Chapter 1 " Mrs Hun - Miss Scott , Mr. Joe will join you shortly , " Joe's secretary said , gesturing to a chair in the room . Ivy winced at the mistake as she sat she was no long longer ! Mrs Hunter . " Thank you , " she said sofily , watching the secretary leave . Being back in the lawyer's office made her heart pound . She'd been here three months ago , signing divorce papers . Ivy dabbed her forehead and sighed .

She was supposed to be shopping for baby clothes with Cheryl , her best friend , who was six months pregnant . The glass door opened , and Joe , their lawyer - Mason's lawyer - walked in with his usual stoic expression , holding a file . " Miss Scott , nice to see you again . " " I wish I could say the same ," Ivy replied . " I understand that you're upset about the delay . I apologize , Miss Scott , but we've been working on it ," Joe said , sitting down . " Not fast enough ," Ivy scoffed .

She hadn't meant to sound so upset , but she was . It had been three months since her divorce , and she was still waiting for Mason - or his lawyer - to transfer her inheritance back in her name . She was practically homeless , living in her aunt's house since her father and brother refused to help her . She was waiting tables at Dani's , hoping one day Mason would finally return what was hers .

She'd made the stupid mistake of leaving her family for Mason , abandoning her photography career , and even giving him her entire inheritance to build his real estate empire , She'd done it for love - only to be cheated on . " I understand your frustration , Miss Scott , but we truly have been working on it . " " It shouldn't be so hard . Mason is rich , so giving me back my money shouldn't take this long " she frowned . " I understand , " Joe repeated . " Let's wait for Mr.

Hunter before we proceed " Ivy stiffened at the mention of her ex - husband's name but quickly recovered . She hadn't seen Mason since the divorce , and she wasn't sure if she was more worried or angry about it. He was wealthy - he could've wired her the money immediately - but she knew he was punishing her for leaving , giving her endless excuses . She brushed her hair back and glanced at the wall clock .

She had one hour before her shift began at Dani's , and she hoped that once Mason gave her the money , she wouldn't even have to worry about the job anymore . The door opened , and Mason walked in , looking polished in his tailored suik , Ivy immediately became conscious of her outfit . Was her shirt right ? Did she look like she hadn't gotten her shit together ? " Ivy . Mason smiled as he sat . " You look the same . His voice dripped with derision . " Already regretting the divorce ?

" His words pierced her , but Ivy would never let him know that . She would rather live like a church rat than stay married to a cheat . " Let's just get this over with , " she said , impatiently . " I have other places to be . " " Very well ," Mason replied . " Proceed , Joe . " Joe wore his glasses and opened the file in front of him . " Miss Scott , my client is prepared to offer a million dollars for your- " A million ? " Ivy cut in , her voice filled with shock . " What the hell , Mason !

You know my inheritance was way more than that TM " I'm being very generous here , " Mason said with a lopsided grin . " You should be grateful I'm offering that much . " Ivy's shock turned into anger . " Grateful ! I practically made you ! I gave you my inheritance so you could build your company , and you did . Now , I want my money back " " Don't be greedy , Ivy , " Mason said coldly . " You didn't make me .

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You helped me , and I showed my gratitude during our year and a half of marriage ." " Ivy stood , her voice shaking with anger . " I don't need your gratitude . I need my money back . You promised . " 10:13 AM Chapter 1 " That promise was made when we were married . We're not married anymore , so it doesn't stand " Mason's tone was infuriatingly calm . How could he be so calm when she was going crazy ? " Miss Scott , please sit down and let's discuss , " Joe interjected .

Despite her anger , Ivy sat . Beneath her frustration , panic was rising . She'd given Mason 20 million dollars , and he was only offering one . " I understand your frustration ," Joe continued . " But Mr. Hunter claims it was a gift , and legally , you can't take back a gift . " Ivy couldn't believe her ears . " It wasn't a gift ," she snapped . " It was an investment . I invested in his business . " " Do you have this in writing ? " Joe asked . Ivy bit her lip . " No.

" " Any documentation to back your claim ? " " No , " she replied again , her voice softer . " Any witnesses ? " Ivy felt heat burn her cheeks . " No , " and then she remembered . " My best friend , Cheryl , was aware of the arrangement . Does that count ? " Mason scoffed . " Cheryl would never take your side ." " Why wouldn't she ? She lived with us for a month - she knows everything" Mason laughed , which only fueled Ivy's anger .

Cheryl would definitely take her side , her best friend knew everything " Does that count ? " Ivy ignored Mason and asked Joe again . " If she agrees to testify , it could help , " Joe replied . " I'll call her , " Ivy said , already reaching for her bag . " You'll be wasting your time , " Mason said , his tone oozing with confidence . " See , Ivy , I know what you're going through . I know that your family rejected you and that you work in some shabby restaurant .

Just take the money and be happy . " Ivy froze , her cheeks flushed with embarrassment . " How do you know all that ? Have you been stalking me ? " Panic tinged her voice . " Why would I ? You're not that important . " His words stung , but she couldn't let him know that . She couldn't leave without the money - she needed it . She had nothing left - no family , no home , nothing except her aunt and Cheryl " I'm being generous with that offer ," Mason continued . " I don't owe you anything .

Take the money , and let's call it a day . " Ivy stood again , anger flaring in her chest . " You'd better give me my money , or else- " " Or else what ? " Mason's eyes narrowed , glinting with fury . " I'll tell everyone how you cheated on me with several women , how you stole from me , how I caught you sleeping with your secretary . " " And I'll tell them how boring you became . Just a year and a half of marriage , and I was already bored out of my mind ! " he snapped .

Ivy flinched at his tone , but before she could respond , the door opened and Cheryl walked in . " Oh , Cheryl , " Ivy exhaled , close to tears . Relief flooded her - she didn't have time to ask how Cheryl knew she was here . " Tell Joe , tell lum bow I gave Mason- " She won't ," Mason interrupted , standing up . He went over to Cheryl and kissed her - long and passionately . Ivy staggered at the sight . " What ? " " She's with me now ," Mason smirked .

" Take the money before I rescind the offer . " " But she can ' the baby . Ivy stuttered , her breath catching in her throat . 10:13 AM Chapter 1 Cheryl wrapped her arms around Mason , her eyes glinting with satisfaction . " I've been meaning to tell you , Ivy . Mason is the father of my child AD