Semua Bab From Wife to Avenger: My Husband Must Fall: Bab 11 - Bab 20

BELLA’S POVI stood there, phone pressed against my ear, my breath coming in shallow bursts as the weight of my reality settled on my shoulders. The night air was cold against my skin, but it was nothing compared to the icy dread curling in my stomach.“I was wondering when you’d call.”Carlos’s voice was smooth, unreadable, the kind that sent a shiver down your spine not because it was unkind, but because it held secrets you weren’t sure you wanted to uncover.I swallowed hard, hesitating.I had no idea what I was stepping into, no clue what kind of man I was calling for help. But I knew one thing for certain. Ethan had left me with nothing, and if I wanted even the smallest chance at reclaiming my life, I couldn’t afford to be cautious. Not anymore.“I—” My voice cracked, so I took a slow breath before trying again. “I need help.”There was a pause on the other end, and then, “Where are you?”I glanced around, realizing I had been so lost in my thoughts I hadn’t even noticed where m

BELLA’S POVEdward leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched me pace across his office. “You should have seen Ethan’s face when I walked in on him with Mabel,” he mused. “The man nearly choked on his own arrogance.”I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Edward, this isn’t a joke. Ethan took everything from me. My father’s house, my company, he left me with nothing. I can’t let him win.”Edward’s teasing expression faded. “And he won’t. You have me now, Bella. And I always play to win.”I paused, watching him. Despite the playful arrogance, there was something reassuring in his confidence. He leaned forward, fingers tapping the desk. “I’ll release an anonymous leak about Ethan and Mabel. How she seduced him and they’ve been together even while he was married. The world loves a scandal, and if we spin this right, his reputation will crumble.”It was a solid plan, one that both Ethan and Mabel couldn’t get out of so easily, but before we could act, everythi

BELLA’S POVThe car ride back to Carlos’s apartment was suffocatingly silent. The weight of what I had just learned pressed down on my chest like an iron bar. My mother, Yvette Silvio had never been sick. The main reason I had sacrificed everything, the reason I had married Ethan, had been a lie. I didn’t care if the company was on the brink of bankruptcy, I could still revive but we needed fast for the sake of her health.I clenched my fists in my lap, my nails digging into my palms as I stared blankly ahead. The city lights blurred past the tinted windows, but I barely saw them. The sound of Carlos shifting gears was the only indication that I wasn’t alone, yet even his presence felt distant. He hadn’t asked any questions, hadn’t pushed for details. He was simply driving, as if giving me space to process. But there was no processing this. I had been played again.When we pulled into the underground parking garage of his building, I finally exhaled a breath I hadn’t realized I was ho

MABEL’S POVEthan’s hand tightened around his glass of whiskey, his jaw ticking as he stared at the screen. The dim lighting of the penthouse cast sharp shadows across his face, accentuating the fury simmering beneath his cold exterior. I watched him closely, reclining against the headboard of his bed, draped in nothing but his silk robe. The air between us was thick with the remnants of our earlier passion, but the moment had been ruined the second he saw those pictures of Bella and her mystery man.I bit back a smirk as he clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white. He was livid, and I could feel the heat of his rage even from across the room. Ethan was the type of man who couldn’t stand losing, and Bella moving on especially so quickly, was a direct insult to his ego.“Who the hell is he?” Ethan hissed under his breath, running a hand through his disheveled hair. “How the fuck did she find someone this fast?” His voice dripped with frustration, his pride taking a brutal hit.I l

EDWARD’S POVThe moment my assistant, Lucas, informed me that the rumors had begun to die down and that our stocks were stabilizing, I knew it was time. Ethan had thought he could destroy me, paint me as the villain in Bella’s story, and walk away unscathed. But he had underestimated me. I had waited for the perfect moment, allowing the chaos to settle just enough before delivering a blow so devastating that Ethan would never recover.I leaned back in my chair, a slow smirk forming on my lips as I stared at the screen before me. The evidence I had gathered over the years: photographs, conversations, and undeniable proof of Ethan and Mabel’s affair was neatly compiled into a single, devastating package. With one click, I could unravel everything.But first, there was one person I needed to call. I reached for my phone and dialed Bella’s number. She picked up after a few rings, her voice cautious but steady.“Edward?”A small chuckle escaped me. “You sound surprised. Were you not expect