Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 801

Emmy was completely thrown off.

For once, she actually looked lost, mouth parted in surprise.

James had told her before that Steve was married, which was why he’d never responded to Abriella’s feelings. That’s how they missed their chance together.

But in a million years, Emmy never thought Steve’s wife would turn out to be Sylvia.

What were the odds?

Emmy caught the word “ex-husband” and asked, a little unsure, “So… you’re divorced?”

Sylvia nodded, her face steady and calm. “It was an arranged marriage. The Michell family elders made the decision and handled all the paperwork. Steve only found out after everything was done.”

“He never acknowledged the marriage, but back then, Grandpa Michell was really sick. Neither of us wanted to bring up divorce at that time.”

“At the end of last year, Grandpa Michell passed away. So we went and got the divorce finalized.”

Emmy nodded, understanding the situation. She reached out, wanting to take the file back.

“I can have someone else deliver it for you.”

“No need.” Sylvia pulled the file closer to her and gave a practiced, professional smile.

“It’s alright, Mr. Lincoln. Work is work. We’re both in this business, we’ll have to deal with each other sooner or later. There’s no escaping it.”

With that, she walked away, her heels clicking sharply on the floor.

Emmy watched her leave, feeling a strange mix of emotions.

The world really is too small.

…

At the same time, in a fancy penthouse somewhere in the city.

Claudia stared at her tablet, watching review after glowing review about Torch Marchines. Photos of Emmy, now dubbed a “national goddess” by netizens, were everywhere. Claudia was so angry, she nearly snapped the device in two.

She just couldn’t believe it.

Emmy had managed to turn things around with a livestream reality show. Even all the dirt Claudia had worked so hard to throw at her, all those so-called “negative stories,” ended up making Emmy even more popular.

Claudia narrowed her eyes, a cold, ruthless look flashing through them.

Right now, her top priority was dealing with those paid bloggers. If Emmy got to them first, she could easily use them as witnesses, and Claudia would be the first one to go down.

She was deep in thought, plotting her next move, when her phone rang.

Claudia’s gentle expression vanished, replaced by cold contempt.

“Idiot.”

She tossed her phone onto the couch.

“She can’t even keep her cool for a second.”

…

Back at the Nelson family estate.

Shelly slammed her phone down and quickly closed all the Emmy-related news on her tablet. Just seeing that woman’s name was enough to ruin her mood.

Right then, a maid walked over and spoke quietly.

“Madam, the master would like to see you in his study.”

Shelly’s heart skipped a beat. Something felt wrong.

She forced herself to stay calm, took a deep breath, straightened her outfit, and headed toward the study.