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After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company Chapter 76 – The Ideal Ruin
SophiaVictory was within reach.I could feel it in the coldness of the air, feel it in the manner Alex leaned back in his chair, grinning at me as Bellion poured himself a measured glass of whiskey.Nathan was disintegrating.And now, we had to break him."The fire was a provocation," I replied, my knuckles lightly hitting the table. "Nathan asked me to provoke him to it. He counted on me to lose control and make a mistake."Bellion swirled his drink. "We make him wish he had not taken the first step."Alex smiled. "I assume you already have some scheme in mind."And sure enough, I did.Nathan Carter lived on control. He wielded his authority as a sword, holding everyone at just desperate enough to need him, but never strong enough to defy him.But what becomes of a king when he loses his kingdom?I sat forward, my tone soft but poisonous."We do away with his name."Bellion leaned back, his eyes narrowing. "Go on."I gazed at him. "We won't ruin only his business. We will take away
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NathanThe world was slipping through my fingers.My name, my empire, my legacy—everything was collapsing.I had built Carter Enterprises from the ground up, crushing every rival, eliminating every threat. I had spent years making myself untouchable.Yet here I was. Cornered. Bleeding. Losing.The office was in chaos. Phones ringing. Screens flashing with breaking news headlines. Vince was barking orders, my legal team was scrambling, but none of it mattered.The moment I saw the news, I knew.I knew I was out of time.Nathan Carter Exposed: The Business Mogul’s House of Cards Comes Crashing Down.Carter Enterprises Board Calls Emergency Vote—Carter’s Removal Imminent.Fraud, Money Laundering, and Political Corruption—The End of an Era?A slow, sharp rage built inside me.I turned away from the screen, exhaling through clenched teeth.Sophia.She did this.She had gutted me in one swift, calculated strike—no warning, no room for counterattack. She had turned my own empire against me.
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NathanThe silence was suffocating.For the first time in my life, I wasn't in control.I was sitting in my office—no, not mine. Not anymore. The same board I used to rule over had turned against me, their loyalty crumbling faster than the empire I built. My name, my reputation, my legacy—it was all falling through my fingers, devoured by the same woman I underestimated.Sophia.The woman I had shaped. The woman I once underestimated as innocent, weak. And now, she was the very force destroying all that I had built.My hand tightened around the tumbler of whiskey I held, the liquid untouched. I had sat like this for hours, staring blankly out at the city view outside my office window. The skyline stretched on forever, and I saw nothing.Vince had tried to talk to me previously, but I had ignored him. Calls from my attorneys, from my business partners, even from Chloe—all ignored.I did not want to hear what they would say.I already knew.Carter Enterprises was under investigation. My
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NathanWeakness made me ill.Greater than defeat. Greater than failure.But I had allowed myself to sink to it. Allowed desperation to win out over me, that I would consider doing something so weak—pleading with Sophia to stop.The memory of our last call burned in my head. The tone she had adopted, aloof and cold, as if I were a ghost of my former self.And the worst thing?She had been right.I had let her corner me. I had let her steal everything from me—my presence, my influence, my authority.That was done now.I leaned back in my chair, taking slow breaths. The whiskey on my desk remained untouched, the pungent aroma heavy in the air. I didn't need it. Not anymore.I had spent too much time weeping.It was time for action now.I tapped my fingers on the cool wood, my mind rebooting. Sophia had won this war. But wars were not fought in one battle.She had taken everything from me.But in doing that, she had made a mistake.She believed she had me cornered.She believed I was brok
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NathanThe moment I stepped out of that restaurant, I knew.I had her.Sophia had thought she'd been playing me, thought she'd been calling the shots, but she'd made a mistake. And I'd caught her.The recording device in my pocket felt heavier than it was, like a loaded gun I'd just been handed. One bullet, perfectly aimed.Now all I had to do was pull the trigger.I hoisted myself into the backseat of my car, my mind already racing. Vince got in beside me, his sharp eyes scanning my face."You got something," he said. It wasn't a question.I smiled. "Oh, I got more than something."Vince leaned forward. "What is it?I drew the tiny device from my pocket, keeping it suspended between us. "Sophia's turn. She slipped up, just enough for me to figure it out." Vince's eyebrows knit together. "You sure it's not a trap?"I chuckled, shaking my head. "That's the best part. She thought she was playing me. Thought she was controlling the conversation. But I know her better than she knows." I
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NathanPower. Control.For as long as I could remember, these were the only two things that mattered to me. And now, they were running away from me. No, not running—being ripped from me, strand by strand, by the one person I never imagined capable of outwitting me.Sophia.She had played me. Set the perfect trap, offered me just enough to think I'd gained the advantage. I'd marched in, arrogant, believing that what I'd stolen from her would be my salvation. That it would be my weapon to bring her down for good.But I should have known better.I grind my teeth, my fists clenched as I sat in the darkened penthouse, Vince pacing in front of me."She sent you up," Vince snarled, anger mixed with frustration. "That information was not leaked by mistake. She wanted you to find out.".I gritted my teeth, my nails digging into my temple. The realization burned itself into my mind. Sophia wasn't replaying on my actions—she was controlling them.The books of accounts, the so-called 'secret' acc
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ChloeI pulled my car in front of Carter Industries, gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles went white.For the first time in my life, I was making a decision that didn't bear Nathan's name.A decision that would alter my existence.I had stood by him for decades, defending him, believing in him—no matter how many times I'd witnessed the devil in his eyes.Because he was my brother.Because I thought he was invincible.But I had been wrong.Nathan was not invincible. Nathan was coming apart at the seams.The newspaper headlines, the rumors on the board, the investors pulling out—everything spoke of one inescapable truth.Nathan Carter was coming apart.And I was not going down with him.I took a deep breath, forcing myself to move. I swung open the car door, stepping onto the sidewalk, my heart pounding.Carter Industries loomed before him, the building that had long been synonymous with Nathan's empire. But now, something in the air about it seemed different.Nathan's emp
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NathanThe city stretched out before me, huge and indifferent. The skyline I had once ruled over now looked like a vise closing.It was all falling apart.No—it was already fallen apart.And I didn't know what to do with myself.The board had turned against me. The people I'd spent years manipulating, controlling, and confirming their loyalty—they'd abandoned me.Chloe had turned against me. My own flesh, the sister I had protected, had stood by, had built an empire with.And now?Now, she had joined Sophia.I clenched my teeth, my fingers tightening around the whiskey glass, the pressure so fierce that a sharp crack went through the quiet.I stared at the crack in the glass, the fine web of broken lines spreading under my fingertips.Fitting.Because that's exactly what was happening to me.I was breaking.And I couldn't stop it.VinceI'd witnessed Nathan Carter in all his forms.Triumphant. Calculating. Brutal.But this?This was different.He was leaning against the window, his gl
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Sophia’s POVBy morning, the world had already taken sides.The news had spread like wildfire. My face was everywhere—headlines questioning my character, my daughter’s paternity, and my so-called lies. The media didn’t care about facts; they fed on scandal. Photos of Lina and Nathan were already being compared by strangers online. Hashtags trended. Conspiracy threads circulated like poison.It wasn’t just my name on the line anymore. It was Lina’s future. Her identity.I stood in front of the mirror in the penthouse bedroom, watching myself as Alex spoke quietly into the phone behind me. I was still wearing yesterday’s clothes, my hair a tangled mess, but none of that mattered. There was a fire in my chest now. An anger I hadn’t known I was capable of.“I don’t care what it costs,” Alex said, his voice low and sharp. “I want a full investigation into Victor’s finances and Chloe’s communications. Backdate it. Dig as far back as you need.”He ended the call and looked at me. “You okay?”
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Sophia’s POVThe next morning arrived with a storm in its wake—figuratively and literally. Rain lashed against the windows of the penthouse, a dull gray mist casting a somber hue over the city. It mirrored my mood far too well.Alex had been up since dawn, pacing in his office, fielding calls from his legal team, PR experts, and Mark. I stood in the kitchen, staring into a cup of untouched coffee as Lina played quietly in the living room, her favorite sketchbook resting on her knees.But my mind was far from calm.Julian had promised to send over security footage—something he’d managed to obtain through one of his sources. Apparently, Nathan had been spotted meeting someone suspicious late last night. He hadn’t said who. Not yet.Just as I lifted the cup to my lips, Alex strode into the kitchen, his phone pressed to his ear. He gave me a tight nod before finishing the call and slipping the phone into his pocket.“Julian’s on his way over,” he said, brushing a hand over his jaw. “He sa
After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company Chapter 128
Sophia’s POVThe morning of the press conference arrived, and my nerves were a live wire beneath my skin. The media had been relentless since Nathan’s paternity claim went public, dissecting my past, my relationship with Alex, even my pregnancy. Every headline felt like a fresh wound. Alex stood beside me in front of the floor-length mirror in our bedroom, adjusting his tie. His reflection was all sharp angles and barely contained fury, but when his eyes met mine, they softened. “You ready?” he asked, voice low. I inhaled deeply, smoothing my hands over the sleek black dress I’d chosen—elegant, professional, unshakable. “As ready as I’ll ever be.” His fingers brushed my waist, grounding me. “Remember, we control this. Not him.” I nodded, but the weight of what we were about to do pressed down on me. This wasn’t just about refuting Nathan’s lies. It was about exposing him—and Chloe—for the manipulators they were. And Julian had given us the ammunition to do it. **********
After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company Chapter 127
Sophia’s POVThe dining room was suffocating. Crystal chandeliers cast a cold, glittering light over the long mahogany table, the same one where I’d endured countless silent meals as a child. The air smelled of roasted lamb and expensive wine, but beneath it all lingered something bitter—resentment, lies, and the unspoken war between us. Nathan sat directly across from me, his sharp jaw clenched, his fingers drumming impatiently against the tablecloth. His dark eyes flicked to mine, and for a second, I saw the same cold calculation that had haunted me since we divorced . Chloe, seated beside him, looked like the cat who got the cream, her lips curled in a smirk as she sipped her wine. My mother, ever the gracious host, gestured for the servers to begin plating the first course. “So,” she began, her voice too bright, “how have things been with the two of you?” I forced a smile, gripping my fork a little too tightly. “Busy, but good.” Alex’s hand found my knee under the tabl
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Sophia’s povNathan’s words hung in the air like a blade poised to drop. My breath hitched, my fingers instinctively curling into fists at my sides. Beside me, Alex went rigid, his grip on my waist tightening protectively. "What the hell did you just say?" Alex’s voice was low, dangerous. Nathan didn’t flinch. His dark eyes remained locked on mine, cold and calculating. "You heard me." He took a step closer, his voice dropping to a venomous whisper. "Is it mine?" The accusation was like a slap. My pulse roared in my ears, my stomach twisting with fury. How dare he?I didn’t even think—my hand flew out, the sharp crack of my palm against his cheek echoing in the night air. Nathan barely staggered, but his head snapped to the side, a red mark blooming on his skin. "You disgusting bastard," I hissed. Nathan slowly turned back to face me, his lips curling into a mocking smile. "That’s not an answer." Alex moved before I could, shoving Nathan back hard enough that he stumbl
After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company Chapter 125
Sophia’s POVThe dining room was suffocating. Crystal chandeliers cast a cold, glittering light over the long mahogany table, the same one where I’d endured countless silent meals as a child. The air smelled of roasted lamb and expensive wine, but beneath it all lingered something bitter—resentment, lies, and the unspoken war between us. Nathan sat directly across from me, his sharp jaw clenched, his fingers drumming impatiently against the tablecloth. His dark eyes flicked to mine, and for a second, I saw the same cold calculation that had haunted me since we divorced . Chloe, seated beside him, looked like the cat who got the cream, her lips curled in a smirk as she sipped her wine. My mother, ever the gracious host, gestured for the servers to begin plating the first course. “So,” she began, her voice too bright, “how have things been with the two of you?” I forced a smile, gripping my fork a little too tightly. “Busy, but good.” Alex’s hand found my knee under the tabl
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Sophia’s pov“That lying ass bastard!” I said with my voice coated with anger. “Hey, calm down.”I turned to see Alex with a glass of vodka and he stood near Julian as he worked.“Why not get this to the police? Nathan and Chleo would have been able to manipulate the board.” I told myself, as I tried to calm down.“And you think they don't have the resources to actually manipulate the police also?” Alex eyebrows went up.“Not with the letter and evidence we have.” Alex said and my phone rang.I picked it up from the table to see Chole’s name on the screen. My heart clenched, hard.“Who is it?” I lookeded to Alex waiting for a response, “Chole.”“Well, what are you waiting for? Pick it up before she suspects something.”I exhaled and then pressed on the green button, bringing the phone close to my ears.“Hello.” I said, my voice was filled with hate.“Ah, sister, that's one way to end the day.” I could hear the sarcasm in her voice.I rolled my eyes, not in the mood to play any stup
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SophiaThe morning was too still.Like the air was holding its breath.I was perched on the clinic bed, IV line still leaking cool liquid into my arm. My head ached... not sharp, just dull and constant, like a warning hum before something bigger.I watched the door instead of the clock. I did not know what I was waiting for, maybe a sign that the world was ready to stop spinning. Maybe just for Alex to come in and not look like he was trying to carry everything on his shoulders.He was in the doorway a moment later.Hood pulled back, shirt untucked, eyes bloodshot.He didn't speak for a moment. Just leaned back against the frame like he wasn't sure he should come in or give me space. "Coffee?" he asked finally, raising a metal thermos."God, yes."He came over with it.I took it from him with both hands and had a sip. It was awful. Burnt. Too strong. But it was warm. It was real.Alex pulled the chair close, but didn't sit right away. His fingers drummed on the back. "You good to m
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SophiaThe morning was too still.Like the air was holding its breath.I was perched on the clinic bed, IV line still leaking cool liquid into my arm. My head ached... not sharp, just dull and constant, like a warning hum before something bigger.I watched the door instead of the clock. I did not know what I was waiting for, maybe a sign that the world was ready to stop spinning. Maybe just for Alex to come in and not look like he was trying to carry everything on his shoulders.He was in the doorway a moment later.Hood pulled back, shirt untucked, eyes bloodshot.He didn't speak for a moment. Just leaned back against the frame like he wasn't sure he should come in or give me space. "Coffee?" he asked finally, raising a metal thermos."God, yes."He came over with it.I took it from him with both hands and had a sip. It was awful. Burnt. Too strong. But it was warm. It was real.Alex pulled the chair close, but didn't sit right away. His fingers drummed on the back. "You good to m
