Chapter 14 : 36 55 vouchers " Today calls for a celebration , honestly . I didn't hurt anyone , but those three jerks got a real lesson . And the authorities can pin nothing on me ,' she thought . Lia glanced at the gross puddle on the ground - it was even the same kinda brown as coffee . She hurriedly said , " How about barbecue instead ? My treat . " Abigail wasn't big on barbecue , but the second she heard " My treat , " she nodded . Behind Hinchester High School , there was this tiny food strip lined with stalls - kebabs , spicy buffalo wings , and crispy fish tacos , basically anything one could crave . Lia thought Abigail looked stunning and wanted to find the cleanest spot there . But after digging through her wallet , she only had three bucks left - enough for two grilled skewers . " I'm so sorry , Abigail . I already used up this month's allowance , " Lia mumbled . She'd really wanted to treat Abigail properly - this wasn't her being cheap , not at all . Abigail smiled , " It's fine ." It was the first time someone she barely knew had bought her food . Sure , it was just a skewer for a buck fifty , but it was something - someone actually spent money on her . She took a bite . Chewy chicken gristle and tough beef tendon - tasted good , but it was hard on the teeth . After Lia made sure Abigail was cool with it , her mood instantly brightened . She grabbed Abigail's arm and pulled her deeper into the alley . Abigail didn't care much about the food - she was too busy watching Lia fight with her mask while eating . Lia ate like a little hamster : she'd lift one corner of her mask , take a small bite , pull the mask back down , and chew . Then she'd do it all over again . Abigail pulled a lollipop out of her pocket , handed it to Lia , and said , " Here , have this one ." Lia froze . She was always the one handing things out , only to watch people toss her gifts aside . But now , for the first time , a classmate was giving her something , Although it was just a lollipop - it might've even been the one she'd given Abigail earlier - her throat felt tight , like she might cry . ' She's so sweet , so kind , and so pretty , ' Lia thought . She stuffed the candy into her backpack fast , her voice wobbly . " Abigail , you're the best . " 11:20 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 14 : 36 55 vouchers Abigail stared at Lia's backpack , her face still blank . " Better eat it before it melts , " she added . Why does Abigail look so serious ? ' Lia thought . Despite feeling puzzled , she quickly set down her half - eaten skewer and tore open a lollipop wrapper . Abigail fell silent . ' Did I come on too strong ? ' Suddenly , a commotion rippled through the crowd . " Hey , are you okay ? " someone called out . Abigail turned around and saw Sterling , who was stumbling , looking like he was about to collapse any second . Sterling was a tall , drop - dead gorgeous guy - 6'3 " -the kind who always turned heads . The moment he collapsed , girls rushed over to him . If it weren't for a shop owner who knew some first aid and quickly cleared a path , those obsessed fans would've blocked every bit of space . The path led straight to Abigail . Sterling slowly opened his eyes , yet somehow , his gaze locked with hers - and he didn't look away . Abigail kept chewing her beef tendon . She didn't look away , either , even when a piece got stuck between her teeth . Lia crunched on her lollipop , her eyes fixed on the guy . " Abigail ," she said , " this dude doesn't look like he goes to our school . " Abigail worked her tongue around , finally dislodging the stubborn piece of beef tendon . She tried chewing it again - no luck - so she just swallowed it whole . " Yeah , maybe he's out of school already , " she said , like it was no big deal . " Young man , you okay ? Looks like you might have heatstroke . Want me to call 911 ? " the shop owner asked , concerned . Before the shop owner finished talking , Sterling stood up straight , walked right over to Abigail , and stuck out his hand . " Let's shake ? " he said bluntly . He towered over her - so close that she had to crane her neck just to meet his eyes . She finished the last bite of chicken cartilage , a dab of hot sauce still clinging to her lip as she said , " Nope . " Sterling fell silent . Abigail turned on her heel and walked away . 11:20 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 15 Title: After Divorce, My Ex-Wife Became a Billionaire In "After Divorce, My Ex-Wife Became a Billionaire" by CrushReel, the story revolves around Claire, who conceals her immense wealth to marry Milo for love. Set in Los Angeles, Claire navigates the challenges of keeping her true identity hidden while leveraging her riches in secret. As the drama unfolds, themes of betrayal, ambition, and revenge intertwine with the complexities of their relationship. 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