All Chapters of Ex-Wife Returns a Billionaire: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Kendra's phone buzzed with an incoming message as she was pouring herself a cup of coffee. She glanced at the screen and felt a flicker of surprise: "Would love to catch up, even just for coffee. Let's put the past to behind." It was from Douglas.Philip had just entered the kitchen and caught her reaction. "Everything okay?" he asked. His eyes slightly narrowed as he saw Douglas's name flash across her screen."It's just Douglas," she said, trying to sound indifferent. "He wants to meet up, says he wants to catch up."Philip's expression darkened, though he did try to conceal it. "Why now? I mean, you two haven't seen each other in years."Kendra took a steadying breath. "I'm not sure. Maybe he just wants closure, like we do. Besides, it's just coffee, nothing more. I'll keep it brief."Philip nodded, easy and slow, though his unease was as clear as day. "I trust you. Just… be careful. People don't always show up out of the blue without a reason."---A few days later, Kendra fou

He had tried shaking off the feeling, but it clung to him. The past few days had unsettled him.Philip knew she was committed to their life together, but he couldn't shake the feeling that Douglas was creating tiny fissures in what they'd build.And so he sat across from her over dinner and finally broke the silence."Kendra," he began, quiet but direct. "I know I've been on edge lately, and it isn't that I doubt us; it's just... Douglas seems to be trying to drive a wedge between us."Kendra met his gaze in surprise. "Philip, I love you, and you know that," she assured him, reaching across the table. "Douglas was a part of my past, and nothing more. That's made clear as crystal."Philip's jaw unclenched a little, but he couldn't turn a blind eye to the flicker of unease in her eyes; something he'd never seen before. "I trust you, Kendra. It's him I don't trust," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "It's like he wants you to doubt what we have."Kendra gave his hand a gentle squ

He hadn't slept well since he'd talked to Kendra.He had trusted her, but every word about Douglas had tugged at a silent fear, one he was just now acknowledging: the fear that maybe, just maybe Douglas was offering Kendra something he wasn't.The following morning, Philip sat at his desk, his hand drifting to his phone with the urge to send a message declaring that he did trust her.But he knew how insecure it sounded and, hence, didn't bring himself to do it.Later that afternoon, he called one who would understand him.Daniel had been his confidant through innumerable storms, personal and professional, and he knew Daniel would give it to him straight."Daniel," Philip started as his friend picked up. "I don't know what to do. Kendra met up with Douglas again, this time over some possible business project. I wanna believe it's just work, but… I feel like I'm losing her."Daniel's voice was not raised, yet firm. "Philip, if Kendra says it is just business, then that is what it is. Be

Kendra wasn't quite sure what she was expecting when she walked into her office that morning, but the envelope waiting for her on her desk definitely wasn't it. She froze, recognition hitting her like a tidal wave at Douglas's handwriting across the front. He'd already sent enough cryptic messages to keep her guessing, but this one felt different - urgent somehow.She took a deep breath, opening the envelope and pulling out a single sheet of paper.The note was innocuous: "Meet me tonight. There's a new opportunity I think you'd want to hear about; one that could change everything."Kendra's pulse quickened. Where Douglas was concerned, there was always a measure of excitement and unpredictability he could bring into her life, and no matter how she wanted to dismiss him, he piqued her curiosity. After all, she thought, it was just one meeting.She'd promised herself she wasn't going to let him stir things up any further, and yet here she was, getting pulled into the intrigue and

“Are we there yet?” Brian asked for what felt like the hundredth time, wriggling in his seat as he peered out the window. They were en route to the Bahamas for a much-needed family vacation, and after hours in the air, his excitement had curdled into impatience.Kendra chuckled, looked over at him with a grin. "Almost, kiddo. But remember, once we land, you get to pick our first activity. So, better have a plan."Brian's face lit up, and his eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Alright," he said, puffing up with mock seriousness, "first, we go to the biggest waterslide, no matter what. And then double-scoop ice cream!"Philip raised an eyebrow, chuckling as he gave Brian a playful nudge. "Double scoop, huh? That might be a risky move. You really think you can handle all that without getting a stomachache?"Brian shrugged, unconcerned, his grin saying he was invincible. "You and Mom just have to keep up with me!" he joked, looking from his dad to his mom."Kendra laughed as her eyes spark