Goodbye Forever Ex-Husband (by Ammund) novel Chapter 87 Free reading

HAPTER 087

JULIAN’S POV

“You’ll receive the funds before the end of today,” I said as I rose to my feet.

The deal was sealed. The papers were going to be prepared and her lawyer would be at my place once the transfer was confirmed. It was all moving faster than I expected, but that was what one million dollars could do–make the impossible very possible.

I walked toward the office door, the old director trailing behind me. The once proud woman now walked with a lighter step, almost as if the weight of her financial struggles had been lifted with a single offer. She didn’t speak much, probably still in shock over how quickly she had agreed to hand over a place she once protected like her life depended on it.

As soon as we stepped out of the office, Mrs. Lambert appeared like a moth to flame. The second she saw the director walking behind me, she darted forward, her expression lined with disapproval and curiosity.

“Ma’am, there was no need for you to have come outside because of him. I would’ve handled everything myself,” she said, her voice filled with pride as she shot me a not- so–subtle glare.

But the director waved her off with one sentence that flipped the entire atmosphere.

“As a matter of fact, there was a need. And I want to inform you that as of today, he will be your new director.”

The color drained from Mrs. Lambert’s face like she had seen a ghost. She took a few uncertain steps back, blinking repeatedly as if that would change what she just heard. It didn’t. And I couldn’t help but enjoy every second of her stunned silence. After how rude and dismissive she had been, this moment was a win I wasn’t letting slip.

Olivia appeared beside me, her brows furrowed in confusion. “What does she mean?” she asked, her voice barely a whisper.

“I bought the orphanage,” I replied simply.

“You what!?” Olivia gasped, her eyes wide with disbelief. Exactly the reaction I was expecting–maybe even hoping for.

“That’s great, right?” I said with a small grin. “Now we don’t need to jump through hoops or beg anyone for permission. We can access anything we want.”

“Well, I mean…yeah, but…” She looked around as if trying to catch up with everything that had just unfolded.

Successfully unlocked!

“Shhh.” I gently cut her off. “Let’s jug out the truth about your parents. That’s what matters.”

She gave me a small nod, though her expression still held traces of disbelief. The

orphanage was now ours–no more barriers, no more delays.

I turned toward Mrs. Lambert, who still hadn’t fully recovered from the news. “Some men will be coming over later today,” I said, my tone firm. “Let them in. Give them access to anything they need. No questions, no delays.”

Her lips parted slightly. “But… what about the kids?” she asked hesitantly.

“Whatever we’re doing here won’t interfere with the children. Their well–being comes first,” I replied, my voice softening just enough to make it clear I wasn’t here to destroy the place I was just here to get what we needed.

She hesitated, then said, “Alright.”

I raised an eyebrow, “What was that?”

She straightened up and said more clearly, “Alright, sir.”

“Better,” I muttered with a smirk, then turned my full attention back to Olivia,

“This is where the real work begins,” I said, placing my hands gently on her shoulders.” You’ve done more than enough for today. And am sorry to send you back to that hellhole but you need to get some rest”

“I need to be here,” she said, determined. “I want to know everything the moment we find it.”

Of course, I should’ve known better than to think Olivia would just walk. away. Obedience was never her strong suit–not when she was emotionally invested. And right now, she was fully in this.

“I get it. But even the best people I know wouldn’t be able to solve this mystery in a day,” I told her. “You need rest. You and the baby both.”