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Philip stared at his phone long after the call with the reporter ended, the pit in his stomach deepening with the realization this scandal wasn't just going to blow over. He had known since Jacobs warned him, but now it felt painfully real as the media circled like sharks.The day for the emergency board meeting finally arrived. By this time, Philip knew this was the most critical point in his fight with James; he could either prove himself to the board or lose the company entirely. Every step he took toward the Brooks Enterprises boardroom felt like walking into a battlefield, and he wasn't sure if he had enough left in him to fight.By the time he reached the glass doors of the boardroom, he could already hear murmurs inside. Tension hummed in the air; James was no doubt ready with his next move. He opened the door, stepped inside; the eyes of all board members turned to him. James was already seated, his smirk barely hidden, exuding a confidence that sent Philip's blood boili
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With the last vote cast, the boardroom fell silent. Every muscle in his body tightened as Philip waited; the weight of the moment bore down on him like never before. It had been a fight just to get to this point, and now, with Kendra's words still hanging in the air, he could only hope that the board saw through James's manipulative charm.Henry looked around the room, unreadable at first as he gathered the votes. The moment seemed to take forever. Philip's eyes went to James, who sat stiffly in his chair, his jaw clenched tight as if knowing very well his chances were slipping away."Alright," Henry said finally, breaking the silence. "The votes are in."Philip held his breath. His heart was pounding so loudly in his ears that he hardly heard the first few words of Henry's announcement."and it would appear the board has voted to... retain Philip as the CEO of Brooks Enterprises."Relief washed over Philip like a wave. His shoulders slumped, the tension in his body releasing as h
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 56: The Final Battle
He felt the weight of tension from the boardroom weighing upon him as he sat in his chair. He glanced momentarily around the room, his eyes locking on James across from him with that same smug smile, so sure he would emerge on top.At least, outwardly, Philip's face did not betray his churning stomach.This was it. The showdown he had been dreading for weeks, the moment when everything either fell into place or flew completely apart. On the outside, he might have looked composed, but inside, his mind was racing. The board members filed in slowly, the air thick with uncertainty. Everyone knew what this meeting was about: deciding the date of Brooks Enterprises after the latest scandal had rocked the company.First, James had played dirty from the beginning, using every bit of Philip's personal mistakes to swing the board in his favor. But then today, Philip had something up his sleeve that James hadn't expected.Daniel, his lawyer, gave him an assuring nod from across the room.
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 57: Picking Up the Pieces
Philip's heart was racing as he sat in the boardroom, waiting for the other board members to arrive. Daniel's words rang in his head: 'something else' came up. After all that turmoil, after James's arrest, he thought they'd reached the end of this nightmare. But it seemed the storm wasn't done with him yet.Soft murmurs filled the room as the board members trickled in, seating themselves one by one. Philip's face didn't reveal much, but his mind certainly was racing.What could it be this time? Another secret deal that James had left behind? Something worse?Finally, Henry, the senior board member, called the meeting to order.He cleared his throat and looked down at the papers in front of him before addressing the room. "Thank you all for coming on such short notice. I'm sure you're all aware of Mr. Donovan's recent arrest. However, new information has come to light, and it concerns Brooks Enterprises directly."Philip sat up straighter, his eyes narrowing. Here we go.Henry's
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 58: Life After James
James was finally out of the way, but the damage he had left in his wake were everywhere. The company was still reeling, and Philip knew it wouldn't just be fixed overnight. It's like rebuilding a house after a hurricane had torn it apart piece by piece.Daniel had already started with the restructuring plan. They were breaking ties even with remnants of James's unsavory business, cleansing Brooks Enterprises inside out."James is history," he muttered wryly to himself; he could still feel the tension in his shoulders. Maybe it was going to take some time until he really believed that.There came a soft knock on his door. He turned now to find Kendra leaning against the frame.She smiled, but it wasn't quite reflected in her eyes.He knew she'd been watching him close since everything went down, trying to read if he was okay. And honestly? He wasn't so sure himself."You alright?" Kendra asked as she stepped into the office and closed the door behind her."Yeah," Philip said, rubbi
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Philip's stomach clenched. He didn't know what to make of Bianca's sudden return, but he somehow knew it was going to make things complicated.Philip sat in the kitchen, staring aimlessly at his phone. The call from Bianca had hit him in ways he hadn't expected, and just now, sitting there thinking about what she'd said, the weight of everything was slowly but surely crushing down on him.Kendra didn't know the full extent of what had just transpired knew that Bianca had called, but Philip hadn't yet relayed the meeting.And therein lay the problem.Kendra entered the room, her steps quiet, but her expression unreadable. She crossed her arms, leaning against the doorway, her face tight with frustration. "So, what did she want?Philip looked up, feeling a lump well up in his throat. He didn't want to lie, but the truth sounded like a loaded gun. "She... she wanted to talk," he began, speaking very carefully. "She's back in town. She just wants closure."Kendra's eyes narrowed, her l
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 60: Bianca's Return
Standing at the window of the café, the morning sun did little to raise the temperature of his blood as a shiver ran down his spine.Philip had never planned on ever seeing Bianca again, and definitely not under the circumstances such as these.Yet, here he was, waiting for the woman who had ruined their marriage and almost his life.His eyes fell on her before she saw him, seated in a confident pose by the window, her blonde hair falling in perfect play, just as poised and composed as ever. His stomach tightened a little. How was it that he had ever fallen for her act? How was it that he had let her worm her way into his life so easily back then?Taking a deep breath, Philip hauled the door open and headed towards her table. Bianca's eyes met his while he walked up, and she beamed him a smile; a smile that, after all this time, still managed to have an unsettling effect on him."Philip," she said warmly as she rose to greet him."Bianca," he returned with a clipped voice, tucking t
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Kendra had been pacing back and forth in the living room, arms tightly crossed across her chest. Philip sat at the front of the couch, his mind racing as he watched her. He knew this was going to happen-but not quite this soon. He saw frustration etched upon Kendra's face, an anger so barely contained."Why didn't you tell me?" Kendra finally turned around, stopping to face him; her voice came out low and even, though cutting. "You didn't think I should know that you're still married to Bianca?"Philip sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Kendra, I didn't think she'd ever come back. The papers... I thought it was all settled.""You thought?" Kendra's voice rose and her arms fell to her sides. "How could you not check, Philip? How could you not make sure?"Philip sprang up. Frustration boiled. "I made a mistake, all right? I didn't think she'd hold this against me. I thought we were done."Kendra laughed cynically and shook her head. "Done? You're still married to her, Philip. H
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It was a quiet, perfect morning, with Brian playing nearby, his cheerful laughter filling the room as he built an elaborate castle out of blocks. There was a serenity that lingered in the air, a peacefulness that spoke of dreams realized and hopes fulfilled.Kendra leaned her head against Philip's shoulder, letting out a contented sigh. "If you'd told me a few years ago that we'd be sitting here like this, I wouldn't have believed it," she murmured, a smile playing at her lips. "Sometimes it still feels like a dream.Philip wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close as he looked down at her. "Well, if this is a dream, I never want to wake up," he replied softly. "We've been through so much, Kendra. And to come out on the other side like this… with you, with Brian… it's everything I could have ever wanted."They sat in comfortable silence, watching Brian place another block in his castle, the furrows deepening across his little brow. Philip chuckled low in his throat at the determ
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 99: The Wedding
Philip fidgeted, his hands clenching and unclenching as he felt the weight of Douglas’s intense gaze. The murmur of the crowd grew louder as all eyes in the room turned to Douglas, Philip, and Kendra, awaiting a confrontation. Philip drew a breath, willing himself to stay calm, to stand his ground.Just as Kendra began to step forward, moving protectively in front of Philip, Douglas raised his hand and offered Philip a warm, unexpected smile.Philip froze, surprised, while the crowd held its breath, awaiting the worst.But then, much to the surprise of all present, Douglas reached out his hand to Philip, the smile on his face not feigned. "Congratulations, Philip," he said in that steady voice of his, his gaze clear. "You have shown bravery and true love toward Kendra. And now, you have in your life the most hardworking, creative, and beautiful woman on this earth."There was a collective expiration of breath from the crowd; a few gasps ran through the room amongst the guests. Phi
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Philip's heart almost stopped as he waited, eyes fixed on Kendra's face for a reaction.Time froze, the world collapsing to just these two in that one hot instant.Then, as if time started up again in one glorious ebullient burst, Kendra's lips split into a bright, beaming smile, her eyes welling up in tears."Yes," she said in a soft tone yet full of conviction. "Yes, Philip, I'll marry you."A collective "Whoo." went up from the guests, and the balcony erupted into applause. Philip's heart soared as he slipped the ring onto her finger; the mixture of relief and overjoyed feelings mingled in a warm embrace as Kendra pulled him close. It was a sea of laughter and congratulatory shouts that filled the air, as family and friends closed in, each one swooping in to be part of the celebration.Philip leaned in close and whispered, "You've made me the happiest man alive."Kendra laughed, her eyes shining bright. "I'm the one who's lucky, Philip. I never thought this kind of happiness woul
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Applause filled the room, and Kendra and Philip smiled in pride over shared success. It was after months of planning, negotiation, and sleepless nights that their companies were merged into one, something that to them meant much more than business. This was a pledge for a new future-to be together, in every word's sense.Philip inclined toward Kendra, speaking in a low tone, but the undertones of pride were unmistakable. "We did it," he whispered, the sparks in his eyes telling volumes about the excitement inside him." "I always knew we could, but standing here with everyone, seeing it actually happen, it's even better than I'd imagined."Kendra's smile spread wide, and her heart swelled big with pride and affection. "It isn't just business anymore," she whispered back."This is our life now. I never thought I'd feel this way again, hopeful, excited… like we're creating something that's ours in every way."They stood in the center of the boardroom, surrounded by team members and cl
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 96: Who Could that Be?
Philip’s fingers tightened around the note, his eyes scanning the familiar handwriting once more, as if a second read would change the words scrawled across the paper. That casual, cryptic message struck a cold knot in his stomach, and he knew Kendra felt it too.Kendra's gaze darted between the note and Philip's face, her expression a mixture of concern and irritation. "Do you… do you know who this is from?" she asked, though the tenor of her tone was suggestive that indeed she did have her suspicions. She just needed him to confirm it.Philip exhaled loudly, folding the note as he met her gaze, the name catching in his throat like a bad taste. "It's… Bianca," he admitted quietly, tension lacing his voice. "It's her handwriting. I'd recognize it anywhere."Bianca's name had Kendra tense up, a mixture of anger and hurt crossing her face.What does she want now?" she asked, her voice shaking with the weight of Bianca's return weighing on her mind. "Why can't she just leave us alone?
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Kendra took a deep breath across from Douglas as she felt the heaviness of their shared history settle between them. This meeting had been a long time coming; an opportunity to say goodbye to a past that once had promised comfort but had never fitted her. She looked at him now, a pang of sadness in her heart and deep resolve to shut this chapter finally.The silence was broken first by Douglas, his voice firm yet soft. "I suppose this is it, then?" he softly asked, as if he also had finally reconciled himself with what was about to happen.Kendra nodded, her lips tugging into a sad sweet smile. "Yes, I think it is," she replied, keeping her voice warm, though a part of her did feel a little bit sad. "We've come a long way, Douglas. But… it's time for both of us to move on. We deserve that."Douglas leaned back, running a hand through his hair, and gave her a faint smile. "You know, when I think back, I will always be thankful for the time we had. You helped me grow, even if it did
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“Kendra, we need to talk,” Douglas said, his voice firm but almost pleading, as he caught up with her outside her office building. She'd just got to work, barely recovered from the shock of Bianca's sudden coming back into her life, and here was Douglas, pushing all that urgency she had just tried to leave behind.She clutched at her bag a bit more tightly and watched him steadily on his face while she waited for him to continue."Kendra," he started all over again this time with so much softer a tone, "I simply cannot stand by and watch you go back to Philip. You know his history as well as I do; he's proved time and time again that he can't be trusted."She frowned, clearly not in the mood to hear yet another lecture. "And I have already told you, Douglas, I know about his past. But things are different now. He has changed and we're rebuilding our life together not only for us but for Brian."Douglas exhaled and ran a hand through his hair, frustration fairly evident. "But that's j
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The sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the beach as Kendra and Philip moved from stand to stand, asking every person they passed if they had seen a little boy fitting Brian's description. The fear clutching Kendra's heart deepened with each shake of a head and sympathetic "No, I'm sorry."Her voice broke each time she had to repeat Brian's description to yet another family. "He's seven, dark curly hair, he was wearing a blue T-shirt, small white anchor on the front," she managed to get out, her throat tight each time the boy's name came from her lips.The mother of the group cast Kendra a sympathetic glance at her clutches of children clinging to her sides. "I'm so sorry," she said, the softness in her voice sincere. "I haven't seen him, but I can keep an eye out. I can't even imagine how scared you must be.".Philip laid a steadying hand on Kendra's shoulder, gave it a brief, encouraging squeeze as they passed on to the next group.His own fear
Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire Chapter 92: Missing
Kendra's voice cracked as she yelled out Brian's name, her eyes scanning the crowds with growing desperation. She and Philip had searched most of the campgrounds already, going stand to stand and calling out, but there was no sign of their son. With each corner that turned up empty, that knot of fear in her chest pulled tighter, her breaths coming in shallow gasps."Brian!" she cried again, her voice cracking, as if the very weight of her fear might somehow will him back.Philip leaned into her and laid a soothing squeeze on her shoulder. "Stay calm, Kendra. He's around here somewhere; I know it."But she could see the concern etched across his face, his eyes darting to and fro on the beach just about as frantically as hers were.Kendra bit back the welling tears, holding it in, but the panic bubbling inside her was getting too big not to let loose.A group of families nearby glanced over at them, taking note of their worried looks. One parent was a kind-faced woman with two childr
