Ruthless Redemption The Billionaire Ex'S Second Chance Novel

Chapters

• Chapter 115,754 words
  The intense passion in the bedroom finally subsided after two hours. The sound of water splashing against tiles soon echoed from the shower. Eleanor Thompson, still trembling, got out of bed and picked up her clothes from the floor. Nathaniel Carter had been rougher than usual today, leaving her feeling disoriented. She fumbled with the buttons of her pajamas, struggling to fasten them.
• Chapter 31457 words
  As soon as Eleanor stepped into the cab, Margaret's call came through. "Get home immediately." The line went dead before Eleanor could respond.
• Chapter 32509 words
  Eleanor often wondered why. Why did her family treat her this way? The question haunted her ever since she was reunited with them as a teenager.
• Chapter 33712 words
  Victoria's face darkened as she caught Ryan's lecherous gaze, a wave of revulsion washing over her. That scoundrel Ethan! He had left her to deal with Ryan, a notoriously slippery man, all because he had to chase after Lily! Was Lily that important?
• Chapter 34557 words
  Eleanor Thompson vividly recalled the day she married Nathaniel Carter. Though she never gained the affection of her own family, she was still the eldest daughter of the Thompsons. As such, her wedding had been a grand affair.
• Chapter 35475 words
  "Get real, Eleanor," Caroline sighed, tapping her pen against the desk. "This is supposed to be a heartwarming romance—sweet, tender, and healing! If we publish this version, our readers will have our heads on a platter."
• Chapter 36505 words
  No one responded to Isabella's question. Instead, the person who had mentioned Julian swiftly changed the subject. "Who knows? They're just a bunch of nobodies. Anyway, cheers to you, Nathaniel!"
• Chapter 37501 words
  Nathaniel's gaze swept past Eleanor without a second glance, as if her presence held no significance. He remained rooted in place, his attention fixed on... Isabella.
• Chapter 38525 words
  Finally, Eleanor returned to her rented apartment. She was about to remove her makeup when her editor-in-chief from the online publishing platform called.
• Chapter 39793 words
  "Oh, it's nothing. What have you been up to lately? I haven't seen you in months," Eleanor said, forcing a smile.
• Chapter 40493 words
  Margaret's words plunged Eleanor into a heavy silence. The already cramped room felt even more suffocating with her quiet presence. Margaret's heart raced as Eleanor's calm gaze fixed on her.
• Chapter 41487 words
  Eleanor took a deep breath and tried once more to reason with Margaret. "Have you considered your future? Forget everything else—the medical expenses alone will be enough to crush you! Your father..." "No matter what, I won't starve to death," Eleanor interrupted bluntly. "This isn't something you should worry about. From now on, just pretend I was never found. Your daughter, Eleanor Thompson, died when she got lost at five years old."
• Chapter 42538 words
  Though their marriage had only lasted two years, Nathaniel had known Eleanor for several years prior. In his memory, Eleanor was always composed and steady. The only time he had ever seen her cry was when she suffered a miscarriage.
• Chapter 43596 words
  "Are you asleep?"
• Chapter 44605 words
  Eleanor's relationship with Margaret was strained, but it was even worse with Edward. The distance between them was so vast that calling it "distant" felt like an understatement.
• Chapter 45546 words
  "Mr. Harrison, it's been a while," Gregory Hughes and his wife, Caroline Wright, exchanged polite handshakes with Edward. Then, almost simultaneously, their gazes shifted to Eleanor.
• Chapter 46560 words
  The dinner concluded in an uneasy silence.
• Chapter 47775 words
  The dining room was now quiet, with only Victoria and Nathaniel remaining at the table.
• Chapter 48568 words
  Eleanor was dressed in a sleek black gown, her hair cascading softly over her shoulders with delicate curls at the ends. A gentle smile played on her lips, radiating an aura of tranquility.
• Chapter 49567 words
  Eleanor knew it all, but she still found herself instinctively speaking the words aloud. Then, in his response, she heard the answer she had already anticipated, and it felt like a self-inflicted wound.
• Chapter 501,324 words
  Eleanor Thompson spent the entire night wide awake. Each time she tried to close her eyes, the nightmares would come rushing back.
• Chapter 51549 words
  Finally, Eleanor collapsed onto the couch, wrapping her arms tightly around herself. The weight of the day pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe. Just then, her phone buzzed again, the same unknown number flashing on the screen. She hadn’t saved it, but after seeing it once the previous night, it was already etched into her memory. Without a second thought, she grabbed the phone and hurled it across the room, watching it shatter against the wall.
• Chapter 52523 words
  Thanks to Grace's reminder, Nathaniel remembered that his birthday was approaching. Once he got into the car, he instinctively pulled out the lighter he always carried. It was black and gold, unadorned except for his initials engraved in the lower corner. It was a simple, unremarkable gift. However, it was the only gift Eleanor had ever given him.
• Chapter 53517 words
  At the entrance of the restaurant, it was Ethan's reminder that finally drew Nathaniel's attention to the man speaking with Edward.
• Chapter 54619 words
  Eleanor returned to Coppersville. She wasn’t sure if Edward still had people watching her, but she made no effort to avoid meeting Samuel. They met at Quivo, a famous restaurant in Coppersville. When Eleanor arrived, Samuel was already there, sitting in a chair with one leg crossed over the other, shamelessly flirting with a waitress.
• Chapter 55505 words
  After a brief pause, Eleanor turned back and said, "Go ahead and tell them."
• Chapter 56534 words
  Eleanor and Benjamin met at an exclusive dining spot. Despite having lived in Coppersville for several years, Eleanor would never have discovered this hidden gem if Benjamin hadn't brought her there that evening.
• Chapter 57477 words
  "I didn't expect to see you here tonight, Mr. Carter. Had I known, I would've invited you to join us," Benjamin said with a smile, his tone calm and composed, showing no signs of awkwardness.
• Chapter 58590 words
  Samuel remained silent, narrowing his eyes at Eleanor.
• Chapter 59562 words
  Everyone in the world... was the same.
• Chapter 60605 words
  Nathaniel remained silent, his stoic expression giving nothing away. Without his explicit command, Ethan naturally ignored Eleanor's request to stop the car.
• Chapter 61541 words
  Eleanor managed to dodge just in time. The vase crashed onto the floor, shattering into countless pieces. Sharp shards sliced into her calves, causing blood to seep through her stockings. Yet, in that chaotic moment, no one seemed to notice.
• Chapter 62549 words
  "Eleanor, how could you speak to Mom like that?"
• Chapter 63922 words
  Nathaniel's question caught Eleanor off guard. For a moment, she thought she had misheard him. It took her several seconds to regain her composure. A faint smile curled at the corners of her lips. "Mr. Carter, don't you think it's a bit late to ask that now?"
• Chapter 64653 words
  Eleanor collapsed onto her bed, exhaustion pulling her into a deep sleep almost instantly. Unsurprisingly, she was soon trapped in a nightmare, her mind replaying the chaos of the past few days.
• Chapter 65504 words
  Julian spoke abruptly, not waiting for Eleanor to respond. "Have you heard the news? I'm getting engaged to the Morgan family."
• Chapter 66465 words
  Nathaniel's direct question left Isabella hesitant. She lowered her head, nervously fidgeting with the hem of her dress before softly replying, "I'm not entirely sure. But Julian and Eleanor were very close back when we were in school." Nathaniel remained silent.
• Chapter 67577 words
  "Madam, please calm down. Let's find a quiet place to discuss this..." The hotel staff desperately tried to restrain Olivia when the door in front of them suddenly swung open.
• Chapter 68400 words
  Eleanor arched her spine, lips seeking Nathaniel's in desperate entreaty.
• Chapter 69570 words
  Eleanor had no recollection of where she had ended up afterward. It felt as though her entire world had narrowed down to Nathaniel. She clung to him as if she couldn't stand on her own, surrendering completely to his every demand.
• Chapter 70506 words
  "Yes. I'm happy," Nathaniel replied without hesitation.
• Chapter 71467 words
  Eleanor clenched her jaw, her voice already hoarse from the tension. She had believed she had moved on from her relationship with Nathaniel, but now she realized she had overestimated her own strength. The actions of the Carters no longer affected her, but a few words from Nathaniel cut deeper than any knife, piercing her heart with precision.
• Chapter 72534 words
  Eleanor's current residence was at No. 37, Tranquil Lane, and it was Nathaniel's first time visiting the area. Despite being a titan in the real estate industry, Nathaniel would never have known such a neighborhood existed in Coppersville if Eleanor hadn't guided him there.
• Chapter 73518 words
  Nathaniel was mocking Eleanor. After all, after giving her all to leave him, she ended up in a place no bigger than a pigeon hole.
• Chapter 74519 words
  "Yes," Eleanor replied tersely.
• Chapter 751,203 words
  Eleanor Thompson no longer had the chance to be with the one she loved either.
• Chapter 76639 words
  The two words weren't unfamiliar to Eleanor.
• Chapter 77659 words
  A bone-chilling coldness seeped into Eleanor's heart as she faced Nathaniel. "Why?" she demanded, her voice trembling with suppressed emotion.
• Chapter 78582 words
  Eleanor refused to let the tears fall.
• Chapter 79645 words
  "Eleanor, let me remind you," Nathaniel said, his voice icy and unyielding. "The power to decide whether our relationship continues or ends has always been in my hands. Even back then, if I hadn't agreed, do you really think you could've divorced me so easily?"
• Chapter 80658 words
  The silence in the room was deafening, broken only by the loud growl of Eleanor's stomach. Even Nathaniel paused, his steps faltering as he turned to look at her. For the first time, Eleanor caught a flicker of something unexpected in his gaze—surprise. Her jaw tightened, and she turned her face away, refusing to meet his eyes.
• Chapter 81608 words
  For the next few days, Nathaniel didn't reach out to her, but Eleanor kept receiving cakes from different dessert shops every day. And not just one cake at a time.
• Chapter 82510 words
  In the end, Eleanor chose a local hotpot restaurant. The steaming, spicy broth and the array of fresh ingredients seemed out of place with Nathaniel in his tailored suit, but she didn’t care.
• Chapter 83553 words
  Clara seemed to be in high spirits. When Nathaniel walked in, he overheard her excitedly chatting with someone, her hearty laughter filling the room.
• Chapter 84628 words
  Two days later, it was Nathaniel's birthday.
• Chapter 851,079 words
  The crisp autumn air carried a hint of nostalgia as Eleanor Thompson strolled through the bustling streets of downtown. The city was alive with the hum of activity, yet her mind was elsewhere, lost in the labyrinth of her thoughts. The recent events had left her in a state of emotional turmoil, and she needed a moment of solitude to gather her scattered thoughts.
• Chapter 86479 words
  By the time Nathaniel stepped out of the bathroom, Eleanor was no longer in the bedroom. He paused, momentarily stunned, before exiting the room.
• Chapter 87608 words
  Caroline Wright was a natural at socializing. Though she might have been a bit reserved initially, she quickly found her footing and began to shine. Before long, she was exchanging business cards with nearly everyone in the room.
• Chapter 88563 words
  Eleanor appeared solemn, but Sebastian merely chuckled. "I suppose you're right. My apologies. That was thoughtless of me."
• Chapter 89517 words
  Eleanor tapped lightly on the car window.
• Chapter 90709 words
  "Mr. Carter," Lucas greeted when he saw Nathaniel.
• Chapter 91446 words
  Isabella had meticulously planned every detail for tonight, even choreographing a special dance to further her personal agenda. But all her efforts were thwarted by Eleanor.
• Chapter 92570 words
  "Six o'clock. Do you see the man standing there?" Sebastian asked.
• Chapter 93437 words
  "You'll have to wait your turn, sir," Dylan said with a smirk as he turned around. Sebastian replied coolly, "I beg to differ. I believe the lady should choose her dance partner." His words left Dylan momentarily speechless.
• Chapter 94625 words
  Eleanor and Dylan's negotiation went smoothly. In fact, they continued with their second dance instead of leaving, the dance floor still lively even after the first song had ended.
• Chapter 951,222 words
  The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the sprawling gardens of the Carter estate. Eleanor Thompson stood by the window, her fingers tracing the intricate patterns of the lace curtains. The room was silent, save for the soft ticking of the antique clock on the mantelpiece. Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, each one more tumultuous than the last.
• Chapter 96596 words
  Before Alexander could fully grasp the situation, the small table was already laden with an array of dishes.
• Chapter 97615 words
  Clara froze for a moment before noticing the thermal container in Charlotte's hand. "Charlotte, you brought food for Alexander?"
• Chapter 98958 words
  Alexander's words echoed in Clara's mind like a haunting melody, leaving her restless and uneasy. Even the next day, when she visited Ethan, her thoughts were still clouded with worry.
• Chapter 99587 words
  Lately, Julianna had been tirelessly seeking investments. The companies in Rivertown were unlikely to invest in Lopez Group, so she had to look elsewhere. Most of her time recently was spent in hotels and on airplanes.
• Chapter 100580 words
  Julianna muttered softly, "Discharged so soon? Tough life, indeed."