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RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 33
Chapter 33Samuel adjusted his bow tie in the reception hall mirror, trying to ignore how the fabric felt cheaper than his usual attire. Behind him, scattered guests picked at mediocre catering, their disappointment poorly hidden behind polite smiles."Mr. Caldwell." His assistant Michael appeared at his elbow, face pale. "Sir, there's something you need to see immediately.""Not now," Samuel muttered. "Whatever it is can wait until...""Sir." Michael's voice cracked. "Kane Industries just released a statement. They're... they're cancelling the merger."The words hit like physical blows. "What?""It's already hitting the news outlets. They've withdrawn completely. The billion-dollar deal... it's gone."Samuel grabbed Michael's phone, hands shaking as he read:"BREAKING: Kane Industries Terminates Caldwell Merger, Sources say CEO Alexander Kane personally cancelled the billion-dollar deal moments ago, citing 'irreconcilable differences in business ethics.'"The floor seemed to tilt ben
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Chapter 34The penthouse media room glowed with dozens of high-definition screens, each displaying a different angle of the Caldwells' destruction. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed a spectacular city view, lights twinkling against the darkening sky like witnesses to the unfolding revenge. Mona reclined on a butter-soft leather chaise, crystal champagne flute balanced elegantly between manicured fingers, watching her vengeance unfold in real-time across multiple news channels."CALDWELL DYNASTY FALLS: Society Empire Crumbles in Hours""WEDDING DISASTER: Inside the Final Celebration""FINANCIAL RUIN: Caldwell Industries Faces Bankruptcy""SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS: #CaldwellDownfall Trends Worldwide"The room was designed for comfort and power, richly textured fabrics in deep blues and charcoals, custom lighting that highlighted the wall of screens without causing glare, and a subtle scent of sandalwood from hidden diffusers. This was how the truly powerful watched the world: from plush seats
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-03RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 1
Chapter 1Mona stood in the corner of the grand ballroom, her presence barely acknowledged by the people around her. It was Emily Caldwell’s birthday party, a celebration that should have felt full of warmth, but instead felt like a performance one in which Mona was the unwanted actress. Samuel’s family, his friends, all of them pretended she wasn’t there, or worse, treated her like an inconvenience.The soft murmur of conversation filled the room, interrupted by the occasional laugh or clink of glasses. The night should have been filled with laughter, but every laugh, every comment that wasn’t directed at her, felt like a painful reminder of her place. The Caldwells didn’t even try to hide their disdain anymore. Mona wasn’t just the “lesser” daughter-in-law, she was the joke. A burden to their perfect, polished family.She shifted uncomfortably, adjusting the glass of champagne in her hand. The cold liquid felt insignificant, yet she needed something to hold onto something to ground
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Chapter 2Mona straightened her spine, lifting her chin. “Don’t worry about me,” she said, her voice steady despite the tremor in her hands. “I’m not the one who has to prove my worth to this family.”The room fell silent, the laughter dying in their throats.Lora’s smile faltered, her eyes narrowing. “Oh, Mona,” she said, her tone mocking. “You’re so dramatic. No one cares about your opinion anymore.”Mona met her gaze, unflinching. “You’ll find that my opinion matters more than you think.”For a moment, there was a flicker of doubt in Lora’s eyes. It was small, almost imperceptible, but it was there.Emily stepped forward, her face hardening. “Stop pretending, Mona,” she said, her voice sharp. “You’re nothing. Just a simple woman clinging to a life that doesn’t belong to you.”Mona didn’t respond. She turned away, no longer willing to engage..“Attention, everyone!” Emily’s voice rang out, silencing the chatter. She stood near the grand staircase, her regal presence commanding the r
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Chapter 3The rain poured mercilessly as Mona collapsed onto her knees in the empty street. Her body shook with violent sobs that tore through her chest like knives. The ruined dress clung to her trembling frame, wine and rain mixing together."Why?" she whispered into the darkness. "Why wasn't I ever good enough?"Her voice broke, dissolving into another wave of tears. She'd lost her shoes somewhere between being dragged out of the house and thrown onto the driveway. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the gaping hole in her chest.*Five years earlier*"Stand up straight!" Emily's sharp voice echoed in her memory. "God, do you even know how to walk properly? What did Samuel see in you?"It was Mona's first dinner with the Caldwells after the wedding. Emily had insisted on "teaching" her proper etiquette, though each lesson felt more like torture."I'm sorry," Mona had whispered then, trying to balance the book Emily had placed on her head. "I'll try harder.""Try harder?" E
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Chapter 4The Caldwell mansion blazed with light, music and laughter spilling from every window. Inside, Emily's birthday party had transformed into something else entirely, a celebration of Mona's destruction."To getting rid of the trash!" Emily raised her crystal champagne flute, her face flushed with triumph. The crowd of society's elite echoed her toast, their laughter cruel and sharp.Samuel stood by the fireplace, his arm around Lora's waist. He hadn't even bothered to change his shirt, still stained with the wine they'd thrown at Mona."I can't believe you actually married her," one of his cousins said, shaking his head. "What a waste of five years."Samuel laughed, pulling Lora closer. "Had to be done. We needed access to her father's company, didn't we? Besides," he kissed Lora's cheek, "I had something better waiting."Lora preened under his attention. She was everything Mona wasn't, tall, confident, from the right social circle. She belonged in this world of wealth and pri
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Chapter 5The women's shelter smelled of bleach and sadness. Mona stood in line, arms wrapped around herself, still wearing her ruined designer dress."Name?" The intake worker barely looked up from her computer."Mona... Lowes," she said, stopping herself from using her real name. Emily had connections everywhere."First time homeless?"Homeless. The word hit Mona like a physical blow. Yesterday she'd lived in a mansion."Take a shower token. Clean clothes are in the bin. No designer stuff allowed here, attracts the wrong attention."The shower room was basic, cracked tiles, rusty pipes. She peeled off her ruined dress. Five thousand dollars, that dress had cost. Now it was garbage.The donated clothes were old but clean: faded jeans, a stretched-out t-shirt, worn sneakers. Everything slightly too big, making her feel smaller."Bed 47," the worker told her. "Lights out at 10. No exceptions."The dormitory was crowded, filled with coughing and quiet crying. Women of all ages lay on na
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-17RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Mona was sorting papers in the old man's office when she saw it. The morning newspaper, casually tossed on his desk. Her hands started shaking before she even picked it up. The society pages. A full-color photo of Samuel and Lora at some charity gala. His arm around her waist, both of them glowing with happiness. Samuel's smile, that same smile he'd once reserved for her, beamed at the camera. Lora looked radiant in a designer gown, her perfectly manicured hand resting on Samuel's chest, diamond ring prominently displayed. "CALDWELL HEIR TO WED BENNETT HEIRESS LORA BENNETT" Three weeks. It had only been three weeks since they'd thrown her out into the rain. "In a romantic twist worthy of a fairy tale, Samuel Caldwell, heir to the Caldwell fortune, announced his engagement to longtime family friend Lora Bennett. The couple, who reconnected after Caldwell's separation from his previous wife, plans a spring wedding..." Previous wife. Like she was just a footnote. A mistak
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RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 34
Chapter 34The penthouse media room glowed with dozens of high-definition screens, each displaying a different angle of the Caldwells' destruction. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed a spectacular city view, lights twinkling against the darkening sky like witnesses to the unfolding revenge. Mona reclined on a butter-soft leather chaise, crystal champagne flute balanced elegantly between manicured fingers, watching her vengeance unfold in real-time across multiple news channels."CALDWELL DYNASTY FALLS: Society Empire Crumbles in Hours""WEDDING DISASTER: Inside the Final Celebration""FINANCIAL RUIN: Caldwell Industries Faces Bankruptcy""SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS: #CaldwellDownfall Trends Worldwide"The room was designed for comfort and power, richly textured fabrics in deep blues and charcoals, custom lighting that highlighted the wall of screens without causing glare, and a subtle scent of sandalwood from hidden diffusers. This was how the truly powerful watched the world: from plush seats
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 33
Chapter 33Samuel adjusted his bow tie in the reception hall mirror, trying to ignore how the fabric felt cheaper than his usual attire. Behind him, scattered guests picked at mediocre catering, their disappointment poorly hidden behind polite smiles."Mr. Caldwell." His assistant Michael appeared at his elbow, face pale. "Sir, there's something you need to see immediately.""Not now," Samuel muttered. "Whatever it is can wait until...""Sir." Michael's voice cracked. "Kane Industries just released a statement. They're... they're cancelling the merger."The words hit like physical blows. "What?""It's already hitting the news outlets. They've withdrawn completely. The billion-dollar deal... it's gone."Samuel grabbed Michael's phone, hands shaking as he read:"BREAKING: Kane Industries Terminates Caldwell Merger, Sources say CEO Alexander Kane personally cancelled the billion-dollar deal moments ago, citing 'irreconcilable differences in business ethics.'"The floor seemed to tilt ben
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 32
Chapter 32St. Bartholomew's Cathedral stood majestically against the clear spring sky, its Gothic spires reaching toward heaven as they had for centuries. The same hallowed church that had witnessed Mona's fairy tale wedding to Alexander Kane just months earlier now stood half-empty, its vast interior emphasizing the sparse attendance with cruel efficiency. Where international dignitaries, business titans, and A-list celebrities had once filled every pew to capacity, with overflow seating added in side chapels, scattered local socialites occupied only the front rows, leaving embarrassing gaps in the congregation that even strategic flower arrangements couldn't disguise.The morning sunlight streamed through stained glass windows, creating kaleidoscope patterns that danced across empty seats. Each vacant pew represented another social connection lost, another ally who had abandoned the Caldwell ship for the rising Kane empire."Darling," Mrs. Harrison whispered to her companion, her v
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 31
Chapter 31The penthouse terrace had been transformed into a private paradise. Thousands of candles created a galaxy of light, their flames dancing in the evening breeze. White roses covered every surface, their perfume mixing with the scents of gourmet dishes waiting under silver domes."Close your eyes," Alexander murmured, leading Mona through french doors. His hands were warm on her shoulders, guiding her carefully.When she opened them, her breath caught. The city sparkled below like fallen stars, but it was the intimate setting that made her heart race. Crystal glasses caught candlelight, fine china gleamed, and music played softly from hidden speakers."What's the occasion?" she asked as he pulled out her chair.His smile held secrets. "News about the Caldwells. It seems they're rushing their wedding - this weekend, in fact."Mona's hand trembled as she reached for her water glass. Memories flooded back:*Five Years Ago*"Stop fidgeting," Emily had snapped, adjusting Mona's wed
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 30
Chapter 30 The Caldwell mansion's front door slammed with enough force to rattle ancestral portraits, sending dust motes dancing through shafts of afternoon light. The mahogany double doors, imported from Italy at a cost that could have fed a small nation, bounced against their hinges, one cracking slightly at the impact. Lora stormed into the grand foyer, her Louboutins clicking a furious staccato against marble floors that had been polished that morning by servants who feared Emily's wrath. "You *pathetic* coward!" She hurled her Hermès Birkin, a wedding gift from Emily, meant to replace Mona's "common taste" at a Ming dynasty vase that had stood in the same place for three generations. The crash echoed through marble halls as irreplaceable crystal shattered, fragments scattering like diamonds across the cold floor. A nearby maid gasped, then froze when Lora's gaze snapped to her. "Get out!" Lora screamed, her perfectly manicured finger pointing toward the servants' entrance. "
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Chapter 29The auction house sparkled with old money and new ambitions. Crystal chandeliers cast rainbow shadows over silk gowns and diamond necklaces as the city's elite gathered to bid on priceless treasures. Mona entered on Alexander's arm, her midnight blue Dior dress making other women's designer wear look common in comparison."Darling," Alexander murmured as heads turned to watch their entrance, "you're causing quite a stir."She was. Her presence commanded attention now - not the desperate need for approval she'd once shown, but pure, confident power. The diamond choker at her throat cost more than most people's homes.Then she saw them.Samuel and Lora stood near a glass case containing the auction's prize piece - an antique music box once owned by European royalty. The same piece Mona had mentioned wanting last week at a charity gala."Well, well," Lora's voice carried deliberately. "Look who's here to play at being cultured."Alexander's hand tightened on Mona's waist, but
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Dawn crept through the mansion's private gymnasium windows, painting the training mats in shades of rose and gold. Mona stood barefoot on the padded floor, her workout clothes a stark contrast to her usual designer suits. Across from her, Alexander moved in slow circles, watching her with intense focus."Your body speaks before your mouth does," he demonstrated, his movements fluid as water. "Every gesture, every shift in stance - it all tells a story."He lunged suddenly. Mona reacted as he'd taught her, redirecting his energy instead of meeting it head-on. His proud smile when she succeeded made her heart race more than the exercise."Good," he murmured, his hands adjusting her stance. "But here..." His fingers traced her spine, encouraging a subtle shift. "Power comes from your core, not just your limbs.""Today is different," he said quietly, circling her. "Today we learn how to survive anything."Something in his voice sent shivers down her spine. This wasn't her gentle husband a
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 27
Chapter 27The first thing Mona noticed about being a billionaire's wife was the silence. No Emily barking orders, no servants whispering behind their hands. Just peace, broken only by the soft footsteps of staff who anticipated her needs before she knew them herself."Good morning, Mrs. Kane," her new lady's maid Catherine whispered, drawing back curtains worth more than cars. "Your schedule for today..."One week into her new marriage, and Mona still wasn't used to this level of service. Even her time as a Caldwell hadn't prepared her for this kind of wealth.The closet alone was bigger than her old room that she shared with Samuel. Rows of designer clothes, each item tagged with care instructions in multiple languages. Shoes arranged by color and heel height. Jewelry that required its own security team."The Chanel preview is at ten," Catherine continued, laying out three outfit options worth more than houses. "They've closed the entire store for your private shopping."Mona touche
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Chapter 26Morning sunlight filtered through silk curtains, slowly pulling Mona from champagne-hazed dreams. The first thing she registered was warmth, a strong arm draped protectively over her waist, a solid chest pressed against her back. Then came awareness of her own nakedness, and with it, memories of the night before...*Last Night*The reception had finally ended near dawn. They'd stumbled into their suite drunk on victory and hundred-year-old champagne, laughing at some private joke about Emily's face when she saw the wedding photos."To revenge," Alexander had toasted with yet another glass, his eyes dancing with mischief she'd never seen before."To power," she'd corrected, the alcohol making her bold.His eyes had darkened as he moved closer, one hand cupping her face with surprising gentleness. "To us."The kiss that followed wasn't like their calculated public display. This was raw, hungry, years of loneliness meeting desperate need. But even in their passion, he'd been a
