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RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 12
Chapter 12The nightmare always started the same way."Look at her, trying so hard to belong," Emily's voice echoed through the grand ballroom. "Like a monkey in designer clothes."In her dream, Mona stood frozen as the crowd closed in around her. Their faces twisted with cruel amusement, champagne glasses raised in mocking toasts."Did you really think Samuel loved you?" Lora's laugh cut like glass. "You were just a convenient stepping stone."The red wine felt hot against her skin as it soaked through her expensive dress. But this time, in the nightmare, it wasn't wine at all. It was blood. Her blood. Their cruelty made physical."Garbage belongs in the gutter," Emily's voice again, closer now. Hands grabbed at Mona's clothes, tearing, ripping away her dignity piece by piece."Please," dream Mona whispered. "Please stop."But they never stopped. The laughter grew louder. The hands grew rougher. Samuel stood watching, his arm around Lora, not even seeing her anymore."Time to take ou
Last Updated : 2025-03-20RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 13
Chapter 13"Again." Alexander's voice echoed through the private training room.Mona tried to keep her hands steady as she poured the tea, fighting exhaustion. They had been at this for hours - the same movement, over and over. Her arms ached from holding the heavy silver teapot at the perfect angle."Your elbow is too high," he said, walking around her. "A true lady never shows strain."The tea splashed slightly as she adjusted her position. A drop landed on the pristine tablecloth."Now we start over." Alexander's voice stayed calm, but Mona heard the steel beneath it. "Every detail matters. Every movement must be perfect."Mona bit back her frustration as servants rushed to replace the tablecloth. This was her life now - endless lessons in everything from table settings to corporate finance. Dawn to dusk, Alexander pushed her harder than anyone ever had."I don't understand," she said, watching the staff reset the table. "Why does it matter how I pour tea? I thought we were plannin
Last Updated : 2025-03-21RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 14
Chapter 14The silk dress felt like water between Mona's fingers. It shimmered under the bright boutique lights, its fabric soft and smooth against her calloused hands. Weeks of wearing secondhand, scratchy shelter clothes made her feel like this dress was from another world. Just touching it sent her heart racing. The price tag dangled tauntingly, the number enough to feed everyone in her shelter dorm for an entire month."Miss? Are you alright?" Lisa, her shopping companion, touched her arm gently, her voice pulling Mona back to reality.Mona blinked and forced herself to nod. "Yes, I’m fine." But her fingers trembled as she placed the dress back on the rack.Behind them, glass shattered.The sharp sound echoed through the boutique, turning heads. Mona’s stomach sank as she turned to see Sarah Caldwell standing near a display table. Champagne spilled onto the floor around her designer heels, the bottle lying broken at her feet. Her face twisted into a mask of disgust as her cold eye
Last Updated : 2025-03-21RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 15
Chapter 15The Caldwell mansion's front door exploded inward with enough force to crack the frame. Lora burst in like a hurricane, her perfect composure shattered, mascara streaming down her face. Her heel caught on the antique rug, the first gift Emily had let her choose for the house, and she ripped it apart with her bare hands."I'll kill her!" The scream was primal, barely human. "I'll destroy that worthless bitch!"She grabbed a crystal vase from the entryway table and hurled it against the wall. Water and roses scattered across imported marbleSarah stumbled in behind her, ashen-faced, phone buzzing constantly with social media notifications. #CaldwellMeltdown was already trending."That bitch!" Lora screamed, kicking off her Louboutins. One heel shattered a mirror in the foyer. "That worthless, pathetic...""The Ming vase," Emily whispered in horror as Lora grabbed the priceless heirloom. "Lora, that's been in the family for-"The crash echoed through the mansion. Three hundred
Last Updated : 2025-03-22RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 16
Chapter 16The St. Regis ballroom glowed under massive crystal chandeliers. Mrs. Harrison's annual charity gala filled the space with the city's most powerful families, their jewelry catching light like stars, their laughter echoing off marble floors.Mona stood in the shadows by the entrance, her hands cold despite the warmth. Lisa, her assistant, touched her arm gently."You don't have to do this," Lisa whispered.Mona watched Emily Caldwell holding court near the champagne fountain, Lora and Sarah flanking her like ladies-in-waiting. Just months ago, Mona had stood in that same spot, trying desperately to win Emily's approval."Yes," Mona said softly. "I do."She stepped into the light.The change rippled through the room like a stone dropped in still water. Conversations stopped mid-sentence. Glasses froze halfway to lips. Every eye turned to stare at the woman in the red dress.The dress itself was a weapon, one of only three made, its silk the color of fresh blood. Diamonds drip
Last Updated : 2025-03-22RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 17
Chapter 17Alexander's study was dark except for the glow of multiple screens. Each one showed a different angle of Mona's confrontation at the event, Emily's attempted assault, Lora's meltdown, their humiliating retreat. The videos had gone viral within hours."Look at their faces," Alexander's voice held quiet satisfaction. "The moment they realized you weren't their victim anymore."Mona watched herself on screen, back straight, chin high, that black card glinting like a weapon. Was that really her? This composed woman who made Sarah Caldwell, Emily Caldwell and Lora Bennett lose control?"The internet is quite entertained," Alexander clicked through various social media posts. "#CaldwellKarma is trending citywide. Every society matron who ever snubbed you is now scrambling to get on your good side.""They're all vultures," Mona said softly. "Ready to feast on whoever shows weakness.""Exactly." Alexander turned to face her, his expression unreadable in the dim light. "And you just
Last Updated : 2025-03-23RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 18
Samuel Caldwell stared at his office wall, not seeing the expensive art or the city view beyond. His mind kept replaying the scene from Mrs. Harrison's gala, Mona in that red dress, diamonds at her throat, power radiating from her like heat from a flame.He took another drink, letting whiskey burn away the memory. But it didn't work. Nothing worked.His phone buzzed again. Another social media alert. Another video of Mona going viral. The internet couldn't get enough of her stunning return."Damn it!" He hurled his glass at the wall. Crystal shattered, alcohol staining imported wallpaper."Problems, dear?" He turned to find Emily in his doorway, her face tight with anger. Behind her, Lora and Sarah pushed into his office, both women still shaking with rage from the gala."She has to have a backer," Sarah paced the room, her heels clicking against hardwood. "Those diamonds alone cost millions. That dress was one-of-a-kind. Someone's funding her revenge.""But who?" Lora dropped onto t
Last Updated : 2025-03-23RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 19
Chapter 19The soft bristles of the makeup brush against her skin transported Mona back in time.*Five Years Ago*"Hold still," Emily's voice had cut through her excitement. "God, don't you know anything about proper engagement presentation? Here, let me do it."The makeup brush had felt like a weapon then, as Emily erased and redrew her face to Caldwell standards. Too much blush - "We're not hosting a circus." Too little lipstick - "Try to look somewhat sophisticated." Every stroke a reminder that she wasn't good enough.*Present Day*"You have amazing bone structure," the stylist's gentle voice pulled her back. "Such elegant features. This highlighter will make you glow like a queen."Mona focused on her reflection. The woman in the mirror was both familiar and strange. Perfectly styled hair, expertly applied makeup, but something else too. Something in her eyes that hadn't been there five years ago.Power.The dress they unzipped took her breath away. Deep midnight blue that made h
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RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 79
Chapter 79The morning sun had barely risen over Boston when a fleet of black SUVs pulled up to the Caldwell Industries headquarters. Men and women in dark suits emerged, their faces set with determination, government-issued badges glinting in the early light. Employees arriving for work stopped in their tracks, watching as the agents filed through the revolving doors with military precision.In the lobby, Melissa Porter, the newly appointed interim CEO, stood waiting. Her face betrayed no emotion as the lead agent approached."David Harrington, Securities and Exchange Commission," he announced, extending his credentials. "We have a warrant to search these premises and secure all financial records dating back fifteen years."Melissa nodded once. "We've been expecting you. The board has instructed all employees to cooperate fully."Behind Harrington, twenty agents spread out across the lobby. Some headed toward the elevators, others toward the security desk. The atmosphere grew tense a
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 78
Chapter 78Rain pelted the windows of Maya Chen's office at the Boston Investigator, the gray afternoon matching her mood as she sifted through the mountain of documents on her desk. The Caldwell exposé had dominated her life for weeks, and though the initial story had broken with spectacular impact, she knew there was more to uncover.Her phone buzzed. The receptionist's voice came through the speaker. "Maya, there's someone here to see you. No appointment. Says his name is Daniel Winters, former accountant at Caldwell Industries. Says it's urgent."Maya glanced at her watch. She had a conference call in thirty minutes with her editor about the Powell angle of the story. But something in the receptionist's tone caught her attention."How does he seem?" she asked."Nervous. Keeps looking over his shoulder. Brought a briefcase he won't let out of his sight."Classic signs of a whistleblower. Maya had seen it before, that mix of determination and fear that drove people to risk everythin
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 77
Chapter 77Emily stood frozen before the television in her private study, the remote control slipping from her fingers and hitting the carpet with a soft thud. On screen, Senator James Powell stood at a podium surrounded by American flags, his wife Ruth positioned carefully at his side, her hand resting on his shoulder in a show of marital solidarity."I categorically deny having any improper relationship with Emily Caldwell," Powell declared, his voice steady and assured. "Mrs. Caldwell was a business associate and nothing more. These fabricated allegations represent a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the serious ethical and legal issues facing Caldwell Industries."Emily's breath caught in her throat. Fifteen years of secret meetings, whispered promises, and private arrangements, all erased with a few carefully prepared sentences."The financial transactions in question," Powell continued, "were legitimate investments made through proper channels. My office has provided a
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 76
Chapter 76The Caldwell mansion's grand foyer, once a showcase of wealth and power, now felt like a tomb. The heavy double doors slammed behind Richard Caldwell as he stormed in, his face flushed with a rage Emily had never seen in their thirty-two years of marriage."Is it true?" he demanded, his voice echoing through the marble entrance hall.Emily stood at the base of the staircase, still wearing the tailored suit she'd had on when security had escorted her from the company headquarters hours earlier. The shock of their public removal from leadership positions had barely registered before this new storm broke."Richard, you need to calm...""Answer me!" he bellowed, throwing a newspaper onto the marble floor between them. It landed with a slap, the front page visible even from where she stood: "CALDWELL SCANDAL DEEPENS: EMILY CALDWELL'S SECRET AFFAIR WITH BANKING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN."The headline hovered above a grainy but unmistakable security camera image from the Boston Club. Em
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 75
Chapter 75"Twenty-one percent," Alexander murmured, eyes fixed on the financial news display. "Their stock is in free fall."Mona stood beside him, watching the numbers drop in real time. Morning sunlight flooded their penthouse, contrasting with the darkness of what they witnessed, the systematic destruction of the Caldwell empire."Did you see Samuel's interview?" she asked, sipping her coffee.Alexander smiled coldly. "I did. He couldn't have damaged his company more if he'd tried."On screen, the business anchor dissected Samuel's performance, highlighting his evasive answers, visible distress, and abrupt exit. The hashtag #CaldwellMeltdown scrolled across the bottom alongside the plummeting stock figures."He was never the strong one," Mona said distantly. "Emily would drill him before any appearance. Without her guidance, he falls apart."Alexander moved to his laptop showing a live feed of Caldwell Industries headquarters where reporters gathered in growing numbers. Security b
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 74
Chapter 74The electronic stock ticker in Samuel Caldwell's office blinked mercilessly, each update delivering another blow. Red numbers flashed across the screen with downward arrows tracking their free-falling fortune.Samuel stood frozen before it, clutching a tumbler of scotch despite the early hour. His tie hung loose and his normally perfect hair stuck out in several directions."Fifteen percent," he whispered, watching the numbers tumble again. "Fifteen percent in three hours."Behind him, financial news played on mute. The crawl showed the same disastrous numbers, but the main image was Maya Chen's article, with occasional cuts to Caldwell family photos from happier times.His personal phone buzzed. The screen showed "Mother.""Yes?" he answered, voice rough from lack of sleep."Turn on CNBC immediately." Emily's voice was tight with barely controlled fury.Samuel switched channels and unmuted the sound."....largest investor in Caldwell Industries has announced they're sellin
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 73
Chapter 73Mona sat alone, a cup of coffee growing cold beside her as she stared at the newspaper spread before her. Her fingers traced the headline: "EMPIRE OF LIES: THE CORRUPT BUSINESS PRACTICES OF CALDWELL INDUSTRIES."Maya Chen's article filled the front page and continued for three more inside. The journalist had done what Mona once thought impossible, exposed the Caldwells' decades of wrongdoing for the entire world to see.Mona's phone buzzed with another notification. She'd lost count of how many people had sent her links to the story since it broke at dawn. Yet unlike the warm satisfaction she had expected to feel, Mona found herself caught in a storm of conflicting emotions.She read the section about employee pension funds again, picturing Frank Donovan's weathered face as he described his wife's illness and their lost medical coverage. The article detailed how Emily had personally authorized the transfer of these funds to offshore accounts, using the money for family vaca
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 72
Chapter 72The headline sprawled across the front page of the Boston Investigator in bold black letters that seemed to shout from the newsstand: "EMPIRE OF LIES: THE CORRUPT BUSINESS PRACTICES OF CALDWELL INDUSTRIES."By 7 AM, the digital version had already crashed the newspaper's servers twice due to unprecedented traffic. By 8 AM, three national news networks had picked up the story. By 9 AM, the Caldwell family's phones wouldn't stop ringing.The Caldwell mansion vibrated with tension. Emily paced the study, newspaper crumpled in her fist, while Samuel sat motionless, staring at the article displayed on his tablet. Sarah slouched in an armchair, refreshing social media with growing horror. Lora stood by the window, face pale, watching reporters gather at the gates."This is worse than we thought," Sarah said, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's everywhere. Twitter, Instagram, news sites. #CaldwellCorruption is trending nationally."Emily stopped pacing. "How bad?"Sarah scroll
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 71
Chapter 71Maya Chen clutched her bag tighter as she entered Caldwell Tower. Once buzzing with life, the marble lobby now felt hollow. Empty. Just like the company's promises to its workers."Ms. Chen? Mr. Caldwell will see you now."The elevator ride to the top floor gave Maya time to steady her nerves. For weeks, she'd dug through the Caldwells' dirty laundry. Now she'd face Samuel himself.He stood by the window, gazing at Boston Harbor, a king surveying his crumbling kingdom."Ms. Chen." His smile never reached his eyes. "Welcome to what's left of the Caldwell empire."Maya took him in expensive suit hanging loose, dark circles under bloodshot eyes. The family's fall from grace had clearly taken its toll."Thank you for meeting me, Mr. Caldwell.""Samuel, please." He motioned to a chair. "Water?"As he poured, Maya noted the empty spaces on the walls where artwork had hung, likely sold off to cover mounting debts."My lawyers advised against this," Samuel said, settling into his c
