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Penulis: Josemary
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-18 05:42:51

Elias had just leaned back in his chair when his phone rang. The sharp sound cut through the quiet tension of his office.

Serena was still standing there, tablet in hand, mid-report.

Elias barely glanced at the screen—

Then his expression changed,subtly but noticeably.

Serena caught it immediately. It wasn’t the cold, calculating look he gave business calls.

It was softer,warmer and almost… amused.

Elias picked up.

“Layla.”

Serena’s fingers tightened slightly around the tablet.

Layla’s voice ca
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  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Definitely in love

    Dawn had already begun to bleed into the sky by the time Elias stepped out of Ross Holdings.The city was quiet in that strange, suspended way—where the night hadn’t fully let go, but the day was already claiming its space. Cool air,empty streets,a faint glow stretching across the horizon.Elias adjusted his cufflinks as he walked toward the waiting car, Marcus already by the door, holding it open.He got into the backseat, his expression unreadable, his mind still somewhere inside that boardroom.Inside that war.Marcus closed the door and slid into the driver’s seat, starting the engine.The car pulled away smoothly.For a few seconds, silence filled the space.Then—Elias leaned back, exhaling slowly.Not tired or relieved,just… momentarily still.His hand moved almost instinctively toward his phone.He paused for a second because for the first time since everything began—since the shares, the takeover, the confrontation—His thoughts weren’t on Ross. They weren’t in the company. T

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Fear

    “Let’s begin,” he said.No one spoke immediately because no one wanted to be the first.Finally—One of the board members cleared his throat.“Mr. Carter… I think we should address the situation directly.”Ross nodded slightly.“Go ahead.”The man hesitated.Then said it.“Most of the shares… have already been sold.”The words hung heavy in the air.Ross didn’t react immediately but his fingers tightened slightly against the table.“…to him?” he asked.Even though he already knew.The man nodded.“Yes.”There was silence. Then another voice spoke.“We were approached individually.”Another added—“With offers far above market value.”“And with terms that made refusal… unwise.”Ross’s gaze hardened.“You could have consulted me.”A bitter laugh came from across the table.“Consult you?”The man leaned forward slightly.“By the time we realized what was happening, it was already done.”Another voice joined in.“He moved faster than we could respond.”“And stronger than we could resist.”

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Board meeting

    The city outside Elias's hotel room was already alive. Cars were moving,people rushing and deals being made but inside—Everything felt still.Elias stood by the window with one hand in his pocket, the other resting loosely by his side.His gaze was distant. Not on the view,not in the morning but somewhere else entirely.Layla.Her face.Her voice.The way she had looked at him.He could already imagine her losing her spark over everything that has happened.His jaw tightened slightly because this situation wasn’t simple anymore. It wasn’t just about wanting her.It was about keeping her and that meant dealing with everything around her.Everything trying to take her away.Everything that thought it had a right to decide for her. Just then a knock came at the door. Elias didn’t turn.“Come in.”Marcus stepped inside calmly,already knowing the weight of the situation without needing to ask.“Board meeting in thirty minutes,” Marcus said.Elias didn’t respond immediately.Then—“C

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Quiet morning

    Morning came too quickly. Layla didn’t remember falling asleep.She only remembered staring at the ceiling… replaying everything… until her thoughts blurred into nothing.A soft weight landed on the bed.Then—A warm nose nudged her cheek.“Mm…” Layla stirred slightly, her brows pulling together.Then another nudge,more insistent this time followed by a small, familiar whine.Layla blinked her eyes open slowly and saw Milo sitting beside her, tail wagging gently, eyes bright with concern and excitement all at once.“Milo…” she whispered hoarsely.Milo let out a soft huff, as if scolding her for taking too long to wake up, then licked her cheek.Layla let out a quiet breath that almost turned into a laugh.“You’re the only one acting normal,” she murmured.Milo tilted his head slightly. Then nudged her again persistently and for a brief moment—The heaviness in her chest eased.Layla reached out, running her fingers through her soft fur slowly.“I’m okay,” she whispered.But even she

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Fixing a problem

    Gasps filled the space immediately. Mrs. Carter stumbled slightly as her hand flew to her cheeks with pure shock written over her face. Her eyes widened as she stared at him while the room fell into complete silence. No one moved or spoke because no one had expected that. Not from him,not here and not like this. Mrs. Carter’s voice came out barely above a whisper. “…what was that for?” Ross’s chest rose and fell heavily. His eyes burned with something dangerous. “You’ve done enough.” The words were low but filled with accusation. Her brows pulled together. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “Oh, you do,” he snapped. Her heart skipped. “What happened?” she demanded, her voice rising slightly now, defensive. Ross laughed bitterly. “What happened?” He stepped closer. “You went to that girl’s house right?” Mrs. Carter froze.Just for a second but he saw it and that was enough. “You thought I wouldn’t find out?” he continued. “You thought you coul

  • Seven Minutes with my Ex's Uncle    Power

    The boardroom no longer felt like a place of power. It felt like a battlefield and Ross Carter was losing. As almost all the board members left,the tension in the room had shifted from controlled concern to something far worse—panic, barely restrained beneath forced professionalism. Papers were scattered across the polished table. Phones buzzed relentlessly while assistants moved in and out like shadows, whispering updates that only made things worse.Ross stood at the head of the table, his posture rigid, his jaw locked so tightly it ached.“Update,” he demanded.One of the analysts swallowed before speaking.“Sir… as of the last hour, Thorne’s acquisition team has secured majority shares.”There was silence. Not the shocked kind but the kind that confirmed what everyone already feared.Ross didn’t move.“…how much?”The analyst hesitated.Then—“Seventy-eight percent.”The number hit like a physical blow.Around the table, a few people shifted uncomfortably. Others avoided eye conta

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