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Chapter 12

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The next morning, I woke to the sound of someone in the apartment. I froze, panic surging through me until I heard Marcus's voice calling out.

"Ms. Caldwell? It's Marcus. I've brought your things from the hotel."

I relaxed, wrapping a robe around myself before emerging from the bedroom. "You could have called first."

"My apologies," he said, looking genuinely contrite. "Mr. Moretti suggested I come early so you'd have everything before work."

Several bags sat by the front door—all my belongings from the hotel, plus some shopping bags I didn't recognize.

"What are those?" I asked, pointing to the unfamiliar bags.

"Mr. Moretti took the liberty of having some professional attire sent over. He thought you might need more options for your new position."

I bristled at the presumption, then reminded myself that I had, in fact, been lamenting my limited wardrobe just yesterday. Still, it was unsettling how Dante seemed to anticipate my needs before I voiced them.

"Tell Mr. Moretti than
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    A week passed in something resembling a routine. I continued working at Tom's warehouse, gradually bringing order to his chaotic business operations. True to his word, Dante arranged for visible security—a woman named Ria who looked like she could snap a man's neck without breaking a sweat, but who also had a surprisingly dry sense of humor."You don't look like a typical bodyguard," I'd told her on the first day.She'd smirked. "That's the point. The ones who look the part are the first to get taken out."Ria shadowed me discreetly, always within sight but never hovering. She accompanied me to and from work in the car Dante continued to provide despite my insistence that I could pay for my own transportation once I received my first paycheck."Consider it part of the security package," he'd said, smoothly overriding my objections.I hadn't seen any more threatening notes, and Luca had stopped calling, which should have been a relief. Instead, the silence made me uneasy, like the calm

  • Rebirth: In the arms of my Ex's Uncle    Chapter 12

    The next morning, I woke to the sound of someone in the apartment. I froze, panic surging through me until I heard Marcus's voice calling out. "Ms. Caldwell? It's Marcus. I've brought your things from the hotel." I relaxed, wrapping a robe around myself before emerging from the bedroom. "You could have called first." "My apologies," he said, looking genuinely contrite. "Mr. Moretti suggested I come early so you'd have everything before work." Several bags sat by the front door—all my belongings from the hotel, plus some shopping bags I didn't recognize. "What are those?" I asked, pointing to the unfamiliar bags. "Mr. Moretti took the liberty of having some professional attire sent over. He thought you might need more options for your new position." I bristled at the presumption, then reminded myself that I had, in fact, been lamenting my limited wardrobe just yesterday. Still, it was unsettling how Dante seemed to anticipate my needs before I voiced them. "Tell Mr. Moretti than

  • Rebirth: In the arms of my Ex's Uncle    Chapter 11

    Vanguard Tower was an imposing structure in the heart of downtown, sleek and modern like Dante himself. The security desk in the lobby stopped me, of course, but one call upstairs had them issuing me a visitor's pass with surprising speed. The elevator whisked me to the top floor, where a receptionist greeted me with a polite smile. "Ms. Caldwell, Mr. Moretti is expecting you. This way, please." Of course he was expecting me. Marcus had probably called ahead the moment I hung up on him. The receptionist led me down a corridor to a set of heavy wooden doors, which she opened with a respectful knock. "Ms. Caldwell to see you, sir." Dante's office was exactly what I'd expected—spacious, tastefully decorated, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a commanding view of the city. He sat behind a massive desk, looking up from some papers as I entered. He didn't seem the least bit surprised to see me. "Vivian," he said, standing. "This is a pleasant surprise." "Is it?" I crossed my arms.

  • Rebirth: In the arms of my Ex's Uncle    Chapter 10

    Tom's warehouse was on the industrial side of town, a large facility that housed his manufacturing and distribution operations. He greeted me warmly when I arrived, looking a bit sheepish. "I should warn you," he said as he led me to a small office. "Luca called me this morning." My stomach dropped. "What did he want?" "To tell me not to work with you. Said you were unstable, that you'd stolen company information before leaving." I gritted my teeth. "That's a lie." "I know," Tom said, surprising me. "Luca's been... different lately. Cutting corners, breaking promises. I was already thinking of taking my business elsewhere." He cleared his throat. "Anyway, the job's still yours if you want it." Relief washed over me. "Thank you, Tom. I really appreciate it." "Don't thank me yet," he said with a wry smile, opening the office door. "Wait till you see the mess you're dealing with." He wasn't kidding. The office was filled with stacks of paper, disorganized files, and an ancient com

  • Rebirth: In the arms of my Ex's Uncle    Chapter 9

    The next morning, after a night spent in the most comfortable bed I'd ever slept in, I made myself coffee in the gourmet kitchen and sat at the island with my new laptop. Time to start looking for a job. Dinner with Dante had been... interesting. He'd taken me to another exclusive restaurant where he was clearly a regular. We'd talked more about Luca's business vulnerabilities, about potential ways to undermine him professionally. Dante was methodical, strategic, thinking several moves ahead like we were playing chess. He'd asked questions about Luca's upcoming deals, his financial status, his relationship with key investors. I'd answered honestly, seeing no reason to protect Luca anymore. But I'd also made it clear I wasn't committing to anything yet. "I need time," I'd told him. "This is all happening fast." Dante had agreed, seeming content to let me settle into the apartment and think things over. He hadn't tried to kiss me again, maintaining a respectful distance throughout th

  • Rebirth: In the arms of my Ex's Uncle    Chapter 8

    I stared up at the building in front of me, trying to keep my expression neutral even as my stomach did little flips. This wasn't just an apartment building. It was a fucking luxury high-rise in the heart of the financial district, all gleaming glass and steel reaching toward the clouds. "This is the property?" I asked Marcus, knowing damn well it was. "Yes, ma'am. Mr. Moretti owns the entire building." Of course he did. Marcus led me through a lobby that looked more like a five-star hotel than an apartment building. The security guard nodded respectfully as we passed, and the elevator required a key card to access the upper floors. We rode in silence to the thirty-eighth floor, my apprehension growing with every floor we ascended. The elevator opened directly into a private foyer. Marcus used the key card to unlock a set of double doors, then stepped aside. "After you, Ms. Caldwell." I walked in and immediately stopped short. The apartment was stunning—open concept with floor-t

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