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Chapter 88: Fighting Back
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The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 89: Courtroom Drama
“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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“Elias, you need to calm down,” Victoria whispered urgently as I stormed toward the security office at Westbrook Tower. Her hand clutched my arm, but I was too consumed by the searing tension burning through me to stop.“They left that bouquet right outside your hospital room, Victoria. That’s not a coincidence.” My voice was tight. “This wasn’t some random delivery. Someone was sending a message.”We reached the control room, where my head of security, Damon, was waiting. His jaw was clenched, the strain in his posture matching my own mood. Multiple monitors displayed footage from various angles of the hospital entrance and corridors.“Did you find anything?” I demanded.Damon nodded grimly. “We isolated the footage of the flower delivery. A man in a black hoodie dropped the bouquet near the room’s door at 3:27 a.m.”He clicked on a screen, and the image froze—a grainy figure, his face obscured, bent slightly as he set the bouquet down.“That’s him,” Damon confirmed. “But we’ve got a
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"Do you think it's real?" Victoria’s voice trembled as she stared at the email on Elias's laptop screen. The subject line was bold and threatening: Selene's Final Move: The End of Westbrook.Elias exhaled sharply, his jaw tightening. "It has to be. Selene always had backup plans. She never left anything to chance."I leaned closer, scanning the message again. It was encrypted, originating from an unknown source. But the threat was clear—Selene’s allies were orchestrating a smear campaign against Westbrook Industries. False allegations of financial mismanagement and insider trading were already circulating."What are they trying to gain?" I asked. "Selene is in prison. How could this even benefit her?"Elias's gaze was cold. "Power. Even from behind bars, Selene would rather see Westbrook burn than let anyone else run it. And now she's using her allies to do it."A knock on the door interrupted us. Jackson, Elias’s head of security, stepped in, his expression grim. "We have a problem,"
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"Are you sure about this?" I asked Elias, my voice low as we stood behind the heavy velvet curtain. The muffled hum of journalists waiting in the conference hall seeped through. "They're going to ask brutal questions. They’ll tear us apart if we’re not careful."Elias straightened his tie, his jaw set with determination. "I’m sure, Victoria. We can't hide. If we let the rumors fester, Selene wins."I exhaled, glancing at the notes I had scribbled earlier. The truth was simple—no amount of preparation could shield us from the relentless media storm awaiting us. Still, I trusted Elias. This time, I chose to stand by his side.The press coordinator gave us a nod. "They're ready for you."Elias reached for my hand. "Together?""Together," I whispered, squeezing his fingers.We stepped onto the stage, the room falling into a tense silence as the cameras flashed. Rows of journalists leaned forward, their pens poised like weapons. The backdrop behind us displayed the bold Westbrook Industrie
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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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 128: A Legacy Rebuilt
"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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 127: The Power of Forgiveness
"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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 126: A New Beginning
“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.
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 125: The Arrival
"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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 124: A Hidden Revelation
"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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 123: The Aftermath of Betrayal
"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
The Ex-Wife's Secret Chapter 122: A Risky Move
"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
