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TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 109
Lena's POV The door slammed so hard the picture frame near the hallway rattled. I didn’t even have to look to know Jane was back. “I swear if I find out it’s true, I will lose my mind,” she shouted before even taking off her shoes. I stayed on the couch, wiping my face quickly and straightening up. I had been crying just minutes ago, but I forced my expression into something neutral. Jane stormed into the living room, her hair slightly disheveled, her mascara smudged at the corners. She looked furious. “What happened?” I asked calmly. She threw her bag onto the chair. “Marcus happened.” I blinked. “What did he do?” She let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “That’s the problem. I don’t know what he did. I just know something is off.” She started pacing. “He’s been distant. Guarding his phone. Stepping out to take calls. And today? Today I saw a message pop up on his screen.” My stomach tightened. “What message?” Jane crossed her arms. “It just said, ‘Can’t wait to see you aga
TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 108
Lena's POV Xander finally left just before evening settled in. He paused at the door, his hand resting against the frame as if he wanted to say something more. The apartment felt smaller with him standing there, heavy with unfinished words. “I’ll come check on you regularly,” he said. “Every day if I have to.” I managed a small smile. “You don’t have to.” “I want to.” And that was the problem. As much as I appreciated the concern, I was exhausted by the weight of everyone wanting to protect me. “Maybe you shouldn’t come,” I said gently. His brows pulled together immediately. “What?” “Not until the rumors die down.” His face scrunched up in confusion. “Why would I stop coming?” I sighed, stepping closer so my voice wouldn’t sound harsh. “So they don’t create another scandal, Alexander. You’ve seen how they twist everything. If they see you here often, they’ll start another story.” “I don’t care if they start one,” he replied firmly. “I’m not leaving you alone because of g
TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 107
Lena's POV I was lying on my back staring at the ceiling again.It had become a habit lately. Watching the faint cracks in the paint. Following the slow spin of the fan above me. Counting the seconds between my breaths as if that alone could steady my thoughts.It was something I did to pass time. Something I did to quiet the noise in my head.And there had been too much noise lately.Jane wasn’t around. Of course. She had gone out earlier, probably trying to give me space without making it obvious. She was good like that. She understood when I needed silence.Florida.Her words from earlier replayed in my mind.“Come back with me for a while, Lena. Just breathe. Just rest.”The idea sounded tempting. Beaches. Sun. No board meetings. No scandal. No Tara Valentino staring at me like I was a stain that needed to be scrubbed out.Just quiet.Just space to think.I turned onto my side, hugging a pillow close to my chest.Maybe I should go.Maybe leaving was the smartest thing I could do.
TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 106
Lucian's POV Kristen stayed behind after everyone left. The office had grown quiet, the heavy silence pressing against the walls like a living thing. The air still carried the heat of the argument with Tara. My hands were clenched at my sides, my chest still rising and falling with restrained anger. I heard her heels approach slowly. “Lucian,” Kristen called softly. I did not turn. I kept staring at the city lights beyond the glass window, my reflection staring back at me like a stranger. “I understand everything you’re going through,” she said gently. Her voice was calm, soothing, almost comforting. I felt her hands rest lightly on my arm, warm and steady. The touch surprised me. Normally, I would have pulled away immediately. But this time, I didn’t. I looked at her. Her eyes were soft, understanding, patient. There was no accusation in them, no anger, no judgment. Just concern. “You don’t have to carry everything alone,” she continued quietly. “You’ve been under pressu
TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 105
Lucian's POV The office was unusually quiet after Lena left. Night had already fallen, and the once lively corridors of Valentino Empire were slowly emptying. Employees whispered among themselves as they packed their belongings, their eyes filled with curiosity, fear, and gossip. The scandal had shaken everyone. The tension hung in the air like a heavy storm refusing to pass. I stood by the large glass window in the boardroom, staring at the city lights below, my jaw clenched. Behind me, Tara was still raging. “I cannot believe this!” she shouted, her heels striking sharply against the floor as she paced. “How could you let this happen, Lucian?” Her voice grated against my nerves. I had been holding my anger in for hours, forcing myself to remain calm for the sake of the company, for the board, for the investors. But now the restraint was slipping. Kristen stood near the table, arms folded neatly, her face calm but observant. Mr. Robert and Mr. Osborn remained seated, their ex
TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife Chapter 104
Lena's POV The sound must have woken Jane. I felt movement beside me, then her startled voice. “Lena? Oh my God, Lena!” She rushed to my side, kneeling beside me, her hands gently lifting my shoulders. “What happened? Why are you crying like this?” she asked, panic filling her voice. I tried to speak, but the words wouldn’t come. Only broken sobs escaped my lips. Jane pulled me into her arms carefully. “Hey… hey, it’s okay,” she whispered, stroking my hair. “You’re safe. You’re home.” Jane’s voice was soft when she spoke, but it carried a quiet panic that made my chest tighten. “Lena… what happened?” she asked again, kneeling beside me. I could barely breathe through my tears. My throat burned, my body still shaking from everything that had happened at the company. The humiliation. The accusations. Tara’s voice. The way everyone looked at me like I was a disease. Jane gently lifted my face. “Talk to me,” she whispered. I tried to speak, but another sob escaped ins
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