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Author: Lindsay
last update publish date: 2026-04-22 05:53:36

Dimitri’s body, wrapped in white linen, rested in the center of the garden, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming jasmine—his favorite flower.

Celine stood among the mourners, dressed in a simple black abaya, her face pale and drawn, her eyes red from days of weeping. She clutched a single white rose in her trembling hands as the imam recited verses from the Quran, his voice calm and steady, invoking prayers for Dimitri’s soul.

The Al-Sayeed family stood in a solemn line, Dimitri’s father, S
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  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    110

    The dimly lit basement was filled with tension as Celine, Dimitri, and a handful of rebel leaders huddled around a large map of the capital. The air smelled of damp stone and burning candles, the faint hum of voices outside a reminder of the unrest brewing in the city above.“We don’t have much time,” said Tomas, one of the key rebel leaders. He tapped a finger on the map, where the presidential palace was circled in red. “Santos’s forces are stretched thin because of the protests, but they’re still strong. We’ll need a coordinated attack to stand a chance.”Celine studied the map, her mind racing. “What’s the weakest point of the palace defenses?”“The eastern gate,” Tomas replied. “But it’s heavily guarded. We’ll need a diversion—something to draw their attention while our main force moves in.”Dimitri, standing beside Celine, crossed his arms. “We can target Santos’s communication towers. If we take those down, his forces won’t be able to coordinate. It’ll give us an advantage.”To

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    109

    The air was heavy with silence as Celine and Dimitri fled the palace under the cover of darkness. The narrow alleyways and shadows of the capital offered them refuge, but her mind was racing far faster than their footsteps. Santos’s words echoed in her head: “Ask Dimitri about his role in all this.”“Is it true?” she asked sharply, her voice cutting through the quiet.Dimitri glanced at her but didn’t respond immediately.“Dimitri!” she pressed, stopping abruptly. Her eyes blazed as she stepped in front of him. “Did you work with him?”He sighed, his shoulders sagging under the weight of her accusation. “Yes,” he admitted quietly.Celine staggered back as though he had struck her. “You… you worked with my father? You helped him do all this?”“It wasn’t what you think,” Dimitri said, his voice desperate. “It was years ago, before I understood the kind of man he really was. He approached me after my military service, offered me a position in his inner circle. I thought I was protecting

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    108

    Celine’s hands were bound, the coarse rope biting into her wrists. She sat rigid in the back of the armored vehicle as it bumped along the uneven road leading to the presidential palace. Dimitri sat beside her, his jaw clenched, his eyes scanning the surroundings for a way out.“We’ll find a way,” he murmured, his voice low but resolute.Celine didn’t respond. Her mind raced, filled with a mix of dread and determination. If this was how it ended, she would make sure Santos faced the truth—even if it cost her everything.The gates of the palace loomed ahead, the cold, gray structure as imposing as ever. Soldiers lined the perimeter, their rifles glinting in the harsh sunlight. The vehicle stopped, and the doors were flung open.“Out,” barked one of the guards.As they were escorted through the grand halls, memories of her childhood flashed through Celine’s mind. The laughter, the banquets, the moments she had once believed were filled with love—all of it now tainted by betrayal.Finall

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    107

    The capital was unrecognizable. As Celine and Dimitri slipped through a hidden tunnel that opened into the outskirts of the city, the chaos above them became undeniable. Smoke curled into the sky from burning barricades, and the air was filled with the sound of shouting, chanting, and the distant crack of gunfire.“This isn’t the city I remember,” Celine whispered, peering from the shadows into the crowded streets.Dimitri pulled her back, his hand firm on her arm. “Keep your hood up. There are too many eyes here.”They stayed close to the walls of the narrow alleyway, careful not to draw attention to themselves. Protesters surged through the streets, their faces angry and determined as they chanted, “Down with Santos! Justice for the people!”Celine’s heart clenched. She wanted to join them, to raise her voice alongside theirs, but she knew that being seen now would put everyone in greater danger.“Let’s move,” Dimitri said, guiding her through the maze of side streets.Their destina

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    106

    The rhythmic clatter of the train wheels was the only sound in the dimly lit car. Celine and Dimitri exchanged tense glances as the man they’d identified as one of Santos’s former bodyguards sat a few rows away, his posture too casual to be natural.“I’ll handle this,” Dimitri murmured, rising slowly.“Be careful,” Celine whispered, gripping his hand for a moment before letting him go.Dimitri walked down the aisle, his steps deliberate, and stopped beside the man’s seat. “You’ve been following us,” he said, his voice low and firm.The man looked up, his face impassive. “If I wanted to harm you, I would’ve done it by now.”“That’s not an answer,” Dimitri snapped, his hand resting on the concealed weapon at his side.The man sighed and leaned back. “My name is Rian. I used to work for your father, but I don’t anymore. I’ve defected.”Celine leaned forward from her seat, her heart pounding. “Why would we believe that?”Rian’s gaze shifted to her. “Because I’ve seen what he’s done. What

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    105

    Celine sat at the edge of the bed, staring out the window as the sun dipped below the horizon. Days of sleepless nights had worn her down, her mind torn between the quiet life she had wanted and the cries of her people that haunted her dreams.Finally, she spoke, her voice steady yet filled with emotion. “I can’t stay here anymore, Dimitri.”Dimitri, leaning against the doorframe, froze. He had known this moment was coming, but hearing the words made his chest tighten. “What are you saying, Celine?”She turned to face him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “I have to go back. To the capital. To him.”His jaw clenched. “To your father? After everything he’s done to you? After all the times he’s tried to use and destroy you?”Celine nodded. “Yes. I have to face him. I have to stop him. I can’t sit here hiding while people are dying because of him.”Dimitri crossed the room, sitting beside her. His voice softened, though it still carried an edge of frustration. “You know what this m

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    96

    The heavy doors of President Santos’s private office slammed shut behind Celine as she stormed inside. Her father stood at his desk, calm and composed as if he hadn’t just ordered Dimitri’s capture.“You have to let him go,” Celine demanded, her voice trembling with desperation.Santos didn’t look

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    95

    The lavish palace press room was crowded with reporters, their eager eyes glued to President Santos as he strode to the podium. His posture exuded power, his expression firm but controlled. Cameras flashed, capturing every detail as he adjusted the microphone.“My fellow citizens,” Santos began, hi

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    94

    Celine’s footsteps were light as she moved down the dimly lit hallway, keeping a careful distance from her father. He hadn’t seen her shadowing him as he left his office earlier, his movements hurried and secretive. Her instincts screamed that something was wrong.The sound of voices led her to a s

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    93

    The USB drive sat on the desk like a ticking time bomb. Celine’s fingers hovered over the laptop keyboard, her heart racing. She couldn’t ignore what Caleb had left behind, even though every instinct screamed at her to leave it alone.Dimitri stood behind her, his arms crossed. His jaw was tight, a

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