The Worthless Ex-Wife's Revenge のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

SerenaMy heart was pounding so loudly I was sure Ethan could hear it.He was staring at me with those intense blue eyes. The kind of eyes that saw right through you. The kind that made you feel like he wanted to devour you whole.God, I'm so stupid.I cursed myself silently for not reading the entire contract before signing it.I mean, who signs a contract without reading it completely?Me, apparently.I was too eager. Too confident. Too trusting.And now? Now I am stuck sharing a bedroom and a bed with Ethan Ashford.Who knows what else is in that contract?My mind raced with possibilities, and none of them helped calm my racing heart.Suddenly, Ethan's phone rang.He sighed softly and pulled it out of his pocket, glancing at the screen."I need to take this," he said.Before I could respond, he leaned down and kissed my cheek.*He kissed my cheek.*The touch was soft. Warm. Brief.But it sent a thousand butterflies fluttering wildly in my stomach."Freshen up," he said gently. "I'l

Serena After sitting there for a few more minutes trying to calm my racing heart, I finally stood up and went upstairs.I needed to work. Work always helped clear my head.I grabbed my laptop from the bedroom and brought it back downstairs to the living room.I settled onto the comfortable couch near the large windows and opened my laptop, diving into emails and documents that needed my attention.Work. Focus on work.I was so absorbed in reviewing a contract that I didn't hear the front door open."Excuse me?"A sharp, high-pitched voice cut through my concentration.I looked up from my laptop.A woman stood in the entrance of the living room.She was tall, probably around 5'8", and very slim. She wore a tight, bright red dress that hugged every curve of her body and left very little to the imagination. The dress had a plunging neckline and ended well above her knees.Her makeup was heavy—dark smoky eyes, thick false lashes, and bright red lipstick that matched her dress. Her long b

Ethan AshfordI swallowed hard, trying to control my body that was boiling with rage. Pure, burning, uncontrollable rage.Gosh, that fool had the audacity to touch Serena.To slap her in my own house.What audacity!My jaw clenched so hard I thought my teeth might crack. My fists were balled at my sides, shaking with the effort it took not to go back downstairs and finish what I had started.I squeezed Serena's hand gently as I opened the door to our bedroom, trying to control the fury coursing through my veins.I was in the middle of an important conference call with investors from three different countries. Numbers. Projections. Deals worth billions.Then I heard the noise from downstairs.At first, I ignored it. My staff knew better than to disturb me during business calls.But the noise continued. Voices raised. Shouting.Something felt wrong.I paused the call, ignoring the confused looks on the video screen, and headed downstairs.And what I saw made my blood turn to ice.Serena

Serena.I arrived at Lawrence Global with minutes to spare.Desmond was waiting for me at the entrance."Good morning, ma'am," he said. "The investors are already in the conference room.""Perfect," I said, walking quickly. "Let's not keep them waiting."The meeting went better than I expected.I presented our expansion plans, our financial projections, our vision for the future.The investors were impressed. They asked questions, and I answered every single one with confidence.By the end of the meeting, they were ready to sign."This is exactly what we were looking for," the lead investor said, shaking my hand. "We're honored to partner with Lawrence Global.""The honor is ours," I replied with a professional smile.After they left, I turned to Desmond."Excellent work, ma'am," he said proudly."Thank you, Desmond," I said. "Now, I need you to schedule a meeting with some of Marcus Wellington's shareholders."Desmond raised his eyebrows. "His shareholders?""Yes," I said. "I already

SerenaI walked away from Marcus with a smile on my face and my head held high.The look of shock on his face? The confusion in his eyes when I spoke to him like an equal—no, like someone above him?Priceless.For the first time since I'd known Marcus Wellington, I had the power.And it felt so amazing.I kept walking toward the entrance of Ashford Industries, my heels clicking confidently against the polished floor.But then I stopped.Wait. I don't actually know where Ethan's office is.This was my first time visiting his company.I looked around, spotted the reception desk, and walked toward it.The receptionist, a young woman with neat hair and a professional smile—looked up. The moment she saw me, her eyes widened slightly and she stood up immediately."Good afternoon, ma'am," she said respectfully, bowing her head slightly.I blinked, surprised by the level of respect in her tone."Good afternoon," I replied politely. "I'm here to see the CEO.""Yes, of course!" she said quickl