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Chapter 96

Author: Solomon Emmanuel
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-13 05:02:26

Alex

The world did not explode in fireworks. It fell apart in the silent cracks.

I was at dawn on the east edge of the roof of the manor, the sky bleeding into shades of bruise and fire. Another day, another thread breaking. Nathan's kingdom had started to rot from the inside out, and he hadn't even been aware that the worms were his own people.

Bellion stood at my shoulder, silent as always, a specter in suit jackets and restraint.

"She moved the next pawn," he said, glancing down into the street below where the black SUV parked, one of ours.

"She was always the better chess player," I grumbled, drumming on the railing with my fingers, timing out the seconds until Nathan snapped.

Twelve.

That's how long it took.

Bellion's com crackled, and then the voice, husky, claustrophobic.

"Holding an emergency board meeting," he told him. "He's playing it straight down the line. Asset freeze. Public denial. Legal counter-attack."

"It's a scandal, is it?"

Bellion's mouth flexed. "It's a reckonin
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  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 135

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  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 134

    Sophia’s pov"Sophia, thank goodness you're back," he said, rushing towards me. "We need to talk."My heart sank. What now?I got down from the car and took Lina along. The nanny for Lina was already outside waiting, I handed her over to her.“Lina, be a good girl, and mummy will come back to check up on you, okay?” She nodded and hugged me tight before she ran inside with her nanny. I turned to Alex, who stood there, waiting for the conversation to be over.“So, what is so important that you wouldnt wait for me to drop our daughter.“ I frowned.He pulled me closed to his chest as he placed a little kiss on my lips, “Hey, don't be mad at me. I'm sorry.” he kissed me again and I just melted in his arms. “Fine, you are forgiven, but do not do that again,” I said to him as I snuggled into his warm embrace.“Sure.”“So, let’s get on with business. What's the problem.” I asked“We organized a meeting with the company’s board, but it wouldn't pull through.” Alex broke the news.“What? Why

  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 133

    Sophia’s POVI sat in the dimly lit nursery, my fingers gently tracing the edge of Lina’s crib as I watched her sleep. Her tiny chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, her soft curls splayed across the pillow. The quiet hum of the baby monitor was the only sound in the room, but my mind was anything but calm. Nathan’s lawsuit weighed heavily on me. The idea that he was trying to take Lina away—and now, claiming rights to the baby I was carrying—made my stomach twist. I placed a protective hand over my still-flat abdomen, my jaw tightening. He doesn’t get to do this.A soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I turned to see Alex standing there, her expression a mix of concern and exhaustion. “Sophia, you should rest,” he murmured, stepping inside. “You’ve been in here for hours.” I sighed, rubbing my temples. “I can’t. Not when Nathan is—” “I know.” He cut me off gently, placing a hand on my shoulder. “But stressing yourself won’t help Lina or the baby.” I swallo

  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 132

    Sophia’s POVFor the first time in weeks, the morning was still.No court summons. No press statements. No chaos.Just the golden spill of sunlight across Alex’s bare chest as he slept beside me, one arm tucked under his head, the other curled protectively around my waist. I watched him for a moment, letting myself simply be—no masks, no fear. Just me. Just him.He stirred, eyes blinking open, a soft smile tugging at his lips. “Staring at me again?”“You talk in your sleep,” I teased, brushing a lock of hair off his forehead.He stretched lazily. “Let me guess. I professed my love and undying devotion again?”“You accused me of stealing the covers.”He chuckled, pulling me closer. “Well, did you?”“Absolutely,” I said with a grin, “and I’d do it again.”He rolled on top of me in one swift movement, bracing his weight on his forearms, eyes gleaming with mischief. “Thief.”“Guilty,” I whispered, breath catching as his lips found my collarbone. “But I’d like to plea for leniency.”“Denie

  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 131

    Sophia’s POVFor the first time in weeks, the morning was still.No court summons. No press statements. No chaos.Just the golden spill of sunlight across Alex’s bare chest as he slept beside me, one arm tucked under his head, the other curled protectively around my waist. I watched him for a moment, letting myself simply be—no masks, no fear. Just me. Just him.He stirred, eyes blinking open, a soft smile tugging at his lips. “Staring at me again?”“You talk in your sleep,” I teased, brushing a lock of hair off his forehead.He stretched lazily. “Let me guess. I professed my love and undying devotion again?”“You accused me of stealing the covers.”He chuckled, pulling me closer. “Well, did you?”“Absolutely,” I said with a grin, “and I’d do it again.”He rolled on top of me in one swift movement, bracing his weight on his forearms, eyes gleaming with mischief. “Thief.”“Guilty,” I whispered, breath catching as his lips found my collarbone. “But I’d like to plea for leniency.”“Denie

  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 130

    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?”

  • After Divorce, I became the CEO of my Ex-Husband's Company    Chapter 129

    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 POV The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a golden glow over the bedroom. But the warmth did nothing to ease the icy knot of dread in my stomach. I hadn’t slept. Every time I closed my eyes, Nathan’s words echoed in my mind—Is it mine?—followed by that chilling text. “See you in court, Sophia.” Alex stirred beside me, his arm tightening around my waist as he blinked awake. His dark eyes immediately found mine, concern flickering in them. “You’re still thinking about it,” he murmured, voice rough with sleep. I exhaled shakily. “How can I not?” He sat up, running a hand through his tousled hair before cupping my face. “Listen to me. He has nothing. No proof, no claim, no legal standing. This is just another one of his mind games.” I wanted to believe him but Nathan wasn’t the type to bluff. If he was threatening court, he had a plan. “He’s going to make this ugly,” I whispered. Alex’s jaw tightened. “Then we’ll be uglier.” Before

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