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CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 26: THE REVELATION
The message from Daniel sat heavy in my hand. His words were simple—nothing overtly threatening—but I knew Daniel too well. Every text, every call, every encounter with him carried a subtext, a hidden meaning that kept me on edge. _"We need to talk. Urgently."_My stomach twisted into knots. Whatever he wanted to discuss, it was never just a conversation. There were always stakes, usually too high for me to grasp until it was too late. I stared at the message, the weight of everything between us pressing down on me, and for a moment, I considered ignoring it. But I knew that wouldn’t work. Daniel always found a way to get what he wanted.Oliver was still standing across from me, watching me closely, his brow furrowed in concern. I hadn’t told him about the message yet—I was still processing the kiss, the confusion that followed, and now this new curveball from Daniel. I felt like I was standing on quicksand, everything shifting beneath me, and I didn’t know where to place my feet."Y
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 27:RACHEAL’S PLOT
The dim glow of the street lights flickered as I sat in my car, Daniel’s message still lingering on my phone’s screen. My pulse was erratic, my mind swimming with the revelation from my mother’s letter. I didn’t know how to process it all—the hidden connection between her and Daniel, the warning that echoed through her words. But one thing was clear: Daniel had been pulling strings long before I ever stepped into this game.I needed to stay ahead of him.As I navigated the dark streets back to my apartment, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. My paranoia had increased ever since I’d learned just how deep Daniel’s reach went. But this wasn’t just about him anymore. His assistant, Rachel, had become a looming threat too, lurking in the shadows of every conversation and scheme. Rachel had always been ambitious, but lately, there was something far more sinister about her. I could sense the cold calculation behind her eyes, the silent hunger for power. I knew she was gunning fo
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 28:THE SCANDAL
The sun had barely risen when my phone started buzzing uncontrollably. Groggy from a sleepless night, I reached for it, my heart pounding as the notifications flooded in. Texts, missed calls, emails—every channel of communication seemed to be on fire. I blinked in confusion, my mind slow to piece together what was happening until the words on my screen hit me like a freight train."BREAKING NEWS: Emily Carter, CEO of Carter Innovations, Accused of Corporate Espionage!"My stomach twisted into knots. It wasn’t a nightmare—it was real.I flung myself out of bed and turned on the TV, the bright glare from the screen making me squint. There it was, in bold letters flashing across every news station: "Emily Carter under investigation." Footage of me, walking out of my office, shaking hands with Oliver, attending board meetings—it all played out like I was a criminal under public trial.My hands shook as I grabbed the remote and turned up the volume, desperate to hear what they were saying
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 29:THE MYSTERY CALLER
The silence that followed the call was deafening. I stood there, my phone still pressed to my ear, as if the man on the other end might suddenly speak again, offering more cryptic clues about my fate. But the line was dead, leaving nothing but questions in its wake.Oliver’s hand touched my shoulder, pulling me out of the haze. "Emily, who was that?" His voice was calm, but I could hear the concern laced beneath it. He’d just witnessed a conversation that could shift the entire direction of the mess we were in, and yet I had no answers. Only more uncertainty.I lowered my phone slowly, my hands trembling. "I don’t know exactly. He said he could help me, but… he didn’t give a name."Oliver’s expression tightened. "What did he want?"I shook my head, walking to the window as if the answer would appear in the city skyline. "He offered help—said he had information that could clear my name. But, there’s a price.""A price?" Oliver’s tone sharpened. "What kind of price?""I don’t know, he d
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 30: LUCA’S OFFER
The tension in the air was palpable as I sat across from Lucas in the dimly lit corner of the upscale café. The morning light filtering through the tall windows did little to ease the growing sense of unease in my chest. I had spent the entire night thinking about this meeting, weighing the risks of trusting someone so deeply entrenched in Daniel’s world. Yet here I was, sitting face-to-face with Daniel’s lawyer—an ally I never thought I’d need.Lucas leaned back in his chair, the cool detachment he had displayed over the phone now replaced by something more intense, more personal. His sharp features were softened by a faint smile, but his eyes never left mine. There was a glimmer of something there—something I couldn’t quite place. I had come for a plan to dismantle Daniel, but now I was sensing something more.“You don’t look like a woman ready to destroy a man,” Lucas said, his voice smooth, a touch amused. “You’re hesitating.”I swallowed hard, taking a sip of my coffee to steady
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 31: MICKEY’S FATHER
I stared at the old letter in my hand, its edges yellowed with age. The room was silent except for the faint hum of the air conditioning, which seemed to be mocking the chaos that swirled within me. The letter had been hidden in a box of old family documents that I had stumbled upon while searching for something entirely different. Now, I was holding a piece of the puzzle I hadn't known was missing.My mind raced as I tried to recall everything I knew about Mikey's father. My sister Abby had always been vague about his identity, saying little beyond that he was no longer in the picture. But this letter—this letter was written in Abby’s familiar, elegant script. It was addressed to me, but never sent.As I opened it, the familiar scent of my sister’s perfume wafted up from the paper. The words were heartfelt and filled with emotion, but one line stood out starkly:“Emily, if you’re reading this, then something has gone terribly wrong. The truth about Mikey’s father is something I never
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 32: DANIEL’S SECRET CHILD
The air in my office felt thicker than usual as I held the old, yellowed envelope in my hands. It had arrived with no return address, no note, only a single sheet of paper tucked inside. The handwriting was unfamiliar, but it was the content that struck me to my core.The letter detailed a hidden chapter of Daniel’s life—one I had never suspected. It spoke of a secret child, born out of a brief affair Daniel had over a decade ago. The revelation was unsettling, but the letter also included photographs and a name: Lily Blackwood. Lily. The name echoed in my mind as I read through the letter again. I couldn’t fathom how Daniel had kept this from everyone, how he had managed to shield his life from scrutiny while manipulating mine. The letter indicated that Lily's mother had recently resurfaced and had made demands. I had to know more. I needed to confront the implications of this new piece of the puzzle. My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on my office door. I looked up to see Cla
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 33: OLIVER’S CONFESSION
The search for Lily’s mother had become a relentless pursuit, taking up most of my working hours. But in the midst of this turmoil, I had an unsettling conversation with Oliver scheduled for that evening. His insistence on meeting privately suggested that he had something important to share.I arrived at the sleek, modern restaurant where we had agreed to meet. The ambiance was quiet and sophisticated, but tonight, it felt oppressive. Oliver was already seated at a corner table, his expression unreadable. As I joined him, I couldn’t ignore the tense energy that seemed to emanate from him.“Emily,” he began, his voice low and serious, “there’s something I need to confess.”I sat back, my curiosity piqued. “What is it, Oliver?”He took a deep breath, his eyes locking with mine. “When I first approached you, my intentions weren’t entirely honest. I was hired to investigate you, to find any weaknesses that could be used against Daniel. But as time went on, I found myself genuinely investe
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