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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 8
Chapter 8: The Shadowy FigureXimena's mind raced as she tried to process the enigmatic Sofia's words.Who was this woman, and what did she want? The unease lingered long after Sofia disappeared into the shadows, leaving Ximena feeling like she was walking on thin ice.As she made her way back to the garage, Ximena couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched.She glanced over her shoulder, but the hallway was empty.She felt a shiver run down her spine as beads of sweat trickled down her face,amidst the cold breeze.Ximena's heart raced as she hastened her steps, her eyes darting around the deserted hallway. The garage seemed an eternity away, and the silence was suffocating. She fumbled through her bag for her phone, her heart beating as she thought of sinister scenarios. Just as she was about to dial for help, the sound of footsteps echoed behind her.She spun around, but the hallway was empty. The footsteps ceased, and the silence was even more oppressive. Ximen
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 9
Chapter 9: The Surprising Discovery.Ximena's eyes widened as she gazed at the person in the SUV. Her brother, Alejandro, who was demoted as the former CEO, was the one. Ximena felt a combination of surprise, fury, and bewilderment as his intense stare remained fixed on hers."Alejandro?" she murmured, her voice shaking.Alejandro exited the car, his height looming over her. "Ximena, we must have a conversation," he stated, his voice strong yet gentle.Ximena had a mind filled with questions running through it.Why was he acting strange? What was he hoping to get from her at this point?Silently, she accompanied him to the SUV, feeling weighed down by doubt in her heart. She was flanked by two men in suits, their eyes alert.While driving through the city, Ximena insisted on getting answers."What do you want with me Alejandro?" She asked, her eyes fixed on him."Vega is after me," Alejandro muttered, avoiding her lingering gaze."Huh, what do you mean?" Ximena asked, her eyes widen
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 10
Chapter 10~Ximena~My eyes flickered as I opened them, the burning rays from the sun made me close them back immediately.I felt weak and my legs were wobbly, with a slight headache that banged my head.Today was an important day for me, I had to get it right.The events of last night flashed through my mind. Sophia's words were echoing in my head.I gulped down an invisible lump as I remembered Alejandro and the Vega group.ZzzzzzzzzzzzMy phone buzzed, jolting me out of my thoughts. "Damn."The name on the caller Id was "Father.""Hello,' I said, immediately I answered. "Get here now," he replied, his voice cold and urgent."What does he want now?" I muttered as I rushed to my bathroom, I was already running late.After about ten minutes, I was done dressing up. I wore a milk coloured corporate dress with a black boot to match."You can do this," I whispered to myself before stepping out.******My tryes made a screeching sound as I drove into my father's house recklessly.I was l
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 11
Chapter 11~Ximena~“You!” I muttered as my eyes widened in shock. I couldn't believe my eyes, my ex-husband, Ethan, was in front of me.“Ximena we need to ta…” “We have nothing to talk about,” I snapped, cutting him off as I clenched my fist, memories of the torture and humiliation I had passed through in his house flashed through my mind. “I need you Ximena, please,” he begged, his voice low and gentle. As much as I hated him, I couldn't deny the fact that his voice bore sincerity.“Anything the matter?” A voice asked behind, making me turn. Charles was behind me, a warm smile on his face.“Nah, we good,” I replied, my eyes fixed on my ex-husband. “Alright then, shall we?” Charles said, leading the way into the restaurant.As we got into the restaurant, a slight gasp left my mouth as my eyes darted back and forth. Charles definitely wanted to impress me and it worked.“Sit, Ximena,” he said, pulling the chair out for me as I sat. His eyes were fixed on mine, as though he was bori
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 12
Chapter 12~Ximena~ZzzzzzzzzMy phone buzzed as I jerked up. My eyes were puffy and my legs felt wobbly. I lazily picked the call. “Hello,” I muttered dryly. “You have ten minutes left,” the voice at the other end said. “Alright,” I muttered as I hung up. “Fuck,” I growled, gritting my teeth.My face lit up as I remembered my dinner with Charles. His charming smile and fragrance still lingered in my head. Even though it was arranged, I couldn't help but anticipate our wedding.Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door, jolting me out of my thoughts. “Who is there?” I barked, my voice firm and cold. “You have a guest,” one of my men said. “I will be out in a minute,” I replied.I quickly rushed to my bathroom to freshen up. After about ten minutes I was done and ready to go. I wore a black denim jeans with a black hoodie to match. My hair was packed in a ponytail with a gold earring on both ears. As I was about going out, my eyes caught an envelope on the shelf. My mind quickly flashed ba
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 14
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 15
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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I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 140
Chapter 140: Breaking the CircleThe tension in Antonio’s Group grew tighter with each passing day. The threat of Henry's betrayal hung in the air; Miguel couldn't help but look over his shoulder, even in private. Miguel paced back and forth across the floor of Ximena's office while his mind reeled with schemes on how to handle their multiplying suspicions. Ximena sat with her elbows propped on her desk, sharp-eyed, going over Clara's findings once again."We need more than suspicion," Ximena said without looking up. Her voice was steady, but her hands had tightened on the edge of the desk. "If we confront Henry without solid proof, we risk tipping off Vega and worse, we could lose whatever leverage we still have."Miguel nodded, rubbing his chin in thought. "You're right. But we cannot afford to let this fester. If Henry's feeding Vega information, then we need to take action well before the quarterly report. We need proof, hard and clear."Ximena sank back in her chair, her gaze
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 139
Chapter 139: Boundaries of TrustMiguel couldn’t shake the tension lingering after the latest meeting with Henry. Whereas the older board member did give some critical information, the web of suspicion around them seemed to only thicken. It would seem with every new revelation to deal with that the walls of Antonio's Group closed in; the thin line between friend and foe increasingly harder to define. Determined to protect Ximena and the company, Miguel knew they'd have to tread carefully with every decision.Longer meetings and quieter strategy sessions in the privacy of Ximena's office had run the day. As night fell, she leaned back in her chair, massaging her temples. "I can't shake the feeling that we're running out of time," she admitted, her tone thick with frustration.Miguel watched her closely, his chest constricting where the fatigue was etched across her features. "We'll get through this," he told her with a calm, yet resolved tone. "But we cannot afford to miss one det
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 138
Chapter 138: Shadows of BetrayalMiguel could feel the tension radiating through the air as he and Ximena prepared for their next meeting with Antonio’s Group’s core team. Every step toward unmasking the truth was like peeling away from hidden agendas and shadows.They'd tightened every security measure they could, yet it gnawed on him thinking that someone on the inside could be working against them.As they turned toward the conference room, Ximena stopped, staring off into space."The whole thing with Vega.... it's changed everything. I hate that we have to question people we once trusted."Miguel nodded, catching the tumult in her voice. "I know. But until we are sure, we can't take any chances. Vega has made it clear that he will exploit any weakness he finds."They entered the conference room, Ximena taking her seat at the head of the table with confidence belied by the tension in her features. A few board members filed in, one of them Henry who paid silent respect to Ximena b
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 136
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 135
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
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 133
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
I'm in love with my Billionaire Ex-wife Chapter 132
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
