All Chapters of I MARRIED MY EX'S RIVAL : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Judy sat quietly beside David.Her back was straight, her hands folded neatly on her lap, just the way she had practiced. Her heart was beating fast, but she tried her best not to show it.The hall was large.Very large.Golden lights hung from the ceiling, shining softly on the long tables arranged neatly in rows. The air smelled of expensive perfume and polished wood. Powerful men and women filled the room, all dressed in fine clothes, all wearing serious faces.This was not just any meeting.This was the meeting.David sat calmly beside her, looking composed as always. His face showed no emotion, but Judy could feel his presence strongly. He looked confident, untouchable, like a man who belonged there.She stole a quick glance at him.He was focused, calm, respected.Then she looked down at herself.Her dress was elegant but simple. Not too flashy. Not too loud. Just right. Her heart still raced, but she reminded herself of his words.*Just be yourself.*She took a deep breath.Jus

The meeting hall was quiet again.The lights were bright.The screen at the front showed company numbers.The chairman had started speaking.But Clark could not focus.He sat beside Isabella, but his mind was far away.His chest felt tight.Sweat formed on his palms.Across the hall, David sat calmly beside Judy.Strong.Confident.Untouchable.Clark swallowed hard.Seeing David again like this was not easy.Not after everything.Not after the past.Clark felt like the ground under him was shaking.He loosened his tie.“I need air,” he muttered.Isabella didn’t even look at him. She was busy adjusting her dress and pretending to smile at people.Clark stood up quietly and walked out of the hall.The cool air outside hit his face immediately.He breathed in deeply.Once.Twice.But his heart still raced.He walked a few steps forward and leaned against the wall.“Calm down,” he told himself. “You’re fine.”But he wasn’t.Behind him—Soft footsteps.Slow.Controlled.Clark felt it befor

The meeting finally came to an end.The long hours of talks, speeches, and discussions were over.People stood up from their seats slowly.Some stretched their arms.Some checked their phones.Some laughed softly as they talked among themselves.The hall that was once very tense now felt lighter.Successful.The chairman smiled proudly as he closed his file.“Thank you all for coming,” he said. “Today has been a great success for Pegasus Holdings.”Applause filled the hall again.Not loud this time.But satisfied.Relieved.David stood up calmly.Judy stood beside him.For a second, they looked at each other.Both tired.Both quiet.Both aware that something important had just passed.David gently reached for Judy’s hand.She felt it.Warm.Firm.Protective.She looked down at their joined hands.Then up at him.He did not say anything.But his grip tightened slightly.Like he was saying, “I’m here.”They began to walk toward the exit together.Side by side.Step by step.People not

The house felt different that night.Not loud.Not heavy.Just… calm.When the car stopped in front of the house, Judy stepped down slowly. David stayed close, watching her, ready in case she lost balance again. She noticed it and gave him a small smile.“I’m okay,” she said softly.“I know,” David replied. “Still.”They walked inside together.The maids greeted them quietly and took their coats. The house lights were warm, soft, welcoming. Judy exhaled deeply, like she had been holding her breath all day.“I didn’t know I was this tired,” she said.“You carried a lot today,” David answered.She nodded.Judy went to her room and changed into a simple cotton gown. No heels. No makeup. No heavy dress. Just her.When she came out, she looked different.Smaller.Softer.Real.David was already seated in the living room, his jacket off, sleeves rolled up, tie loosened. He looked relaxed but thoughtful.Judy sat on the sofa across from him at first.Silence filled the room.Not awkward.Jus

David stood alone in his study that night.The lights were off, only the soft glow from the city outside entered through the glass window. Tall buildings shone in the distance. Cars moved like small lights on the road below.He loosened his tie slowly.His mind was not calm.It had not been calm for days.He leaned his hands on the table and closed his eyes.Judy’s face appeared in his mind.Her calm smile. Her steady voice. The way she stood proudly during the meeting. David opened his eyes quickly.“No,” he said quietly. “This is not allowed.”He straightened his back.“This is a contract,” he reminded himself. “Nothing more.”He had said those words many times before.At the beginning, they were easy to believe.Very easy.Judy was just someone he married to protect his image. A solution. A plan.Nothing emotional.But now…Now things were changing.David exhaled slowly.He remembered how Judy’s hand felt in his.Warm. Small. Trusting.He clenched his fist slightly.“