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Chapter 55Simmering TensionsThe morning sunlight fell on the windows of Miguel’s office and stretched on the table. He sat in front of his laptop, looking at the numbers on the financial reports with worries on his face.What had happened yesterday – the market crisis, Ximena’s decision, Charles’ leaving – all remained in his mind, as if his brain was an insidious flame that refused to go out. His eyes opened wide when he heard a sharp knock on the door. “Come in,” he said, sitting up from the chair. Tania entered with such a look of concern on her face. “Miguel, darling, I’ve been so worried, you know I came here yesterday, but they told me that you've already left.” Miguel swallowed hard and only nodded, not allowing any emotions to show on his face. “Yes, it was a long day. But we had some... issues which were not planned for.” Tania sat on the edge of the desk staring at him intently. “And how are you doing? You look so tired. ” “I am alright,” Miguel said. He got up, stepp
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Chapter 56Dinner and DiscoveriesMiguel straightened his tie uncomfortably, standing in the elevator going up to the main floor of one of Mexico City’s most private restaurants. He had tortured himself as to whether to invite Ximena to this crucial business meal, aware that Tania will be there. All in all, professionalism triumphed. That is why the knowledge of Ximena would be critical in the achievement of this deal. When the doors opened he saw Ximena standing in the lobby. It was a black dress which fitted her slim figure perfectly and her hair was styled in a classy manner. For a moment there, Miguel even forgot to breathe. “You look… professional,” he mutely said, ensuring that the distance she put between them was not crossed. Ximena only blinked and just nodded her head without showing any sort of emotion on her face. "Thank you. Shall we?" They walked into the restaurant hand in hand, and from the corner of their eyes. Tania was easily noticeable sitting across the tabl
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Chapter 57Ximena felt her heart racing as Tania approached her and the look in her eyes a combination of anger and desperation. Miguel moved swiftly between them and speaking with both women in a calming manner, raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. “Tania, what is happening?” He said softly but there was tension in the room. Tania’s eyes became small as she looked at Ximena with a lot of anger on her face.Ximena looked at Miguel, then turned to Tania; her throat felt dry and she was thinking fast. “Tania, if you have something you want to tell us you should do it now. ” Ximena’s voice was calm, but inside she could feel her heart beating fast. Tania laughed in bitterness. “Come clean? Oh, honey, you don’t have to worry about me doing any confessing around here.” She then turned to face Miguel, her face now a picture of pure virtue. “Miguel, my love, please trust me, Ximena is out to get us, she’s out to destroy us and all that we have built here.” Miguel’s eyebrows dre
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Chapter 58The atmosphere in the office was tense especially for Ximena and Miguel who had to deal with the betrayal of Tania. The company had been put on a temporary lock down and the board of directors was still investigating the matter, thus, the two were managing the crisis with one hand tied behind their backs. Ximena paced up and down her office, with a deep frown on her face. She used to spend days and nights going through financial statements in an attempt to uncover the entire scope of Tania’s fraud. The task was quite challenging, and she was beginning to have a feeling that there was something that they had not noticed. A knock at the door brought her back from her reverie. “Come in,” she said in a voice that was actively anticipating the figure of Miguel. It was her assistant and her face was full of worry when she looked at her. “Ms. Antonio, I am sorry to inform you of this, but there is a reporter from the Diario de Mexico on the line saying that he has received s
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Chapter 59Internal AffairsXimena hit the desk with her pen, deep in thought. The tension was evident in the office as the employees went on with their businesses despite the rumors that had been circulating in the company. She looked at Miguel who sat with his eyes fixed on a pile of paperwork in front of him, personnel files. '‘We need to be careful about this,'’ Ximena said. "This time, we should take care of this ourselves and not involve the police or external investigators to avoid further leaks to the press. We cannot afford that."Miguel just nodded, rubbing his face with the palms of his hands. “Yes. This means that we will have to deal with it internally. It is not safe but it is the only way that we can try to contain the issue.” Last few days were dedicated to planning and thinking about how to expose the bad eggs within the company while keeping their findings away from the press. It was a very sensitive process, a process that demanded much secrecy and planning. “F
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Chapter 60Playing with FireXimena paced in her office back and forth, with the sound of her heels echoing in the room. The responsibility of the company’s future lay heavily on her shoulders as if a ton of bricks were on top of her. She stood just by the window, looking out at the Mexico City skyline, the glittering lights of the city contrasting sharply with the darkness that loomed over Antonio Group. She was in the middle of very deep thoughts when there was a loud knock on the door. “Come in,” she said as she turned around to see Miguel walk in with his neat looks a little ruffled. He looked a little tired and she could see the dark circles around his eyes.“The board is getting ,” Miguel said without much of a preamble before entering the room and shutting the door. '‘They are considering replacing us if we do not change the course of this company soon.” Ximena sighed, throwing her hand over her head, her blonde hair falling over her shoulders. “Oh, perfect! Just what we n
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Chapter 61Ximena felt blood rush to her head as she entered the rich restaurant, looking for Eduardo in the darkened area. Her gaze suddenly fell on him sitting alone at a table in the corner with his silver head of hair shining under the dim light. He got up as she neared and bowed in front of her with a forced smile and empty eyes. “Ximena, my dear,” Eduardo said, and he kissed her on the cheek. “It’s nice to see you. You look beautiful.” ”Thank you, Eduardo,” Ximena said politely, forcing a smile before she could sit down. The hidden microphone that Miguel had put on her felt hot on her neck. Suddenly, a waiter came and served them both with a glass of wine. Ximena took a small sip, observing her opponent closely. “Well,” Eduardo said, pulling back in his chair. “I heard some rumors going around in the office recently, want to tell me what has been happening?” Ximena's mind raced. How informed was he? She decided it would be best to go along with the plan. “Oh, you know h
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Chapter 62Digging DeeperXimena woke up with her headache pounding from the events that happened last night during dinner with Eduardo. She dragged herself to the kitchen in the hope of finding coffee when her phone rang with a text from Miguel. “A meeting is set for 2 PM at Javier’s office. I will be around to pick you up.” She sighed, rubbing her temples, ‘What’s the matter with me? What’s wrong with me?’ Ximena moved to her living room with the cup of coffee in one hand and the papers from Eduardo, searching for something that they might have missed. By the time Miguel’s car pulled up outside her apartment, she felt her brain tied in knots. “You look like hell,” Miguel said as she got in the passenger seat. ‘‘Yea?,’’ Ximena snapped back but there was no venom in her tone. “Well, that’s the interesting part. What do you know about this Javier guy?” Miguel turned to her before returning his gaze on the road. “He is an investigative Journalist. He has been conducting a researc
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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 134
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
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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.
