All Chapters of STEP ASIDE EX-HUSBAND: THE RISE OF LIANA: Chapter 281 - Chapter 288

Camilla’s POVFriday morning arrived with a heavy sky, the clouds hanging low as if the weather itself reflected the tension that had taken root in the office. I walked in, knowing today would test everything. The week had been a delicate balancing act between hidden emotions, professional obligations, and the subtle provocations that Isabella excelled at. But now, with Adrian’s feelings for me revealed, the stakes were far higher. Every glance, every movement, every interaction mattered more than ever.She was at her desk, poised and confident as always, but today there was a subtle edge to her. A quiet calculation that I could sense, even without seeing her intentions fully. She was smiling, speaking softly with colleagues, but I could feel her presence pressing against mine, like an invisible weight. I reminded myself to stay composed, though my pulse had already quickened the moment I saw her.Adrian was already at his desk, reviewing reports with that precise focus I had always a

Camilla’s POVBy Tuesday morning, the office felt like a battlefield. Every step, every glance, every interaction carried weight, and the tension between Adrian, Isabella, and me had reached a point where it was impossible to ignore. The air was heavy with unspoken words, subtle challenges, and the quiet knowledge that nothing would remain simple for long.I arrived early, as I had been doing all week, determined to assert my presence without giving Isabella any advantage. She was already there, as always, perfectly poised, her smile calm but calculating. The way she moved, the way she interacted with colleagues, the deliberate way she positioned herself near Adrian it was all strategy, and I could sense it like a faint pulse running through the office.Adrian was at his desk, reviewing reports with meticulous focus. But even from across the room, I could sense the strain in him, the tightness in his shoulders, the flicker in his eyes whenever Isabella’s movements caught his attention

Camilla’s POVThe office smelled faintly of coffee and rain-soaked streets outside, but the atmosphere inside was thick with tension, like a storm pressing against the windows. From the moment I arrived, I could feel Isabella’s gaze slicing across the room, precise, calculated, predatory. She was already at her desk, reviewing papers with deliberate intensity, her posture immaculate, her smile quiet but sharp. Every move she made felt like an assertion of power.Adrian was at his desk, glancing briefly at me before returning to his reports. His jaw was tight, his posture taut, as if he could sense the undercurrents building around him. I knew he felt it too—the silent games, the provocations, the invisible war Isabella waged in subtle movements and carefully chosen words. He was preparing for conflict, and I was ready to face it alongside him.By mid-morning, the tension became unbearable. I watched Isabella lean toward Adrian under the guise of reviewing a project, her fingers brushi

Camilla’s POVThe office was eerily quiet that morning, the usual chatter replaced by a tense stillness that made every step feel deliberate. I arrived early, heart tight with anticipation, knowing Isabella’s next move was imminent. She was clever, relentless, and I had no doubt she was planning something drastic. But today, I wasn’t alone. Adrian and I were aligned, ready to confront her fully, and for the first time, I felt the weight of control settling in my chest instead of fear.Adrian was already there, his eyes scanning reports with that measured intensity I had come to recognize as focus and strategy. When he noticed me, his gaze softened, a flicker of reassurance passing silently between us. I could feel the electricity in that simple exchange, the unspoken promise that we were a team, united against whatever Isabella planned.By mid-morning, the tension had become palpable. I could sense her presence before I even saw her, the subtle ripple of manipulation in the air. Isabe