All Chapters of Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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51. Aftermath of Justice

Avery’s POVThe gavel fell three times, each strike sounding like a thunderclap that shattered the remnants of the Woods family dynasty."In light of the highly severe and criminal nature of the evidence presented," Judge Reyes’s voice cut through the courtroom chaos with absolute finality, "this court denies the plaintiff's request for an injunction. The administrative freeze on Hector Woods' shares remains permanent, and this file is being forwarded immediately to the federal prosecutor's office."She looked down from the bench, her sharp eyes fixing directly on Hector, who was vibrating with a silent, pale terror. "Bailiffs, please escort Mr. Woods and Mrs. Juliet Woods to the holding area downstairs. Federal marshals are already en route.""No! This is a setup! You can't do this to me!" Hector screamed, his voice cracking into a pathetic, desperate shriek as two burly court officers grabbed him by his arms. He kicked blindly at his o

52. A New Day

Avery’s POVThe bright flashes of the cameras hit us the moment we pushed through the heavy glass doors of the courthouse.Reporters shoved microphones toward my face, all of them shouting at once. The noise was loud and chaotic, a sharp contrast to the quiet courtroom we had just left behind."Ms. Woods! Is it true that your husband is being charged with murder?""Mr. Sterling! Did you use your company to hack the Woods family accounts?"Caspian did not say a word to them. His tight grip on my hand kept me grounded in the middle of the crowd. He used his large body as a shield, blocking the worst of the pushy reporters as he guided me toward his waiting black sedan.Vance held the car door open for us. I slid into the back seat quickly, and Caspian climbed in right after me. The door shut with a heavy click, locking the loud world outside.I leaned my head against the cool leather seat and took a long, deep br

53. Standing Alone

Avery’s POVThe door to my father’s old office closed with a soft, solid click. The heavy noise shut out the rest of the world. Sarah and Marcus stayed out in the hallway, leaving me completely alone in the massive room.I stood still for a long moment, just listening to the quiet.For five years, this room had been Hector’s playground. He had changed the artwork, brought in ugly modern chairs, and covered the walls with trophies he didn't earn. But the bones of the room were still the same. The large mahogany desk still sat in the center, and the huge glass windows still showed the whole city.Slowly, I walked over to the desk. I ran my fingers along the smooth wood.There was a black leather chair behind it. Hector’s chair. I pulled it out, sat down, and leaned back. The leather felt cool against my skin. I closed my eyes and let out a breath I felt like I had been holding for years.I am here, I thought. I actually m

54. The Weight of the Ring

Avery’s POVThe drive back to the penthouse was completely quiet. The city outside the window was full of bright lights and busy people, but inside the black sedan, it felt like a different world. It was safe and still.I leaned my head against the cool glass window and watched the buildings roll by. My mind was spinning with everything that had happened today. I had sat in my father’s chair. I had looked the board members in the eyes and made them listen to me. I had taken control. But now, the business day was over. As the car came closer to Caspian’s building, my stomach began to twist into nervous knots."We are here, Ms. Woods," Vance said softly as he steered the car into the private underground garage. The car came to a smooth stop right in front of the private elevator doors. Vance got out quickly and opened my door for me."Thank you, Vance," I said, stepping out into the cool air."Have a good evening, ma'am," he

55. Morning Light

Avery’s POVThe morning sun crept slowly through the sheer curtains of the master bedroom. It painted warm, golden lines across the heavy duvet. I stirred softly, blinking against the bright light, and felt the familiar, heavy weight of Caspian’s arm draped securely around my waist.I didn't move. I just lay there in the quiet room, listening to the steady, deep sound of his breathing against the back of my neck.His chest was pressed firmly against my spine. Every time he took a breath, his whole body moved with mine. It felt incredibly grounding. For the first time in as long as I could remember, I didn't wake up with a heavy sense of dread pooling in my stomach. I didn't wake up wondering what cruel joke Hector was going to play, or what scandal the media was going to drop on my lap.The air was completely still, smelling of clean sheets and the faint trace of Caspian’s woodsy cologne.Slowly, I shifted my body so I could tur

56. In The Public Eye

Avery’s POVThe quiet morning did not last forever. By two in the afternoon, the real world came knocking on our door.I stood in front of the full-length mirror in the penthouse bedroom. I wore a sharp, emerald-green pantsuit. It was my father’s favorite color. It made me feel strong. I clamped a pair of simple gold hoops into my ears and took a deep, steady breath.My phone was buzzing continuously on the vanity table. I picked it up. There were thirty missed calls and over fifty unread text messages. Most of them were from reporters, but the top message was from Marcus.Marcus: The divorce petition has been officially logged with the court clerk. It is on the public record now. The media is picking it up fast.I stared at the screen. A strange sense of relief washed over me. It was out. The final string tying me to Hector Woods had been cut cleanly by the law.A pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist from behind

57. The First Mandate

Avery’s POVThe silence in the boardroom was heavy. Every single eye at the long mahogany table was fixed on me. These were the same men who had nodded along to Hector’s lies for years. They were the ones who had stayed quiet while my father's legacy was systematically stripped away.Now, they were looking at me with a mix of fear and sudden respect.I kept my hands flat on the smooth wood of the table, leaning forward just enough to let them feel the weight of my presence. Caspian stood a few paces behind my right shoulder. He didn't say a word, but his massive, silent presence felt like a wall of solid iron at my back."Before we begin looking at the quarterly numbers," I started, my voice cutting through the quiet room like a sharp blade, "we need to establish some new rules. The old way of running Woods-Global is dead. The corruption ends today."A senior board member named elder Mr. Harrison cleared his throat nervously. He adju

58. Pieces of the Past

Caspian’s POVThe city lights outside the glass windows of my office looked like scattered diamonds. It was late, past ten in the evening, but the Sterling Global executive floor was still bustling with quiet, intense energy.I stood by the window, my hands shoved deep into my trouser pockets. I had discarded my suit jacket hours ago. My shirtsleeves were rolled up to my elbows, and my tie was pulled loose. The reflection in the glass showed a man who looked worn down, but my eyes were perfectly clear.Behind me, the door to the office opened with a soft click."The investigators from the SEC have finally left for the night, boss," Jameson said as he walked into the room. He didn't look his usual sharp self. His leather jacket was tossed over his arm, and his forehead was creased with deep worry lines. He dropped a heavy stack of legal folders onto my desk with a loud thud.I turned around slowly, leaning my hip against the window fr

59. Juliet’s Shadow

Avery’s POVIt had been three days since the courtroom explosion. Three days since Hector was led away in handcuffs.My desk was still covered in piles of legal files, but the stack was shrinking. I clicked my pen, signing the final line on a new supply contract, and leaned back in my chair."That is the last of the core restructuring documents, Ms. Woods," Marcus said. He looked tired, but his smile was genuine. He picked up the signed folder and slipped it into his leather briefcase. "The manufacturing plants in Ohio are fully funded again. The union reps are calling it a miracle.""It is not a miracle, Marcus," I said softly, looking out at the city skyline. "It is just what my father would have done.""Well, your father would be proud," Marcus replied. He closed his briefcase with a sharp snap. "There is just one more administrative matter. The federal marshal’s office called this morning. Juliet Woods has requested a visitor bef

60. Final Disclosure

Caspian’s POVThe easy, warm smile Avery had given me this morning in bed was gone. Her shoulders were tense, held in that rigid line she used when she was preparing for a corporate battle.I stood up from behind my desk immediately. I didn't care about the legal brief I was reading or the conference call I was supposed to be hosting. The moment she entered my space, she was the only thing that mattered."Avery," I said, walking out from behind the mahogany desk to meet her. "You look pale. What did Juliet say to you?"Avery didn't answer right away. She walked past me, her heels clicking softly against the thick rug, and stood by the massive glass window. She looked out at the city skyline for a long moment before she turned around to face me. She reached into her purse, pulled out a small piece of paper with a list of account numbers scribbled on it, and set it flat on my desk."She told me I traded one master for another," Avery s

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