All Chapters of Chasing Back The Woman He Destroyed: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Serena's POVThe air suddenly felt heavier, like the room itself understood that something was wrong.“Are you going to answer?” I asked.He met my gaze, eyes shadowed with tension. “I have to.”He stepped aside slightly, then swiped to take the call. “Minister James. Good evening Sir.”His voice was composed, polite. But I could see the way his jaw tightened, how his fingers clenched slightly around the phone.I stayed silent, waiting, my pulse thudding in my ears. I couldn't leave the room. I stood there, watching Damien as he ended the call. My heart wasn’t hammering in my chest like it did the first time the Minister of Justice called him back in his office the day we met, but a slow dread still crawled under my skin.When Damien finally lowered the phone, I stepped forward. “So? How did it go?”He looked at me and smiled faintly, but I could tell it was forced. “It’s nothing to worry about. I’ll handle it.”“No, Damien,” I said firmly, folding my arms. “Tell me what he said.”He

Serena's POVI didn’t answer immediately. I pretended I hadn’t heard him, the question slicing too close to bone.But Damien wasn’t the kind of man to let silence be the answer.He leaned forward slightly, repeating in a calm, low voice, “You kissed me earlier today at the courthouse. I want to know why.”I cleared my throat, willing the heat crawling up my neck to disappear. “It wasn’t a big deal,” I said, tossing my words out like they didn’t matter. “Why are you asking about that kiss like it was the first time we kissed?”He paused, then gave a slow nod, placing his half-empty glass on the edge of the table beside him. His movements were unhurried, but something had shifted. He began walking toward me.I straightened unconsciously, suddenly aware of how close we were and how alone this house felt with Sophia tucked away in one of the bedrooms. My body tensed.“The difference,” Damien said quietly, “is that I kissed you first. Back in my office. But you initiated the second one pub

Serena's POVHe leaned in slowly, his eyes never leaving mine. I should’ve stepped away. I should’ve said something, anything, but I didn’t. I just stood there like a statue of liberty in his arms.My heart thudded painfully against my ribcage. Heat brushed against my skin as he exhaled close to my cheek, and then, pop, his lips were on mine.It was a faint brush, almost hesitant really; as if he were testing the waters. Gentle, hesitant, and yet it exhilarated me and took the air right out of my lungs. I slapped my eyes shut for a mere second, trying to grasp the feeling, but reality barged unfairly in once again.I surprised myself by withdrawing, and boy, he didn't like it. He had never seen that coming, yet I did. Clearing my throat, I whispered, “This, this isn’t right...” I stepped away, needing space and clarity. My skin tingled where he'd touched me, and the weight of that kiss surprisingly felt too heavy. Damien remained silent, lips flattening into a line as his jaw cle

Serena's POV“I hope you’re both hungry,” Damien said, pushing a plate toward us.“I thought lawyers only knew how to argue,” I teased, eyeing the surprisingly delicious-looking pasta.He smirked. “I argue in court. I impress in the kitchen.”Sophia gave me a sly glance but stayed silent—for now.We sat around the island and began to eat. The pasta was creamy, warm, and perfect. The silence wasn’t awkward, just... thick. With awareness.“So,” Sophia said, finishing her wine, “this might be my cue to let you two enjoy the rest of the night without me hovering. I’ll go check my phone.”She winked at me as she slid off the stool.When I looked back at Damien, he was watching me.My fork hovered mid-air. “What?”He shook his head, smiling. “You just look more like yourself tonight.”I paused. “What does that mean?”He leaned in just slightly, voice low. “You’re laughing. You’re not holding your breath.”I let out a slow sigh and turned to face him. “We need to talk,” I said, my voice low

Serena's POVI turned fully, heart clenching, and there he was, Felix, my first love.Everything around me faded for a second. The music. The lights. Even Sophia’s presence beside me blurred.It had been years, but I’d know him anywhere. That confident walk, the slight tilt of his head when he smiled. And that look in his eyes, like he could still read me, even after all this time.Sophia gasped softly. “Oh wow. Felix?”He grinned. “Sophia. You look stunning. It’s been ages.”“Right? You too!” she replied, and they hugged quickly.His eyes came back to me, warm, nostalgic. “And you... Serena.”Then he chuckled. “What are you doing here?”I tried to keep my tone casual. “Just hanging out. Having fun with my friend.”He didn't miss a beat. “Mind if I tag along? I mean, we’ve got years to catch up on.”I hesitated.Sophia didn’t.“Sure,” she said, smiling way too wide. “Let’s go to the VIP section.”I shot her a look, but she just winked.Felix followed us as we turned toward the velvet