AFTER MY EX-WIFE
Alexander Brookes was once a rising star in the competitive world of business, until the love of his life, Alessia , left for Paris, crushing his hopes. Diverting into depression and frequent drunkenness, he gave in to his father's opinion , marrying Camilla—a woman he hardly knows—in a loveless arrangement intended to save his reputation. For three years, their marriage has been frigid, but when Alessia unexpectedly returns, Alex's addiction reignites, blinding him to the love that has gradually built between him and Camilla. Camilla realizes she is pregnant, a secret that might change everything, just as their lives cross paths again.
As Alex battles his problems and accepts the consequences of his decisions, Alessia's envy leads to a catastrophic kidnapping of Camilla's child, forcing him and Camilla to collaborate.
In a high-stakes game of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, will Alex find the courage to recover his life and become the father and partner they deserve?
Baca
Chapter: A NEW BEGINNING Alex The previous two days had been a maelstrom of emotions. Sitting in my study, I let out a long sigh and rubbed my temples. The weight of tiredness pulled on my shoulders, yet sleep had proven difficult. My mind refused to relax. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Ava—her small, delicate body lying on that hospital bed, bandages around her head, her pale face devoid of its typical brightness. I clinched my fist. The kidnapping, The drive to catch the kidnappers, The accident, The moment I saw her unconscious and drenched in blood. Every second of it replayed in my mind like a nightmare I couldn't shake. I had never experienced fear like this before. The thought of losing her had almost crushed me. The worst part? I had no claim to her. There is no right to make decisions. I was simply a man who had stepped in when she needed assistance. But why did it seem like more than that? Why did saving her make me feel like I was saving a part of myself? I leaned back in my
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Chapter: A LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Camilla The steady beep, beep, beep of the heart monitor was the first thing I heard when I entered the hospital room. The sterile aroma of antiseptic permeated the air, mixed with a slight touch of something metallic—blood, perhaps, or the aftermath of trauma. My heart beat in time with the beeping machine, each sound a heartbreaking reminder of how close I had gotten to losing Ava. I gulped hard and forced myself to walk forward. Then I spotted her. Ava reclined on the hospital bed, her small frame almost swallowed by the white covers. Her head was wrapped in heavy bandages, and an IV line was attached to her small hand. The sight of her like this—so frail and still—took my breath away. My knees weakened, so I clutched the doorframe for support. It was my fault. If I had been more diligent and protected her properly... Perhaps she wouldn't be lying here, hooked up to machines and battling to recuperate. I let out a faint whimper before I could stop it. "Ava…" Her
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Chapter: A DESPERATE WAIT CAMILLA A slight buzz of voices trickled through the hospital's closed doors. My eyes felt heavy, and my body was tight from resting in one position for too long. I squinted at the dimly lit room, with early morning light filtering in through the blinds. I must have fallen asleep just before daybreak. A throbbing ache throbbed at the base of my skull, reminding me of the sleepless night I'd spent tossing and turning, haunted by Ava's face. Pale. Frightened. Helpless. The memories hit me all over again, jolting me completely awake. Ava. I turned my head, expecting to see Alex sitting in the chair by the window, like he had last night. But the chair was empty. Panic clutched at my chest. I swung my legs over the side of the bed, forcing myself up despite the tiredness that weighed me down. My bare feet contacted the icy floor, causing a shiver up my spine. I reached for the lightweight cardigan I'd droped over the chair and slipped it on as I exited the room. The hallway
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Chapter: THE ACCIDENT AlexThe air was thick with anxiety as our car sped down the deserted road, tires buzzing against the asphalt. The black SUV ahead of us faded into the distance, its taillights blazing red and flickering like a heartbeat. We were getting near, but not fast enough.We'd been after them for over half an hour. The police used a GPS tracker concealed on their car. We knew they were going south on Route 19, but every second felt like we were losing them. My stomach twisted from anger and anxiety. I should have acted faster. I should've been more prepared. If I had, Ava might not be in danger now. But now all I could do was track them down. As the SUV's red taillights flashed in front of us, I grasped the armrest tightly. My heart was rushing and thumping inside my chest. Every second seemed like an eternity. I couldn't let them leave with her. We needed to get her back. "Keep on them!" The officer next to me ordered, his voice tense with urgency.The officers in the car with me were doin
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Chapter: ALESSIA STRIKES AGAIN Camilla The front door was slightly opened. As I pushed, the wood creaked, ringing through the silence like a warning. A moist chill crept across my skin. Inside, the air was thick with the smell of mold, dust, and something more. Something metallic. The room was consumed by darkness, but a dim light flickered in the distance. It hummed weakly, throwing long, fragmented shadows on the walls. My breath came out in short, uneven gasps. Every instinct screamed at me to turn back, run, and seek help. But I couldn't, I kept moving. Because somewhere in the darkness, Ava was waiting for me.Then, from the darkness, came a voice. "Hands up." I froze. The voice was calm. Too calm. Possessing such control implied power.Footsteps were the next sound, which was slow and measured. Heavy. Deliberate. A rough, hard hand clamped around my wrist. Not cruel, but uncompromising. A silent warning. "Move." The grasp tightened slightly, guiding me forwards. My legs felt weak, but I
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Chapter: THE ENEMY REVEALED CamillaThe jet's hum filled the silence around me, but inside my head, all I could hear was noise—loud, excruciating noise. Ava. Her name rang repeatedly, pressing my heart even more. I gazed at my phone screen, my fingers quivering as I dialed Marta's number again. Still turned off.I tried again. Still nothing.Tears blurred my vision. My daughter was out there, in the hands of a dangerous person. Was she crying? Was she afraid? Did they injure her? My gut wrenched in misery at the thought. Across from me, Alex stood with his phone to his ear. His voice was steady and controlled, in stark contrast to the conflict inside me. "Alexander Brookes, CEO of Millach LTD," he said while listening to the other end of the line. His expression was unreadable, but I could sense the strain in his jaw. "There was an emergency that we needed to attend to. We already left. Tell Ms. Montgomery for a reschedule of this meeting if feasible." There was a delay before he said, "Alright, sorr
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THE WIFE HE THREW AWAY: My ex-husband's regret
"I spent two years becoming his perfect shadow. Now, I'm going to watch him kneel, beg, and realize too late that the wife he threw away was the greatest mistake of his life."
Leila Stonne was the invisible wife. Quiet. Loyal. Submissive. She survived her forced marriage to corporate tyrant Karl Hawthorne by clinging to a desperate hope: If I become extraordinary enough, he will finally love me.
By day, she stayed hidden. By night, she poured her architectural genius into a masterpiece design meant to finally make him proud of her.
But on their second anniversary, the illusion shatters.
Karl walks into her studio, ignores the cold dinner she prepared, and drops divorce papers over her life’s work. He is marrying Natalia Scott, a glittering, hyper-wealthy celebrity heiress.
Discarded and humiliated, Leila signs the papers and disappears. She walks away with zero dollars, completely stripping his billionaire surname from her identity. But she carries a secret that will bring his empire to its knees: She is pregnant with his child.
Months later, the world changes overnight.
Leila wins a prestigious global architecture prize, claiming a five-hundred-million-dollar award. The quiet woman Karl threw away as "obsolete" is suddenly a global phenomenon.
And the first person to claim her is Karl's dangerous older brother, George Hawthorne. George saw the queen Karl was too blind to value.
Now, Karl realizes his fatal mistake. He wants his wife back. He wants his child back. He wants another chance.
But by the time he finally learns to kneel… Leila no longer remembers how to forgive.
Baca
Chapter: { I SIGNED THE DIVORCE PAPERS }LEILA"She's here, Leila," Karl said. His voice sounded hollow. "The transfer cleared. Now, look at her and take your apology."I didn't answer. I glanced at my phone slightly, the screen was glowing with a notification on the bedside table. My gaze remained locked on Natalia. I wanted her to speak.Natalia pulled her arm out of Karl’s grip with a sharp jerk, adjusting her designer coat. She swallowed hard."Leila," she began, her tone carrying a practiced, dripping sweetness that made my skin prickle. "I'm truly sorry if there was a misunderstanding outside the dining room at the hotel. Tempers were high, and…""Stop," I cut her off. My voice was quiet.She froze, her lips parting in anger. Beside her, Karl’s jaw tightened, his fingers clenching into a fist at his side."That wasn't the condition, Natalia," I said, leaning forward slightly, my eyes boring into hers. "Look at your fiancé. Tell him exactly what you did on the threshold of that elevator while he was sitting inside the d
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Chapter: { "NATALIA, APOLOGIZE TO LEILA..." }KARL"Karl... what are you doing here? It's almost four AM," Natalia said, rubbing her eyes as she pulled the door open.I didn't answer immediately. I strode past her into the brightly lit foyer of her apartment."Dress up," I said, not turning to face her as I unbuttoned my cuffs. "I need you to follow me to the hospital. Now."Her eyes snapped wide instantly. "Why, Karl? What happened?""Listen to me carefully," I said, my voice dropping into a low register as I finally turned to look at her. "The western market expansion project is facing a hard lock. I am about to lose an eight-hundred-million-dollar contract because Leila revoked the design access." Her brows pulled together, and she stared at me like she was waiting for the rest of the sentence to make sense.“This is a legacy contract that determines whether the Hawthorne Group breaks into a more powerful market. And she has everything. She won't release the encryption keys until you apologize to her."Her mouth parted sligh
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Chapter: { WHAT HE STOLE FROM ME }LEILAI lay back against the pillows as soon as Karl walked out."You are still legally married to me." The words repeated sharply in my mind. For two years, he had never once referred to me as his wife. Hearing it slip from his lips tonight did not bring comfort; it triggered an immediate alarm. As my eyes drifted to George, who was still standing by the window, a deeper realization hit me. Karl had not been looking at me when he said it; he had been looking at George.My marriage had not just been an invisible cage; it was now a weapon in a war between two brothers. I refused to let my life, or the life of the child I was carrying, become a trophy for the Hawthorne family to fight over. I needed both of them out of my space."George… thank you for bringing me here," I said, my voice steady despite the exhaustion pulling at my muscles. "But I would appreciate it if you leave now. I want to be alone."He did not move for a second. His dark eyes remained fixed on my face. I held his
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Chapter: { GET OUT, KARL }KARLMy eyes locked onto the bed, then slid sideways on my older brother.George sat inches from the mattress. His posture was relaxed, his eyes steady as they met mine. The calm radiating from him felt like a slap across my face."What is the meaning of this, George?" My voice echoed, sharper than I intended.George didn't flinch. He leaned back, folding his arms across his chest. "You're making a scene in a hospital wing, Karl. Lower your voice."A sudden heat surged up my neck, tightening my jaw until the muscles ached. For two years, I hadn't cared where Leila slept, what she ate, or whose name she spoke. But seeing her here with George, made something raw claw at the inside of my ribs.I forced my features into a mask, stepping past George to cut off his line of sight. I sat on the edge of the mattress, the leather of my boots creaking in the silence."I heard she collapsed," I said, my tone dropping as I looked down at her. "Thank you for stepping in, George. But I'm here now.
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Chapter: { CHOSEN BY HIS BROTHER }LEILAThe elevator doors closed, cutting off the hum of the eleventh floor, but the scent of Natalia’s perfume and Karl’s sandalwood cologne remained trapped in the small space, triggering a sudden twist in my stomach. I pressed my hand against my stomach, swallowing hard against the rising nausea as the lights overhead blurred into streaks.When the doors opened at the lobby level, I forced my feet forward onto the polished floor. The marble pattern seemed to shift beneath my boots, liquefying until gravity dissolved completely. My knees gave out, the grand crystal chandeliers spinning violently as the ground rushed up to meet me.I braced for the impact.Instead, a sudden, iron grip caught me by the waist before I could hit the ground, lifting me back upright with an unyielding force. My face pressed against the crisp wool of his tailored suit jacket, a sharp scent of dark leather clearing the stale fragrance from my nose."I have you," a deep voice murmured.I forced my eyelids ope
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Chapter: { MY FATHER CHOSE HER }KARLThe silence inside the elevator was suffocating, broken only by the sound of Natalia's soft, hitching sobs against my chest."Is it bleeding?" she whispered, her fingers clutching my lapel. "Karl, it hurts so much. She looked at me with so much hatred before she pushed me...""We're almost at the car, darling. Just hold on," I murmured, pressing my hand against her back.But as I looked down at the top of Natalia's perfectly styled hair, a cold, unfamiliar irritation brushed against my mind. My father's words inside the dining room were still ringing in my ears like a physical alarm. Get her out of here. This is disrespectful, Karl.I had told Leila to show up tonight to play the doting wife because my father's health was failing, and his will was tied directly to the stability of my marriage. I had explicitly told Natalia to stay away, but she insisted on following me, forcing me to make a reckless executive decision to protect her dignity in front of my mother. And Leila...My j
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