Semua Bab Chasing back my ex-wife: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Kiara’s POV Miriam walked in, closing the door behind her with a deliberate click, her heels echoing across my office floor like a warning shot. Her expression was unreadable. “Planning another ambush?” I asked, not bothering to hide the edge in my tone. She tilted her head. “Just a conversation. Unless you're too busy building your empire to speak to the people you trampled on your way up.” I slowly looked up from my screen. “Is that what you tell yourself to sleep at night? That you were trampled upon? Funny.” I scoffed. She smirked, moving to the window like she owned the view. “You don’t need to act superior, Kiara. You’re not invincible nor untouchable.Even queens bleed.” “And some snakes shed their skin but stay venomous,” I replied sharply. “So again, why are you here?” She turned to face me, arms crossed. “I’m giving you a chance. Step down from the Evergreen project.” I blinked. “Excuse me?” “You heard me. Step down, or I’ll bury you under a truth you won’t see comin

Kiara's POVMy phone rang immediately I reached my door, carrying two heavy bags and trying to find the right key. I picked it up without checking who the caller is. I pressed the phone between my shoulder and cheek. The moment I heard his voice, the feeling inside me just dropped."What is it, Leo?" I snapped. "Thought I warned you not to call me for anything work-related. I’m done for the day. How hard is that to understand? Or do you want—"“Calm down,” he cut in quickly. “I know you’re upset, but I didn’t call because of work or Miriam. I just... I called to check on you. To see if you got home safely.”I scoffed, rolling my eyes. "As what? Did I ask for your care?" I hissed. "You better say why you really called before I end this call."I moved the phone just a little bit, pressing it a little harder against my shoulder. I was trying to unlock my door. The force of the bags lying on my arms was much. I don't even know if Sophia's nanny had brought her home from school or if I wa

Leo’s POVI jerked up at the sound of my phone ringing out so loudly beside me, pulling me out of my heavy, foggy sleep. My head was pounding like a drum roll and my chest was beating fast as I reached out blindly for my phone. "Hello," I spoke into the phone with a groggy voice, and wasn't able to see who the caller was."Good morning, Mr. Leo. I Just want to remind you about your 10:30 a.m. strategy session with the executive team. Since you are not here yet,I think we should reschedule it till tomorrow or should we leave it sir? "What time is it now?" I asked, trying to sit up. My head still pounding."10:00 a.m. sharp, sir."My eyes shot open. "Shit! no, no. Keep it as it is. I’ll be there in a jiffy."I ended the call and rubbed my forehead, trying to piece together what exactly happened last night. The wine. The laptop. The sudden wave of dizziness and passing out.What the hell happened?I dragged myself out of bed forcefully and staggered to the bathroom. The cold water fro

Kiara’s POV“Be right back, I need to take this call,” I said with a smile while gently excusing myself from the table. Leo just nodded, his eyes following me until I got to the corner that leads to the terrace of the restaurant. My smile vanished the second I was out of sight. It was Alex."Hey," I whispered as I picked up the call, my voice steady but with a sudden knot in my stomach."Hey, I stopped by your house… but you weren't there," he said. "Oh," I said, glancing toward the soft light spilling out of the lounge room behind me. "I came back briefly... Then I left for an office party.""Oh, really? but you didn't tell me, I would have accompanied you, to make that your Ex more jealous." he said and chuckled.I pressed a hand to my forehead, feeling guilt seeping through me. Why don't I just tell him the truth that Leo set this all up? That his the one am laughing and dining with right now. I don't want to disappoint him after all he has done for me.But it wasn't my fault, I

Leo's POV"What was that stunt you pulled in there?" I asked, pretty mad, as I pulled Miriam down the hallway into my office. She tried to get away, but I held on tight.Let go of me! she yelled, like she was about to cry because I was holding her so tight. " I’m pregnant, Leo! Seriously, I'm not lying or pulling any stunt. It's just the truth."She was trying to look tough, but her lip was shaking a little. She wasn't as sure of herself as she wanted me to think. Still, the way she held her head up made her seem like she thought she'd already won.I finally let go of her wrist and took a step back, my heart pounding so fast. Her words hit me hard. Pregnant?No way this can be true.I brushed my hand on my face, trying to calm down. Why would she get pregnant now? I was trying to get away from her to get Kiara backShe knew it. She knew I didn't love her anymore. She knew I was done pretending. So why? Why the hell would she do this?" I don’t get it, I said, shaking my head. How? How