Semua Bab Revenge After Rebirth: No Longer Yours, Ex!: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Julia’s POV Alex’s last statement crawled at my skin. The urge to scream, to yell out my frustrations, intensified. But I didn’t want to create a scene, not when Jake was here.I stumbled into the kitchen and switched off the gas cooker. “Let’s go home.” I declared. Jake didn't argue or say another word. He just took off the apron and followed me. We entered the room Scarlett was in only to find her eating some snacks while she watches a television show.“You are coming with me.” I said as Jake approached and took Scarlett's few belongings. “It’s time to leave.” Scarlett looked hesitant, her face twisting into sadness as she spoke. “Just a little time. The show will be over soon.” Her words fell on deaf ears. I watched as Jake helped you pull her up as she reluctantly followed us out of the building. I drove them home.Later that night, before going to bed, I thought of checking on Jake in his room. I reached. I pushed open the door quietly, half-expecting him to be asleep. But J

Celeste's POVThe next day I felt like the world was suddenly spinning out of my control. The events of yesterday were still fresh in my mind, haunting me like a never-ending loop. My worries grew worse than last night. On the day Julia called off the marriage, I was extremely happy. Happy that she was out of the way, I'll finally be with my Alex without her being in our lives. I had convinced myself that with Julia breaking off the engagement with Alex, I would finally have my chance. I told myself it was inevitable. After all, I had been Alex's perfect match, hadn’t I? The chemistry we had was undeniable ever since we were little, and I had thought that once Julia was out of the picture, Alex would see that we were meant to be together. He would get married to me instead. I thought he never felt anything for her and wanted her out of our love lives. But now, I was left with the cold, crushing reality of Alex wanting to marry Julia. Maybe for the sake of that old man, Mr. Sterling

Julia’s POVThe journalist and every other person present in the room turned their heads back. The room was filled with velvet chairs arranged in perfect rows as journalists were seated comfortably, cameras already rolling and flashes popping at intervals. While I walked, I could hear side-talks.“Is that Julia?” someone whispered.“She looks absolutely stunning,” another gasped.“Her dress… she’s glowing.”“She’s always been beautiful, but tonight?”I kept my gaze forward, my lips slightly curved in a knowing smile. Cameras clicked, flashes lit the air, and every eye turned to follow. Shortly, I saw him lounging on the stage chair in front of the table, every inch of him steeped in arrogance as usual as his eyes bore into mine coldly. Then I made my way toward Alex. Alex lifted his eyes lazily and met mine with a smirk. He slowly set the glass aside, stood, and clapped his hands mockingly once.“Well, well,” he drawled. “The mighty Julia finally came…How the proud have fallen.”I s

Julia’s POVHer lips parted. She looked down at her wrist, at the sleek silver watch with the small sapphire inset. Her fingers hesitated. But then, she quietly pulled it and handed it to me.I took the watch and walked back to the stage, each step I took, dozens of cameras followed me.I paused at the center, lifting the sleek, silver watch for all to see. My fingers curled tightly around the watch as I faced the sea of expectant eyes as cameras flashing intensified.Then I removed a chip from the watch and connected it to the computer beside me.Before I spoke, I gave a small nod to the technician beside me. “Play the recording,” I said.Immediately, the technician played it. IJenny’s colleague by name Annie’s voice came first.”So it’s done then? Celeste told you to use the expired batch, right?”Jenny responded. “Yeah. She said it’ll give just enough irritation with lasting damage. You know her, she wants Julia looking terrible. And we followed her orders. It’s not like anyone’s

Julia’s POVI watched as Lucas parked his car at the parking slot of the hotel.Lucas approached me, his both hands were in his pockets as he strolled confidently.Now standing in front of me, he explained pleasantries. “It’s been a while.” He paused. Then, with a slight crease of his brows, he asked plainly, "What are you doing here out late at night?”“Just chilling.” I replied with a smile. He said nothing. He studied me for some seconds, his eyes landing on the little bag I was holding and then his expression shifted. “Sure?” He questioned as he stepped closer.I forced a tight smile, there was no point hiding so I’ll have to just spill it out. “Scarlett chased me out of the house,” I admitted, trying to sound casual. “She told me to go back to my husband’s home…” I scoffed, rolling my eyes. “And to make matters worse, every hotel I tried turned me away. Apparently, Alex ordered them not to take me in.”Lucas’s eyes narrowed. He wasn’t a man who showed much emotion. “Your step