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Chapter 85: Betrayal Unmasked
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"These numbers don't make sense," Victoria muttered, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the spreadsheet on the large monitor in Elias's study. "Look at the transfers—large sums moving out in patterns that don't match the company's normal expenses."I leaned forward, my jaw tightening. "Selene always knew how to bury things deep. But this? It's practically a roadmap for something bigger."Victoria tapped her pen against the desk. "Maybe she got sloppy because she thought no one would ever question her.""Or she got confident after framing you," I said bitterly, the memory of her betrayal still raw.She placed a hand over mine, her touch steadying. "We'll get through this, Elias. We just have to follow the trail."The warmth of her reassurance grounded me, and I nodded, grateful for her presence. "Let's break this down. Every transfer is routed through this shell company—Ascend International Holdings. I don't recognize the name."Victoria frowned. "Neither do I, but offshore accounts usu
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“Are you sure about this?” Victoria’s voice trembled as she hovered over Elias’s laptop, her brows furrowed in disbelief.Elias nodded grimly, his jaw tight. “It’s all there—wire transfers, coded messages, and backroom deals. Senator Mitchell has been bankrolling Selene’s operations from the start.”I swallowed hard, the weight of the revelation making my chest tighten. “A sitting senator? This is bigger than we thought. What does he have to gain from helping Selene?”Elias leaned back, running a hand through his hair. “Control. With Selene in charge of Westbrook Industries, Mitchell would have access to billions in assets and influence over every major market we operate in.” He paused, his voice low. “He’s not just a silent partner—he’s the mastermind behind everything.”My stomach churned. It was one thing to battle Selene, but going up against a powerful politician? That was a different beast entirely. “So what do we do now? Exposing him could make us targets.”Elias’s eyes darkene
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"You won't believe this," Elias said, his voice sharp as he paced across my living room. "They just threatened to release fabricated dirt on you. They’re trying to drag you back through the mud, Victoria."I gripped the edge of the coffee table, my stomach knotting. "What do you mean fabricated dirt? What could they possibly have on me now?"Elias’s jaw clenched. "It doesn't matter if it's true or not. They'll twist anything—your finances, your time away after the divorce, even your business dealings. If the media gets a whiff of this, it'll be a feeding frenzy."I exhaled sharply. "So now they're trying to use me as leverage? All because you're going after that corrupt politician?"He stopped pacing and knelt in front of me, his hand wrapping around mine. "They're desperate, Victoria. They know we're closing in. But I'm not going to let them touch you again. Not ever."His words ignited something inside me—both fear and determination. "Then we fight," I said firmly. "I'm not running
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“You’re saying the evidence was tampered with?” I asked, my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me.Elias nodded grimly. “Our legal team confirmed it this morning. Selene’s lawyers are playing dirty.”My breath caught in my throat. The stakes were already high—too high—and now this? “Do they have any proof that I was involved?” My voice faltered at the end, but I forced myself to meet his gaze.“No.” His tone was firm, unyielding. “And they never will. But that doesn’t mean they won’t try to paint you as guilty again.”A sharp knock on the door interrupted us. Marcus, Elias’s head of security, entered, his expression unreadable. “It’s time. The judge is ready to proceed.”Elias took my hand without hesitation. “We’ll get through this together,” he promised.I squeezed his hand, drawing strength from his unwavering presence. “Let’s end this once and for all.”---The courtroom was packed, buzzing with tension. The media had turned out in droves, their cameras flashing as Elias
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“You have no further questions for the witness, Mr. Donovan?” the judge’s voice echoed through the courtroom, her stern gaze fixed on the defense attorney.Donovan, Selene’s high-profile lawyer, clenched his jaw and glanced at his client, who sat rigidly with an air of defiance. “No, Your Honor,” he muttered.“Then we’ll proceed with closing arguments,” the judge declared.I inhaled sharply, my heart racing as the weight of the past few months pressed down on me. Beside me, Elias’s hand found mine, his grip firm but comforting. His presence was my anchor in this storm.As Donovan delivered his closing argument, painting Selene as a misunderstood businesswoman caught in a web of false accusations, I forced myself to remain calm. The evidence was irrefutable. Selene had orchestrated the embezzlement, framed me, and nearly destroyed my life.When it was time for our attorney, Ms. Avery, to speak, she stood confidently, her voice strong and unwavering. “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, t
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“Breathe, Victoria. Just breathe!” Elias's voice trembled as he clutched my hand, his knuckles turning white.I squeezed my eyes shut, the sharp, unforgiving pain ripping through my body. "I am breathing! But it hurts like hell!" I shouted between ragged gasps.The paramedics worked swiftly around us as the ambulance raced through the city streets, sirens blaring.“You’re doing great,” Elias whispered, brushing sweat-drenched hair away from my face. “We’ll be at the hospital soon. Just hold on.”Another contraction hit, and I let out a guttural scream. My vision blurred from the intensity. I could feel Elias shaking beside me, though he tried to hide it.“I can’t... I can’t do this,” I whimpered, tears streaming down my face.“Yes, you can,” Elias insisted, his voice raw with desperation. “You’re the strongest woman I know. You’ve survived worse than this, and I’ll be damned if I let you go through this alone.”The ambulance jerked to a stop, and the doors flew open. A team of nurses
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“Elias, I’m scared,” I gasped as the surgical lights blurred above me.“You’re going to be fine,” Elias whispered, his voice steadier than I expected. He leaned down, brushing a soft kiss against my forehead. “You both are. I swear it.”The sterile smell of the operating room filled my lungs, mingling with the fear clawing at my chest. The beeping monitors tracked my erratic heartbeat as the doctor’s voice echoed through the room.“Scalpel. Let’s move quickly.”I wanted to scream, to demand they stop slicing me open, but exhaustion weighed heavily on me. The world felt distant like I was floating somewhere between panic and darkness.“Stay with me, Victoria,” Elias urged, his fingers tightening around mine. “Don’t you dare give up?”I blinked up at him, his face blurred through tears. “If anything happens... promise me you’ll protect our baby.”“Nothing is going to happen to either of you.” His voice broke, betraying the fear he was trying so hard to hide. “I won’t let it.”The minute
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"There's no name on it?" I asked, my voice sharper than I intended as I stared at the bouquet resting on the hospital windowsill. White lilies intertwined with dark red roses—too precise to be a coincidence, too elegant to be random.Elias stood beside me, his jaw clenched. "No name. Just the note."I unfolded the small card he handed me and read the neatly printed words once more: Congratulations on your miracle. Not every story ends so sweetly.A chill crawled down my spine. "This isn’t a coincidence.""No, it's a message." Elias's voice was taut, heavy with suspicion. He was already in damage-control mode, the calculating billionaire ready to eliminate any threat.I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to steady my breathing. "Do you think it's Selene?""Could be," he said darkly. "She's in hiding, but she's never truly gone."The reminder was enough to twist my stomach. After everything we'd been through—the lies, betrayal, and nearly losing our child—Selene's shadow still linge
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The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 129: Love, Loyalty, and Triumph
“Are you sure about this?” I asked Elias as I adjusted the elegant satin gown, hugging my body. The grand hall was already filled with the city’s elite, all gathered to celebrate the official resurgence of Westbrook Industries. Chandeliers sparkled above us, and the orchestra played softly in the background.Elias turned to me, his blue eyes intense. “I’ve never been more certain about anything in my life.” His voice was low, but the sincerity hit me deep.I smoothed my dress nervously. “It’s just... after everything we've been through—”He placed his hand over mine, steadying me. “That’s exactly why tonight is important. You’ve always been the heart of this company, Victoria. It’s time the world knows it.”Before I could respond, the announcer’s voice boomed across the room. "Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming Elias Westbrook and Victoria Lancaster to the stage."The applause was thunderous. My heart raced as Elias led me to the center stage. Cameras flashed, capturing
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"I still can’t believe you're doing this," Victoria said, her voice edged with disbelief as we rode the elevator to the top floor of Westbrook Industries. "Announcing a philanthropic initiative in our son's name? Elias, the board won't take this lightly."I straightened my tie, a smile tugging at the corner of my mouth. "They'll take it because it's the right move. And because you're going to help me make them see that."She shook her head with a soft laugh. "You're impossible.""Yet you married me."Her laughter faded, and for a moment, we stood in silence. The weight of everything we’d been through hung between us like a fragile truce. The scars from betrayal and heartbreak hadn’t fully healed, but standing beside her now, I felt stronger—more determined than ever to make things right.When the elevator doors opened, a wave of tension swept over me. The boardroom was already packed. Selene’s former allies sat at the long mahogany table, their faces taut with apprehension and skeptic
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"Are you sure about this?" Elias asked as he pulled the car into the long, winding driveway. The towering oak trees on either side seemed to close in on us. "We can turn back if you're not ready."I swallowed the lump in my throat, my fingers twisting nervously in my lap. "No. I need to do this."He reached over, his hand warm and steady on mine. "I'm right here with you."I gave him a grateful smile, though my heart felt like it was doing backflips. The last time I saw my father, we had exchanged harsh words that cut deeper than any wound. Years had passed, and I had told myself I didn't need closure—but now, with a child of my own, everything felt different.Elias parked the car in front of the large, weathered farmhouse. The sight of the familiar porch with its peeling paint and creaky swing tugged at memories I had long buried.The front door opened before we even stepped out of the car. My father stood there, his once-strong frame slightly stooped, but his eyes were still sharp a
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“It’s a boy!” the doctor announced with a broad smile as the room filled with the sound of a baby’s strong cry.My breath hitched as tears blurred my vision. Relief, joy, and overwhelming love crashed through me in waves. Elias stood beside me, his hand gripping mine as though it was the only thing grounding him to this earth.“We have a son, Victoria,” he whispered, his voice breaking.I looked up at him, barely able to form words. “He’s here... we did it.”The nurse approached, gently placing the swaddled baby in my arms. His face was red and scrunched, his tiny fingers curled into fists. I couldn't stop staring. He was perfect.“He’s beautiful,” Elias said, his voice thick with emotion.I managed a shaky laugh. “He looks just like you.”Elias let out a breathless chuckle. “Poor kid.”I smiled despite the tears streaming down my face. “He’s lucky, just like I am.”Elias leaned down, pressing a tender kiss to my forehead. “No, Victoria. I’m the lucky one. You gave me a second chance.
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"Stay with me, Victoria!" Elias's voice cracked as he clutched my hand, his knuckles white with tension.The pain was relentless, like waves crashing through me, each stronger than the last. My breath came in shallow gasps as the paramedics maneuvered the stretcher down the hallway toward the ambulance. Everything was a blur—the flashing red lights, the wail of the siren, and Elias’s voice, fierce and determined, cutting through the chaos."I can't—" I choked, unable to finish as a sharp contraction gripped me."You can," Elias urged, his eyes wild with fear. "You're the strongest person I know. Just hold on."The ambulance doors slammed shut, sealing us inside. The paramedics worked quickly, their voices urgent but steady."Blood pressure's dropping," one of them announced. "We need to stabilize her."Elias's grip on my hand tightened. "Do whatever it takes. Just save them—both of them."I squeezed his hand weakly, trying to reassure him, though I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myse
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"Open it already, Elias," I urged, unable to mask the tension in my voice.Elias’s fingers trembled as he tore open the mysterious envelope that had been left at our doorstep. The elegant black seal on the back hinted at something sinister, and my instincts screamed that whatever was inside would only bring chaos.He pulled out a neatly folded letter. As he read silently, his face darkened, his jaw clenching so tightly I thought he might snap."What does it say?" I demanded.His voice was low, filled with disbelief. "It’s from Selene."I froze. "Selene? What could she possibly have to say after everything she did?"Elias's knuckles turned white as he gripped the letter. "She claims there’s another conspiracy brewing within Westbrook Industries—something even bigger than her betrayal."My heart raced. "Bigger? How is that possible?"He handed me the letter, and I scanned the words quickly. Selene's handwriting was precise, almost too neat for the venomous confession she had penned."El
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"Do you think we made the right move?" Elias’s voice was low, almost uncertain—a rare sound coming from a man who always exuded confidence.I glanced at him, my fingers trembling slightly as I adjusted the microphone in front of me. The press conference room was filled with journalists, cameras clicking furiously as they captured every expression on our faces. The Westbrook family name was plastered all over the headlines, and not in a flattering way."You know we had no choice," I said firmly. "Transparency is the only way out of this mess."Elias’s jaw clenched as he scanned the restless crowd. "I just don't want you dragged through this chaos again, Victoria. You've been through enough because of me."I met his gaze, holding it steady. "I'm not going anywhere, Elias. We face this together."Before he could respond, the moderator signaled that it was time to start. Elias nodded, his shoulders squaring as he stood beside me."Ladies and gentlemen," Elias began, his deep voice cutting
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"Selene, think this through!" I shouted, my voice trembling despite my best efforts to stay calm. The papers in her hand fluttered as she paced near the fireplace, her eyes wild with desperation. "Burning those documents won't fix anything."Her lips curled into a twisted smile. "You think I care about fixing this mess, Victoria? All I want is to make sure no one wins if I can't have it all."Elias stepped forward, his voice steady and commanding. "Selene, drop the papers. We can fix this without anyone else getting hurt."Selene laughed bitterly, waving the documents in the air like a victory flag. "Oh, brother, always the hero. But you're too late." Her gaze flickered between us, calculating. "You've already ruined me by siding with her."I clenched my fists. "This isn't about sides—it's about the truth. You've manipulated Elias, destroyed our marriage, and nearly took down Westbrook Industries. Enough is enough."Her expression darkened. "You don't know the half of it." She jabbed
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 121: The Final Showdown
"Stay close to me," Elias whispered, his voice low and urgent as we crept through the dimly lit hallway. The faint scent of damp concrete clung to the air, and the tension was palpable. Armed security agents moved ahead of us, their steps swift and calculated. My heart raced, the adrenaline making every sound sharper, every shadow more ominous."I'm not going anywhere without you," I whispered back, gripping his hand tightly. The thought of losing him in this chaos was unbearable.We reached the main door to the vast underground lair Selene had been using to conduct her schemes. The lead agent gave a silent signal, and two men moved to flank the entrance. The rest of us stood ready, nerves stretched taut.Elias's jaw was clenched, his eyes cold and focused. "We end this tonight."The door burst open with a deafening crash. Chaos erupted as armed men on Selene's side fired shots. We ducked behind a thick metal barrier as bullets ricocheted off the walls."Stay down!" Elias ordered, shi
