Semua Bab Return of the Abandoned Wife: Bab 1 - Bab 10

“Adrian… please tell me this isn’t what it looks like.”Elena Hart’s voice trembled as she stood frozen in the doorway of the master bedroom. Her fingers clutched the cold metal doorknob, as if letting go would make the nightmare before her real.Rain pounded against the tall windows of the Kingsley mansion, lightning flashing across the dark sky.But the storm outside was nothing compared to the one rising inside her chest.On the bed—her bed—sat Sophia Bennett.Her best friend.Sophia leaned comfortably against the pillows, wrapped lazily in silk sheets Elena had personally chosen when she and Adrian moved into the mansion after their wedding. Her long dark hair fell over her shoulders, and the faint smile on her lips made Elena’s stomach twist painfully.Standing beside the bed was Adrian Kingsley.Her husband.His white shirt was already buttoned, his expression calm and unreadable. He looked more like a CEO handling an inconvenience than a man caught betraying his wife.For sever

Three years later.The grand ballroom of the Meridian Hotel buzzed with quiet excitement. Crystal chandeliers glowed overhead, reflecting off polished marble floors as some of the most powerful figures in the city gathered for the annual Global Investment Summit.Business leaders, investors, and reporters filled the room, whispering among themselves.But tonight, the attention of the entire hall was focused on one person.A mysterious new investor who had quietly shaken the corporate world over the past year.No one had seen her before.No one even knew her real background.Yet her company had acquired multiple major corporations in record time.And tonight, she was finally making her first public appearance.Across the room, Adrian Kingsley stood near the stage, speaking with a group of executives. His dark suit was perfectly tailored, his expression calm and confident as always.Kingsley Group remained one of the most powerful companies in the country.But even Adrian couldn’t ignor

The tension inside Kingsley Group headquarters had only grown since Elena Laurent’s visit.Executives whispered in hallways. Assistants rushed between offices carrying reports. Every department had the same question:Who exactly was Elena Laurent—and why was she targeting Kingsley Group?Inside his private office, Adrian Kingsley stood by the large glass window overlooking the city. His hands were in his pockets, his expression unreadable as he replayed the events of the last twenty-four hours in his mind.Elena’s calm voice.Her confident posture.The way she had looked at him like a stranger.It didn’t make sense.Three years ago, she had left his life shattered.Now she had returned stronger than ever.A knock interrupted his thoughts.“Come in.”Sophia Bennett walked into the office.Her heels clicked softly against the marble floor as she approached him. She wore an elegant cream dress, but the tightness in her smile revealed her unease.“I saw the news,” she said.Adrian didn’t

The private dining room at the Grand Meridian Restaurant was quiet, elegant, and dimly lit. Crystal glasses reflected the soft golden light from the chandelier above the long table.Adrian Kingsley arrived first.He stood near the window overlooking the city, his hands resting in his pockets as he waited. The city lights glittered below like scattered diamonds, but his attention wasn’t on the view.It was on the door.Tonight he would face Elena again.This time without reporters.Without crowds.Without distractions.The door finally opened.Elena Laurent stepped inside.She wore a deep emerald dress that complemented her calm, confident presence. Her posture was straight, her expression perfectly composed.Behind her walked Lucas, who paused briefly when he noticed Adrian.“Mr. Kingsley,” Lucas greeted politely.Adrian nodded.“Lucas.”Lucas glanced between them, sensing the tension immediately.“Well,” he said lightly, “I’ll leave you two to discuss business.”He stepped outside, q

The next morning, Kingsley Group headquarters felt unusually tense.Employees moved quickly through the halls, whispering quietly as they passed each other. Everyone had seen the headlines about Laurent Group’s latest acquisition.But what they didn’t know was that Adrian Kingsley had spent the entire night questioning the truth behind his past.Adrian sat behind his desk, staring at the file Daniel had delivered earlier that morning.More documents.More information.More pieces of a puzzle that suddenly didn’t fit the way he remembered.The door opened.“Mr. Kingsley,” his assistant said, “Miss Laurent has arrived.”Adrian closed the file immediately.“Send her in.”A moment later, Elena walked into the office.She wore a fitted navy suit, her expression calm and unreadable as always.“Good morning,” she said politely.Adrian gestured toward the chair across from him.“Sit.”She did.For a few seconds, neither of them spoke.Then Adrian slid a document across the desk.“Look at this