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CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 53: VICTORIA’S PROPOSAL
I sat at my desk, staring at the door where Victoria had just left. Her presence lingered like a storm cloud, filling the room with a heaviness I couldn’t shake. My mind raced, replaying every word she’d said, every calculated glance she’d thrown my way.Victoria Langston, Daniel’s sister. The only member of that twisted family who had managed to stay out of the spotlight. And now she wanted to help me? No, not help—she wanted to make a deal.I couldn’t trust her. But then again, I couldn’t ignore her either."Emily," Oliver's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. He was still standing by the window, watching me carefully. "What do you make of all this? You know Victoria’s got her own agenda."I nodded slowly, still processing everything. "She does. But so does everyone else in this game. Rachel, Daniel, even the board—they’re all playing their own hands. The difference is... Victoria’s the only one offering me a way out."Oliver crossed his arms, his brow furrowed in concern. "But at
Last Updated : 2024-09-26CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 54:A FRAGILE ALLIANCE
I stared at Victoria across the dimly lit restaurant, my fingers wrapped tightly around the stem of my wine glass. Her offer hung in the air between us, suffocating in its complexity. Could I really trust her? Every instinct told me to be cautious, to tread lightly, but I had already walked into the lion's den, and there was no turning back now."Alright," I said slowly, the weight of my decision pressing down on me. "We’ll do this. But let’s be clear—this is a partnership. I’m not some pawn you can use and discard when it’s convenient for you."Victoria’s lips curled into a thin smile, her sharp eyes gleaming with approval. "Of course, Emily. I wouldn’t dream of treating you as anything less than an equal in this endeavor." Her words dripped with practiced politeness, but I could see the calculated precision behind them. She was already planning her next move.I leaned back in my seat, refusing to let her control the tempo of the conversation. "So, what’s our first step? Rachel’s bee
Last Updated : 2024-09-26CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 55: The Weakness
Victoria’s words echoed in my mind long after we left the restaurant. Daniel’s weakness. We finally had a lead, a way to dismantle the empire that had caused so much destruction. But it wasn’t going to be easy. Daniel wasn’t just a manipulative businessman—he was a master at staying three steps ahead, and if we weren’t careful, he’d see us coming long before we made our move.I drove through the quiet streets, my mind racing with the plan we were about to set into motion. The night air was thick with anticipation, but also a deep unease. I wasn’t naive—this wasn’t just a calculated play. It was a gamble with very real consequences. And I wasn’t sure how far I was willing to go to win.My phone buzzed, breaking the tense silence in the car. It was a text from Oliver: *You okay? What did she say?*I hesitated before responding, the weight of my decision pressing down on me. Could I even tell him everything? This alliance with Victoria was fragile, and I couldn’t afford to let anyone—esp
Last Updated : 2024-09-27CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 56: The Counterattack
The moment I saw Victoria’s message, I knew we were in trouble. I had hoped we’d have more time, that Daniel would be too distracted by Amelia’s resurfacing to notice what we were doing to his assets. But Daniel was faster, sharper than I had given him credit for. He knew. And he was coming for us.I sat at my desk, staring at the screen, feeling a sinking dread settle over me. The numbers on my project’s financials had been steady, but now they were flashing red. Alerts were popping up, showing sudden delays, mysterious budget cuts, and key investors pulling out.Panic clawed at the edges of my mind as I tried to process what was happening. This was no accident. Daniel had gotten to them. He’d used his connections to sabotage my latest project, the one I’d poured everything into—my company’s future, my team’s trust, my own reputation.I grabbed my phone and dialed Oliver. He picked up on the first ring, his voice tense. “What’s going on, Emily?”“It’s Daniel,” I said, trying to keep
Last Updated : 2024-09-27CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 57: A Desperate Gamble
The morning light streamed through the windows of my office, casting long shadows over the papers scattered across my desk. Investor reports, financial projections, shipping delays—it was a mess, much like the situation I found myself in. I stared at the name on the report in front of me, my heart pounding in my chest.Jackson Reed.He was the key. The investor I had overlooked. A man with deep pockets and even deeper connections. If Daniel had gotten to Jackson, it was all over. Jackson’s influence over the other investors was immense. He could pull the rest of them out with just a few well-placed words, and Daniel knew that.I sat back in my chair, running my hands through my hair, feeling the weight of every decision I had made in the past few weeks crashing down on me. This project wasn’t just another business venture. It was the cornerstone of my company’s future, a symbol of everything I had fought for, and now it was hanging by a thread.“Emily,” Oliver’s voice broke through my
Last Updated : 2024-09-28CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 58: The Unexpected Victory
The first sign of victory came in the form of an email. I sat at my desk, barely noticing the sunlight streaming through the windows, lost in the whirlwind of paperwork and damage control after my meeting with Jackson Reed. The pressure of the deal still lingered in my bones, but as my inbox pinged with a new message, I glanced at the sender and froze."Subject: Congratulations, Emily! — Board Approval"I opened it immediately, my heart pounding in my chest. The words on the screen felt surreal.*The board has reviewed the recent developments and voted in favor of proceeding with the project. You have their full support moving forward.*I blinked, reading the email twice. I had done it. I had saved the project. Jackson’s agreement had stabilized the investors, and with the board on my side, Daniel’s sabotage attempt had been stopped cold—for now.I leaned back in my chair, exhaling a shaky breath, feeling a flicker of relief for the first time in what felt like weeks. The gamble had p
Last Updated : 2024-09-29CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 59: The Betrayer
The moment I saw Daniel's name flash across my phone, a cold dread settled in my stomach. I hesitated before answering, knowing full well that any interaction with him could spiral out of control. But I had no choice. I needed to know what he was planning.“Emily,” his voice was smooth and confident, each syllable dripping with that familiar arrogance that always put my defenses on high alert. “I trust you’ve been keeping busy.”“Cut the pleasantries, Daniel. What do you want?” I replied, keeping my tone steady, though my heart raced.“Straight to the point, I see. I like that,” he said, an edge of amusement in his voice. “I just wanted to give you a heads-up. You might want to keep a closer eye on your little team. Trust can be so... fragile.”I felt my pulse quicken as his words sank in. “What are you implying?”“I’m merely suggesting that someone close to you might be a little... disloyal.” He chuckled softly. “But I suppose you’ll find out soon enough.”Before I could respond, he
Last Updated : 2024-09-29CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 60: The Trap
The air felt charged with tension, every nerve in my body screaming for me to run. I was standing in the dark warehouse, the realization of betrayal cutting deeper than any physical wound. Mikey’s eyes darted between me and the figure behind him, a mix of anxiety and defiance swirling in his expression.“What’s going on?” I demanded, forcing my voice to steady. “Are you in on this too?”Mikey hesitated, and the silence that followed was deafening. “Emily, please, just listen—”But before he could finish, the betrayer stepped forward, a smirk plastered across their face. “It’s too late for that, don’t you think? You’re outnumbered, Emily. And now, you’ll finally understand just how naïve you’ve been.”The shadows seemed to deepen around me as I braced myself, instinctively shifting into a more defensive stance. I could feel the weight of my decisions crashing down like a tidal wave, but I refused to show fear. “You think this is going to work? I’m not the one caught in a trap here.”Mi
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The message on my phone burned into my mind, a chilling reminder of the choice I faced. I knew what I had to do. My resolve was steeled, but it wasn’t going to be enough to just oppose them. If I wanted to take them down, I would need to move cautiously and deceive them just as they’d been deceiving me all along.The idea made my skin crawl, but if playing their game was the only way to gather the evidence I needed, then so be it. I would pretend to join their twisted world, all the while gathering the ammunition to tear it apart from within.The high-profile gala buzzed with energy and power. The room was filled with the city’s elite, influential figures who kept the wheels of wealth and influence turning. The conspiracy had chosen well; events like this one allowed them to hide in plain sight, moving like shadows among those who thought they ruled the world. I could feel the weight of their eyes on me as I entered, a calculated smile on my face as I mingled, feigning interest in idl
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CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 114: Betrayal At The Top
I sat alone, turning the keycard over in my hands, the symbol etched into its surface now seared into my mind. Natalie—my sister, the person I’d trusted above all others—was the leader of the very conspiracy I’d dedicated my life to bringing down. Each realization tightened the ache in my chest, transforming disbelief into seething anger.How many times had she looked me in the eye, calmly listening to my theories, my fears? How many times had she feigned support, all while orchestrating everything from behind the scenes? I squeezed the keycard, its sharp edges pressing into my palm, grounding me in the raw pain of betrayal.As I replayed every interaction, every seemingly innocent gesture, a new layer of betrayal settled over me. It felt like Natalie had taken my life, turned it inside out, and reassembled it for her own twisted purposes. The depth of it left me breathless, a dizzying realization of just how profoundly I’d been deceived.I took a steadying breath, trying to find clar
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 113:unmasking the Leader
The explosion echoed in my ears as I stumbled, forcing my mind to regain focus amid the chaos. Dust hung in the air, coating every surface, but it was the shadow standing at the edge of the dimly lit room that caught my attention.She stepped forward, her face emerging from the shadows, and my heart twisted.“Natalie?” I whispered, disbelief tightening my throat.My sister’s gaze met mine with an unsettling calm, the cold, unyielding look of someone who’d made peace with betrayal long ago. “Hello, Emily,” she replied, her voice smooth, detached, and entirely too confident. “I knew you’d get this far eventually. You’ve always been tenacious. Just… misguided.”I stared at her, a thousand memories and emotions surging through me at once. “Misguided?” I demanded, the hurt and anger in my voice sounding foreign even to my own ears. “How could you do this, Natalie? You’re my sister. Family.”She tilted her head, a faint smirk touching her lips. “You still think family is sacred?” Her laugh
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We moved quickly through the twisting hallways, following Claire’s lead. The control room was within reach, yet every step felt heavier as if the air itself were thick with danger. Ethan kept close, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. The tension between us all was palpable—mistrust still lingered, despite Claire’s sudden defection to our side. We rounded a final corner, ducking beneath hanging cables and debris, until Claire stopped in front of a metal door. She pressed her ear against it briefly, then motioned for us to follow her inside. “This is it,” Claire whispered. “We’ll be safe for a little while.”The room we entered was dimly lit, filled with computer monitors displaying surveillance feeds, encrypted data streams, and maps marked with enemy movements. But what struck me most was the figure waiting inside—a slender man in his late forties, wearing a frayed suit jacket, his glasses perched precariously on his nose. I knew this man.“Dr. Lucas?” I gasped. “What the hel
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 110: The Counterattack
Darkness enveloped me like a suffocating shroud, pulling me deeper into its abyss. But just as I thought I was lost, an insistent beeping tore through the silence, pulling me back to consciousness. My eyes fluttered open, the harsh fluorescent lights above piercing through my haze. Pain radiated from my shoulder, sharp and searing, reminding me of Marcus and his betrayal. I tried to sit up, but a heavyweight pinned me down.“Easy there, Emily,” a familiar voice murmured softly. I turned my head and found Oliver hovering beside me, his expression a mix of relief and concern. “You’re safe now.”“Safe?” I croaked, the word feeling foreign against my tongue. I glanced around, taking in my surroundings. I was in a small, dimly lit room, the walls lined with crates and makeshift barricades. The faint sounds of chaos echoed outside—yelling, gunfire, and the unmistakable sound of destruction.“What happened?” I demanded, my heart racing. The adrenaline surged, urging me to push through the pa
CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret Chapter 109: Turning the Tables
The heavy door slammed shut behind Marcus, the echo reverberating in the cold room as adrenaline coursed through my veins. My mind raced, trying to absorb everything that had just happened. The woman’s revelation hung in the air like a beacon of hope, but I couldn’t dwell on it; I needed a plan. I had to escape.I leaned forward in my chair, testing the tightness of the ropes binding my wrists. If I could just shift a little… The chair creaked as I strained against the bonds, feeling the fibers begin to loosen. My heart pounded in time with the ticking clock on the wall, each tick a reminder that time was running out.Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching. The moment of truth was here. I closed my eyes, focusing on my breathing, readying myself for whatever came next. The door opened, and one of Marcus's henchmen stepped in, a sneer plastered across his face.“Well, well, look who we have here. Still think you’re tough?” he taunted, stepping closer. This was it.As he leaned down to
