Lahat ng Kabanata ng The CEO's Ex-Wife Gets Revenge: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

Flora stood in front of her wardrobe, staring blankly at the rows of blouses, skirts and trousers, her mind elsewhere. She absentmindedly selected a pale blue blouse and a pair of slacks, her thoughts circling around Janice and the deed she had found the previous night. The shocking discovery had shaken her deeply, and her sleep had been restless, plagued by unsettling dreams of her father trying to warn her about something. Even now, the images from her dream lingered in her mind like a cloud she couldn’t shake off.She fumbled as she dressed, slipping into the blue blouse and her usual work slacks without much thought. Her hands trembled slightly as she buttoned the blouse, distracted by the enormity of what she’d uncovered. Despite everything, she couldn’t help but feel she was missing pieces of a larger puzzle, one that involved Janice, Alice, and her father.She slipped on her heels, then went to the kitchen, her mind still spinning with thoughts of Janice and the deed.

Her mind was racing with everything she had to do next—both at Defendwise Ventures and in dealing with Janice. As she chewed mechanically, her phone buzzed again, this time with a call from Damien. She smiled as she picked it up, a small surge of excitement washing over her. Anna popped a head into the kitchen, making a gesture as if to ask if Flora was ready to go. Flora shook her head slightly as she held her phone to her ear.“Hey, you,” she greeted softly, her voice dropping so Anna and Charles, who were nearby, wouldn’t hear too much of their conversation. Already, his call had lifted her mood.“Hey, beautiful,” Damien replied, his voice warm and teasing. “How’s your morning?”“Chaotic as usual,” she sighed. “But hearing your voice makes it a little better.”“Oh, I like that.”“What?”“That fact I can make your day a little brighter,” he said, a playful tone creeping into his voice. “You always do,” Flora said, her voice lowering. She glanced a

Sophie reluctantly took the platter, her lips forming a pout. “Are you sure, Ms. Wicks? It’s such a waste if you don’t have any.” “I’m sure,” Flora replied firmly, though her stomach twisted at the smell of the food leaving with Sophie. “Could you get me a coffee and Chinese fried rice from the usual place instead?” Sophie looked defeated, but she nodded. “Of course,” she said before walking out with the platter, casting one last glance over her shoulder as if expecting Flora to change her mind. The door clicked shut behind Sophie, leaving Flora alone in her office once again. She exhaled slowly, leaning back in her chair and rubbing her temples. The gnawing hunger in her stomach had nothing to do with food anymore. It was the uncomfortable realization that Cyprus wasn’t going to give up anytime soon, and his persistence was starting to grate on her nerves. Flora glanced at her phone, her thoughts turning to Damien. Just the thought of him bro

Flora didn’t need to give Anna any address. It was clear that Damien had already coordinated everything. As the car pulled away from Defendwise Ventures, she felt a wave of exhaustion sweep over her. She sank into the plush leather seat and closed her eyes, willing herself to relax. For a fleeting moment, her thoughts wandered to Olivia. She hoped her dinner with Cyprus went well, despite the sinking feeling she had about him. She shook the thought away; it wasn’t her problem.Before she knew it, Flora found herself drifting in and out of sleep, the rhythmic hum of the car soothing her into a light slumber. She was more mentally drained than she had realized, the constant plotting, the lies, and the burdens of the day pulling her down. When Anna gently touched her shoulder, Flora blinked awake, momentarily disoriented.“We’re here, ma’am,” Anna said softly, slight concern on her face as she looked down on Flora.Flora straightened, smoothing down her work slacks as she l

Flora closed her eyes for a moment, breathing in the comfort that came with his words. She could always count on him, even when everything else felt uncertain. Being with Damien made everything feel lighter, more manageable. He had this way of making her forget all the drama surrounding her. As they sat there, heads bowed together, the moment stretched out, warm and peaceful."How about we get some fresh air?" Damien suggested, pulling back slightly to meet her gaze. "I’ll show you around the garden. It’s beautiful this time of day."Flora’s eyes lit up at the suggestion. She had been captivated by the mansion and its surroundings from the moment she arrived, and the idea of spending some quiet time with Damien, exploring the gardens, sounded perfect. "I’d love that," she replied, her smile widening.Damien swung his legs out of bed and stood, stretching his arms above his head. Flora took a moment to admire the sight of him—tall, strong, and effortlessly handsome, even