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The door opened two hours later. Mona entered, elegant in a midnight blue dress from her dinner meeting. Her eyes immediately went to the multiple screens, the maps, the lists of properties.

"You're working late," she said, crossing to his desk. "Important acquisitions?"

Alexander met her gaze, measuring how much to reveal. Their relationship had evolved from a business arrangement into something deeper, more complex. But some aspects of his revenge he still kept close, executing them alone, protecting her from certain knowledge.

"Come here," he said, gesturing to the chair beside him. "I have something to show you."

Mona moved around the desk, her eyes widening as she absorbed the information on the screens.

"Are these... Caldwell properties?"

Alexander nodded, switching to a view that showed multiple transactions, all completed within the past twelve hours.

"Martha's Vineyard estate. Aspen ski lodge. Palm Beach condo." He pointed to each listing. "All sold today to what appear to be
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  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 91

    The door opened two hours later. Mona entered, elegant in a midnight blue dress from her dinner meeting. Her eyes immediately went to the multiple screens, the maps, the lists of properties."You're working late," she said, crossing to his desk. "Important acquisitions?"Alexander met her gaze, measuring how much to reveal. Their relationship had evolved from a business arrangement into something deeper, more complex. But some aspects of his revenge he still kept close, executing them alone, protecting her from certain knowledge."Come here," he said, gesturing to the chair beside him. "I have something to show you."Mona moved around the desk, her eyes widening as she absorbed the information on the screens."Are these... Caldwell properties?"Alexander nodded, switching to a view that showed multiple transactions, all completed within the past twelve hours."Martha's Vineyard estate. Aspen ski lodge. Palm Beach condo." He pointed to each listing. "All sold today to what appear to be

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 90

    Chapter 90Darkness settled over Boston as Alexander Kane sat alone in his private office, sixty floors above the city. The space was dimly lit, the only real illumination coming from multiple screens displaying property listings, bank transfers, and corporation filings.He swirled amber whiskey in a crystal glass, his face bathed in the blue glow of the monitors. Three separate phones lay on his desk, none connected to Kane Industries or his personal accounts. Untraceable. Undetectable. Perfect for what he needed to accomplish tonight.The first phone rang. Alexander put it on speaker."Mr. Greene?" The voice was professional, eager. A real estate attorney doing late-night work for a premium fee."Yes." Alexander used the name with ease."The Martha's Vineyard property closed thirty minutes ago. Atlantic Sunrise Holdings now officially owns the former Caldwell estate. The sellers never questioned the corporation's ownership structure.""Excellent." Alexander made a note on a pad. "An

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 89

    Chapter 89Emily Caldwell's hand trembled as she signed the listing agreement for their Martha's Vineyard estate. Twenty-five years of summer memories, now priced for a quick sale at millions below its value. The realtor maintained a professional smile, but Emily saw the hunger in her eyes, this listing would make her career."We're pricing it to move quickly," the woman said, sliding glossy photos across the table. "At this price, you should have multiple offers within days."Emily nodded stiffly. She thought of Samuel's tenth birthday on the lawn overlooking the ocean. Sarah's sweet sixteen where Boston's elite families watched fireworks from their private beach. The memories that had defined the Caldwells as New England royalty."We're also listing the Aspen ski lodge and Palm Beach condo simultaneously," the realtor continued. "I should warn you, the press has been inquiring. There will be publicity.""Of course there will," Emily said, her voice brittle. "Nothing sells papers lik

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 88

    Chapter 88Cold morning light filtered through the tall windows of the Caldwell mansion dining room, illuminating dust motes that danced in the air, something that would have never been allowed when they had a full housekeeping staff. Samuel stared at the particles, oddly fascinated by this small sign of their decline.Mrs. Hudson, their longtime housekeeper, stood at the head of the table where the remaining household staff had gathered. Her gray hair was pulled back in its usual tight bun, but her eyes were red-rimmed."As you all know," she began, her voice wavering, "the family is facing... financial adjustments." She glanced at Samuel, who nodded for her to continue. "I've been asked to inform you that, effective immediately, the household staff will be reduced."Murmurs rippled through the small group of people who had served the Caldwells for years, some for decades."Those of you whose positions are being eliminated will receive two weeks' pay," Samuel said, unable to meet the

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 87

    Chapter 87Rain hammered against the windows of Kane Industries, the sky as dark as midnight though it was only three in the afternoon. Mona stood by the floor-to-ceiling glass, watching water stream down in rivulets, distorting the city below. The corporate tower stood tall among the Boston skyline, a monument to Alexander's power and now, her own.A soft knock interrupted her thoughts."Mrs. Kane?" Her assistant's voice held an unusual edge. "There's someone here to see you. She doesn't have an appointment."Mona turned, eyebrow raised. "Who is it, Claire?"The young woman shifted uncomfortably. "Lora Caldwell. She's... quite insistent."A slow smile spread across Mona's face. She smoothed her silk blouse, adjusted her diamond earrings – the ones Alexander had given her after they destroyed Davidson Shipping. "How interesting. Send her in."Claire hesitated. "Security offered to remove her, but she's causing quite a scene in the lobby.""That won't be necessary." Mona's voice remain

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 86

    Chapter 86Lora's scream echoed through the half-empty Caldwell mansion as the television broadcast showed James Bennett confidently shaking hands with the CEO of Global Tech Innovations. Her fingers trembled against the remote, turning the volume higher as if the increased sound could somehow change the reality unfolding before her eyes."In breaking business news today, nineteen-year-old James Bennett has secured an unprecedented billion-dollar deal with Global Tech Innovations for exclusive distribution rights across Asia and Europe. The young heir to the Bennett fortune has shown remarkable business acumen beyond his years..."The crystal tumbler in Lora's hand shattered against the wall, alcohol splashing across the faded wallpaper – one of the few remaining signs of luxury in a home that had been systematically stripped of its valuables."That should be me!" she shrieked, her voice raw with desperation. "I should be making that deal! I'm the one who was raised for this!"Samuel

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 85

    Chapter 85The sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Bennett Corporation conference room, casting long shadows across the polished oak table. James Bennett sat with perfect posture at the head, his youthful face set in concentration as he reviewed the contract before him. At nineteen, he looked almost out of place in his tailored navy suit, but the confident set of his shoulders told a different story.Across from him sat the executives from Global Tech Innovations, their expressions a mixture of surprise and reluctant respect. They had come expecting to negotiate with an inexperienced teenager, easy to manipulate. What they found instead was a young man thoroughly prepared, backed by a team of razor-sharp lawyers and advisors."The terms look acceptable," James said, his voice deeper than his years suggested. "One billion dollars for exclusive distribution rights across Asia and Europe." He glanced up, his eyes sharp. "But I'd like clarification on the sustain

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 84

    Chapter 84Samuel Caldwell's hand trembled as he poured another drink, splashing expensive bourbon onto the antique desk that had once been his father's pride. He didn't bother to wipe it up. What did it matter now? Just another stain in a life increasingly marked by them.The study had become his refuge, or prison over the past weeks. Heavy curtains remained drawn against the persistent media cameras that still camped outside the gates. The darkness suited his mood, broken only by a single lamp that cast long shadows across the wood-paneled walls. Family photographs watched him from silver frames, happier times that now seemed to belong to someone else's life.He brought the glass to his lips, wincing at the burn but welcoming the numbing effect that would follow. The bottle beside him, his third this week, and it was only Wednesday, was already half empty. Much like his future, he thought with bitter amusement.A soft knock at the door interrupted his dark reverie."Go away," he cal

  • RISE OF THE EX WIFE : Mona's Revenge   Chapter 83

    Chapter 83The press conference was held in the Caldwell Industries main lobby, a space once renowned for its marble floors and the towering portrait of the company founder that had greeted visitors for decades. Today, the portrait was gone, a pale rectangle on the wall marking where it had hung and the marble floors were scuffed from the parade of SEC investigators who had trekked through over the past weeks.Melissa Porter, the interim CEO appointed by the board, stood behind a podium bearing the company's logo. The gathered press shifted impatiently as she adjusted the microphone, cameras flashing and recording devices held high. Behind her stood several board members, their faces grave."Good morning," Melissa began, her voice steady despite the tension in the room. "Today I'm announcing several difficult but necessary changes to Caldwell Industries' operational structure in light of the ongoing financial challenges we face."The cameras clicked furiously."First, effective immedi

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