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Chapter 11-THRONE ROOM

Autor: Chi chi
last update Data de publicação: 2026-05-15 20:08:03

It was the second time Scarlett had been back to the Ashbourne Tower in five years, but the smell was the same -rich mahogany, cold air-conditioning, and a faint trace of Grant’s cologne that seemed to haunt every hallway.

She told herself she didn’t feel anything. Not the sting in her throat, not the way her pulse kicked when the elevator doors slid open to the top floor.

But the lie barely lasted five seconds.

The entire board was already waiting when she stepped in-suits and silence.

And at
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  • Ex wife’s return: Claiming the billionaire’s crown   Chapter 27-FAULTLINE

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  • Ex wife’s return: Claiming the billionaire’s crown   Chapter 26- I WILL UNDO

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    “Not working today?” Roxy asked as she walked into Scarlett’s large living room.The scent hit her first.Alcohol-sharp and unmistakable.Scarlett sat curled at the far end of the couch, hair loose, makeup faintly smudged, both knees pulled to her chest. Her laptop was shut, her phone abandoned beside her. Outside, rain streaked down the glass walls in relentless lines.“I am,” Scarlett said, her voice calm-but just a little too slow. “Just not..productively.”Roxy didn’t answer immediately. Her eyes lingered on Scarlett, taking in the unfocused stillness, the glassiness beneath her lashes.Then her gaze drifted to the corner of the sofa.An empty bottle lay on its side, the label peeled halfway off, its mouth still damp.Roxy’s jaw tightened.“You’ve been drinking,” she said flatly.Scarlett didn’t deny it. She leaned her head back against the cushion, staring at the ceiling. “Yes Roxy and I have the worst headache so please don’t start.”“It’s eight in the morning,” Roxy replied flatl

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    Scarlett wiped the last of her tears, still clutching the lyric paper from Grant, as there was a gentle knock on her bedroom door.“Scarlett? Are you okay in there?” Roxy’s voice floated through.Scarlett took a shaky breath and straightened her posture. “I’m fine,” she called back, forcing a calm tone.She emerged a few minutes later, brushing her hair back and plastering a small smile. Dinner resumed in the warm glow of candles, laughter flowing again. Theo was busy with his cake, and Roxy teased him mercilessly for wearing the tiny party hat slightly crooked.Once the meal was over, Roxy nudged Scarlett. “Time for gifts, birthday girl!”Scarlett’s eyes widened as she took the first small box from Roxy. Inside, a delicate gold bracelet glittered softly in the candlelight, engraved with tiny letters spelling “Mi Vida.” Her throat tightened at the sentimental gesture-Roxy always had a way of knowing exactly how to make her feel loved without fuss. She whispered a ‘thank you’ and Roxy

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