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Chapter 35: Hate over love
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I stared at the phone, its vibrations buzzing relentlessly in my hand. For a moment, I debated not answering, but deep down I knew it wouldn’t matter. Callum never let me ignore him. No matter how hard I tried, he always seemed to have a way of pushing through my defenses.Reluctantly, I swiped the screen. His voice came through immediately, sharp and insistent, unmistakably demanding.“Where are you? Can I talk to Ryan? How is he?”I rolled my eyes, irritation bubbling up from the pit of my stomach. Why did he have to do this? Why was he so relentless?“I’m not in the hospital where Ryan is, sir,” I said, my voice clipped. “Why do you care so much, anyway?”“I just need to talk to him,” he replied, his tone tight. “I want to hear it from him. I want to know how he’s doing. Not from you.”His words twisted in a strange way inside me. Wasn't it strange that he wanted to talk to Ryan now, when she treated me so cold inside the company lately?The whole time I’m working under him, he nev
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“Maybe he's just messing with me,” I murmur under my breath, the words barely leaving my cracked voice.Even as I say it, I can tell how ridiculous it sounds. But the idea lingers in my mind—what if this is all just some kind of prank? What if he’s hiding somewhere, laughing at how worked up he’s got me?I try calling him, my hands unsteady as I press the phone to my ear. No response. I dial again. Silence. My stomach churns. I leave a message, my voice trembling with emotion. “Callum, please, where are you? Please just pick up. This isn’t funny anymore.”I end the call, struggling to catch my breath. My hands are clammy, and my mind is racing, filled with questions. If this is some twisted joke, why hasn’t he just texted me? Why hasn’t he called to let me know it’s all a prank, to calm me down? But there’s nothing. Just silence from the person who once meant everything to me.I can't just sit around and wait. I can't. I need answers.Without thinking, I grab my purse and storm out th
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I can barely process the words on the screen, the image of Callum standing next to Emelia, both of them glowing with happiness, the life I thought was mine now a cruel mockery of what I had once hoped for. The tears start to fall again, slow and heavy, each one a reminder of how completely I was deceived, of how utterly meaningless my love for him was. I hear my mother’s voice, sharp and protective, cutting through the haze of my disbelief. “Look at him! Look at how he’s throwing you away, just like that,” she hisses, barely able to contain the fury in her voice. I don’t respond. I can’t. My throat feels tight, as if every word I might speak would be a betrayal of the reality I can no longer deny. With a sharp exhale, my mother crosses the room and sits beside me, her presence warm despite the storm of emotions she’s holding back. I know she’s angry, but I also know she’s heartbroken for me. “Listen to me,” she says gently but firmly, wrapping her arms around me. "I don’
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His name felt like poison on my tongue. Callum.My words hung in the air, heavy with pain and fury. Lia’s eyes widened in shock, but before she could react, I let out a bitter laugh, shaking my head as I wiped the angry tears from my eyes."Not literally," I muttered, my voice raw. "But he might as well be. He left me, Lia. Like I was nothing. And now—" I gestured toward the canteen’s television, where Callum’s engagement announcement flashed across the screen. "Now he’s with her. And I’m here, struggling to keep Ryan alive."Lia reached across the table, taking my shaking hands. "You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll figure it out. Callum doesn’t deserve a single one of your tears. Right now, Ryan is what matters."I swallowed hard and nodded, pushing back the storm inside me. Taking a shaky breath, I reminded myself that Lia was right.Gathering my composure, I stood. "Let’s go. Ryan needs me."As we walked back to his hospital room, I pushed open the door but froze before stepping
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The name Emilia Rhodes sliced through Athena’s resolve like a blade."No." The word left her lips before she could stop it. "I won’t work for them. Not now, not ever. Over my dead body."Lia flinched at the venom in Athena’s voice. "Athena, I know this is personal, but—""Personal?" Athena let out a bitter laugh. "She stole the man I loved. Humiliated me. And now you want me to work under her? I’d rather starve."Before Lia could respond, Ryan’s doctor approached, his face grim. "Ms. Vega, we need to talk."Athena’s stomach churned."Ryan’s condition remains critical. He’ll need continuous treatment for the next several months. Any delay could be dangerous." He handed her a prescription. "This medication is crucial, but it’s costly. Five thousand dollars."Athena stared at the paper in her hand, her mind spinning. Five thousand dollars—an entire month’s salary at her current job. Her hands trembled as she walked to the hospital pharmacy, Lia by her side. When the pharmacist confirmed
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I walked into the hospital lobby, my phone buzzing in my hand. It was Lia—“Emergency meeting. Get here ASAP. It’s about Rhodes Company.”I quickly typed back, “On my way.”As I stepped into the elevator, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was a news alert: “Rhodes Company in Mourning: Heiress Emilia Rhodes Dies Unexpectedly.”I stared at the headline, frozen. Emilia was dead. A strange, numb feeling washed over me. She had been my enemy, the one who made my life a nightmare. But now, she was gone. The relief I thought I’d feel didn’t come. Instead, a hollow emptiness settled inside me.My mind immediately shifted to Callum. Callum. The man who walked away from me, the one who chose Emilia over me, was now at the center of all this. What would happen now?I didn’t want to think about it, but I couldn’t stop myself. Callum had always been ruthless, always getting what he wanted. With Emilia gone, I knew the power vacuum would pull him back into Rhodes Company. He’d step into her shoes
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My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 36: Callum's Call
I stared at the phone, its vibrations buzzing relentlessly in my hand. For a moment, I debated not answering, but deep down I knew it wouldn’t matter. Callum never let me ignore him. No matter how hard I tried, he always seemed to have a way of pushing through my defenses.Reluctantly, I swiped the screen. His voice came through immediately, sharp and insistent, unmistakably demanding.“Where are you? Can I talk to Ryan? How is he?”I rolled my eyes, irritation bubbling up from the pit of my stomach. Why did he have to do this? Why was he so relentless?“I’m not in the hospital where Ryan is, sir,” I said, my voice clipped. “Why do you care so much, anyway?”“I just need to talk to him,” he replied, his tone tight. “I want to hear it from him. I want to know how he’s doing. Not from you.”His words twisted in a strange way inside me. Wasn't it strange that he wanted to talk to Ryan now, when she treated me so cold inside the company lately?The whole time I’m working under him, he nev
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 35: Hate over love
My blood boiled at Callum’s audacity. I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I fought to keep my composure. The nerve of this man—walking into my office unannounced, knocking over my food, and then acting as if he’d done me a favor?I straightened my shoulders, refusing to let him see how much he was getting under my skin.“Right. Because eating lunch at my desk while still working is such a distraction,” I shot back, my tone laced with sarcasm.Callum tilted his head, his cold gaze never wavering. “You’re here to work, not to entertain personal guests or indulge in distractions.”I let out a humorless laugh. “So, I suppose basic human needs like eating are now considered distractions?”He didn’t even blink. “If they interfere with productivity, yes.”Unbelievable.I exhaled sharply and shook my head. “You know what? Forget it. I don’t have the time or energy to argue with you.” I turned on my heel, ready to walk away before I said something I’d regret.But Callum wasn
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 34: His Rules
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My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 33: Good night
“I think so,” I admitted.Daniel studied me for a second before nodding, as if satisfied with my answer. Then, without warning, he lay down on the grass, stretching his arms behind his head.I raised a brow. “What are you doing?”“Looking at the stars.” He patted the empty space beside him. “You should try it.”I hesitated for a moment before finally giving in, lowering myself onto the grass. The ground was cool beneath me, and as I stared up, I realized he was right—the stars were breathtaking from here.Daniel turned his head slightly toward me. “You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you this relaxed.”I smiled, closing my eyes briefly. “It’s been a while since I let myself be.”“Well, I’m glad you did tonight.”I turned to face him, and for a moment, neither of us spoke. There was something unspoken lingering be
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 32: Date with Daniel
The moment I left the office, I pulled my phone from my bag and dialed my mother’s number. My heels clicked against the pavement as I hurried toward my car, the weight of the day pressing on my shoulders.She picked up after the third ring. “Sweetheart, are you on your way?”I hesitated before unlocking my car door. “Mom, I—” I exhaled, gripping the handle. “I can’t make it to the hospital tonight. Something came up at work.”There was a brief pause before she responded, her voice gentle but tinged with disappointment. “I see. Ryan won’t be happy about that.”I shut my eyes for a second, guilt settling deep in my chest. My younger brother had been looking forward to my visit every night. He never said it outright, but I knew he counted on my presence to make things feel normal.“I know, and I hate to let him down,” I admitted, sliding into the driver’s seat.“But I need you to explain it to him, Mom. Just tell him it’s important, okay?”“He’s your brother. He understands, even if he d
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 31: Chance
The moment I stepped out of Callum’s office, I felt the weight of my decision settle heavily on my chest. My legs moved on their own, carrying me down the hallway, past the rows of employees who were too engrossed in their work to notice the turmoil raging inside me. My pulse pounded in my ears, drowning out everything else.I shouldn’t have come to his office.I shouldn’t have let myself believe—just for a second—that he would be different this time. That his words, the ones he whispered so fervently when he pulled me back into his life, actually meant something.I had been a fool.With every step away from that office, I reinforced the walls around my heart, brick by unforgiving brick. He wanted distance? Fine. I would give him exactly what he asked for. I wouldn't beg, and I wouldn't fall apart.But damn it, it hurt.I reached my office and shut the door behind me, exhaling shakily as I leaned against it. My fingers curled into fists at my sides, nails biting into my palm. Callum S
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 30: Why?
ATHENA'S POVThe ride home felt endless. My mind kept replaying the scene—Callum’s tense posture, the urgency in his voice, the way he shut me out. None of my concern. The words echoed painfully, stabbing at my heart with every repetition.When I arrived at the hospital, I saw my mother laughing with Ryan while he lay in the hospital bed. Their smiles were bright, their conversation lighthearted, and for a moment, it felt like the weight on my chest lessened. I forced a smile and greeted them, pushing aside my own turmoil.“What are you two talking about?” I asked, trying to keep my tone cheerful.Ryan grinned. “Callum promised to buy me a car when I recover.”My eyebrows shot up in surprise. Callum? I hadn't expected that. He rarely made such promises. But instead of questioning it, I played along, nodding encouragingly. “That sounds amazing, Ryan. You better recover quickly, then.”My mother chuckled, brushing Ryan’s hair back. “He’s been talking about it all afternoon. It’s really
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 29: Callum's POV 3
CALLUM'S POVI drove like a madman through the city streets, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white. The sound of my own heartbeat thundered in my ears, drowning out everything else. Richard was in the hospital.My father-in-law. A man who, despite our differences, I still respected.The moment I pulled into the hospital parking lot, I barely took the time to turn off the engine before pushing the door open and rushing inside. The harsh, sterile scent of disinfectant filled my nostrils as I strode to the reception desk."Richard Rhodes. What room is he in?" My voice was sharper than I intended, but I didn’t care.The nurse behind the desk glanced up at me, her expression calm but wary. "Are you family?""I'm his son-in-law," I snapped, my patience wearing thin. "Callum Winter Stone. Now tell me where he is."She nodded, flipping through her records before answering, "Room 298. He’s unconscious."I turned on my heel and made my way down the hall.
My Ex, the Widowed Billionaire Chapter 28: Closure
I stared at the box of food and Callum remained standing there, arms crossed, his expression unreadable.“You didn’t have to do this,” I said, my voice quieter than I intended.He tilted his head slightly, his dark eyes never leaving mine. “I did. Because if I didn’t, you would have worked yourself to exhaustion.”A mix of emotions swirled inside me—frustration, confusion, and something. A part of me wanted to reject his offering, to push him away, but another part of me… a part I didn’t want to acknowledge, was touched by the gesture.“Eat,” he said firmly, his voice brooking no argument.I hesitated, then sighed, lifting the box’s lid. Steam wafted into the air, revealing a meal that was clearly from my favorite restaurant. My chest tightened.“You remembered?” I murmured, more to myself than him.His jaw tensed. “I never forgot.”
