reality and knew Shaun’s care for her was not genuine.

She had also yearned for her father’s love and care in the past. But all her fantasies had been

shattered now.

Joann, why are you becoming more and more rebellious? I remember that you used to be a very

obedient child!

“As a lady, you should be more docile…”

“Dad, the elevator is here, and I’m going in. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up first!” Joanna directly

hung up after saying

that.

The elevator arrived just after she hung up the call. Feeling lost and with her head lowered, she got into

the elevator.

Anyway, she had already divorced Bruce. All her thoughts now were on her three children and the

Haynes Group’s business.

As for other matters, she did not care anymore.

“Ring!” The elevator reached Joanna’s floor.

Joanna walked home in frustration when the elevator door opened, with her head lowered.

Walking too fast, she suddenly bumped into someone when turning a corner.

“I’m sorry…” Joanna subconsciously apologized.

The person she had bumped into said nothing and continued blocking her way.

Joanna rubbed her sore forehead and looked up.

Only then did she realize that the person standing opposite her was Bruce.

The expression on Bruce’s handsome face was icy, and his eyes

were red with anger.

However, there was a hint of haggardness in his frosty appearance.

Seeing that it was Bruce, Joanna’s eyebrows twitched subconsciously, and her heart was in her throat.

“Mr. Everett, what are you doing here?”

Bruce’s expression was cold as he retorted. “Can’t I be here?”

“You have the freedom to be where you want. Please step aside now. I’m going into my house!”

Stretching his arm to the wall, Bruce blocked Joanna’s path.

“Joanna, I want to ask you this. When exactly did you cheat on me?”

Joanna tried her best to calm the panic in her heart. “When did I cheat on you?”

“Grandma has already told me that the children aren’t mine.”

“That’s right! The children are indeed not yours!”

Bruce gasped.

He could not suppress his anger and grabbed Joanna’s chin.

“You’ve been sleeping with Jaydon since we were still married, haven’t you?”

Joanna gulped, and her eyes darted around in panic.

Bruce’s temper had never been good.

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Angering him was not a fun thing to do.

“Mr. Everett, I’ve never cheated on you during our marriage.

“Jay and I only got together after we divorced.”

“Ha! Is that so?” Bruce stepped forward and pressed Joanna against the wall.

He had been questioning himself for the past few days.

Who did he really love? Could his relationship with Joanna continue?

Joanna panicked and tried her best to remain calm. “Mr. Everett, we’re already divorced! We have each

started a new life.

“Please don’t disturb me again!”

Bruce sneered. “It turns out that women are more heartless than men!”

“Whatever you say. You’re about to get engaged too! Stop pestering me!”

Bruce narrowed his eyes, and the anger in his heart surged.

“Mr. Everett, I’m going home. Please let go…” Joanna tried to crawl out from under his arms.

Bruce grabbed her wrist and slammed her against the wall again. “Joanna, I feel like strangling you to

death!

“How could you cheat on me?”

“That’s funny coming from you, Mr. Everett! I only got together with another man after our divorce!

“Now, please let go and stop pestering me like this. We’re all adults. There’s no need to act like this.”

“Don’t call me Mr. Everett, and don’t pretend to be distant from me!” Bruce’s breathing quickened.

He could feel his body getting hotter whenever he got close to Joanna.

Joanna’s heart trembled, wishing she could walk through the wall and escape to the other side. “Bruce,

what do you want?”

Bruce didn’t know what he wanted either.

He only knew that his feelings were in a mess now and that he felt restless and uneasy.

However, his pride prevented him from admitting he could not relinquish his relationship with Joanna.

Bruce suddenly lowered his head and kissed Joanna’s lips fiercely.

Joanna, I’ll end you…”

“Hey, don’t do this! Someone help!”

Joanna pushed Bruce away with all her might and started screaming in the corridor.

“Thud!”

A neighbor opened the door and peeked out to see what was going on.

“What are you doing? Stop it now. If you don’t, I’ll call the police!

Bruce turned around and looked coldly at that neighbor.

The neighbor looked closer and was shocked when he saw Bruce.

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He quickly adjusted his glasses and took another closer look. It was really Bruce Everett!

Bruce was the wealthiest man in Greyport and often appeared on television. Therefore, almost

everyone in Greyport would recognize him.

The neighbor was so frightened that he slammed the door shut again. As a commoner, he did not dare

to poke his nose into the business of someone like Bruce.

“Bruce, don’t do anything rash!”

Tracy also heard the commotion and hurriedly opened the door. “Miss Haynes, Mr. Everett…”

Bruce released his grip on Joanna reluctantly.

“Just wait. I won’t give up just like that!”

With that, Bruce turned around and left with a cold expression.

Joanna was still filled with fear after Bruce left and leaned against the wall to catch her breath.

Tracy rushed to Joanna’s side. “Miss Haynes, are you alright?

“Let me help you into the house!”

“Okay”

After Joanna returned home, she swallowed a few antidepressant pills and lay down on the sofa.

Her mood gradually calmed down after a long time.

The sixth of the following month arrived in the blink of an eye.

The engagement party

for Bruce and Roxanne was held at the Victoria Hotel.

The entire hotel had been booked for the day.

Greyport celebrities from all walks of life arrived at the engagement party one after another.

Jaydon called early in the morning.

“Joann, today is Bruce and Roxanne’s engagement party. Are you really not going?”

Joanna chuckled on the other end of the line. “Why would I go there?

“I have a lot of work to do!”

“Then shall we have dinner together tonight?”

“Okay, see you for dinner!”

Joanna knew no one would wish for her presence at the engagement party since she was Bruce’s ex–

wife.

The stage was filled with flowers at the engagement party, and the emcee was dressed beautifully and

hosted the engagement party cheerfully.

“Welcome, everyone! Today is Mr. Everett and Miss Roxanne’s engagement party.

“Congratulations to Mr. Everett and Miss Roxanne on your engagement! Let’s raise our glasses and

wish the couple a happy marriage!”

The scene at the party was extremely lively.

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Guests invited were celebrities from all walks of life. Margaret was also present and personally greeted

guests from the business and political circles.

Ever the social butterfly, Ingrid darted around the party and mingled excitedly.

Today was finally the engagement party.

The next step after the engagement party would be the official wedding.