Chapter 9 Hudsons pen hit the floor . He stared at his assistant , unable to understand what had happened . Valeria scooped up the pen , shoving it in his hand . Babe , whats the holdup ? Everyones waiting, Just sign it . Hudson shoved her away , yanking his assistant aside . What the hell are you talking about ? Reese and I were supposed to take a trip together . She wouldnt just get on a plane alone . Plus we never said anything about going overseas . The assistants hands shook as he handed over an envelope . This just came for you , sir . Montclair . Hudson tore it open to find signed divorce papers and a USB drive . He stared at her signature in disbelief . Reese wanted a divorce ?! He grabbed his phone , realizing she hadnt responded to any of his messages . In eighteen years from starry eyed kids to middle age Reese had always replied instantly . Until now . His texts went frantic : Reese , where tf are you ? Why arent you responding ? Divorce papers ? Really ? This isnt cute . Red exclamation points . Calls straight to voicemail . Blocked there too . What the hell happened ? Heart racing , Hudson headed for the door , but Valeria latched onto him . Are you kidding me right now ? Its Leons ceremony . You promised him the company . Where are you 14:31 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 1.6 Chapter 9 running off to ? Reeses plane crashed . I need to find out . Valeria spotted the divorce papers and sneered . Oh , look whos playing games . What , shes butthurt you took my side ? So she fakes her death and throws divorce papers at you ? Its Leons special day . Her kids dead so she has to come ruin ours ? Leon snatched the USB , smirking . Dad , please . Girls pull this crap all the time . Next thing you know shell be posting sad quotes and crying selfies on Insta . So basic . Valeria cackled . Thats my boy ! Sees right through these thirsty tricks . Watching them high five and snicker , something clicked in Hudsons head . This was the second time Leon had trashed Reese . He thought that was as teenage attitude before . But Valeria ? A grown woman egging on this mean boy BS ? What kind of mom taught her kid to be such a dick ? Reese would never . Noah had been the sweetest , most well mannered kid … The contrast hit him like a slap . Looking at Valerias smug face now , he suddenly felt disgusting . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!