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The reckoning

Penulis: Ellaobida
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-28 23:54:39

Chapter: The Reckoning

(Mira’s POV)

The Next day i called for a board meeting

The tension in the boardroom was suffocating. Every executive and board member sat at the long, polished table, their eyes darting between each other, sensing that something monumental was about to unfold. Some adjusted their ties nervously, others whispered in hushed tones. But there was one man who sat at the head of the table, exuding arrogance—the chairman.

He had no idea what was coming.

I had walked into the boardroom with my head high, my steps deliberate. Every ounce of pain, betrayal, and anger I had buried inside me was simmering at the surface, ready to erupt.

The chairman looked at me, his lips curling into a condescending smirk. He leaned back in his chair as if this was just another meeting where he could belittle me and get away with it.

“Mira,” he began, voice dripping with false authority, “I have no idea why you insisted on this meeting. If it’s another attempt to prove yourself, let me re
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  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    Aaron’s Office Showdown

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  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    The Number 2

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  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    The Number

    Mira’s POVAs we stepped outside, the cold night air was a welcome relief from the suffocating tension inside. I had barely taken a few steps toward the car when I heard someone call my name.“Mira!”I turned just in time to see one of Aaron’s cousins rushing toward me. She was a little out of breath, her eyes darting around as if making sure no one was watching her.Before I could ask what was going on, she slipped a small piece of paper into my hand. “Call him,” she whispered urgently. “He has a lot you’d want to know.”I frowned and looked at the number scribbled on it. “Who is this?”She hesitated, glancing over her shoulder. “Someone who knows things about Aaron. Things you should know.”That caught my attention. “What kind of things?”She shook her head. “I don’t want to get involved. Just call him. And Mira…” She smiled slightly. “I’m happy you got out of that marriage. And that you’re with Alex. He suits you better.”I blinked in surprise. Of all the reactions I had gotten ton

  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    A Warning

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  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    Closure

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  • Ex-Wife Craves Revenge    Risk

    Mira’s POVOlivia had left earlier with a promise to get back to me with some information. When she called me back, her voice was different, a little more unsure than usual.“Mira, I’m not sure about this. It feels like everything is moving so fast, and I can’t help but wonder if we can trust these men.” Olivia’s words lingered in the air as I leaned back in my chair. The weight of the situation had started to settle over me.I knew exactly what she meant. It felt too good to be true that these men—who had been a part of Aaron’s inner circle, who had supported him for so long—were suddenly on my side. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that if this was going to happen, I needed to take control and handle it the way I always did: strategically.“Olivia, show me the reports,” I said, my voice firm but calm.There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Olivia responded. “Okay, I’ll have someone bring them to you. Just… Mira, make sure you’re really ready

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