Her Unrivaled Ex-Wife Returns

A will shrouded in mystery, a family fractured by greed, and a long-lost granddaughter's shocking return ignite a powder keg of secrets in this captivating **romance novel**. Raymond Haynes, patriarch of the powerful Haynes Group, lies clinging to life in the ICU. His family, a viper's nest of ambition and resentment, circles his deathbed, less concerned with his well-being than with the inheritance he dangles before them. But Raymond's will is a twisted game, a final act of defiance that could shatter their carefully constructed lives. He decrees that 51% of the Haynes Group, the empire they all covet, will be bequeathed to his estranged granddaughter, Joanna. The problem? Joanna has vanished, a ghost from their past, absent for four long years. The family's frantic search yields nothing but dead ends, fueling their paranoia and desperation. Ingrid, the calculating second wife of Raymond's son, Shaun, burns with fury at the thought of Joanna snatching what she believes is rightfully hers. As Raymond's life ebbs away, he stirs briefly, whispering Joanna's name, a plea echoing through the sterile hospital room. Just as hope seems lost, Joanna emerges from the shadows, a phantom reborn. The years away have transformed her, leaving her hardened and enigmatic. She arrives at the hospital moments before Raymond breathes his last, her presence a seismic shock to the assembled family. The will is read, confirming their worst fears: Joanna inherits the lion's share. Accusations fly, suspicion taints every word, and the vultures begin to circle, questioning Joanna's motives and the truth of her disappearance. Raymond's death leaves Joanna reeling, yet she maintains a cool detachment amidst the ensuing chaos. As the family erupts into a bitter battle for control, Joanna holds her cards close, a queen in a den of thieves. But what secrets did she unearth during her years away? And is she truly prepared to reclaim her birthright, even if it means tearing her family apart?