Chasing After My Ex-Husband のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Morning light poured through the large windows of Kael’s penthouse, painting the floor with soft gold streaks. Ayla sat on the couch, knees hugged to her chest, staring at nothing in particular. She barely slept, her mind too full of memories she wished she could forget.Kael stood near the kitchen, a cup of coffee in hand. His suit was neat, and not a single strand of his dark hair was out of place. He watched her, quiet and sharp, like he was trying to decide something.Finally, he spoke. “Come with me to the office.”Ayla lifted her head, blinking at him. “What?”Kael placed his cup on the counter. “I don’t want you staying here alone.”She shook her head. “I’m fine.”“You’re not.” His voice didn’t soften. “You barely slept. You haven’t eaten. If I leave, you’ll just sit here all day.”Her chest tightened. “It’s not your problem.”Kael walked over and sat on the chair across from her. He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees. “It is if I come home and find you like this again

LATE EVENING The glass doors slid shut behind Grayson, but the tight feeling in his chest didn’t go away. His shoes hit the pavement with sharp, steady clicks as he walked to his car. The meeting was over. He should feel relieved. Instead, his head kept spinning with thoughts of Lena.Her voice still echoed in his mind."It matters to me."Grayson gripped his car keys, jaw tight, as he unlocked his black sedan. He got in, shut the door, and just sat there for a moment. The city buzzed around him, cars passing, people talking, but it all felt far away.He took a slow breath, started the engine, and pulled onto the street. The hum of the car filled the space, but it couldn’t drown out his thoughts.Lena.Her name hurt to think about.He could still see her standing in that room, her shoulders stiff, eyes wide and glassy like she was holding back tears.Grayson’s fingers tightened around the wheel.Why did she have to look at him like that?Like she wanted to explain. Like she needed hi

Lena unlocked her apartment door with trembling fingers. She shut the door and leaned against it, her chest rising and falling in uneven breaths. The dim glow of the streetlights filtered through the blinds, casting thin lines of shadow across the floor.Her heels echoed against the hardwood as she walked into the living room, tossing her bag on the couch. She sank onto the cushions, burying her face in her hands. The night felt endless, her thoughts running in circles, each one sharper than the last.Who could’ve done this?Her mind replayed every meeting, every conversation, trying to pick apart faces and voices for something...anything, that felt off. But nothing stood out.Her phone buzzed, startling her. She snatched it up, her heart pounding. It was a text from Grayson.Grayson:I told my security team to cross-check employee backgrounds. I’ll let you know if they find anything.Lena stared at the screen, her thumb hovering over the keyboard. She wanted to ask him if he was okay

Lena grabbed her bag and walked out of her office, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. The building was quiet, most employees had already left, and only the dim hallway lights guided her to the elevator.She pressed the button and waited, her eyes drifting to her reflection in the metal doors. Her shoulders looked tense, and the tiredness in her eyes was hard to miss. She adjusted her blazer, trying to smooth out imaginary wrinkles, but it didn’t make her feel any better.When the elevator finally arrived, she stepped in and leaned against the wall, letting out a breath she didn’t know she was holding. The doors slid shut, and she watched the numbers count down, one by one, as she made her way to the ground floor.Her stomach grumbled, reminding her she hadn’t eaten since lunch. Maybe she should treat herself to dinner. Something nice. Something that didn’t come in a plastic container from the office cafeteria.As she walked out of the building, the cool evening air

Lena sat at the long conference table her fingers drumming lightly against the polished surface. The air was tense, heavy with unspoken concerns. Across from her, Grayson leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, his expression unreadable.“The police are currently on the tail of whoever broke into both our offices,” Grayson said, his voice calm but firm. “Meanwhile, we’ll continue the project using the online files we have. We won’t be meeting physically again for now. Everything will be done online... just in case someone is watching.”Lena nodded, understanding the caution behind his words. “That makes sense.”Grayson tapped his fingers against the table. “Select exclusive members from your team who know how to keep their mouths shut. Only they will work with you on this project.”Lena exhaled, already running through the names in her head. She had a handful of employees she could trust, but even then, the thought of someone leaking information again made her uneasy.“I’ll put togeth