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My Ex-Husband is Out of Control CHAPTER 470
Sophia’s POV“Adrian! It’s so good to hear from you,” I said, my smile widening as I heard his familiar voice on the other end. He sounded bright, relaxed, and genuinely interested in catching up.“Sophia! How are you? I can’t wait to meet little Jared—finally!” he laughed. “When are you bringing him over?”My heart warmed at the mention of Jared, and we chatted for a few minutes about his latest milestones. Adrian asked about everything from how I’d been handling the new-mom sleep deprivation to Jared’s budding personality, a tone of eager unclely pride in his voice.It was refreshing to hear, and I found myself laughing, the tension in the room easing—if only for a moment.But then, something he’d said during our last conversation suddenly came back to me, igniting a sense of hope. Adrian had mentioned he was looking to grow his money. He’d even joked about how everyone seemed to have more business sense than he did, how he wanted a stable investment he could rely on for years to co
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Sophia’s POVI pushed open the glass doors of Kensington Capital, my heels echoing against the polished marble floors of their downtown office. It was hard to believe I was here, asking for help, negotiating on behalf of Sinclair Realty. For so long, that had been Elijah’s realm, his life’s work—the company he had poured everything into.And now, despite having somehow competed with this company for Elijah’s attention before, here I was, doing whatever it took to keep it afloat.Kensington Capital was known for its aggressive investment in real estate ventures, particularly in distressed properties. The irony wasn’t lost on me; Sinclair Realty had once been the shining star of the industry, the company others looked up to.Now, we were in trouble, and I was here, humbly seeking an investor who might just see the value in us that others seemed to doubt.I took a deep breath, straightening my posture. My mind drifted back to when Elijah first built Sinclair Realty from the ground up.Ba
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Sophia’s POVElijah and I paused outside the function room, where a gentle murmur of voices filtered through the doors.Tonight, this dinner would mark an important chapter in the history of Sinclair Realty, paving the way for a journey toward overcoming challenges and rising higher despite being pulled down. Elijah took my hands in his, looking at me with a rare softness. And in that moment, all the apprehension and anxiety gripping my heart seemed to melt away. “Sophia,” he said quietly, his voice steady but full of feeling, “thank you. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. For everything you’ve done, the late nights, the endless calls… and just for being here. You’re the best partner, the best wife, anyone could ask for.”I felt a rush of emotion, a mix of pride and love that made my voice catch. “Elijah, I believe in you. I’ve seen what Sinclair Realty means to you, how hard you’ve worked. You’ve been an amazing husband, and if anyone deserves to see their dreams thrive, i
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Sophia’s POVElijah’s face twisted in mock horror. “I thought she’d given you a break after the last round of changes. What could she possibly want now?”I chuckled, rolling my eyes. “Knowing her, she’s thought of yet another revision to the design. Honestly, I’m expecting it at this point.”Elijah laughed. “Well, let’s find out.”I answered the call, my voice light. “Morgana! What can I do for you tonight?”There was a moment of silence after I greeted her, and then Morgana’s voice came through, sounding… delighted?“Sophia! I just wanted to let you know that we’ve begun implementing your design at the first restaurant, and it’s looking wonderful. Better than I could have imagined. I’d love for you to come down soon and oversee a few of the final details.”I blinked, completely thrown off. Did she just say wonderful? For a second, I wondered if she was being sarcastic, maybe missed having someone to boss around. But there was no trace of her usual edge in her voice. She actually soun
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Elijah’s POV“Adrian,” I said, standing as he walked into my office. We shook hands, his grip firm but friendly.“Good to see you, Elijah,” he replied, offering a relaxed smile. “Sorry I missed the dinner for the investors. Scheduling got crazy, you know how it is. But I hope there’s still a slot open for me and my father?”I nodded, gesturing for him to sit across from me. “Sophia mentioned you’d confirmed, so we reserved a spot for both of you. Wouldn’t want to miss out on adding your name to our roster. Of course, a well-known international celebrity such as yourself can do wonders for good publicity.”Adrian chuckled, settling into his seat as I handed him the paperwork. “Glad to hear it. I have to say, I’m looking forward to this. Helping out and growing my investment with Sinclair Realty? Sounds like a win-win to me.”We went over the paperwork, signing page after page. As he signed the final document, I felt a genuine sense of gratitude. “Adrian… thank you. For believing in thi
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Elijah’s POVI sat in an old metal chair in what felt like the back room of a forgotten building, a place no one would look twice at.The silence was thick, broken only by the occasional drip of water from somewhere in the darkness. If The Arcane Network wanted to create an atmosphere of secrecy, they were doing a hell of a job.I checked my watch again, glancing toward the door, half-expecting this “meeting” to be some kind of elaborate prank. But a minute later, it creaked open, and a figure stepped in, moving with the quiet assurance of someone who knew every inch of the place.He wore a dark coat, his face obscured by the hood. As he approached, he pulled it back, revealing a sharp gaze beneath a low brow, studying me intently.“Elijah Sinclair,” he said, his voice low and measured. “I’m Julian from The Arcane Network. I understand Adrian has referred us to you.”I stood, extending a hand, but he merely gestured for me to sit again. “We keep things… discreet here. The less you kno
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Elijah’s POVThe safe house loomed in silence, its dark, vacant windows staring back at us like empty eyes. My bodyguards flanked me on either side, blending into the shadows but close enough to reach me at a moment’s notice.Their silent presence was both reassuring and unsettling—proof that I wasn’t just here as an observer but as someone who needed protection.Julian gestured for the team to hold, his hand raised in a silent command. He exchanged a glance with Nolan, who nodded, tapping into his earpiece. “No movement inside,” he whispered, his voice barely a breath. “It’s as if they knew we were coming.”I scanned the empty windows, instincts flaring. “Are we sure this is the right place?” I murmured. One of The Arcane Network’s men turned to me and nodded. Julian’s eyes narrowed as he glanced down at the scanner. “Intel confirmed it. This place has been their main hub in the area. They’ve been using it for regional operations until very recently.” He lowered his voice as he adde
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Elijah’s POVWrapped in shadows, the estate blended into the quiet gloom of the evening. It’s been confirmed that this property in the suburbs was registered under one of the companies owned by a member of Les Ombres Écarlates. And this is where Henry and Julia have recently been hiding. My shoulder throbbed from weeks of nonstop operations with The Arcane Network, but the pain barely registered. Tonight, it was all coming to a head—Henry and Julia were cornered, and this chase was finally reaching its end.Julian signaled for silence as we moved in, my bodyguards positioned tightly around me, their weapons drawn, their eyes sharp. We slipped past the gates and into the dense trees, advancing quietly toward the main building. The place was too quiet, a feeling I’d come to recognize as dangerous.Through my earpiece, Nolan’s voice crackled, “East wing. Two voices. Confirmed sighting.”I motioned for my guards to follow as we moved along the edge of the building, the low murmur of vo
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