Share
Chapter 28:THE SCANDAL
Related chapters
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
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 34: THE BLACKMAIL
The night was unusually quiet as Oliver drove us to his safe house, a small but secure apartment on the outskirts of town. The tension in the car was palpable, each of us lost in our thoughts. Oliver had managed to shake off the men who had followed us, but I knew that danger still lurked.Once inside the apartment, Oliver took a deep breath and turned to me. “I need to explain everything now. My past actions and the threats against us.”“Go on,” I urged, my anxiety barely contained.Oliver hesitated before speaking. “I was involved with a group that had a lot of influence in the corporate world. When I was assigned to investigate you, I didn’t realize how deep the connections went. I’ve been involved in some activities that now seem to have made me a target.”Before Oliver could elaborate, my phone buzzed with a notification. It was a text message from an unknown number. I opened it to find a single, chilling line: *"Rachel has something on you. Meet her if you want to protect yourse
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 35: A TENSE REUNION
The night had barely begun, but the tension was already unbearable. After Rachel’s ominous warning, I knew I had to confront Daniel directly. His threats, manipulations, and the entire tangled web of deceit needed to be addressed head-on. I needed answers, and I needed them now.I arrived at Daniel’s office, the towering glass building casting long shadows under the moonlight. My mind was racing as I walked through the imposing lobby, the usual buzz of activity replaced by an eerie silence. I was met by Daniel’s assistant, Isabella, who looked up from her desk with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.“Mr Daniel is expecting you,” Isabella said, her tone neutral. “She’s in the boardroom.”As I ascended to the top floor, my heart pounded. Each step felt heavier than the last. When the elevator doors opened, I was greeted by the sleek, modern boardroom—large windows framing a view of the city lights, a polished table at the center.Daniel was already there, seated at the head of the tab
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 36: THE COLLAPSE
The sound of the wind howling outside my apartment was the only thing keeping me grounded. I hadn’t slept at all since the confrontation with Daniel. His cryptic words about a secret child, the promise of more revelations at the warehouse tonight—everything was eating away at me. But it was the weight of the growing scandals surrounding his empire that made my heart race with an overwhelming sense of dread.For the past few days, Daniel’s business had been falling apart at the seams. Every news outlet in the city had something new to report—fraud accusations, insider trading allegations, shady deals that had come to light. The vultures were circling, and it seemed like every part of Daniel’s empire was collapsing faster than anyone could have predicted.I poured myself a cup of coffee, my hands shaking slightly. The bitter scent filled the air, but it did little to calm the storm raging inside me. I hadn’t heard from Daniel since our tense conversation in his office, but I knew tonigh
Latest chapter
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 40: THE RESCUE
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 39: A PLEA FOR HELP
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 38: A DANGEROUS GAME
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 37: THE WILL’S SECRET
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 36: THE COLLAPSE
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 35: A TENSE REUNION
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 34: THE BLACKMAIL
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 33: OLIVER’S CONFESSION
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 32: DANIEL’S SECRET CHILD
