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Evelyn and Adrian stepped into the bustling lobby of the Metro Times building. The receptionist, a woman with tired eyes and ink-stained fingers, looked up from her monitor, her initial curiosity giving way to a flicker of recognition as Evelyn gave Nina Vargas's name.

“Ms. Vargas is expecting you,” she confirmed, her voice slightly muffled by the thick glass partition. She made a quick call, her gaze lingering on Evelyn with a mixture of intrigue and perhaps a hint of concern. This wasn't the usual clientele for the Metro Times.

Within minutes, a young, harried intern with a stack of papers clutched in her hand led them through a labyrinth of desks and ringing phones. The newsroom was a hive of activity, even at this early hour.

Reporters hunched over keyboards, their faces illuminated by the glow of their screens, while editors barked instructions into phones. The air crackled with a sense of purpose, a feeling that important stories were being chased, truths were being unearthed.
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    Next day the Metro Times newsroom, usually a vibrant hub of ringing phones and hurried footsteps, had succumbed to an unusual stillness. The rhythmic hum of the ventilation system was now the most prominent sound, a low drone that amplified the silence rather than filling it. Desks were scattered with discarded coffee cups and hastily scribbled notes, remnants of the day’s frantic pursuit of stories. But now, under the muted glow of the overhead fluorescent lights, the room felt deserted, almost ghostly. Nina Vargas remained hunched over her desk, a solitary figure amidst the quiet chaos. The glow of her laptop screen illuminated her determined face, casting long shadows on the stacks of documents that surrounded her like a fortress. Dexter Carter’s name seemed to leap from the pages, a recurring motif in the damning evidence she had been meticulously reviewing. Altered financial logs, their figures meticulously manipulated. Forged signatures that bore a chilling resemblance to the

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Investigation

    Evelyn and Adrian stepped into the bustling lobby of the Metro Times building. The receptionist, a woman with tired eyes and ink-stained fingers, looked up from her monitor, her initial curiosity giving way to a flicker of recognition as Evelyn gave Nina Vargas's name.“Ms. Vargas is expecting you,” she confirmed, her voice slightly muffled by the thick glass partition. She made a quick call, her gaze lingering on Evelyn with a mixture of intrigue and perhaps a hint of concern. This wasn't the usual clientele for the Metro Times.Within minutes, a young, harried intern with a stack of papers clutched in her hand led them through a labyrinth of desks and ringing phones. The newsroom was a hive of activity, even at this early hour. Reporters hunched over keyboards, their faces illuminated by the glow of their screens, while editors barked instructions into phones. The air crackled with a sense of purpose, a feeling that important stories were being chased, truths were being unearthed.

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Fighting for justice

    The biting wind howled outside, rattling the windowpanes of Vinni’s fourth-floor apartment, a stark reminder of the treacherous rain-slicked streets Evelyn had just navigated. Stepping across the threshold felt like entering a different world, a haven of warmth and comforting domesticity. The air was thick with the inviting aroma of freshly brewed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee, its rich, slightly citrusy notes mingling with the sweet, comforting scent of toasted sourdough bread. A soft, indie folk playlist drifted from hidden speakers, the gentle melodies creating a soothing backdrop to the cozy ambiance cast by strategically placed lamps with warm, amber bulbs. The living room, with its mismatched but comfortable furniture, overflowing bookshelves, and vibrant throw pillows, exuded a sense of lived-in charm, a stark contrast to the sterile, power-hungry atmosphere of Starlink Tower.Evelyn stood just inside the doorway, a dark, sodden silhouette against the warm light spilling from

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Let her walk into my trap

    The relentless drumming of rain against the grimy windows of the taxi mirrored the frantic beat of Evelyn’s heart. The journey to Hotel Greystone felt like a descent into a forgotten corner of the city. The hotel itself was a study in faded grandeur, its once-ornate facade now chipped and stained, a silent testament to years of neglect. It was the kind of place where secrets could be whispered and disappear without a trace.Evelyn and Adrian moved with a shared sense of urgency, the weight of Linda’s information and their precarious situation pressing down on them. The lobby was deserted, save for a bored-looking clerk behind a thick layer of scratched Plexiglas. They took the creaking elevator to the fourth floor, the silence punctuated by the rhythmic groan of the machinery. The hallway leading to room 406 was dimly lit, the air thick with the musty odor of mildew and stale cigarette smoke. Each footstep echoed eerily on the worn carpet.Evelyn’s hand trembled slightly as she raise

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Let her dig in

    The "Café Nostalgia" lived up to its name, a relic of a bygone era stubbornly clinging to existence amidst the encroaching modernity of the city's edge. Its faded blue awning sagged slightly, and the window display held a dusty assortment of chipped mugs and yellowed photographs. Evelyn sat ramrod straight in the worn vinyl of the corner booth, her trench coat a dark, protective shroud beside her. Her gaze, sharp and unwavering, was fixed on the entrance, each chime of the bell above the door eliciting a subtle tightening of her jaw. Across from her, Adrian leaned back against the cushioned seat, his long fingers wrapped around a steaming mug of black coffee. He exuded a quiet calm, an island of stillness in Evelyn’s brewing storm, yet his eyes, too, held a watchful alertness.“She said seven,” Evelyn murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, her fingers drumming a restless rhythm on the Formica tabletop. She glanced at the faded numbers on her phone screen. 7:08 PM. “She’s late.

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Investigating her father's death

    The digital clock in the corner of Evelyn’s monitor blinked 01:17 AM. The vast expanse of the Starlink Corporation’s office floor was shrouded in an almost eerie silence, the only sounds the low hum of the building’s ventilation system and the soft click of Evelyn’s fingers dancing across the keyboard. Evelyn was deep within the labyrinthine corridors of the company’s digital archives, a place where forgotten projects and outdated reports lay dormant. She had spent weeks meticulously familiarizing herself with the network’s hidden pathways, the backdoors and legacy systems that most employees, even those in IT, rarely accessed. It was a digital archaeology of sorts, sifting through layers of data, searching for anomalies, for the cracks in the carefully constructed façade of Starlink Corporation’s impeccable image.If James orchestrated a cover-up of this magnitude, he couldn’t have erased everything. Digital footprints are harder to obliterate than memories. There’s always a shadow,

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   A warning

    The heavy glass doors of Starlink Corporation whispered shut behind Evelyn, the sound swallowed by the cavernous, hushed lobby. The early morning light, still weak and watery, cast long, skeletal shadows across the polished marble floor, making the space feel more like a mausoleum than a bustling center of commerce. Usually, this early hour held a sense of quiet anticipation, the calm before the storm of the workday. But today, for Evelyn, it felt heavy with foreboding, each click of her heels an echoing drumbeat of her own turbulent emotions.She moved with a deliberate pace, her usual briskness tempered by a knot of anxiety tightening in her stomach. She hadn’t slept well, the familiar landscape of her dreams invaded once again by the stark image of her father’s face, etched with a mixture of despair and a quiet resignation she now understood all too well. Returning to this building, this monument to the man who had orchestrated her father’s downfall, felt like stepping back into t

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   I won't ever forgive you

    Later that afternoon the shimmering water glistened under the golden hues of sunset, casting reflections across the pristine tiles. Evelyn stood near one of the lounge chairs, arms crossed, her expression unreadable as Sophia walked toward her in a tight silk dress, heels clicking dramatically against the concrete."Glad you came," Sophia said with a saccharine smile, holding two champagne flutes. "Thought it would be rude not to invite Hunter’s ex-wife to hear the big news in person."Evelyn didn’t take the glass. “Let’s not pretend this is anything but a performance.”Sophia’s grin widened. “Hunter and I are getting married.” She extended her left hand, flaunting the oversized diamond ring.Evelyn barely glanced at it. “Congratulations.”Sophia blinked. “That’s all you have to say?”“I’m not interested in your wedding.”Sophia’s jaw twitched. “Come on, Evelyn. You mean to tell me it doesn’t bother you at all? That I have what you lost?”Evelyn raised a brow. “What I lost? Or what yo

  • Chasing The Stubborn Ex-Wife   Ex-wife, I'm regretful

    The grand ballroom of the city’s most prestigious hotel pulsed with a vibrant energy, a symphony of clinking champagne flutes, hushed conversations punctuated by bursts of elegant laughter, and the smooth melodies of a live jazz band. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm, shimmering glow across the impeccably dressed guests, a glittering tableau of the city’s elite gathered for the annual charity gala.Evelyn moved through the throng with an effortless grace, a radiant figure who seemed to exist on a different plane of existence than the mere mortals surrounding her. The strapless emerald gown, a masterpiece of understated design, clung to her curves like liquid moonlight, accentuating her every movement. Her dark hair, a cascade of soft, luxurious waves, framed a face of exquisite beauty, her makeup a subtle enhancement that suggested she was the most captivating presence in the room without any conscious effort. Every gaze seemed magnetically drawn to her, a silent acknowledgment of her

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