Semua Bab Abandoned by my ex, I accept his boss proposal : Bab 61 - Bab 70

Chapter 61Lily's povSo far, so good. That’s honestly how life has felt these past four weeks.Since moving in with Richard, every day has been peaceful and sweet. We’ve built our own quiet rhythm—early morning breakfasts in the sunroom, quiet walks around the estate, and evenings filled with wine, soft jazz, and warm laughter. Sometimes, I still catch myself wondering if I’m dreaming. How did I get so lucky?He’s gentle. Attentive. He listens—even when I’m rambling. And he never once made me feel out of place, even when we attend those high-profile dinners or company meetings. Sandra’s usually with us during the work events, giving me knowing looks every time Richard sneaks in a soft touch on my lower back or holds my hand under the table. I’ve grown used to the cameras, the polite nods from strangers, the weight of his world.But beneath all the calm… something’s off.It started four weeks ago. One of the security guards reported seeing a suspicious black car parked just outside the

Chapter 62 Samantha's PovThum!Thum!!Thum!!!That was the sound of my heart as I paced around my living room, each beat louder than the last, echoing against the silence like drums of war. My bare feet made soft pats against the cold marble tiles, but I didn’t notice. I couldn’t feel anything—only the boiling rage and confusion that twisted in my chest like a storm without warning.“This wasn’t how it was supposed to end…” I whispered to myself, stopping in the middle of the room, wrapping my arms around my body like it would hold me together. “No. No, no, no. This can’t go on.”I shook my head violently, strands of my dark hair falling into my eyes, but I didn’t care. I could still see him—his face. Richard. His smile. His touch. The way he used to look at me like I was his whole world. I used to be his world.So how the hell did I end up here?“How dare he?” I muttered under my breath. “How dare he try to replace me?”I started pacing again, the anger returning like a wave crashi

Chapter 65Lily's povI stood up from the bed, the cool air of the room brushing against my skin as I wrapped my robe tighter around myself. The house was quiet—too quiet. I walked down the his studyl slowly, heart racing, feet soft against the polished wooden floor. The glow from Richard’s study door was still on. I paused in front of it, unsure whether to knock. This wasn’t the first time the thought had crossed my mind.My fingers hovered just inches from the door when it suddenly creaked open.Richard stood there, his tall frame blocking most of the light behind him. “Is everything alright, Lily?” he asked softly, his voice low and warm, but serious. “You look disturbed. And don’t lie to me. I noticed it while we were eating. I just didn’t want to push you. I wanted you to want to tell me.”That was the thing about Richard. He always saw more than what I said or did.“Truth be told, I am disturbed,” I admitted, my eyes dropping to the floor.He reached out, gently taking my hand

Chapter 67Lily's PovIt has been over two weeks since I had that intense conversation with Richard about the nasty rumors flying around — the whispers that I slept my way to a promotion. At first, it felt like the gossip might never end, like it had latched onto my name like a shadow. But strangely, it began to quiet down. Fewer side glances in the hallway, fewer fake smiles. Maybe people got bored, or maybe they realized I wasn’t going to break.I followed Richard’s advice: act like the gossip never existed. Smile, work hard, show up stronger every day. It wasn’t always easy, but it worked. Most days.Mia and I hadn’t seen each other in a while either. Life got busy — her fashion career was booming and I was constantly caught between reports, team reviews, and high-profile audits. We kept in touch over the phone though, and I had cleared my weekend just to catch up with her. She was my safe space — one of the few people who knew me before all of this... before him.Today felt differ

Chapter 69Lily's PovAs much as I wanted to dismiss the message I got from Mark about Richard not being who I thought he was… I just couldn’t. Every time I closed my eyes, Mark’s words replayed in my head like a broken record. “He’s not who you think he is, Lily. He had everything to do with my resignation.”But that couldn’t be true, right?I tried to brush it off, clinging tightly to the belief that Richard was different—honest, kind, the man I trusted with my heart. Still, something deep within me stirred with doubt. That night, he left work before me. He didn’t even wait like he usually did. “I’ve got a business thing to handle,” he had said. So casually. So quickly.But what business?And more importantly, with who?I got home before him, something that rarely happened. The mansion felt empty in a way that chilled me. I sat on the edge of the couch, staring blankly at my phone, rereading Mark’s message. It wasn’t just the words that bothered me—it was the timing. Why now? What d