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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 137
Chapter 137: Shadows in the DarkEvery word in the email's subject was a promise of retribution, spelling out in detail what was envisioned to happen if Antonio's Group continued to resist the influence of Vega.Miguel's hands clamped down on his desk as if to restrain himself. But his gut was screaming at him, to act now.He strode toward Ximena's office in rapid, determined steps. She was still hunched over her desk going over files under the muted office lights."Ximena," he said low but urgent.She looked up; instant concern flickered in her eyes as she took in his tense expression. "What's wrong?"He showed her the email, watching her face change from shock to steely determination. "So Vega's threatening me now?" she muttered, her tone barely containing the anger. Miguel nodded, his voice equally strained. "It would appear he is becoming desperate. I do not want you here alone-not with these threats hanging over us. We are increasing your security detail immediately."She shook h
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"Miguel, I'm happy for this moment..."Ximena wrapped her arms around his neck as she cooed lovingly, mixed with the gasp due to the finished 'strenuous action',Just Before she could mutter "I love you", the man murmured in a hoarse voice."Tan..."Ximena froze.Tan was Tania Roberto, the first love of Miguel Ricardo. Tania hasn't returned to the country, she had stayed abroad all these years.But, Just yesterday, she arrived back in Mexico.Moreover, she had sent Ximena several provocative text messages. She wasn't yet over her Ex."Ximena, I'm back! You have to vacate from the Ricardo family! I'm back to take back what rightfully belongs to me.""Miguel and I are childhood sweethearts. Did you think you could replace me in just a few years? Get out! Get back to the Streets where you're likely to belong. You're doomed to remain in the streets forever.""You have no idea the amount of love Miguel has for me, or do you? Even if you share the same bed with him, he will only think of me
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She turned around and walked out decisively.Miguel stared at her fading figure for a long time deep in his thoughts.Ximena used to be obedient and gentle when she was around me. But today, she seemed to take a tough stance."Did I do her an injustice?'"But, if it isn't her who drugged me, who else could it be?" Miguel thought in confusion.The two Duos arrived at the court that morning.Ximena wore a plain old-fashioned shirt, and Miguel had on a high-end black tuxedo suit. It may look strange when standing together but, They attracted the attention of many passers-by.Ximena didn't care about the looks. She just could not wait to end their relationship.In less than ten minutes, the depressing marriage finally came to an end.At the sight of the divorce certificate in her hand, Ximena was in a trance for a moment. She felt sad and happy at the same time."Behave yourself from now on." His cold voice rang out disrupting her thought.When Ximena looked up again, the man had already
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Just a few minutes ago, she was so poor that she only had five dollars, not even enough for hailing a taxi.If her mother-in-law who hated the low-class families and never had any likeness towards Ximena suddenly finds out Ximena Was Ximena Antonio, the youngest daughter of the Antonio family, the richest family in the country, that she was a super-rich woman with a net worth of billions of dollars, how surprised would she possibly be?She remembered before she had regained her memory, her good friend in the orphanage was almost dying. She knelt, begging her mother-in-law, Evelyn Ricardo, to lend her some money.Evelyn proudly took out a platinum card but did not hand it to her. Instead, she showed off with it. "Guess how much money is in it? 500,000 dollars. You have never seen so much money in your life or have you?" She had said mockingly."But, I'd rather use it to buy something insignificant than give it to you. I won't lend you a penny! Your poor friend is nothing compared to my
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After the divorce, she had no money and no family. How could she survive in the future?'Forget it. When she was at her wit's end, she would finally ask me for help.' Miguel thought and finally took his focus back to work.Ximena took a taxi back to the small villa where she lived with Miguel. This villa had witnessed all the sufferings she had gone through in the past three years.The memories were so miserable that she never wished to mention them anymore.Passing through the small garden in front of the gate, Ximena went straight upstairs to pack up and just couldn't wait to leave.However, just as she made her way to the first floor, a beautiful lady in the hall gazed back at her.In a snow-milky dress, the lady greeted Ximena with a gentle smile. "Hello Ximena, I haven't seen you for quite a while."Ximena was short of words immediately. She had never expected to see Tania right here in the villa.I've just divorced Miguel, and Miguel instantly gave Tania the key to the villa we
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Hearing Ximena’s remark, Miguel frowned. When did I ever say I was to abandon her? And why would she have such thoughts?Bewilderment deluged him. Just as he was about to chase after her to talk things out, someone clutched at the hem of his suit pants from behind.On the ground, Tania lifted her face, looking all piteous.Sobbing softly, she rationalized, “Mig… I’m sorry. I was just afraid… I was afraid that you would’ve fallen in love with Ximena in the three years I’ve been away. I was scared that you wouldn’t want me anymore…”With his brows still creased together, Miguel looked down at her. The instant he glimpsed her slightly swollen cheek, his gaze softened. Ultimately, he reached out and helped her up, his voice turning gentle.“I’ve said that I’ll give you a status. A divorce was merely a matter of time. This time, you were too impatient.”Grasping his sleeve, Tania pouted forlornly.“It was all my fault, but I didn’t mean to hurt anyone. I just used the wrong method. Mig… pl
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Chapter 6 : Let the game beginUpon arriving at the company, she went up to the receptionist and declared, “Please notify your current CEO that I’d like to see him.”The receptionist’s expression stiffened on the spot, as she scrutinized Ximena from head to toe.Although she’s quite pretty, her whole outfit costs less than a hundred dollars. On top of that, she demanded to see the CEO right off the bat. The Nerves!“Do you have an appointment?”In response, Ximena shook her head. “No.” Hearing that, the receptionist almost burst into a peal of hearty laughter.“You haven’t got an appointment, yet you dare come to Antonio Group and put up a fuss? I guess these days, even rats now have the guts to throw their weight around without knowing their place!” She snapped as she she laughed hysterically.The harsh and insulting words had a frown kissing Ximena’s countenance. “Is this how you usually greet clients here in Antonio Group?” She asked,as she clenched her jaws.Ximena's eyes narrowe
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Chapter 7: The Battle for ControlXimena's declaration of intent to take over the Antonio Group sent shockwaves through the office. Alejandro's condescending smile faltered for a moment, before he regained his composure. "You're not serious, Ximena," he said, his voice laced with amusement. "You think you can just waltz in here and take control of a global corporation like Antonio Group?"Ximena's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing. "I'm dead serious, Alejandro. And I won't let anyone, including you, stand in my way."Alejandro chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "You're not even a part of the company! I don't care what father told you," he snapped.Ximena's face remained determined, her jaw set. "I want to meet the board of directors" she sputtered,her eyes blazing as her gaze lingered.The tension between them was palpable, the air thick with unspoken challenges. Alejandro leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. "I admire your confidence, Sister. But
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Chapter 137: Shadows in the DarkEvery word in the email's subject was a promise of retribution, spelling out in detail what was envisioned to happen if Antonio's Group continued to resist the influence of Vega.Miguel's hands clamped down on his desk as if to restrain himself. But his gut was screaming at him, to act now.He strode toward Ximena's office in rapid, determined steps. She was still hunched over her desk going over files under the muted office lights."Ximena," he said low but urgent.She looked up; instant concern flickered in her eyes as she took in his tense expression. "What's wrong?"He showed her the email, watching her face change from shock to steely determination. "So Vega's threatening me now?" she muttered, her tone barely containing the anger. Miguel nodded, his voice equally strained. "It would appear he is becoming desperate. I do not want you here alone-not with these threats hanging over us. We are increasing your security detail immediately."She shook h
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Chapter 136: Lines of DeceptionMiguel sat at his desk, his mind heavy with tension since the beginning of the day. First, it was the threatening messages to Ximena, which were unsettling; now he had another angle to contemplate-a batch of documents from Henry.The subject line had read:"For the Protection of Ximena," an unsolicited move by a man who had long kept himself aloof from the politics of business.Miguel passed the documents along to Ximena with a simple message: "Take a look at these when you have a minute."Within minutes, Ximena knocked on his door frame; her eyes were already filled with incredulity. She came in and closed the door behind her, looking at his expression for explanation. "You just sent me those documents from Henry?" she asked, brow furrowed while holding up her phone.Miguel nodded, gesturing her to his desk. "Yes. He says they contain critical details about Vega's takeover strategy, supposedly information he thinks we'll need to counter Vega's next mo
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Chapter 135: Lines of TrustMiguel and Ximena worked tirelessly in the days leading up to Antonio Group’s quarterly report. They knew if Vega had any plans to strike, this report's release was the avenue to spread chaos. They made sure they were not going to allow that to happen by revisiting every single security protocol there was: access to sensitive files was tightened, background checks of all their team members were reviewed again, and access lists of all personnel that would be in contact with the report were reassessed.Miguel leaned over a stack of security files, his face tense as he scanned the list of employees with access to the report. "We need to ensure that nobody outside of that list sees anything of the report before it is released. One misplaced file or leak and it's going to spread faster than we will ever be able to contain it.Ximena nodded, her intensity level matching his. "Agreed. We're in the spotlight more than ever right now. Vega's just waiting for us to
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Chapter 134: A Suspicious AllyBack at the office, Miguel sat at his desk, the recent conversation with the unknown number weighing heavy on his mind. The interest of Vega for his support sounded disconcerting, unethical and not good enough to act upon. They needed hard evidence, concrete plans that could stop Vega's influence from dribbling any further into Antonio's Group. Just as he reached for his coffee, a knock came from his door."Miguel, may I have a minute?" the voice of Henry, one of the oldest board members, filtered through.He had always been present, the man who had shared work with Ximena's father in the past.Miguel nodded to let him in. "Of course, Mr. Henry. What seems to be the problem?"Henry shut the door behind him and for the first time, his face was somber.He sat down facing Miguel and wrung his hands."I'm coming to you because I feel this is the time I need to say something important. Vega… he contacted me recently and proposed a deal to work against Anto
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Chapter 133: Bound by Trust Most of the day had been taken up at Antonio's Group, poring over the security protocols. They went over every recent interaction and activity by each board member with fine-tooth combs. Trust was even more fragile now since the confluence with Salazar. "We can't afford to miss anything," Ximena whispered, her eyes running down the latest reports. "I want to believe the rest of our board is loyal, but after what Salazar pulled, I won't take any chances." Miguel nodded, his eyes unflinching. "We are on the same page. And if anyone else gives any indication of being disloyal, the same thing that happened with Salazar will happen to them." They exchanged a glance; the weight of the day crowded in upon them suddenly. As the hours wore on, tiredness crept in to let them know they had reached their limit for today. Miguel looked at his timepiece and let the breath out. "Let's head back. We can pick this up tomorrow with fresh eyes," he said, giving her
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Chapter 132: Breaking the SilenceMiguel continued pacing his office, the echo of Ximena's words from last night still reverberating in his head. She had asked him not to let her go, and he felt the weight of her trust settling deep inside. Their fragile but growing bond with each passing moment had become his source of motivation. But for that, he knew they had to bring an end to Vega's shadow over Antonio's Group and fast.Ximena entered the room, a determined look on her face. "I went over more of Salazar's records this morning," she said, handing him a folder. "The pattern is there, Miguel. Encrypted messages, confidential files shared outside our firewall, all leading back to him."Miguel took the folder, scanning over the documents she'd gone through and meticulously marked."So it is true. He's been feeding Vega with all that he needs to keep fanning doubt inside the company. The timing of these leaks, it has been deliberate. But we will have to make our approach with him su
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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
