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RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 24
Chapter 24The cathedral had been transformed beyond recognition. Not the simple elegance of Mona's first wedding, but a display of pure, overwhelming power. A hundred crystal chandeliers created a ceiling of light, each one worth more than most homes. Ten thousand rare white orchids draped every surface, their perfume mixing with imported French roses. The aisle was paved with white petals and real gold dust that sparkled with every step.Outside, crowds gathered twenty deep behind velvet ropes, straining for a glimpse of society's greatest revenge story. Police held back hundreds of paparazzi as a parade of Rolls Royces and Bentleys delivered the elite of the elite - governors, senators, billionaires who rarely showed their faces in public. Private security firms formed a human wall around the cathedral entrance, each guard wearing an earpiece worth thousands.In the bridal suite, Mona stood before a three-way mirror imported from Paris just for this day. Her wedding dress made her
Last Updated : 2025-03-26RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 25
Chapter 25The Caldwell mansion's living room felt like a tomb. The family sat in frozen silence as every TV channel broadcasted their worst nightmare:"Breaking News: The Wedding of the Century - Alexander Kane weds Mona Smith in what experts are calling the most expensive ceremony in city history..."Emily's crystal glass shattered in her grip, blood mixing with spilled whiskey. No one moved to help her."Look at them," Lora's voice shook with rage. "Look at how they're fawning over her like she's some kind of queen!"On screen, Mona floated down the aisle in a dress that made Lora's chosen wedding gown look like something from a department store. The camera lingered on her tiara, once worn by European royalty."Ten million dollars," the reporter gushed. "Just for the dress. Sources say the total wedding cost exceeds the annual budget of most small countries...""Turn it off," Sarah begged. "Just turn it off!"But they couldn't look away. Like watching their own execution, they sat
Last Updated : 2025-03-27RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 26
Chapter 26Morning sunlight filtered through silk curtains, slowly pulling Mona from champagne-hazed dreams. The first thing she registered was warmth, a strong arm draped protectively over her waist, a solid chest pressed against her back. Then came awareness of her own nakedness, and with it, memories of the night before...*Last Night*The reception had finally ended near dawn. They'd stumbled into their suite drunk on victory and hundred-year-old champagne, laughing at some private joke about Emily's face when she saw the wedding photos."To revenge," Alexander had toasted with yet another glass, his eyes dancing with mischief she'd never seen before."To power," she'd corrected, the alcohol making her bold.His eyes had darkened as he moved closer, one hand cupping her face with surprising gentleness. "To us."The kiss that followed wasn't like their calculated public display. This was raw, hungry, years of loneliness meeting desperate need. But even in their passion, he'd been a
Last Updated : 2025-03-28RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 27
Chapter 27The first thing Mona noticed about being a billionaire's wife was the silence. No Emily barking orders, no servants whispering behind their hands. Just peace, broken only by the soft footsteps of staff who anticipated her needs before she knew them herself."Good morning, Mrs. Kane," her new lady's maid Catherine whispered, drawing back curtains worth more than cars. "Your schedule for today..."One week into her new marriage, and Mona still wasn't used to this level of service. Even her time as a Caldwell hadn't prepared her for this kind of wealth.The closet alone was bigger than her old room that she shared with Samuel. Rows of designer clothes, each item tagged with care instructions in multiple languages. Shoes arranged by color and heel height. Jewelry that required its own security team."The Chanel preview is at ten," Catherine continued, laying out three outfit options worth more than houses. "They've closed the entire store for your private shopping."Mona touche
Last Updated : 2025-03-29RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 28
Dawn crept through the mansion's private gymnasium windows, painting the training mats in shades of rose and gold. Mona stood barefoot on the padded floor, her workout clothes a stark contrast to her usual designer suits. Across from her, Alexander moved in slow circles, watching her with intense focus."Your body speaks before your mouth does," he demonstrated, his movements fluid as water. "Every gesture, every shift in stance - it all tells a story."He lunged suddenly. Mona reacted as he'd taught her, redirecting his energy instead of meeting it head-on. His proud smile when she succeeded made her heart race more than the exercise."Good," he murmured, his hands adjusting her stance. "But here..." His fingers traced her spine, encouraging a subtle shift. "Power comes from your core, not just your limbs.""Today is different," he said quietly, circling her. "Today we learn how to survive anything."Something in his voice sent shivers down her spine. This wasn't her gentle husband a
Last Updated : 2025-03-30RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 29
Chapter 29The auction house sparkled with old money and new ambitions. Crystal chandeliers cast rainbow shadows over silk gowns and diamond necklaces as the city's elite gathered to bid on priceless treasures. Mona entered on Alexander's arm, her midnight blue Dior dress making other women's designer wear look common in comparison."Darling," Alexander murmured as heads turned to watch their entrance, "you're causing quite a stir."She was. Her presence commanded attention now - not the desperate need for approval she'd once shown, but pure, confident power. The diamond choker at her throat cost more than most people's homes.Then she saw them.Samuel and Lora stood near a glass case containing the auction's prize piece - an antique music box once owned by European royalty. The same piece Mona had mentioned wanting last week at a charity gala."Well, well," Lora's voice carried deliberately. "Look who's here to play at being cultured."Alexander's hand tightened on Mona's waist, but
Last Updated : 2025-03-31RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 30
Chapter 30 The Caldwell mansion's front door slammed with enough force to rattle ancestral portraits, sending dust motes dancing through shafts of afternoon light. The mahogany double doors, imported from Italy at a cost that could have fed a small nation, bounced against their hinges, one cracking slightly at the impact. Lora stormed into the grand foyer, her Louboutins clicking a furious staccato against marble floors that had been polished that morning by servants who feared Emily's wrath. "You *pathetic* coward!" She hurled her Hermès Birkin, a wedding gift from Emily, meant to replace Mona's "common taste" at a Ming dynasty vase that had stood in the same place for three generations. The crash echoed through marble halls as irreplaceable crystal shattered, fragments scattering like diamonds across the cold floor. A nearby maid gasped, then froze when Lora's gaze snapped to her. "Get out!" Lora screamed, her perfectly manicured finger pointing toward the servants' entrance. "
Last Updated : 2025-04-01RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 31
Chapter 31The penthouse terrace had been transformed into a private paradise. Thousands of candles created a galaxy of light, their flames dancing in the evening breeze. White roses covered every surface, their perfume mixing with the scents of gourmet dishes waiting under silver domes."Close your eyes," Alexander murmured, leading Mona through french doors. His hands were warm on her shoulders, guiding her carefully.When she opened them, her breath caught. The city sparkled below like fallen stars, but it was the intimate setting that made her heart race. Crystal glasses caught candlelight, fine china gleamed, and music played softly from hidden speakers."What's the occasion?" she asked as he pulled out her chair.His smile held secrets. "News about the Caldwells. It seems they're rushing their wedding - this weekend, in fact."Mona's hand trembled as she reached for her water glass. Memories flooded back:*Five Years Ago*"Stop fidgeting," Emily had snapped, adjusting Mona's wed
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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
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 70
Chapter 70Alexander Kane stood at the window of his office, high above the city streets. Rain streaked the glass, blurring the lights below into a smear of colors. Behind him, the large screen on his wall displayed a photo of Maya Chen, the investigative journalist whose recent inquiries into the Caldwells had caught his attention."Tell me more about her," Alexander said, not turning from the window.Victor, his head of security, tapped his tablet. "Maya Chen, thirty-four, graduated top of her class from Columbia School of Journalism. Won a Pulitzer two years ago for exposing pharmaceutical price-fixing. Known for being thorough, uncompromising, and impossible to bribe.""Perfect." Alexander finally turned. "And she's already investigating the Caldwells?""For nearly a month now. She's been interviewing former employees, reviewing public records. She received our anonymous document package yesterday."Alexander's lips curved slightly. "And she doesn't know the source?""No. The deli
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 69
Chapter 69Maya Chen's desk looked like a battlefield. Stacks of documents, newspaper clippings, and hastily scrawled notes covered nearly every inch of the wooden surface. Three empty coffee cups formed a line at the edge, marking the hours she'd spent without leaving her chair. Her computer screen glowed in the dim light of her apartment, the only real source of illumination as evening settled over the city.She pushed her dark-rimmed glasses up on her nose and leaned back, stretching arms that had gone stiff from typing. The wall beside her desk told its own story - a collage of photos, headlines, and sticky notes connected by red string. At the center hung a large photograph of the Caldwell family, taken at some gala before their recent troubles. Their smiling faces seemed to mock her from behind glass.The laptop chimed with an incoming email. Another document from her source inside the courthouse - records of the latest lawsuit filed against Caldwell Industries by former employe
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 68
Chapter 68Mona stood before the wall of screens in Alexander's private study. Her lips curved into a smile as she watched the news unfold across multiple channels."Breaking news this morning as over three hundred former Caldwell Industries employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company and the Caldwell family personally," announced the reporter. "The lawsuit claims unpaid severance, benefits, and damages after the company's collapse left many without compensation despite decades of service."The camera cut to Frank Donovan, standing tall despite his weathered appearance, speaking to a crowd of reporters. "I gave thirty-two years to Caldwell Industries. When they let us go, they promised severance that never came. Many of us can't pay our bills or medical expenses. We're not asking for charity, we're asking for what we earned."Mona tapped her finger against the glass of champagne in her hand, savoring each word as Frank continued."Mrs. Kane has been kind enough to
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 67
Chapter 67The morning newspaper landed on the Caldwell breakfast table with a thud that seemed to echo through the half-empty mansion. Emily, already dressed for the day in a navy suit that had seen better days, glanced up from her tea with annoyance. The household staff had been reduced to a single maid and a part-time gardener, and neither seemed to understand the concept of a quiet entrance."Is it too much to ask for a peaceful breakfast?" she muttered, reaching for the paper.Then the headline caught her eye, and the teacup froze halfway to her lips."TERMINATED CALDWELL WORKERS FILE CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT: 500 FORMER EMPLOYEES SEEK UNPAID SEVERANCE AND DAMAGES"The china cup slipped from her fingers, shattering on the table and sending tea splashing across the newspaper. Emily didn't notice. Her eyes remained fixed on the headline, visible even through the spreading stain."Samuel!" Her voice rang through the mansion. "SAMUEL!"Footsteps hurried down the hall. Samuel appeared in
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 66
The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Kane penthouse, casting long golden rays across the marble floors. Mona sat at the breakfast table, scrolling through the financial news on her tablet while sipping her coffee. The bitter taste matched her mood as she read the headline that had just appeared:"CALDWELL MANSION SAVED: Family Restructures Debt, Keeps Historic Home"Her finger froze above the screen. This couldn't be right. The bank foreclosure had been scheduled for yesterday afternoon. The moving trucks had been photographed outside the mansion gates. Every financial analyst had confirmed the Caldwells were finished, their assets frozen, their credit destroyed, their resources exhausted.And yet, according to this article, they had somehow found the money to save their ancestral home and pay off their most pressing creditors.Mona set down her coffee cup with more force than necessary, the liquid sloshing over the rim onto the pristine tablecloth
RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge Chapter 65
Chapter 65Morning light filtered through the half-empty Caldwell mansion. The family gathered in what remained of their dining room, seated around a folding table borrowed from the gardener's shed.Samuel stared blankly at the wall, his bloodshot eyes evidence of another sleepless night. Lora sat beside him, shoulders hunched. Richard Caldwell occupied the third chair, gripping his cane with white knuckles.They had been waiting an hour for Emily, who had disappeared the previous evening without explanation. The bank representatives would come at two to finalize the foreclosure."She's abandoning us," Lora whispered. "She's found some wealthy friend and left us to face the final humiliation alone.""Mother wouldn't do that," Samuel defended, though his tone lacked conviction.The front door opened and closed. Emily appeared in the doorway, looking unexpectedly refreshed in a crisp navy suit, her hair and makeup impeccable."Good, you're all here," she said, surveying the gathering."
