The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 65

He had even crushed a wine glass in his hand.

Lately, he’d been so enchanted by her beauty that he barely recognized himself.

Let her have her fun. She and Atlas could do whatever they wanted.

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At the Irvine family’s villa, Jessa sat on the living room sofa, fuming. “Dad, Mom, David is ignoring me!”

Peter looked genuinely surprised. “Jessa, why would Mr. Harmon ignore you? Have he and Ella divorced yet? When is he going to marry you?”

Jessa stomped her foot, frustration clear in her voice. “They’re not divorced! It’s all Ella’s fault. She doesn’t want a divorce at all!”

Peter shot an unhappy look at Rachel. “What’s going on? Isn’t Ella your daughter? Why can’t you do something about her? Why does she always have to stand in Jessa’s way?”

Rachel instantly softened her tone. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ll figure out a way to make Mr. Harmon and Ella get divorced soon.”

“And how are you going to do that?”

Rachel’s lips curled into a confident smile. “Grandma’s eightieth birthday is in a couple of days. I have a little show planned for the party.”

Peter turned to Jessa, trying to reassure her. “Just bear with it for a couple more days.”

Jessa got up with a huff. “I’m going upstairs.”

As soon as Jessa left, Peter stood as well, ready to head out.

Rachel blocked his way. “It’s late. Just stay home.”

Ever since the failed attempt to drug Ella, Peter had been distant, barely coming home at night and leaving Rachel alone.

She pressed against him, her manicured fingers tracing slow circles on his chest. “I miss you.”

Logan and Ruby beamed with pride. “It’s true, Mom. Doctor E is a miracle worker, and she personally chose Maureen to be her assistant.”

Ella listened quietly, rolling her eyes.

Grandma Jill said “Good” three times, her eyes shining. “Maureen is really bringing honor to our family.”

Peter jumped in right away. “Mom, Jessa is now the principal dancer in the ballet company.”

Even though the two branches of the family acted friendly, they were always competing behind the scenes. Peter and Rachel would never let Logan and Ruby take all the credit with Grandma Jill.

Just as expected, Grandma Jill grabbed Jessa’s hand too. “Jessa is amazing as well. Both Maureen and Jessa are making us proud.”

She held one girl’s hand in each of hers, her whole face beaming with pride.

Rachel was in high spirits, but then she noticed Ella standing quietly by the door.