Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorced: Dear Ex It's Your Loss: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

•Juliet POV•She panted and paced around the kitchen, her hand on her head, eyes filled with tears."What’s the problem, Vera?" I asked, my voice trembling with worry. "Why aren't you telling me anything?"She stopped pacing and turned to face me, her chest rising and falling fast. “Eric called me this morning, and when I picked up, he said he’s been trying to reach you but you weren’t answering. There was urgency in his voice, it scared me.”My heart dropped as I stared at her. “What did he say?” I asked, stepping closer.“He told me to check the news and online reviews. I thought it was just about the sales or maybe another trending post… until I saw it.” Her voice broke. “Customers are leaving bad reviews about the new perfume. Juliet, they’re saying it caused rashes and burns on their skin. Some media houses are even calling it a deadly skin poisoning.”I froze and blinked in confusion. The strength in my legs slip away, but I forced myself forward.“No,” I whispered, shaking my h

•Juliet POV•I groaned, covering my face with my hand. “Jeez, what’s happening, Vera?” I lifted my hand and wiped my tears. “Why’s James doing all this to me? Who could it be that he’s using again against me?”Vera lowered her gaze and stepped closer to me. “I wish I had the answer to your questions, but even I’m confused. This is the height of everything. James must be insane.”I sniffled, dragging my fingers under my eyes, trying to hold myself together. I kept whispering to myself that I’d be strong… but inside, I felt the brokenness growing, spreading across my chest like cracked glass. I didn’t know how much longer I could hold it all in.Vera and I walked out of the production area and back into the elevator. She kept talking, venting her anger and how much she hated James, her words sharp with emotion. But I just stood there, quiet, lost in the first moment I met him.Maybe this was the danger I had felt from the beginning. Deep down, I knew something wasn’t right about him. Hi

•Juliet POV•I rolled over on the bed and snuggled close to Edward, resting my head on his chest. Trying not to think about the situation at hand, I let the warmth of his body give me a welcoming comfort.The smell of an unfamiliar manly cologne prickled my pulse, making me sniff. I didn’t recognize this perfume from anywhere. I opened my eyes and lifted my head off Edward’s chest. He shifted on the bed and rolled to the other side.I stared at him. Something wasn’t right.The man next to me… wasn’t Edward. The muscular build, the broad chest, it wasn’t Edward’s.“Edward?” I muttered, looking confused. But he didn’t answer.I gently pulled myself away from him and was about to get off the bed when a strong hand grabbed my wrist.“Who are you calling Edward?” The familiar voice asked.I blinked in confusion. I remembered Edward lying beside me, patting my back, whispering that everything would be alright before I slept.“Who are you?” I asked softly, my voice trembling.The man turned,

•Edward POV•I stood by the door, hearing Juliet’s quiet sobs. Seeing her like that broke my heart, and I just couldn’t believe all this was happening.All I’d ever planned after Juliet accepted me back into her life was to make her smile always, to give her the happiness she deserved. But doing that since this issue with James started had become a difficult thing for me.“Juliet, please listen to me. I know how you’re feeling right now, and I want you to know that you’re not alone,” I muttered, leaning closer to the door. “I promise you that I’ll make sure everything goes back to normal and that James gets what he deserves.”There was a moment of silence, just the sound of her breathing. Then came more sniffling, and she started crying again. Realizing she wouldn’t let me in and that she needed some time alone, I walked away from the door and down the stairs to the living room.Eric was sitting on the couch, scrolling through the tab in his hand, his face locked in concentration. I t

•Juliet POV•I stood up from the bed, pacing around the room, my arms wrapped around my chest as if holding myself together would somehow make everything better. The weight on my chest felt heavier with each step, like it wanted to pull me down.I shook my head, biting my lower lip hard. “What can I do now, Vera? My mind just can’t come up with anything... only thoughts of what more terrible things might happen.”Vera’s eyes softened as she watched me. “I understand how you’re feeling right now, Jules. But since Jace Perfume is closed down by the government for investigation...” She placed her hand under her chin, her brows furrowed deep in thought. “I think you should lay off the staffs.”My eyes widened. I stopped pacing and stared at her.“If James’s insider is still within the company, there’s no way we’ll figure out anything,” Vera continued quietly. “They’ll just keep covering things up and drawing our attention elsewhere.”I exhaled sharply. “Hm... you’re right. But what does t