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Chapter Thirty-FiveSofia hadn’t slept.The letter sat unfinished on her bedside table, words half-written but impossible to complete.How did you explain heartbreak so profound it had reshaped who you were?How did you write a letter to a man who had once broken you—yet now made you feel safer than you had in years?She stared at the paper, the words smudged from where she had pressed too hard with the pen.“You left me when I needed you most.”“You didn’t fight for me. For us.”“I’m scared you’ll break me again.”But the hardest part?She wasn’t just scared of him breaking her.She was scared of herself—scared of the way she still felt drawn to him. Scared of how desperately she wanted to trust him again.A soft knock echoed through the penthouse.Sofia’s pulse spiked.It was late. Too late for anyone but Aaron.She opened the door, heart pounding in her chest.And there he was.Rain-soaked again, his suit slightly wrinkled as if he had been pacing for hours.But his face—Exhausted
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Chapter Thirty-SixThe article spread like wildfire.Every major media outlet had picked up the story, twisting it into something even more venomous than the initial accusations.“La Reina Holdings Built on Lies?”“Exclusive: Sofia Laurent’s Dark Secrets Exposed!”Sofia sat frozen on the edge of her bed, her phone trembling in her hands as she scrolled through the endless stream of headlines.The words felt like daggers.It wasn’t just her name they were attacking.It was her reputation.Her career.Everything she had built for her children.The twins were still asleep, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing outside their safe little world.But for how long?The knock at her door was sharp, urgent.She didn’t need to ask who it was.Aaron.Again.He didn’t wait for her permission this time. The door opened, and he stepped inside, his face hard, lips pressed into a grim line.But when he saw her—His entire expression shifted.The fierce billionaire disappeared.What was left was a ma
Last Updated : 2025-01-28Rejected Ex-Wife Returns As A CEO 37. The Trap
Chapter Thirty-SevenThe next morning, Sofia sat at the breakfast table with Liam and Aria, trying to mask the storm inside her chest with a smile she didn’t quite feel.The twins were giggling as they poked at their pancake towers, syrup dripping onto the plates.For a moment, it was peaceful.But peace didn’t last.Not with Chloe lurking in the shadows.The headlines hadn’t slowed. The press was still feasting on the scandal Chloe had unleashed, and Sofia knew it was only a matter of time before they dug deeper.Before they came for her children.Her phone buzzed.Aaron.She stared at the screen for a long moment.They hadn’t spoken since his visit last night. Since his letter.Since she told him she wasn’t sure she could trust him.But he hadn’t stopped.The message was short.“Turn on the news. Trust me.”Her stomach clenched.But she reached for the remote anyway.The screen blinked to life.A live press conference.Lucas.Standing in front of Kingston Enterprises’ headquarters,
Last Updated : 2025-01-28Rejected Ex-Wife Returns As A CEO 38. The Press
Chapter Thirty-EightThe next few days passed in a blur of tension, quiet moments, and unspoken truths.The headlines had begun to fade after Aaron’s press conference, but the damage lingered.Sofia still felt it every time she left the penthouse—stares, whispers, cameras lingering just out of sight.But what haunted her most wasn’t the press.It was him.Aaron.His words. His letter. The way he had looked at her that night—so raw, so vulnerable.And the fact that part of her wanted to believe him more than she should.Family Counseling – Session TwoThe second counseling session was even more uncomfortable than the first.The air felt charged the moment Aaron entered the room.He wore his usual sharp suit, but his tie was slightly loosened, the dark circles beneath his eyes hinting at his exhaustion.She hadn’t been sleeping well either.But today was different.Because today, the letters were being exchanged.Dr. Shaw greeted them with her usual professional calm, folding her hands
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Chapter Thirty-EightThe next few days passed in a blur of tension, quiet moments, and unspoken truths.The headlines had begun to fade after Aaron’s press conference, but the damage lingered.Sofia still felt it every time she left the penthouse—stares, whispers, cameras lingering just out of sight.But what haunted her most wasn’t the press.It was him.Aaron.His words. His letter. The way he had looked at her that night—so raw, so vulnerable.And the fact that part of her wanted to believe him more than she should.Family Counseling – Session TwoThe second counseling session was even more uncomfortable than the first.The air felt charged the moment Aaron entered the room.He wore his usual sharp suit, but his tie was slightly loosened, the dark circles beneath his eyes hinting at his exhaustion.She hadn’t been sleeping well either.But today was different.Because today, the letters were being exchanged.Dr. Shaw greeted them with her usual professional calm, folding her hands
Last Updated : 2025-01-28Rejected Ex-Wife Returns As A CEO 40. The Scandal
Chapter FortySofia woke the next morning with a heavy ache in her chest.She hadn’t slept.The headlines were relentless, spreading like wildfire across every media outlet.“Sofia Laurent’s Hidden Medical History—Was She a Risk to Her Children?”“New Footage Raises Questions About Miss Laurent’s Emotional Stability.”The twins were still sleeping peacefully, unaware of the chaos unfolding outside their safe little world.But Sofia felt like she was barely holding on.And the worst part?She knew exactly who was behind it.Chloe.The woman didn’t just want to win.She wanted to destroy her.A sharp knock echoed against the penthouse door, breaking Sofia’s spiraling thoughts.Her heart twisted painfully.Aaron.Again.She knew it was him before she even opened the door.But when she did, his face wasn’t calm.It was stormy.Fierce.And he was holding a thick legal document in his hand.“You need to see this,” he said, stepping inside without waiting for permission.Sofia stared at the
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Chapter Forty-OneThe next morning, Sofia woke with a sense of dread pressing against her chest.The sun had barely risen, but the media storm hadn’t slowed.Her phone kept vibrating with notifications—more articles, more speculation, more lies.The twins were still asleep, blissfully unaware of the chaos closing in on their mother.But Sofia wasn’t blissful.She felt like she was suffocating.The damage was spreading faster than she could control it.And the court date was looming closer.Her hands clenched around the edges of the kitchen counter as she tried to steady her breathing.You’ve faced worse. You can fight this.But Chloe wasn’t just attacking her image anymore.She was dismantling her life.And the worst part?Sofia could feel herself breaking.A sharp knock echoed through the penthouse, shattering the silence.Her pulse jumped.She knew who it was before she even opened the door.Aaron.Again.But this time, his face wasn’t just stormy—it was furious.“Sofia,” he said, v
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Chapter Forty-TwoThe courtroom was colder than Sofia remembered.Harsh.Unforgiving.She sat at the defense table, her hands trembling beneath the polished wood, her heart thundering so loudly she could barely hear the judge’s voice.Chloe sat directly across from her, poised in a pristine white dress, the picture of fabricated innocence.A liar.And yet, somehow, she was winning.The temporary restraining order hearing was moving faster than expected.Too fast.Aaron sat beside Sofia, his presence solid, protective, but the weight pressing down on her chest was suffocating.What if they take my children?The judge, an older woman with sharp, piercing eyes, cleared her throat.“We’re here today to address the matter of a temporary restraining order filed by Miss Chloe Kingston against Miss Sofia Laurent and Mr. Aaron Kingston. Miss Kingston claims both parties pose emotional harm to the minor children, citing past medical history and recently obtained footage.”The words felt like kn
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Chapter One Hundred and Seven: Hell UnleashedThe safe house was a fortress deep in the countryside, surrounded by thick woods and fortified with state-of-the-art security. Yet neither Aaron nor Sofia felt completely safe anymore. Volkov and Damon had escalated to open war, and there was no telling what their next move would be.As they entered the command room of the safe house, Lucas was already coordinating with their security teams. Large monitors displayed real-time footage of key locations—Aaron’s business headquarters, their estate, and various assets targeted by Damon’s network.Lucas turned to them, his face tense but determined. “We’ve identified a critical vulnerability in Volkov’s operation. His main weapons storage facility is located near the docks on the south side of the city. If we take it out, we cripple his supply chain.”Aaron nodded sharply. “Good. We hit it tonight.”Sofia raised a brow. “You’re planning a full assault?”“This isn’t a game anymore, Sofia,” Aaron
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Chapter One Hundred and Six: Ambush in the ShadowsThe armored convoy tore through the city streets at high speed, the lead SUV’s headlights cutting through the dense fog of the early morning. Aaron and Sofia sat in the back seat of the second vehicle, their faces tense with anticipation. After the sniper attack, Aaron had decided it was time to move Sofia and the twins to a secure location outside the city. But both of them knew Damon and Volkov wouldn’t make it easy.Lucas’s voice crackled over the comms. “Route is clear so far, but don’t relax. We’ve intercepted chatter—Volkov’s men know we’re on the move.”Aaron clenched his jaw. “Keep all units on high alert. Any signs of trouble, and we go full defense.”Sofia reached for his hand, squeezing it tightly. “We’re going to be okay,” she whispered, her eyes filled with quiet determination. “They won’t win.”Aaron glanced at her, his expression softening for a moment. “Not a chance. I’ll tear them apart if they even try.”The convoy a
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Chapter One Hundred and Five: The Assassin’s MoveMiles away from Kingston Enterprises, in a dark, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city, Damon Cross stood with Sergei Volkov. The air inside was cold and damp, the tension between them crackling like static. A tall figure cloaked in shadow emerged from the corner of the room—a man known only as Viktor, Volkov’s most feared assassin.“You understand the job,” Volkov said, his Russian accent thick. “This isn’t about intimidation anymore. The message needs to be final.”Viktor’s cold, calculating eyes gleamed under the dim light. “I know exactly what you need. Kingston and his wife have survived too many battles. It’s time to put an end to their luck.”Damon smirked, satisfaction settling on his face. “Aaron thinks he’s invincible. He’s about to find out how wrong he is. Make it clean. No mistakes.”Viktor nodded silently, disappearing into the shadows as quickly as he had appeared. Volkov turned to Damon.“Are you sure this is
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Chapter One Hundred and Three: Bloodlines and BetrayalThe silence in Aaron’s office was shattered by the shrill ring of his secure line. Lucas’s voice came through, tense and urgent.“Aaron, we’ve got a serious problem. Damon just escalated things. There’s someone else involved—Konstantin’s inner circle. We’ve confirmed that Damon’s allied with a man named Sergei Volkov. They’re planning a full-scale assault on your business holdings and—”Lucas’s words cut off as a deafening boom echoed in the distance. Sofia and Aaron froze, exchanging wide-eyed glances. Moments later, alarms blared throughout Kingston Enterprises, signaling an emergency.“What the hell was that?” Aaron demanded, gripping the phone tighter.“There was an explosion at one of your distribution centers downtown,” Lucas said. “It’s bad. They’re sending a message. Damon and Volkov aren’t playing anymore.”Aaron slammed the phone down, rage coursing through him. Sofia placed a hand on his arm, grounding him.“This is big
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Chapter One Hundred and Two: When Love Turns to WarThe rain came down in torrents, hammering against the windows of the penthouse like the storm that had overtaken Aaron and Sofia’s lives. Lightning cracked across the sky, illuminating Aaron as he paced the expansive living room, his expression dark and dangerous.“He’s crossed a line,” Aaron muttered to himself, clenching his fists. Damon Cross had made his move, leaking forged documents implicating Sofia in Konstantin’s criminal network. Media outlets were running with the story, painting Sofia as a manipulative traitor who had played both sides for power.Lucas rushed in, his face tight with tension. “Aaron, it’s spreading. Damon’s feeding the press more fake evidence. Journalists are demanding statements. Sofia’s name is being dragged through the mud.”Aaron stopped pacing, his eyes burning with fury. “We need to silence him. I want every one of his allies cut off. I don’t care what it takes—Damon’s going down.”Lucas hesitated,
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Chapter One Hundred and One: Cracks in the FoundationSofia stood on the terrace, the cold wind biting at her skin. She didn’t feel it. All she could feel was the suffocating pressure in her chest. Damon’s name had resurfaced like a ghost from the darkest part of her past, and now that ghost was trying to destroy everything she had with Aaron.Behind her, Aaron hesitated at the doorway, watching her with conflicted eyes. He wanted to go to her, to pull her into his arms and tell her that he believed her without question. But the fear and responsibility pressing on him were overwhelming. He had seen too many betrayals in his life to simply dismiss the threat Damon posed.Sofia sensed his presence without turning around. "Are you just going to stand there?" she asked quietly, her voice void of its usual warmth. "Or are you going to tell me how you really feel?"Aaron exhaled slowly and stepped onto the terrace. "Sofia, you know how much I love you. But this… this is serious. Damon is da
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Chapter One Hundred: The Shattering of TrustThe morning after their night of passion, Aaron and Sofia woke to the warm light of dawn, wrapped in each other’s arms. Everything felt perfect—peaceful, like nothing could ever touch them again. But fate was rarely kind, and neither of them knew the storm that was already gathering, threatening to tear them apart.Aaron’s phone buzzed on the nightstand, its sharp vibration breaking the serene silence. He groaned softly, reluctant to move from Sofia’s embrace. But when he saw the caller ID, his demeanor shifted. It was Lucas, and Lucas never called unless it was urgent.“I have to take this,” Aaron murmured, kissing Sofia softly before slipping out of bed. He wrapped a robe around himself and stepped onto the terrace to take the call. “Lucas, what is it?” Aaron asked, his voice still laced with sleep.“We have a problem,” Lucas said, his tone grim. “It’s about Konstantin. He might have a way to strike back… something personal.”Aaron’s br
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Chapter Ninety-Nine: Bound by Fire and LoveSofia stirred awake slowly, the warmth of Aaron’s body next to hers grounding her. His arm was draped protectively across her waist, holding her close as though afraid she might vanish in the night. The cool dawn air crept through the terrace windows, but neither of them felt it. Their shared heat was all-consuming, an unbreakable bond forged through passion, survival, and unwavering love.Aaron tightened his hold on her as he sensed her movement. "Good morning," he murmured, his deep voice sending pleasant shivers down her spine. He brushed his lips along her shoulder, leaving a trail of kisses."Morning," Sofia whispered, smiling softly as she turned in his arms. Her fingers gently traced the contours of his face—the strong jawline, the slight stubble that tickled her skin, the eyes that always saw through to her soul. "You look peaceful when you sleep.""I’m only at peace because you’re here," Aaron replied. He leaned forward, capturing h
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Chapter Ninety-Eight: Fire Beneath the StarsThe night air was cool, but within the penthouse’s private terrace, the heat between Aaron and Sofia was palpable. The view of the shimmering city stretched before them, but neither paid attention to the lights. All their focus was on each other. Aaron stood before Sofia, his shirt already discarded, his muscled chest glistening under the faint glow of the moon. Sofia reached out, running her hands over the hard lines of his body. Her touch was soft, but the effect on Aaron was immediate—his muscles tightened under her fingertips, his breath quickening.“You’re staring again,” Aaron teased, his voice husky, though laced with warmth.“Can you blame me?” Sofia replied, her lips curving into a playful smile. “You look like a dream.” “Funny,” Aaron murmured, stepping closer and cupping her face gently. “Because I’ve been dreaming about this moment all day.”He tilted her chin up and kissed her deeply, his lips warm and demanding. Sofia moane
