Chapter 5

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… please forgive me!”

Upon receiving no further response from the man, she leaned against him weakly and tentatively bared an expanse of her fair shoulder.

Miguel’s gaze darkened, and he almost instinctively pushed her away.

“Mig!”

The red tinge to Tania's eyes deepened a shade, and she fixed her eyes on him resentfully.

Does he harbor such great aversion toward me now? Argh! How unfair! Why is it that Ximena banged him last night, but I can’t even draw close to him or test the waters? This is annoying as F**k!

“That’s enough.” Miguel gripped her hand. Narrowing his chilly eyes a fraction, he studied her with such a look in them that she was as though a stranger to him.

“Tan, I never thought you would also resort to such methods and make those derisive comments. You were pure and innocent in the past.”

Taken aback, Tania realized that she had truly angered the man this time.

He’s a man with strong principles and a line that can’t be crossed. Once I cross it, he’ll only hate me all the more!

“No, that’s not it! I’m sorry. I’ve realized my mistakes; it was just a moment of recklessness. I’ll never think of doing that ever again in the future. Even if it’s only because I once saved you all those years ago, please give me a chance to repent, Mig.”

At the mention of the incident many years ago, her bright and determined gaze flashed across Miguel’s mind.

She was merely a tiny thing back then, but she stepped out and protected me. Oh well!

The look in his eyes gradually turned tender. “Let’s forget about this matter. However, don’t do it again in the future.”

At once, Tania felt relieved instantly. No sooner had she planned to act coquettish with him than he held his hand out to her with his palm facing up.

“Hand me the key.” Her expression froze, and she made a fib, but Miguel cut her off, saying, “I know Carlos gave you the keys to this Villa without my permission. Return it to me.”

Carlos Pablo was his assistant, who had worked for him for many years.

Seeing that he had hit the nail on the head, Tania had no choice but to hand the keys back to Miguel begrudgingly.

“Don’t come to this Villa again in the future. I’ll arrange a place for you as soon as possible. You must be tired today, so go back to the hotel and rest.”

Without giving her any chance to argue, Miguel ordered the driver to send her back.

It wasn’t until after she had left that Carlos, who stood in the garden, cautiously entered the living room. He stopped in front of Miguel, waiting for the lecture to begin.

Miguel swung his ebony eyes on the man, his voice as Cold as ice. “You have no right to make decisions on my behalf. You’re gone if there’s a second time.”

“Understood!”

Miguel then yanked off his tie before taking a puff of his cigarette. Alas, the look in Ximena’s eyes, before she left popped into his mind.

It was both glacial and piercing.

Could it be that she was so resolute about getting a divorce because I accused her wrongly? Never mind that, but she even put up a tough front, not asking me for a single cent. Does she think she could survive without money?

He didn’t want to think about her at all, but he felt his heart become dreadfully heavy. Some emotion started consuming him, and it made him exceedingly ill at ease. “Send some men to search for Ximena and notify me immediately when she’s found. Also, transfer ownership of this Villa to her as my divorce compensation.”

“Understood, Mr. Miguel”

In the meantime, Ximena had found Antonio Group's address on the internet. Lugging her suitcase along, she hailed a taxi and headed over right away.

Since she had agreed to manage the company, she decided to make a trip over for a look and complete the handover posthaste.

Upon 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, and she scrutinized Ximena from head to toe.

Although she’s quite pretty, her whole outfit costs less than One hundred. 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 Boot up a fuss? I guess these days, any Rats now have the guts to throw their weight around without knowing their place!”

The harsh and insulting words had a frown kissing Ximena’s countenance. “Is this how you usually greet clients here in Antonio Group?”