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ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 58
Westford – The Crossfire The garden house was abandoned. Dilapidated. Clara stepped cautiously through the broken gate, her breath fogging in the cold air. “Jeremy?” she called. “Are you here?” Silence. Then—a whisper of movement behind her. A figure stepped from the shadows. Not Jeremy. Maya Stark. “Well,” Maya said with a slow, venomous smile. “Aren’t you just the easiest bait I’ve ever used?” Clara froze. “You don’t need to do this,” she said. “Whatever you want from Alex—” “Oh, I don’t want anything from Alex,” Maya hissed. “I want him to break. I want him to burn.” “And you think hurting me will do that?” Maya’s smile turned cruel. “I know it will.” A sharp click echoed—the safety of a gun released. Clara backed up slowly, hands trembling. “You won’t get away with this.” “I already have.” But just as Maya raised the weapon—another shot rang out. Glass shattered. A blur of motion. Kevin. He tackled Maya from behind, sending the gun skittering across the floor.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-16ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 59
The morning sunlight spilled softly across the floor of Alex Banks’ penthouse, washing the cream-colored walls in gold. Clara stirred beneath the sheets, momentarily forgetting where she was until the faint scent of cedarwood and crisp linen wrapped around her like a memory. The bed was too large, the silence too still, and then she turned her head and saw him. Alex was leaning against the doorway, shirtless, holding two steaming mugs of coffee. His eyes caught hers and something unspoken passed between them — not the usual tension, not the guarded glances they used to exchange, but something new. Softer. Real. "You like your coffee with too much sugar," he said, walking toward her. She smiled, sitting up, pulling the sheets tighter around her. "And you like yours bitter. Like your soul." He handed her the mug, chuckling. "Careful, Clara. I might start thinking you like waking up here." Clara's fingers wrapped around the mug, and her eyes didn’t leave his. "Maybe I do." --- Day
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-16ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 60
She pulled on the oversized sweater he’d given her — it hung off one shoulder and smelled like cedar and soap — then padded barefoot out into the small living room. There he was. Alex Banks stood in the tiny kitchen, shirtless, barefoot, hair messy from sleep. He was holding a frying pan awkwardly with one hand and a spatula with the other, staring down at the eggs with the concentration of a man preparing for open-heart surgery. Clara leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, trying not to smile. “Is that... smoke?” He glanced back, startled. Then—smirk. “No. It’s... enthusiasm. Escaping.” “Uh-huh,” she said, walking over. “You’re burning them.” “I like them with a little character.” “Charcoal isn’t a character trait, Alex.” He looked sheepish as she took the spatula from him and gently nudged him aside. “You’re impossible,” she murmured, cracking another egg into the pan with practiced ease. Alex leaned against the counter beside her, watching her in silence. His gaze was
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-16ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 61
Chapter 61The sky above the city was streaked with orange and lavender as dusk settled in, casting a soft glow over the skyline. Clara stood on the balcony of Alex Banks’ penthouse, her arms resting on the railing, a cup of tea warming her hands. The breeze stirred loose strands of her hair as she gazed out at the horizon, her thoughts quieter than they had been in weeks.Behind her, the sliding door whispered open, and Alex stepped out. He was barefoot, dressed in a white shirt rolled to his elbows and gray slacks, his hair slightly tousled from a long day. He said nothing at first, just slipped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder."You’re quiet today," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her neck.Clara leaned back into his embrace, her eyes fluttering closed. "It feels like we can finally breathe."He didn’t respond immediately. They stood in silence, listening to the hum of the city, the rhythmic beating of each other’s hearts. Eventually, he
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-22ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 62
Chapter 62 – "The Calm Before"The mornings had shifted.Gone were the days Clara awoke to uncertainty or silence. Now, sunlight spilled over silk sheets, and Alex’s arms were often the first thing she felt—warm, solid, secure. They had found a rhythm. Unspoken, yes. Fragile, still. But real.Clara moved quietly through the penthouse kitchen, barefoot in one of Alex’s crisp button-downs, the hem skimming her thighs. She brewed coffee with practiced ease, the scent filling the open space like memory. The kind of domestic ease she never thought she’d find again. Not after Jeremy. Not after the chaos. But Alex was different now—gentler, more present.Behind her, she heard his footsteps before he even spoke. “You’re up early,” Alex murmured, voice still rough with sleep. He came up behind her, pressing a slow kiss to the side of her neck. “Trying to seduce me before the board meeting?”She laughed softly, leaning into him. “If I wanted to seduce you, I wouldn’t be wearing this much clothi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-22ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 63
Chapter 63 – “Building Again”The mornings had begun to feel different.Clara woke up to the rustle of sheets and the quiet hum of Alex brushing his teeth in the en suite bathroom. The scent of espresso drifted down the hall, and in the kitchen, the CEO of Banks Holdings had somehow developed a surprising talent: making breakfast.“Scrambled or sunny side up?” he called out, still shirtless in grey sweatpants.Clara padded into the kitchen, her bare feet silent against the tiled floor. “Whatever doesn’t burn.”He gave her a mock glare over his shoulder. “You wound me.”“I’ve seen your toast,” she replied with a smirk, coming up behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist.It was in these small moments—his hand instinctively finding hers, her head leaning against his back—that the healing took root. No grand declarations. No sweeping drama. Just comfort.They shared breakfast in silence, their knees brushing under the table. Her foot slid along his calf playfully, and he raised a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-22ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 64
Chapter 64 – “The First Steps Forward”The steady click of Clara’s keyboard filled the apartment, a soft rhythm against the background hum of life—distant traffic, the occasional chirp of birds outside the window, and the gentle whir of the espresso machine Alex had insisted on installing in the kitchen despite never using it properly.Clara sat curled on the couch, a throw blanket wrapped around her legs, laptop perched atop a pillow. The cursor blinked at the end of her paragraph, a quiet companion to the rush of ideas flowing from her mind to the screen.She hadn’t written like this in months—maybe years. The words came in fits and starts, unsure at first, then gradually more confident. The piece she was working on wasn’t much—a personal essay about healing, written with aching honesty—but it felt important. Necessary.It felt like hers.From the kitchen, Alex leaned against the doorframe, arms folded, watching her with a soft smile.“How’s the masterpiece coming along?” he asked,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-22ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 65
Chapter 65 – “Golden Days”The sunlight poured through the windows in golden ribbons, bathing the apartment in a glow that made everything feel new—hopeful.Clara stirred beneath the sheets, the silk-smooth comforter sliding against her bare skin. She reached out instinctively, her hand brushing against warm muscle. Alex was still there. Still real.His breathing was slow, even. Peaceful.She turned slightly to face him, propping her head on one hand as she watched him sleep. There was something disarming about Alex Banks in rest—his expression unguarded, the faint shadows beneath his eyes softened by rest. He looked younger somehow. Softer. A man no longer carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.Clara leaned in and kissed his jaw, just below the slight stubble. He stirred, his lips quirking into a half-smile.“Good morning,” he murmured.“Good morning,” she whispered back, curling into his side.They stayed like that for a while—bodies tangled, hearts beating in rhythm, wo
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ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 67
Chapter 67: "A Place to Call Home"Clara stirred beneath the soft weight of the duvet, the scent of bergamot and cedarwood clinging faintly to the sheets. She blinked against the gentle flood of sunlight trickling in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Alex’s penthouse. For the first time in what felt like forever, her heart wasn’t clenched in anticipation of the next blow. Instead, there was warmth—real warmth. And Alex’s arm was wrapped around her waist.She turned slightly to find him already awake, his stormy eyes softened as they watched her. A half-smile played on his lips. “Good morning,” he murmured, voice low and still rough with sleep.“Morning,” she whispered back, her fingers curling into the hem of his shirt.There were no apologies, no heavy sighs—only the kind of stillness that felt earned. The kind that came after weathering one storm too many. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead, letting his lips linger there as if making a silent vow. “You’re home now,” he
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Chapter 66: "Plans and Promises"***** Morning ComfortClara stirred awake slowly, the golden morning light peeking through the sheer curtains of Alex’s penthouse bedroom. The soft hum of the city far below was muffled, cocooned by the height of the tower and the thick glass windows. For a moment, she didn’t move. She simply lay there, her cheek nestled against the warmth of the pillow, her eyes fixed on the man sleeping beside her.Alex Banks looked more like a boy than a CEO when he was asleep. The worry lines on his forehead had eased, his dark lashes resting against his cheek. His hand was draped across her waist protectively, as if even in sleep, he feared losing her. Clara’s heart squeezed at the sight. There was a peace in this moment she hadn’t felt in a long time.She gently brushed her fingers through his hair, dark strands slipping between her fingers like silk. He stirred, his hand tightening slightly around her.“You’re staring,” he murmured, his voice thick with sleep.“
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 65
Chapter 65 – “Golden Days”The sunlight poured through the windows in golden ribbons, bathing the apartment in a glow that made everything feel new—hopeful.Clara stirred beneath the sheets, the silk-smooth comforter sliding against her bare skin. She reached out instinctively, her hand brushing against warm muscle. Alex was still there. Still real.His breathing was slow, even. Peaceful.She turned slightly to face him, propping her head on one hand as she watched him sleep. There was something disarming about Alex Banks in rest—his expression unguarded, the faint shadows beneath his eyes softened by rest. He looked younger somehow. Softer. A man no longer carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.Clara leaned in and kissed his jaw, just below the slight stubble. He stirred, his lips quirking into a half-smile.“Good morning,” he murmured.“Good morning,” she whispered back, curling into his side.They stayed like that for a while—bodies tangled, hearts beating in rhythm, wo
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 64
Chapter 64 – “The First Steps Forward”The steady click of Clara’s keyboard filled the apartment, a soft rhythm against the background hum of life—distant traffic, the occasional chirp of birds outside the window, and the gentle whir of the espresso machine Alex had insisted on installing in the kitchen despite never using it properly.Clara sat curled on the couch, a throw blanket wrapped around her legs, laptop perched atop a pillow. The cursor blinked at the end of her paragraph, a quiet companion to the rush of ideas flowing from her mind to the screen.She hadn’t written like this in months—maybe years. The words came in fits and starts, unsure at first, then gradually more confident. The piece she was working on wasn’t much—a personal essay about healing, written with aching honesty—but it felt important. Necessary.It felt like hers.From the kitchen, Alex leaned against the doorframe, arms folded, watching her with a soft smile.“How’s the masterpiece coming along?” he asked,
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 63
Chapter 63 – “Building Again”The mornings had begun to feel different.Clara woke up to the rustle of sheets and the quiet hum of Alex brushing his teeth in the en suite bathroom. The scent of espresso drifted down the hall, and in the kitchen, the CEO of Banks Holdings had somehow developed a surprising talent: making breakfast.“Scrambled or sunny side up?” he called out, still shirtless in grey sweatpants.Clara padded into the kitchen, her bare feet silent against the tiled floor. “Whatever doesn’t burn.”He gave her a mock glare over his shoulder. “You wound me.”“I’ve seen your toast,” she replied with a smirk, coming up behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist.It was in these small moments—his hand instinctively finding hers, her head leaning against his back—that the healing took root. No grand declarations. No sweeping drama. Just comfort.They shared breakfast in silence, their knees brushing under the table. Her foot slid along his calf playfully, and he raised a
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 62
Chapter 62 – "The Calm Before"The mornings had shifted.Gone were the days Clara awoke to uncertainty or silence. Now, sunlight spilled over silk sheets, and Alex’s arms were often the first thing she felt—warm, solid, secure. They had found a rhythm. Unspoken, yes. Fragile, still. But real.Clara moved quietly through the penthouse kitchen, barefoot in one of Alex’s crisp button-downs, the hem skimming her thighs. She brewed coffee with practiced ease, the scent filling the open space like memory. The kind of domestic ease she never thought she’d find again. Not after Jeremy. Not after the chaos. But Alex was different now—gentler, more present.Behind her, she heard his footsteps before he even spoke. “You’re up early,” Alex murmured, voice still rough with sleep. He came up behind her, pressing a slow kiss to the side of her neck. “Trying to seduce me before the board meeting?”She laughed softly, leaning into him. “If I wanted to seduce you, I wouldn’t be wearing this much clothi
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 61
Chapter 61The sky above the city was streaked with orange and lavender as dusk settled in, casting a soft glow over the skyline. Clara stood on the balcony of Alex Banks’ penthouse, her arms resting on the railing, a cup of tea warming her hands. The breeze stirred loose strands of her hair as she gazed out at the horizon, her thoughts quieter than they had been in weeks.Behind her, the sliding door whispered open, and Alex stepped out. He was barefoot, dressed in a white shirt rolled to his elbows and gray slacks, his hair slightly tousled from a long day. He said nothing at first, just slipped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder."You’re quiet today," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her neck.Clara leaned back into his embrace, her eyes fluttering closed. "It feels like we can finally breathe."He didn’t respond immediately. They stood in silence, listening to the hum of the city, the rhythmic beating of each other’s hearts. Eventually, he
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 60
She pulled on the oversized sweater he’d given her — it hung off one shoulder and smelled like cedar and soap — then padded barefoot out into the small living room. There he was. Alex Banks stood in the tiny kitchen, shirtless, barefoot, hair messy from sleep. He was holding a frying pan awkwardly with one hand and a spatula with the other, staring down at the eggs with the concentration of a man preparing for open-heart surgery. Clara leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, trying not to smile. “Is that... smoke?” He glanced back, startled. Then—smirk. “No. It’s... enthusiasm. Escaping.” “Uh-huh,” she said, walking over. “You’re burning them.” “I like them with a little character.” “Charcoal isn’t a character trait, Alex.” He looked sheepish as she took the spatula from him and gently nudged him aside. “You’re impossible,” she murmured, cracking another egg into the pan with practiced ease. Alex leaned against the counter beside her, watching her in silence. His gaze was
ABANDONED BY MY EX, ACCEPTED HIS BOSS'S PROPOSAL CHAPTER 59
The morning sunlight spilled softly across the floor of Alex Banks’ penthouse, washing the cream-colored walls in gold. Clara stirred beneath the sheets, momentarily forgetting where she was until the faint scent of cedarwood and crisp linen wrapped around her like a memory. The bed was too large, the silence too still, and then she turned her head and saw him. Alex was leaning against the doorway, shirtless, holding two steaming mugs of coffee. His eyes caught hers and something unspoken passed between them — not the usual tension, not the guarded glances they used to exchange, but something new. Softer. Real. "You like your coffee with too much sugar," he said, walking toward her. She smiled, sitting up, pulling the sheets tighter around her. "And you like yours bitter. Like your soul." He handed her the mug, chuckling. "Careful, Clara. I might start thinking you like waking up here." Clara's fingers wrapped around the mug, and her eyes didn’t leave his. "Maybe I do." --- Day
