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22. The Stakes Are High
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Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 30. Shots are Fired
Avery's POVDebby's text had landed like a venomous snake in my palm, its words coiling around my throat. My gaze snapped from the phone screen back to Hector, who was still smirking, clearly sensing my sudden distress. He thought he'd won. He thought he had me cornered.A fresh wave of fury, hot and consuming, surged through me, overpowering the dread. Debby's threat, combined with Hector's smugness and the image of that hand wearing my ring, was too much. The thought of waiting, of playing his game, suddenly became unbearable. My resolve to fight, which had been forged in the fire of humiliation, ignited into an inferno.I wouldn't wait for his next move. I wouldn't let him enjoy this.My hand still clenched around my phone, I took a deliberate step towards him, my eyes blazing. He watched me, his smirk widening slightly, anticipating some weak plea or a tearful breakdown. He was wrong."You think you're clever, don't you, Hector?" I spat, my voice low but vibrating with suppressed
Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 29. Icy Welcome
Avery's POVMy mind replayed the events in Switzerland over and over during the plane ride back home. Caspian's passionate kiss, Debby's shocked face, his terrifyingly calm confrontation with her. My heart still throbbed with a confusing mix of lingering desire and raw anxiety. He had assured me everything would be fine, but how could it be? Debby's hostile gaze was branded into my memory.I braced myself for the inevitable storm as our car pulled up to the familiar, imposing gates of the Woods' estate. The manicured lawns and grand architecture usually felt comforting, but today, they seemed to mock me, a gilded cage.The front door swung open just as I stepped out of the car. Standing there, framed by the opulent doorway, was Juliet. Her face was a mask, carefully composed, but her eyes… her eyes were like chips of ice. There was no welcoming smile, no polite inquiry about my trip. Just a cold, calculating stare that seemed to strip me bare."Avery," she said, her voice devoid of wa
Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 28. Calculated Risk
Caspian’s POVDebby's hasty retreat and the click of the restroom door didn't bring relief; they brought a new, sharper kind of tension. Avery was crumbling in front of me, her face pale, her hands trembling as she gripped the sink. Her panic was raw, unmasked."Oh my god," she whimpered, "She... she caught us. Red-handed."I watched her, a knot tightening in my chest. Her fear for what Hector would do, her distress over Debby's animosity, it was all laid bare. The thought of Hector using this against her, twisting her life even further, ignited a cold, hard fury within me. This wasn't just a kink in my plan; this was a direct assault on someone I was beginning to… care about. The thought was still unsettling, but undeniable.I moved closer, gently taking her hands from the sink, my fingers wrapping around her cold ones. Her worry was palpable, a wave of anxiety radiating from her. Her eyes, usually so vibrant, were wide and clouded with dread."Avery," I said, my voice low and steady
Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 27. Interrupted
Avery's POVCaspian's kiss was a whirlwind, pulling me under, erasing everything but the scorching heat and desperate longing. My hands were tangled in his hair, his arms tight around my waist, and the world outside the small restroom had ceased to exist. All the confusion, the pain, the betrayal – it all melted away in the intensity of that moment.Then, a sudden click.The restroom door swung open, shattering the fragile bubble we were in. Caspian and I froze, still locked in our embrace, but the world rushed back in with a deafening crash. My eyes flew open, wide with shock and mortification.Standing in the doorway, a startled expression on her face, was Debby. Hector’s second assistant. Her eyes, usually darting and nervous, were now wide, fixed on Caspian and me, her mouth slightly agape. Her perfectly coiffed blonde hair seemed to wilt in the sudden, awkward silence.My cheeks flushed crimson, a wave of hot shame washing over me. Debby of all people. The very thought of her run
Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 26. Conflicted Sparkles
Avery’s POVI was going to fight for what was mine and get out of this toxic marriage. But even with that newfound determination, a heavy knot of dread lingered in my stomach. Tonight was the celebratory dinner with the investors, and I'd have to face Caspian again, knowing what I now knew about him, and about my own unsettling feelings.I pulled out the dress I'd packed for the dinner, a silk emerald green gown that I'd bought on a whim months ago and never had a chance to wear. As I held it up, the fabric shimmered, catching the light from the large window of my room. It was elegant, with a subtle drape that hugged my curves just right, and a tasteful slit up one side.I had thought about wearing something more understated, something to blend in. But then, a flash of my new resolve hit me. Why should I hide? Hector had tried to humiliate me, Juliet had threatened me, and the world was spinning with secrets. But tonight, I wouldn't be the cowering victim. I would be Avery.Stepping i
Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss 25. A Lonely Night
Caspian’s POVThe investors were gone, the meeting was a success. We'd secured the funding and pushed the next phase of the acquisition through. Yet, the usual rush of triumph was dulled. My mind kept replaying Avery's face as she showed me that picture, Hector's despicable act. And then, her haunted eyes as I revealed Sophia's name.The team had dispersed to their "emergency rooms," leaving Avery and me in the vast suite. The silence, now that the business chatter was gone, felt heavier, more intimate. She was on the other side of the room, still looking pale, probably trying to process everything.I walked over to the mini-bar, poured myself a shot of something strong, and swallowed it quickly. It barely touched the frustration simmering inside me.I looked at the two large beds, perfectly made. The original plan had been for us to share this suite, just the two of us. A strategic opportunity, I'd told myself. A chance to observe her, to understand her connection to Hector, to perha
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