Lahat ng Kabanata ng BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE : Kabanata 141 - Kabanata 150

Pepper POV“Are you really pushing through with this?” Victor interrupted me from applying color to my lips.Frustration radiated from him; his hands raked through his hair before his gaze met mine, burning with a raw, hungry longing.Since last night, he had been trying to dissuade me from joining the auction, but my decision was final. The auction would mean continuous funding for the Foundation, thus spreading our reach.Previously, we catered to at least ten thousand women. Now, with the Foundation's help, we can hire more people, provide skills, and offer capital to those who need it.Creating productive people means giving them a new lease on life. It gives them the confidence to achieve self-sufficiency.“Yes. You know I already made my commitment. I can’t put this off. This is a charity for a cause.”Victor’s features twisted in pain before hope flickered in his eyes—a silent, desperate attempt to sway me one more time.“You can call in sick.” His eyes darted around like he wa

Samuel POVI thought my ears were deceiving me when the emcee announced Shan’s name as the next woman to be auctioned for the night.In bated breath, I glued my eyes to the stage, and despite the glaring lights, I squinted my eyes to manage my vision.It was Shan, alright, and she looked like a goddess!I could not believe my eyes!She was poised as she walked the runway, looking regal and elegant in her off-the-shoulder gown that exposed the creamy expanse of her shoulders and a hint of cleavage.I wanted to protest and snatch her up on the stage.The sight was for my eyes only.Immediately, I stood from my seat. I need to talk to Pepper.When did this happen?When did Shan agree to become part of this event?Yes, this is for a cause, but Shan was off-limits. She is mine alone.And I did not like it one bit that she was garnering so much interest from the male population in the crowd.“If you are familiar with the Women Project, Shan Johnston works as executive assistant to its found

Pepper POVI was on tenterhooks while the bid continued to go back and forth between Victor and Jeremy.My chest expanded as I held it in due to the tension I was feeling.“One hundred and ten million dollars!” The emcee announced Jeremy’s counterbid to Victor’s one million, and my breath hitched.Victor and I never discussed his finances, but one hundred million dollars is a lot of money, especially with his father pressuring him at Gunner Holdings, Inc.Samuel said Victor recently bought shares from a trusted investor, spending millions. Now, this.“One hundred fifty million dollars!” Victor’s voice rang out.

Victor POV“We’ll inform you of the results, Mr. Gunner. Thank you.” The NTSB chief stood.We were in the conference room for a closed-door meeting with the NTSB, accompanied by my assistant, Matthew, head of security Ben, and legal counsel Tony Spence.They worked quickly. Immediately after the crash, they began interrogating everyone involved. Even the aircraft mechanics were investigated.My father kept calling my phone, wanting to be included in the meeting, but I did not allow him entry. I am sure by now that he was already frothing at the mouth with rage.“We can’t leave things to chance. Everyone’s a suspect until cleared,” I told Ben.The authorities already informed us that an engine malfunction was the reason for the crash.The plane had taken off from the airport when the crash happened.“Good thing we invested in pilot training. He mitigated the crash,” Tony said.Gunner Airlines’ pilots were trained best in defensive take off and landing.“Apart from bruises and damage to

Pepper POV​Victor's body shook while he held me in his arms.​I could feel the restraint in how he held me. He was trying to control his embrace so as not to crush me.​Unfortunately, it was still tight for my comfort.Besides, I still feel a little miffed.​He expelled a shaky breath, dispelling all negative thoughts from my head.​"I am sorry about earlier. I had to go, but I kept my promise. I won you." He said smugly when I pushed at his chest because I felt drowned in his massive chest. ​I shook my head to belie his claim, smiling awkwardly at him.​”Technically, you didn't." I corrected.​Victor’s sharp intake of breath contrasted with the horror on his face.​It was funny to watch his arrogance stripped from him. Slowly, a tinge of red spreads across his face in embarrassment.​"Jeremy won. You did not sign the pledge form before you left." My lips twitched while I explained to let the sting out.​Originally, I wanted to wring Victor's neck. How can he humiliate me in front