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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 13
Chapter 13“No! This can't be,” I muttered as my lips trembled. My eyes widened while looking at the photo in my hand. “This is not possible,” I groaned underneath my breath. I felt a surge of queasiness run through my bones as I tried to comprehend what was happening.The picture displayed Charles and Alejandro, standing together in front of the same grand mansion Alejandro was in the last photo. My mind reeled in shock as a series of questions welled up in my head. Was Charles connected to my brother's criminal organization? Was our arranged marriage all a plot?A cold sweat ran down my back when I gazed up at my secretary, who had been observing me with worry etched on her face. “Where did you get this from?" I asked quietly, barely raising my voice above a whisper. "It was sent to your email anonymously, ma'am," she replied with sympathy in her eyes. "I thought it was better for you to see it." I nodded, still in shock as I glanced back at the image.“Arghh,” I groaned, clenching
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Chapter 14It was dark in the night, my head throbbed. The weave of the sack over my head was inches from my face, and with every straining breath air thick and heavy with mildew filled my lungs. I did try and move, but my hands had been bound tightly at the back, the rough cord biting into my wrists."She's awake," a voice growled from somewhere beside me.One tug, and my sack was off my head. A couple of times, I blinked, and my eyes adjusted to the dim light of what seemed to be an abandoned warehouse. The concrete was cool beneath me; the rusting machinery stood looming in the shadows.My blurry vision focused on Charles a few feet away, bruised and with blood on his face. His eyes met mine, and in them was a fear equal to that of determination."Ximena," he croaked, his voice raspy. "I'm so sorry. This wasn't what was supposed to happen."His tall shape interposed between us, blocking my view. I lifted my head to meet a man in a perfectly tailored suit, his face hidden behind a
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Chapter 15 A Picnic Interlude A sliver of sunlight had worked its way through a hole in my curtain to wake me up properly from a restless sleep. My whole body ached, but that was just another reminder of the warehouse incident. I groaned, pushing myself into a sitting position and wincing at the bruise colouring my jaw. I shuffled toward the bathroom but was waylaid by my phone buzzing on the way. Sofia's text read, "Picnic today? You need fresh air!" I smiled, feeling that I owed a lot to my friend who had not given up on me. I had been keeping to myself and burying myself in work to rid myself of the terror caused by Alejandro's betrayal. Sofia was right—this is what I needed. Sofia, one of my best employees, tall with blonde hair and pink lips would have men flooding around her like swarms of locusts. Sprawled on the checkered blanket an hour later, amidst familiar faces and fresh sandwiches in the park, I was relaxed. Sofia chattered away with office gossip, while my assistan
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Chapter 16 A Date Unexpected I had buried my head under the mound of paper works that the timid knock on the door caught my attention. Raising my head to find Charles at the door, an expression of doubt in his usual poised face. I could not help a quizzical look and said, " You are here?" I was shocked to see him here. After what happened between us, I was left uncertain about us. Not to mention the thing between him and Sofia I was still trying to find out. "I... I guess so. What's up, anyway?" He inhaled deeply. "I want to take you somewhere. To apologize properly for my role in... well, everything." Part of me wanted to refuse, to hold onto the anger and betrayal. But another part, a part I wasn't quite ready to examine, was curious. "Alright," I found myself saying. "Pick me up at 7?" As I dressed for the evening, I got the full treatment on swirling emotions. Yes, Charles had been complicit in Alejandro's scheme, but behind that, he'd tried to save me. Can I trust him agai
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Chapter 17 The Visitor I had been buried deep in quarterly reports when my office door flew open. There stood Miguel, a little disheveled, with worry etched across his usual flawless complexion. "Ximena," he breathed, relief washing across his features. "You're okay." I blinked, his sight irritating me, let alone that he appeared to care. "Miguel? What are you doing here?" He walked in and closed the door behind him. "I heard about what happened to Alejandro. Why didn't you tell me?" Anger flashed through me. "Tell you? Why would I? We're not exactly on speaking terms, remember? We're fucking divorced!" My acrimony seemed to have caught Miguel off guard, as he flinched. Good! Let him feel a fraction of the pain that I had endured. "I know. I'm sorry." He shoved both hands through his hair. "But when I heard… God, Ximena, I was worried sick." I got to my feet, my blood boiling beneath my skin. "Well, see? I'm fine. You can go back to your perfect life now." He was a step away
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Chapter 18 My supposed date with Charles last night fell through again because he couldn't make it, saying he had a work emergency. I moved back home, feeling crushed. I got all ready for bed. The next morning, I swirled around in the lights of the charity gala as I smelled champagne. With a perfect smile, I could certainly tell Tania had gone overboard this time—there was just opulence everywhere within the ballroom, filled with the elite circles of Mexico City. I smoothed out my crimson dress, very aware of the eyes following my every move. Whispers hadn't stopped since I walked in—murmurs about Alejandro's treachery, about my highly unwelcome tenacity. Let them whisper. I was through with being intimidated. "You look ravishing," a familiar voice purred in my ear. I turned around to find Miguel drop-dead gorgeous in his fitted tux. My stupid, skipping heart managed to keep my voice cool. "Thank you. You look pretty good yourself."
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Chapter 19 Battle in the Boardroom The atmosphere was palpable in the boardroom when I stood at the head of the table. Perspiration underneath a well-composed exterior, heart pounding, ahead lay nothing but varieties of skepticism and hostility coming from the faces looking back at mine. I took a deep breath, and so the battle began. "Gentlemen," I began in a voice not quite bristling, as nerves throbbed, "I know what's on your minds—all these mishaps that happened lately. Let me assure you, the Antonio Group stands more stalwart than ever." A snort of derision cut me short from my left. "Stalwart?" That was Rodrigo Vega, one of the most outspoken of our board members. "If your own brother tried to sabotage the company, how can we trust anything that comes from the same Antonios?" A flash of anger, ruthlessly squelched. "Alejandro's actions were his own," I managed to say firmly. "I've put new security measures in place to ensure nothing as such ever happens again." When I c
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Chapter 20 Bang! It was almost unbelievable, cause of all the work I almost forgot about my birthday, like I've been so stressed out lately, that I couldn't even prepare anything for myself, but luckily for me , I still had people who care about me and my happiness; this was all that Charles had set up for my birthday. I mean I didn't expect this. Here I was, walking into this really beautiful, tastefully decorated room , and my heart just started swelling in appreciation. Right in front of me stood some of my dearest friends and coworkers; their faces gleamed with smiling faces and happiness for my sake. "Surprise!" they cheered, and warmth flushed all over my face. At that moment, all the stress and drama that had been in my life lately—the Antonio Group, the everlasting struggle for power, the feelings that were there lingering for Miguel; just all of it faded from my mind as I was bathed in love and affection. Sofia, my brand new, bubbly work friend, came bouncing over with
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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 131
Chapter 131: Crossed WiresAcross the ballroom, Miguel watched Tania and Salazar speak in hushed tones with an arguing suspension in his stomach. It was so easily done to distrust her. She showed up completely out of the blue, her history with Vega coming to mind first.But before he could dwell deeper on it, she noticed him watching her, flashed a familiar, flirtatious smile, and started making her way over."Miguel," she said, greeting him playfully. "I didn't think I'd see you here tonight. It's been a while, hasn't it?"He remained polite, cautious in his distances. "It has, Tania. I didn't expect you to show up here either.""Oh, I'm sure you didn't," she returned, laughing softly. "But sometimes it is nice to catch up, especially with old friends."She cocked her head; her eyes glinting with something that made Miguel wary. "I hope you don't mind if I interrupt your evening for just a moment?"Before Miguel could utter a reply, he saw Ximena's eyes dart over from across the way
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Chapter 130: Shadows in Plain SightAntonio's Group sat in silence, the air thick with tension, as Miguel and Ximena pored over the latest reports. Certainly a rumor had reached them about possible involvement by Vega, but nothing sounded as ominous as the threads that they were unraveling now."Salazar's actions just don't quite add up," Ximena whispered, scanning through yet another set of transactions. "He's missed three board meetings in the last month. And each time he's absent, something critical either leaks to the press or falls into Vega's hands. It feels almost like a timing precision too good to be true."Miguel nodded, his eyes razor-sharp with focus. "I've had a strange feeling about him, too. He's evasive every time we bring up the financial discrepancies, almost as if he is covering up for someone or himself."Ximena looked up, her face aflame. "Tonight's fundraiser will have the whole board, Salazar included. We need to confront him there, in a public setting where h
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Chapter 129: Shadows and SecretsMiguel arrived at the headquarters of Antonio's Group, his mind still fresh with Ximena's urgent message that morning. He went into her office to find her already at her desk, with papers all over, her face knitted with worry. She looked up as he came in, and he could see the stress shadowing her usually steady gaze."Thanks for coming so quickly," she said, gesturing to the stack of papers."What's going on?" Miguel asked, stepping forward to reach for the documents."Caden Holdings," Ximena replied, huffing. "After everything we did to reassure them, they're going cold feet on their position with us."Miguel's eyebrows furrowed as he flipped through the papers. "They're second-guessing us again? After all we did to stabilize this place?"Ximena nodded. Anger was taut in her tone. "They're still anxious. It's like every reassurance we give them only keeps them steady a minute before something else rattles them."She crossed her arms, leaning back s
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Chapter 128: A Night to RememberThe aftermath of the break-in had Miguel and Ximena edgy, Antonio's Group silence heavier than usual. Despite security searching, nothing showed up; whoever had come for the company's secrets vanished into thin air. That uncertainty ticked them off, building fear about Vega's reach and intent.The cool night air brushed against their faces as Miguel walked Ximena to her car. The adrenaline of the break-in still sang in their veins, making their movements tight and cautious, but it was more than caution that had Miguel walking beside her. "Let me take you home," he said, his tone quiet but firm in its determination.It was then that Ximena turned to him, her eyes clouded with fatigue, but her appreciation shone through: "Gracias, Miguel. Me gustaría." The drive to her place was silent; each of them had his or her own thoughts. Miguel felt that the events of the night must have stirred memories and concerns, and he needed to take some of that load
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Chapter 127: A Strategy Forged in TrustSometimes, sharing your burdens is the first step toward finding strength.Miguel turned his head and glanced across the table to Ximena, deep in a series of partnership reports spread before her. The soft hum of the office was soothing even as the challenges spread before them remained daunting. Antonio's Group had its share of threats, but Vega's incessant interference had taken that to a whole new level.They both knew the next moves they made would determine the future of the company, perhaps even their own relationship.Miguel spoke first. "I believe the time has come for us to whittle our focus down to those who prove to be our strongest partners. If we consolidate those alliances, it will make it harder for Vega to chip away at our base."Ximena nodded contemplatively, tapping a pen against her notebook. "Agreed. If we can cement those relationships, the weaker partners will see our strength and stability and be more apt to stay with us
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Chapter 126: A Risky AllianceToday, though, he couldn’t let himself be distracted. Ximena had lined up her next series of client meetings, the aim of which was to keep Antonio's Group stable in light of Vega's continuing presence .He trod in the direction of Ximena's office, gathering himself for the battle that would take place during the day. She was already at her desk, eyes scanning over documents, her focus intense. Miguel admired her dedication, but he could see the weight of recent events in the slight shadows beneath her eyes. She looked up, giving him a nod as he took a seat."Good morning," he greeted her."Morning, Miguel," she said, giving him a slight smile. "Our top priority today is securing the last of our reluctant clients. If they remain on, it shows that Antonio's Group is steadfast, no matter how much Vega tries to shake us."Miguel nodded, his voice serious. "And if this goes through, this should also keep the confidence of the board up. We're close, Ximena.
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Chapter 125: Building TrustThe early morning sun filtered through Miguel's office window as he prepared himself for yet another round of meetings with Ximena and their clients. The recent events-the Vega attacks on Antonio's Group-had worn him out, but every time he saw Ximena's commitment and strength in staying so calm, he felt his will renewed. This was his chance at redemption, not only with the company but also with her.He was to meet Ximena in her office so they could finalize how to proceed with Caden Holdings - the most cautious of their big clients. They had stabilized some of the other partnerships, but with each new rumor, the loyalty of Caden would quiver. Securing confidence in Antonio's Group would be a major win, just as it would be for its standing with the other clients as well.He steeled himself as he entered her office, running through their prepared responses to all possible objections in his head. She was already sitting and scrolling through financial rep
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Chapter 124 Treading on Thin IceThe silent peace Miguel had entertained when he gave Tania the boot lasted only that long. The next morning, he was astride his high horse, trying to put his energies on Antonio's Group and the mountain of urgent tasks before him. He knew that Tania's sudden reappearance last night and her veiled threats were not all he was going to hear from her.He had tried to shut that chapter, but the madness of Tania was one of those loose ends always looming in his life and ready to undo the little he had achieved.When Miguel entered the headquarters of Antonio's Group, he knew he wasn't going to let her act in such a way that dispelled everything they had gained.She was already in her office, going through the latest reports on their accounts and partnerships. She watched him come in, her expression steady but worn.Any news?" he asked her as he sat opposite her.Ximena nodded, pushing a folder toward him. "Our people have managed to secure our biggest cl
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Chapter 123 A Delicate BalanceThere was the fact, of course, that since Tania's recent reappearance, complete with her erratic behavior, he had hardly slept a wink. She'd messed up her deal with Vega and was now on the run from his anger, but desperation, he knew, could drive her to any lengths and right now, she just so happened to want him.Ximena had made it clear she needed him to focus on Antonio's Group, and he wasn't about to blow her trust a second time.Then his phone beeped with a reminder from Ximena of a meeting that afternoon with one of their biggest clients, an opportunity to reinforce stability and reassure them into the company's direction.And then, after the mayhem caused by Vega's network, they needed to prove their firm was strong and united.---The atmosphere in Antonio's Group, as Miguel walked in, was tense, though hopefully so.Employees were busy, trying to cope with huge fallouts of Vega's recent attacks;He could see Ximena no less than a force herself,
