Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)
Resumption 35

Chapter 35

Valeria hastened her pace, determined not to look back.

Suddenly, a hand clamped onto her arm. "Valeria! I'm your father. Why are you running away? It was quite a challenge for me to replace you. How come you become so heartless, my daughter?

With force, Valeria's arm was yanked, pulling her to turn around. Before her stood a middle-aged man. It was her despicable father, Ben Darcy.

Memories flooded back to her childhood at once.

Back then, Ben had cheated on her mother and then abandoned her mother and her, casting them out of their home. He didn't pay a cent for alimony and child support, leaving her mother and herself to fend for themselves for years.

But as she grew up and married into the James family, Ben started to pester her, shamelessly asking her to get the James family's resources.

After her divorce four years ago, she went abroad, finally getting rid of her despicable father.

But now, Valeria had no idea how Ben had managed to track her down! She was freaking out.

"Get lost!"

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Valeria's multitude of words was distilled into just one. She had no desire to utter another word to Ben. She spun around. ready to depart.

"What kind of attitude is this, Valeria? I am your father, after all. Do you truly believe you can sever ties with me by marrying into the James family? My blood runs through your veins, and that's a fact that cannot be undone!" Ben's voice dripped with anger.

Valeria scoffed. "You're trying to get money from me again, aren't you? I divorced four years ago. I have no connection to the James family now. You won't get anything now"

"What? Divorced? No wonder 1 couldn't replace you for four years. And when 1 went to the James family, they dismissed me like a stray dog. How could you get divorced just like that without telling me? Do you believe no one can control you simply because your mother is no longer here?"

Ben's anxiety spiked upon hearing of his daughter's divorce. He needed to rely on her to settle his gambling debts, but she got divorced.

"You aren't tricking me, are you? Did you truly get divorced? Hackett from the james family was still hanging onto you just a while ago, I witnessed it all!"

"Believe it or not, I don't have any money."

With that proclamation, Valeria turned and briskly walked into the living quarter. She told the security guard. "I don't know that man, don't let him in."

Ben attempted to follow, but the security guard intercepted himn

"Sir, you can't enter. She says she doesn't know you."

"Who the hell do you think you are? A watchdog? 5

She's my daughter! How can she not know me! Let me

me in!"

Ben tried to force his way in, only to be thwarted by the security guards.

At that moment, two burly men adorned with tattoos approached, emanating a menacing aura.

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"Didn't you boast that your daughter married into a wealthy family? Where's the money? Listen, if you don't repay the money, your puny life, your current wife, and your child will die

Ben promptly cowered and said, "Dude, I truly did not deceive you. My son-in-law is exceedingly wealthy, on par with royalty. The woman you just saw is my daughter. You could abdict her and demand a ransom from her husband. He's genuinely affluent. Whatever sum you ask for, he will provide! The money I repaid you before was all from my son-in-law!"

The two men exchanged glances, thinking that it was a good suggestion

Plus, this living quarter appeared upscale, so people who could live here should be evidently affluent.

Unbeknownst to Valeria, her despicable father had already betrayed her and even helped those two men hatch a plan to abduct her.

She soon came back to her residence.

Valeria gently pushed open her bedroom door and cast her gaze upon her slumbering son, feeling a bit relieved.

She returned to the living room and located the contact details of the house agent in pursuit of a new dwelling. Remaining here was unsafe anymore since Ben had already discovered her location, and he would undoubtedly persist in bothering her. It would be hard to get rid of Ben once he was determined to haunt her.

Four years ago, her despicable father had victimized her, rendering her unable to hold her head high in the James family. Each instance of borrowing money from Hackett plunged her into deep humiliation.

Her mother was alive then, and when Ben failed to extort money from her, he would torment her mother, which exacerbated her mother's condition.

Valeria harbored an intense loathing for her despicable father, vowing never to see him again, let alone give him money.

At this moment, her cell phone suddenly rang. It was Jepson calling.

Valeria picked up the phone "Hey, Jepson, what's going on?"

"The James Group's infringement case is scheduled to open tomorrow officially. Are there any issues on your end with the preparation?"

"No problem at all. By the way, could you

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take care of my son for me tomorrow? I've got some personal matters to attend

"Sure. I'm available tomorrow."

After ending the call, Valeria let out a deep breath and reclined on the sofa.

What if Ben managed to track her down even after the move?

She needed to wrap up the ongoing cases quickly and then relocate abroad. Over the past four years, she and her son Alex had enjoyed a peaceful life, free from Ben's harassment. Valeria sighed, realizing that she'd have to leave this place behind sooner or later.

Nothing was tying her here since there were painful memories and people she despised.

The next day.

In the afternoon, Valeria dropped off Alex early at Jepson's house and hurried to court for her hearing. Little did she know, a

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"Didn't you boast that your daughter married into a wealthy family? Where's the money? Listen, if you don't repay the money, your puny life, your current wife, and your child will die

Ben promptly cowered and said, "Dude, I truly did not deceive you. My son-in-law is exceedingly wealthy, on par with royalty. The woman you just saw is my daughter. You could abduct her and demand a ransom from her husband. He's genuinely affluent. Whatever sum you ask for, he will provide! The money I repaid you before was all from my son-in-law?"

The two men exchanged glances, thinking that it was a good suggestion.

Plus, this living quarter appeared upscale, so people who could live here should be evidently affluent.

Unbeknownst to Valeria, her despicable father had already betrayed her and even helped those two men hatch a plan to

abduct her.

She soon came back to her residence.

Valeria gently pushed open her bedroom door and cast her gaze upon her slumbering son, feeling a bit relieved.

She returned to the living room and located the contact details of the house agent in pursuit of a new dwelling. Remaining here was unsafe anymore since Ben had already discovered her location, and he would undoubtedly persist in bothering her. It would be hard to get rid of Ben once he was determined to haunt her.

Four years ago, her despicable father had victimized her, rendering her unable to hold her head high in the James family. Each instance of borrowing money from Hackett plunged her into deep humiliation.

Her mother was alive then, and when Ben failed to extort money from her, he would torment her mother, which exacerbated her mother's condition.

Valeria harbored an intense loathing for her despicable father, vowing never to see him again, let alone give him money.

At this moment, her cell phone suddenly rang. It was Jepson calling.

Valeria picked

the phone. "Hey, Jepson, what's going on?"

The James Group's infringement case is scheduled to open tomorrow officially. Are there any issues on your end with the preparation?"

"No problem at all. By the way, could you take care of my son for me tomorrow? I've got some personal matters to attend.

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"Sure. I'm available tomorrow."

After ending the call, Valeria let out a deep breath and reclined on the sofa.

What if Ben managed to track her down even after the move?

She needed to wrap up the ongoing cases quickly and then relocate abroad. Over the past four years, she and her son Alex had enjoyed a peaceful life, free from Ben's harassment, Valeria sighed, realizing that she'd have to leave this place behind sooner or later.

Nothing was tying her here since there were painful memories and people she despised.

The next day.

In the afternoon, Valeria dropped off Alex early at Jepson's house and hurried to court for her hearing, Little did she know, a

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car was tailing her the entire time.

Inside the car.

Ben observed Valeria carrying a child into another residence and wondered whose child it was.

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It had only been four years since they last saw each other, and Valeria already had a child. Could it be Hackett's child?

Perhaps Hackett would come to save Valeria for the sake of the chill.

"Why is your daughter heading towards the court? Now what should we do? There are people everywhere!"

"Ben, you need to go and entice your daughter into the car later. If the abduction doesn't succeed today, your wife and child will have their limbs severed tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Ben's face turned pale. "No, no, no! My son is still so young. He can't lose his limbs. Don't worry. I'll definitely entice her into the car later!" The car followed Valeria's vehicle all the way to the court.

Due to the crowd, it wasn't easy for them to approach Valeria, so they just sat in the car and waited outside for Valeria to exit

At the same time.

In the president's office of the James Group.

The secretary strolled into the office and said, "Mr. James, today is the court hearing for the infringement case. Would you like to attend and observe?"

Hackett recalled Valeria's unpleasant demeanor from the previous night and mused, "No!"

Furthermore, this infringement case was not a problem for Valeria, so he didn't feel the need to go there.

She probably wouldn't give him a favorable look even if he showed up.

His cell phone began to vibrate.

He picke up the phone, and Cheryl's voice emanated. "Hackett, t seems you'll be at the charity banquet tonight. Shall we walk the red carpet together? After all, the outside world is aware of our relationship now," Hackett hesitated for a few seconds, wondering that his grandpa would likely be furious again if he found out

However, his grandpa had been so preoccupied with Valeria taking Keith to see him these days that he probably would ignore this.

"Alright, I'll see you tonight."

"Great! I'll be waiting for you."