Todos os capítulos de NEGLECTED WIFE BECAME THE MOST WANTED : Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

A Company on the EdgeEmilia’s POVIf there was one word to describe what I was feeling at that moment, it was regret.Pure, and overwhelming regret.I stared at the mountain of documents spread across the small motel desk in front of me and ran both hands through my short hair.“What the hell did I get myself into…” I muttered.The files Raymond had given me were everywhere—financial statements, internal reports, investor documents, development budgets, and expense sheets.And the more I read them, the more my head began to throb.“This company is trash.”The words slipped out before I could stop them.I leaned back in the creaky chair and rubbed my temples.My room in the new motel was smaller than the one I had stayed in before. The dim yellow light flickered occasionally, and the air conditioner hummed loudly near the window.The whole place smelled faintly of cheap detergent.But I barely noticed any of it.All my attention was on the chaos sitting in front of me.I picked up an

First Victory Emilia’s POVThe moment I stepped into the California Annual Tech Expo Center, my stomach twisted with nerves.The building was enormous.Bright lights hung from the high ceiling, illuminating rows and rows of company booths. Massive digital screens displayed advertisements for new technologies. People in suits moved everywhere—investors, developers, reporters, and entrepreneurs.The entire place buzzed with excitement and ambition.And then there was me.Standing near the entrance with a cheap company badge hanging from my neck.I adjusted the strap of my bag and inhaled slowly.“Okay… Emilia,” I whispered under my breath. “You can do this.”But the truth was simple. I was completely out of my comfort zone.Back when I worked alongside Julian’s company, we never had to actively chase investors like this. The company was already well established. Investors practically lined up to fund our projects.All we had to do was present our proposals and they would review the ris

An Unexpected SpotlightEmilia’s POVI arrived at the company later than usual that morning.The moment I stepped out of the car and looked up at the building, I sighed quietly.“Great start, Emilia,” I muttered to myself.I had overslept.After weeks of nonstop work and the pain episode last night, my body had simply refused to wake up when the alarm rang.Now I was walking into the office nearly an hour behind schedule.The new company building stood proudly in front of me, its glass walls reflecting the bright California sun. Compared to the tiny shared floor we started with, this place felt enormous.Six weeks.That was all it had taken for everything to change.I pushed the entrance door open and walked inside.Employees were already busy at their desks. Phones were ringing, keyboards were clicking, and people moved quickly between offices.The moment I stepped into the hallway, my assistant stood up from her desk.“Good morning, Ms. Moretti,” she said.“Morning,” I replied, pla

An unexpected intrusion Emilia’s POVGrand Continental HotelThe moment the car stopped, I stepped out slowly.My heels touched the pavement with a soft click as I lifted my eyes toward the enormous building before me.The Grand Continental Hotel stood tall and dazzling, its glass exterior reflecting the lights of the city night. The entrance was bright with golden lights, and expensive cars continued arriving one after another.I stood there for a moment with a blank expression.“So this is it…” I muttered quietly.My hand tightened slightly around the small clutch purse I carried.Honestly, I still felt a little annoyed.Raymond had tricked me.That shameless man.Earlier in the day he had acted as if attendance at this event was mandatory because of the boss’s strict order. He made it sound like missing it would cause serious problems.But when I arrived here and checked the guest list, it became clear.He had exaggerated.A lot.“That liar,” I murmured under my breath.I exhaled

A Rough StartEmilia I walked into the office the next morning, still feeling the weight of what had happened last night. The slap. The drink. The looks. The whispers. Everything. I wasn’t sure if I regretted it or if it was just the realization that I had acted impulsively. I was still trying to work it all out, but the irritation in my chest hadn’t dulled.Great, now the whole company probably knows.I could already feel the eyes on me as I passed the reception area. Some looked at me with surprise, others with something else I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I wasn’t sure if I cared. It wasn’t like I wanted to be the center of attention, but I wasn’t going to apologize for standing up for myself either.Just breathe, Emilia. You did what you had to do.The way everyone was looking at me felt… different. It wasn’t just the usual corporate looks of indifference. There was a kind of wariness in the air. The office has a new dynamic now, doesn’t it? The thought gnawed at me. The las