All Chapters of Oops! The CEO's Ex is a Secret Genius: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Meanwhile-Briella leaned back in her chair, resting her chin on one hand.The glow from her laptop flickered across her face, illuminating her soft features and faint dimples.Cool light fell gently on her pale skin, casting a soft halo around her cheeks.She twirled her icy phone between her fingers, smiling lazily.After a moment, she made a call."I've been waiting for you to call me. Took you long enough."Audrey's exasperated voice burst from the speaker. "Do you know how long I've been holding back?!"Briella's tone was gentle. "My fault. I just didn't want anyone else handling this. I wanted her to feel it."Audrey was practically giddy. "You bet she felt it! Who does she think she is, trying to steal your work? Serves her right! She's not even good enough to plagiarize you properly. That design was half-baked at best-and you could still see your old style peeking through. When did you even draw that?"Briella touched her chin, thinking casually. "I think... when I was fifteen

In the grand hall lit as bright as daylight—Only two people remained.One knelt on one knee. The other sat silently in a wheelchair.Idris raised his eyes with cold indifference, pressing his fingers against his temple in exhaustion.“Settle it within three days. Once it’s done, report to the Disciplinary Hall and take your punishment.”Steven kept his back ramrod straight, his face solemn without a trace of resentment.“Yes, sir.”“Let’s go. It’s time to head back—don’t want to disturb her rest.”…Briella leaned back in her seat, eyes closed, quietly resting. At the sound of the car door, she finally opened her eyes.“You’re back pretty fast.”Idris casually undid the button on his jacket, his eyes clear and voice steady.“You’re our guest. How could we let you run around all day and not get a proper rest?”Briella gave a polite smile. She really was tired.…When Briella stepped out of the car, her heels touched the ground softly as she looked up at the brightly lit, sprawling man

“Take care now—I won’t see you out.” With a gracious smile, Paige politely sent off the last group of young ladies who had come to ‘visit’ her.The moment the door shut, her elegant facade vanished.“Each one of them came just to laugh at me! Bitches. Every last one of them!”“Pretending to be all concerned—who do they think they are? As soon as they smell blood, they come running to mock me. Like they’re even worthy of comparison!”Paige grabbed whatever was within reach and flung it across the room. Gone was the image of Avenlith’s refined young lady. What remained was closer to a madwoman throwing a street tantrum.“Miss, please calm down! Stop breaking things. If the master finds out, he’ll be furious again. What if he blames you?” Mila, the maid, tried to stop her.Paige ignored her completely. At those words, she spun around and slapped Mila hard across the face.“And who the hell do you think you are? Talking to me like that! Are you just like them, thinking I’m a joke too?!”M

Preston’s eyes flickered with amazement, briefly dazed. “Let Miss McKenna and I open the dance floor, shall we? Everyone, please relax and enjoy yourselves.” He quickly composed himself, stepping down from the stage and offering her a gentlemanly bow and outstretched hand.The music began to play.Briella nodded gracefully, her pale fingertips brushing across Preston’s palm before finally settling softly into his grasp.Together, they glided into the dance floor, moving in elegant sync with the music.After a while, Preston leaned in and whispered with a smile, “Skye, did you get the reaction you wanted?”Briella blinked playfully, clearly in a good mood. “Only half of it. The fire’s just getting started—how could I be satisfied?”“Alright. After this is over, I’ll introduce you to a few key figures, then take you to meet Paige.”Briella’s lips curved into a satisfied smile, so breathtaking it made heads turn.“Looks like Avenlith’s most beautiful woman might be dethroned tonight. Dam

Briella returned to the villa feeling utterly drained, her body heavy, her mind foggy.As soon as she stepped into the study, she hurried to sign and stamp the documents, slipping them into her bag. She planned to hand them to Preston tomorrow so he could pass them along to the Ministry of Defense the day after.Once everything was in order, she curled up on the couch to rest for a bit—only to fall into a deep, dreamless sleep.…Nash walked out of his office, newly approved files in hand.Right outside, he nearly bumped into Yoel.“Mr. Nilson.”Yoel reached out to pat Nash’s shoulder. “Nash, it’s after hours. No need for formalities.”Nash turned slightly, dodging the gesture.“Positions carry responsibilities. I still have documents to circulate. Mr. Nilson, I’ll take my leave.”Yoel chuckled, clearly unfazed—as if he had long since grown used to Nash’s demeanor.“Alright, go ahead.”Nash gave a polite bow and left.Yoel sighed. Nash hadn’t always been like this.He turned toward th