Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress

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Darya turned to Reece. 'What is it?'

'Our lab has recently developed a new product. It's a prototype, and not strictly related to the healthcare project. But I think there are a lot of similarities there that we can learn from. Would you like to take a look? Maybe you can give us some feedback.'

Darya raised an eyebrow. 'Sounds interesting, but I'm not in charge of product development. I don't think I'll

be able to give you any suggestions.'

'That's fine. I just thought you'd be interested in seeing the first-generation intelligent companion."

'Al robot?'

'Yes.'

Darya looked at her assistant. 'Glen will set up an appointment with your office. I'd like to see it.'

'Sure. It'll give me a chance to show you around the lab.'

Reece watched Darya leave with Glen.

He sighed, then pushed open the door to deal with his friend.

Darya said goodbye to her assistant after he dropped her off at her house.

Thirty minutes on the treadmill, a simple dinner and a quick shower later, Darya was curled up on the sofa in the living room downstairs.

Her dad and Avery were both away.

Other than the domestic employees, she was alone in the house.

She switched on the TV for some background noise and scrolled through her emails on a tablet.

She looked up when she heard a familiar voice.

On the plasma screen, a man in a silver-grey suit was walking towards his car.

He raised his left wrist to check the time.

It was a commercial for Patek Philippe.

Darya smiled.

In terms of looks, the brand ambassador was just as handsome as Micah.

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She adjusted her opinion when the man onscreen flashed his trademark lopsided smile

That crooked smile was what won him the hearts of millions of fans

Darya was thinking about that smile when her phone rang

Speak of the devil.

she answered the video call after one ring 'Hello'

Dolly darling. The face which had just appeared on the TV was now grinning at

her on her phone screen.

Darya returned the smile. 'Hi, Callan."

Her third brother was just a year and a half older than Darya.

They often got into mischief together when they were growing up.

Callan, like everyone else in the family, adored his baby sister.

Darya's decision to leave the family and marry Micah three years ago had hurt Callan deeply.

Congratulations! Callan exclaimed.

'For?'

"For getting rid of that man.'

Darya laughed. 'You already congratulated me on that.'

Callan called her the minute he heard the news.

If he wasn't detained by work overseas, he would have thrown a huge party to celebrate her divorce.

'Look at how beautiful you are! Divorce certainly agrees with you.'

"Where are you?' Darya noticed the background on Callan's side.

He was wearing a white bathrobe and lounging in a deep plush armchair. 'My hotel room.'

'How's the recording going?"

Callan shrugged. 'As expected. My producer's full of ideas which keep changing every minute.'

Callan McAllister was born with more than just good looks.

He was blessed with musical genius.

Their dad often said he inherited it from their mother.

He had a good ear for sound, the ability to write original lyrics and to compose

music that appealed to audiences aged from six to sixty.

His agent often praised his talent to shift between different genres-pop, country, rock, even rhythm and blues.

Four years ago, Callan made the decision to break into the international music scene after winning the most

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prestigious music award in the country.

Darya had not seen him for years.

Are you taking good care of yourself?' Darya examined her brother's face

onscreen. 'You look like you've lost

some weight.'

'My agent will be thrilled to hear that. He says I need to slim down for the next concert.'-

'Don't listen to him. You are already slim enough.”noveldrama

'I agree with you, but you know how my agent is.' Callan popped a macadamia

nut into his mouth. 'I have to lock the door to eat this. He goes into a rage if he catches me snacking.'.

'By the way, I just saw your commercial. Loved it.'

'Which one?'

'Patek Philippe.'

'Ah, that reminds me-I'm having some packages shipped to you. Mostly watches and perfumes and handbags from the brands I work with. Callan winked. 'Presents to welcome you home and to celebrate your divorce.'

'Um, thanks, I guess. When are you coming home? I miss you.'

'Aw, I miss you, too, Dolly darling. Callan blew an air kiss at his sister. 'The world tour is ending soon. I have two more stops to make. The last one may be cancelled, depending on the circumstances. I could be back in Hagen by the end of next week.'

'That's great! Dad and Avery will be thrilled.'

'And you?'

'Of course, I'm happy to see you home, too.'

'Then I expect you to be at the airport to pick me up. I'll text you the flight details once I have them.'

'Sure thing. Wait, what if I have work that day? You know I'm working at Paragon now, right?'

Callan placed a hand over his chest and feigned a hurt expression. 'Are you saying work is more important than picking up your dear brother?'

'Well, no, but Avery trusts me to run the company in his absence. I don't want to let him down.'

Callan fake-cried. 'So you are saying Avery's more important than me? That hurts me, Dolly. It really hurts.'

Darya rolled her eyes. 'Come on, you know that's not what I mean. You'll be surrounded by your fans at the airport'anyway. You don't really need me there.'

Callan wiped away a drop of imaginary tear. 'I'll die of a broken heart if my dear sister, my only sister, refuses to be there for her favourite brother.'

'Who says you are my favourite brother?' Darya laughed. 'I just need to check my schedule-'

'I don't care! See you at the airport!' Callan hung up before she could say anything else.

Darya shook her head and smiled.

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It was just like Callan to act first and ask for permission later.

Four years abroad did not seem to have taught him to slow down, as their father

had hoped

Despite what she said on the phone, Darya was waiting at the airport on the day

Callant's flight was scheduleh to land.

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