All Chapters of He Chose His Ex, I Chose the Billionaire: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Selene gripped Caleb's hand gently, her voice soft and concerned."Caleb… I know Ariana is working hard for the company, but…" She hesitated, a trace of embarrassment in her eyes. "You can't push yourself like this. You know Mr. Moore's methods—he's notoriously difficult. Most partners can't handle him. Unless Ariana… went about it in some improper way, used some trick…""Impossible!" Caleb's face darkened instantly. "Ariana loves me too much—there's no way she'd do something like that."Selene's tone was soothing. "I'm only speculating. Maybe I'm overthinking. And you shouldn't get too upset. After all, you and she recently had a quarrel. She might just want to prove herself to you, to show you she's capable, so you won't give up on her lightly. Women in that state… sometimes take extreme measures. It's not unheard of."Her words struck precisely at the deepest corner of Caleb's heart.She was right. Ariana had always been ruthless when it came to achieving her goals. He had witn

"I have no relationship with Mr. Moore beyond business. Please don't jump to conclusions. Tonight, I met him strictly as a collaborator, and he recognized my capabilities. Caleb, I hope you can give me a little more trust. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to leave the Miller Group."Ariana's words were sharper than he expected.Caleb's expression shifted, his body stiffening. "Ari, don't be like this. I'm just worried you might do something rash… or get hurt."His words were cut off by the sudden appearance of two bodyguards.One of them eyed Caleb warily, immediately diverting his attention. Caleb tensed instinctively—aren't these Mr. Moore's people?The guard stepped forward slightly, standing firmly between him and Ariana."Sir, please watch your words. Miss Cooper met with Mr. Moore as an important partner. This cooperation was entirely initiated by her. There is no one 'getting hurt' in the process. We ask that you refrain from spreading misinformation. Should any statements harm

As long as Ariana was happy, everything else was worth it.A glint of anticipation shone in Caleb's eyes. "Alright. From now on, come back to the company and work properly—no more quarrels. For our future, we'll work together."Every time Ariana heard words like these, a flicker of worry crossed her mind. Day after day, with Caleb's relentless insistence, would there come a day when even she started to believe them?"Get some rest. Good night."Caleb gently closed the bedroom door behind her, a small smile playing at his lips. Just as he was about to leave, it seemed he remembered something and suddenly pushed the door open again.Ariana sat at her vanity, back to him. "What is it?"He stepped inside, eyes scanning the tabletop, and noticed the diamond ring was gone. He hesitated for a moment before speaking."Ari… a few days ago when I came into your room, I saw a ring on your vanity. Why did you place the order secretly while I wasn't there? If you wanted it, you could've just

Ariana sent a message to Charmaine Pearson. Soon after, there was a knock at the office door."Come in."A short-haired young woman in a crisp white blouse and black trousers stepped inside, her presence sharp and efficient. She had been Ariana's right-hand for years, so close they could almost be called confidantes."You finally decided to call me in to talk business? Caleb has been driving me crazy, asking when I'm going back to work. I told him you weren't ready and we didn't have a plan yet."Ariana smiled. "Sit. Let's talk."She took a moment to organize her thoughts before meeting Charmaine's gaze."After all these years at Miller Group, working alongside me… do you ever feel like your talents have been wasted?"Her tone was calm, without probing—just sincere concern.Charmaine blinked. "You were the one who chose to let me grow. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. How could I ever feel that way?"Ariana lowered her eyes. "That's good. I just wanted to hear your

Selene figured that if she stayed in Horghen City any longer, the consequences could be disastrous.And it was all because of Caleb—she had sneaked into the auction for his sake, for the sake of his career. He couldn't just walk away from that responsibility.This time, Selene was determined to move into the Miller residence.Hearing this, Caleb's face fell with guilt, regret gnawing at him. "It's all my fault."He felt both heartache and self-reproach. "Selene, don't worry. I'm Michael's father. I'll take care of both of you. Your family isn't being fair, so you shouldn't stay there for now. Tomorrow, I'll arrange a place for you to stay."Selene sobbed uncontrollably. "No! I want to stay at your house. I want to see you every day."She was determined to force Caleb to make a choice, to give her an answer.Sometimes, she wondered if enduring all this was even worth it. She wished Ariana would discover the truth sooner so everything could be out in the open—and then she could ri