Divorced Heiress
Chapter 63

During the flight, I sat next to Vincent, a sleeping Abby, and Tristan, who was looking out the window, In an attempt to calm my nerves about the uncomfortable situation I had with Alexander before taked "The return of Sarah Doinel has made a mark."

t moving from my seat.

ecked social media, stumbling upon a trending topic that had been circulating for days.

"Sarah Doinel took justice into her own hands with a million-dollar lawsuit against the ladies of the Lancaster family for defamation." "Revenge? Rachel Duncan has been sentenced for attempted murder against the Doinel heiress."

I read the headlines that caught my attention the most and couldn't help but smile. Returning to New I read a few comments in which they despised my ex-mother-in-law and ex-sister-in-law, but mostly Fac I sent a message to Jack, who was sitting next to Maga and a quiet Paul. I didn't want anyone else but -Please, contact my lawyers and let them handle Rachel Duncan's case. No matter what they have to Jack shifted in his seat, giving me a quick glance before answering, -Count on it.-

wasn't so bad after all. I wouldn't have given what those vipers deserved, and I wouldn't have discovered what was behind my divorce.

The lawsuit had caused a great impact, and her reputation was in the gutter. They would think twice before attacking me again. know what I was going to ask.

ed her to say everything she knows.-

en, my gaze met those honey-colored eyes that seemed to never be able to look away from me.

n as an excuse to reject his request, but my mother asked me to go with him.

eel like going back to the seats behind us.

I took a quick look at the seats occupied by my parents and the pair of guests, each with their assista My father noticed me observing them and gave me a smile before calling me to approach them. I used -Do you want me to accompany you so you don't feel uncomfortable?- Vincent asked, realizing that I -Don't worry, I won't be long. Nothing out of the ordinary will happen.- I said before taking Tristan's hand-and making my way to my parents. My father made room for me next to him, and I sat with Tristan on my lap, but it didn't last more than -Daughter, we wanted to discuss a project matter with you.- My father spoke immediately, and I focuse with Mr. Ferrer and Mr. Lancaster about the first launch. The three of them will work together to make I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed because my team and I would be in charge of that matter, and

conds before he jumped into Alexander's arms, who was in front of me.

paying all my attention to the topic. -We will have a press conference upon arrival, and I trust that you will do a good job. On the other hand, I was discussing

ons regarding designs, fabric samples, test models, and runway models. Everything must be impeccable.- had to share the work with both collaborators.

I didn't want to show my discomfort. After all, the three brands will be working together, and it was fair that all three be fully involved in the decision-making process. It wasn't just a Doinel launch. Innova and LC were also participating.

-Of course, you can rest assured, Father. The launch will be successful. I hope we make a good team, M er, Mr. Lancaster.- I said, looking at both men in front of me. -Please, Ms. Doinel, just call me by my name. We will be working together for a year. We can have a litt.- Julian said kindly, taking a sip of his wine. Everyone fell silent and looked at Julian, my parents with a kind smile, and Alexander as if he had said something wrong.

-Alright, Julian, you can also call me by my first name.- I replied in the same way, and before Julian could say a word, Alexander cleared his throat and said,-Sarah, I think our son is hungry, will you join me in giving him something to eat? -I looked at Alexander and chuckled quietly as I saw Tristan so calmly playing with his father's long fingers.

It seemed childish of him to use such an excuse for his obvious discomfort.

-Mr. Lancaster, I already fed my son, I'm sure he's not hungry. Tristan has his feeding schedule. I replied, amused by the situation, and he looked at me with narrowed eyes.

-Relax, Mr. Lancaster, no one is born knowing how to be a parent. I looked disdainfully at my father, as I had noticed for a while now that he'd been very friendly with Alexander. -Parenthood is a wonderful stage; you want to be with your child all day, take care of him, see how quickly he grows and everything he learns, you want to keep him in a crystal bubble so that nothing happens to him, you want to protect him with your life, even though sometimes it's inevitable that he will get hurt. -My father spoke, staring at Alexander intently, and I could feel that it was a very direct indirect reference to my ex-husband. Alexander had a slight smile on his face, and it didn't fade even with the last words from my father that were directed especially at him. -But you will always be there to mend his broken wings, his broken dreams, and pick up every piece of his heart when it shatters.-

Everyone fell silent for a long time, my mother discreetly squeezed my father's arm, but he didn't flinch. Julian continued to sip his drink as if he wanted to disappear from the uncomfortable situation, and Alexander's smile diminished slightly as he looked from my father's face to mine. I was not sure if it was my imagination, but I could sense sadness and regret in his eyes.

I wrinkled my nose and averted my gaze to my father, who now had such a serious expression that it could scare anyone.

I didn't think it was the moment to talk about that; it was a thing of the past, there was no point in bringing it up, especially in front of others. Weren't they supposed to get along wonderfully?

-Dad, I think we're getting off track from the reason you called me; you can give your wise fatherhood advice in private. -I said to ease the tension that had been created.

However, Alexander didn't seem willing to let the subject go.

-Thank you, Mr. Doinel, your advice will be very helpful to me. I want to add that I will teach him something I have learned over the years, which is that we are all human and, like everyone else, we make mistakes. I will teach him to forgive and give second chances to those who deserve it. I looked at him in astonishment, feeling the blood rushing to my cheeks.

This man was shameless, how dare he say that so deliberately?

What did he mean by this?

His gaze remained fixed on me, as if there was no one else at the table. I spoke up before anyone else could talk.

-To those who truly deserve it. I said expressionless, holding his nostalgic gaze, and just then, the pilot announced that we were about to land. I'll go back to my seat. Father, we'll continue the discussion in the board meeting.

My father nodded his head, and from his expression, I knew he was ashamed of starting the uncomfortable conversation full of indirect references.

I took Tristan, who refused to separate from his father, but Alexander whispered a few words to him, and he enthusiastically nodded before getting off his lap and walking hand in hand with me.

As I sat in my seat and fastened my seatbelt, Vincent looked at me concerned before asking.

-Did things go that badly?

I looked at Abby, who was waking up from her long sleep and lazily fastening her seatbelt.

-Oh, you have no idea. -I replied softly, and Vincent let out a laugh, teasing me.

-Oh, little princess, things don't always go as planned. I just hope the storm calms down a bit; it'll be a very long year for you. He placed his hand on mine, giving it a comforting squeeze, but his words had the opposite effect. Thank you for reminding me, musketeer.