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Author: Lindsay
last update publish date: 2026-05-15 07:27:27

“We’re going home,” Caleb said, his voice calm yet firm as he zipped up his suitcase.

Celine sat on the edge of the bed in the cold, secluded Russian estate that had been her refuge—and prison—for the past month. Her fingers absentmindedly traced the embroidery on her scarf, her gaze distant.

“Are you sure it’s safe?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. The dreams of Dimitri had been haunting her night after night, leaving her restless and uncertain.

Caleb turned to her, his expression
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    A man emerged from the foliage, stumbling onto their property. His clothes were torn, his face gaunt, and his breath came in ragged gasps.“Who are you?” Dimitri demanded, stepping in front of Celine protectively.The man raised his hands, showing he was unarmed. “Wait! Please!” he gasped. “I mean no harm.”Celine stepped forward cautiously. “Who are you?”“My name is Edric,” the man said, his voice shaking. “I was once an aide to President Santos. I’ve been looking for you—for weeks.”Her heart skipped a beat. “Why?”Edric’s knees buckled, and he collapsed onto the ground. Dimitri moved quickly, grabbing the man by the arm and helping him onto the porch.“You’d better start talking,” Dimitri said, his voice firm.Edric took a deep, shuddering breath. “The nation… it’s falling apart,” he said. “Your father… he’s lost control.”Celine stared at him, her stomach tightening. “What are you talking about?”“The protests… they’re worse than ever,” Edric explained. “The people are starving.

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    99

    The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the small island in hues of orange and gold. Waves lapped gently at the shore, and a soft breeze carried the scent of salt and wildflowers. The secluded villa sat nestled amidst palm trees, its white walls glowing in the fading light.Celine sat on the porch, her feet propped up on the wooden railing. She wore a light sundress, her hair loose and wavy from the ocean air. In her hands was a worn book she had been struggling to finish, though her thoughts often wandered elsewhere.From the kitchen, Dimitri’s deep, steady voice broke the peaceful silence. “Dinner’s almost ready. Do you want wine or tea with it?”Celine smiled faintly, closing the book. “Tea, I think. Wine will just make me sleep too early.”Dimitri appeared in the doorway, a soft grin on his face. He wore a loose linen shirt and rolled-up trousers, looking more relaxed than she had ever seen him. “Tea it is,” he said, walking toward her.As he reached the porch, he leaned down an

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    98

    The small cabin was silent, save for the faint scratching of a pencil on paper. Celine leaned over the table, sketching out a rough map of the presidential palace from memory. Dimitri sat across from her, his brow furrowed as he studied the layout.“The vault,” Celine said, tapping a spot on the map, “is in my father’s private wing. No one but him and his closest aides have access. If we can get in there…”“We can get everything we need to expose him,” Dimitri finished, his voice steady. “Are you sure this is where he keeps the evidence?”Celine nodded. “I’ve seen him go in there after every major meeting. It’s where he hides everything—the files, the recordings, even personal documents.”Dimitri glanced at her, his eyes softening. “This plan is dangerous, Celine. If we’re caught…”She met his gaze, her voice firm. “If we’re caught, then at least we’ll know we tried. I won’t let him destroy any more lives, Dimitri. This ends now.”Night fell quickly, and with it came the time to act.

  • Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back, But I Want Revenge    97

    The streets were in chaos. Protesters swarmed the city squares, their chants of anger and desperation echoing off the stone buildings. Signs bearing slogans like “No More Lies” and “Justice for Santos” filled the air alongside the smoke of tear gas. The leak exposing part of President Santos’s corruption had spread like wildfire, and now the nation was on the brink of revolt.Inside his fortified palace, President Santos watched the footage on a large screen. His face was cold, his expression unreadable as his aides whispered nervously behind him.“They’re demanding answers, Mr. President,” one of them said.Santos didn’t turn. “They’ll get answers when I decide they’re ready for them,” he said, his tone chilling. “For now, increase the curfews and deploy more troops. Show them who’s in control.”Far from the unrest, Celine sat in a dimly lit cabin nestled deep in the woods. The safe house, hidden and secure, was their temporary refuge. She gazed out the window, her face pale and draw

  • 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 up from the document he was signing. “I don’t have to do anything, Celine.”She stepped closer, her fists clenched. “He’s not the enemy. He was trying to stop Caleb, just like I was.”Santos finally met her eyes, his expression cold and unyielding. “This isn’t about Caleb anymore. Dimitri is a threat to our stability. His influence is dangerous, and I will not risk this nation’s future for your misplaced loyalties.”Tears welled in her eyes. “This isn’t about the country. It’s about you protecting yourself. You’re framing him to cover your crimes!”Santos’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t rise to her bait. “I warned you not to get involved, Celine. You’re walking a dangerous line.”“Then let hi

  • 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, his deep voice carrying an air of authority, “in these uncertain times, our nation has faced numerous challenges. Recent events, including the arrest of Caleb Alcantara, have uncovered a dangerous conspiracy aimed at destabilizing our government.”Celine stood just outside the press room, her heart pounding as she watched the live broadcast on a nearby monitor. She knew what was coming.“After a thorough investigation,” her father continued, “we have identified the mastermind behind these heinous acts. Dimitri Reznov.”Gasps rippled through the room, and Celine felt her knees weaken.“Dimitri is a dangerous fugitive,” Santos said, his tone resolute. “He has orchestrated attacks, manipulated ke

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    Chelsey's tear-streaked face was a blur beside Caleb as they hurried through the hospital doors. Caleb’s heart pounded as he held his mother close, doing his best to calm himself down as a man."Mother, please, stay with me," Chelsey sobbed, clutching her mother's hand. "Don’t leave us."The bed wa

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    Zoey sat silently on the cold, unforgiving courthouse bench, her hands resting stiffly in her lap as her eyes remained locked on the thick stack of divorce papers laid out before her. The fluorescent lights above cast a harsh glow over everything, making the white pages look even more final, more r

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    “What?!” Both Chelsey and her mother exclaimed loudly in disbelief. The same Zoey they had looked down on, taunted, and treated like a nobody owned all they had?Chelsey stumbled back, her laugh dying in her throat. "You’re joking.""I wish I were," Lord Alcantara replied, his voice heavy.Her moth

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    "Caleb Alcantara, I need a word with you immediately," the governor’s voice boomed through the speakerphone, leaving no room for argument.Caleb frowned, gripping the edges of his desk. "What could possibly be so urgent?""It's about your upcoming marriage to Linda. Come to my office at once."Cale

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