Library

Search

Home / Romance / From Ex-wife to his Uncle's Obsession / Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

All Chapters of From Ex-wife to his Uncle's Obsession : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

192 Chapters

Chapter 31

(Celeste Moretti’s POV) I stood on the imposing steps of the Federal Court, arriving well before the scheduled time. The morning air carried a crisp edge that sharpened my senses as I waited in silence. When Sebastian hurried up the steps toward me, I was already composed, steady, and more prepared than he seemed to expect from a client facing a high-stakes hearing. “You’re early,” Sebastian said slightly out of breath. “Good. It shows determination.” “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” I replied, adjusting my blazer with controlled calm. Sebastian quickly shifted into professional mode and guided me through security toward the courtroom upstairs. As we moved down the corridor outside the courtroom, we came face to face with Stefano Conti and his legal team. I stopped, removed my sunglasses, and lifted my chin slightly. My gaze locked onto Stefano with the calm, appraising focus of someone looking at an opponent already cornered. Stefano clearly had not expected s

Chapter 32

The fountain in the restaurant’s courtyard stopped me cold. I stood there staring at the coins scattered across the bottom, catching the afternoon light. I had tossed two coins in here earlier this week, made two wishes. The first: win the patent case against Stefano Conti. It was done. The second: cut that rotten marriage out of my life completely and never look back. I thought about Adelina’s pinched expression every time she looked at me. About watching Stefano and Tiziana circle each other at family dinners, all loaded glances and accidental touches. About Bianca Conti screaming at me in front of Tiziana, calling me names, and Tiziana standing there with that small, satisfied smile. Let them have each other. They deserved every miserable moment they would spend together. I was not losing a family. I was shedding dead weight. “Making another wish?” Vincenzo’s voice came from just behind me, low and unhurried. I turned. He was closer than I expected, watching me with those

Chapter 33

Chasing a woman. No shame about it whatsoever.Sebastian turned up his collar and walked to his own car.Author's POV The VIP lounge of the private club was dim and heavy with bass. Stefano Conti sat alone at the corner table, a row of empty glasses pushed aside, a fresh one still in his hand.His friends had tried to speak to him but had given up an hour earlier, drifting away to the other side of the room and leaving him alone with his silence.Tiziana walked in and spotted him immediately.She crossed the floor, reached down, and pulled the glass from his hand.He looked up, his eyes unfocused.The others noticed the tension and quietly filtered out, leaving the booth to the two of them alone."You lost," she said."Don’t.""You withdrew the defense yourself," she said, sitting across from him. "Was it for her?""I said don’t."Tiziana studied his face under the low light, then moved closer, sliding beside him and resting a hand on his arm."Stefano," her voice lowered. "Just let

Chapter 34

“I tried to recruit her for my doctoral program years ago,” Lewis muttered. “I heard she got married and left science to work at her husband’s company. I did not expect to see her here. Lorenzo waved Celeste Moretti over. She stepped out of the sterile zone, removing her mask, her eyes widening when she recognized the visitor. “Professor Lewis,” she said respectfully. “Celeste,” Lewis replied, his tone half-scolding. “You vanished. I thought you had forgotten us old men and science altogether.” Celeste did not lower her gaze. She met his eyes with a calm, self-aware confidence. “I did not forget, Professor. I just took a long educational detour. Consider it a field trip through life’s mistakes. But I am back now, and I am more focused than ever.” Vincenzo raised a brow, a flicker of amusement crossing his face. As they moved deeper into the lab, whispers spread among the researchers. Many were stunned that the new recruit had direct ties to a figure like Professor Lewis.

Chapter 35

Celeste's POV I was naive, I said, my voice steady. I thought it was love. In reality, I was just a replacement for another woman in Stefano Conti’s heart. Lewis frowned, his expression tightening. “And the child? Your daughter?” Bianca stays with them, I said. The words tasted bitter, but I forced them out. I will not fight for custody right now. Lewis looked genuinely surprised. “Why?” Because she has been thoroughly poisoned by Stefano and Tiziana, I explained, my tone turning cold and controlled. She hates me. She sees me as the enemy. And right now, I do not have the power or resources to fight the Conti legal team. I set the coffee cup down carefully. I cannot save someone who does not want to be saved, not even my own daughter. Not yet. When I am strong enough, when I have real power, I will take her back. But for now, I choose myself. Lewis nodded slowly, approval settling in his eyes. “Good. Your priorities are clear.” He leaned back in his chair. A few days ago, Aet

Chapter 36

Celeste's POV Warmth flooded my chest as I looked at Professor Lewis with quiet gratitude. Without him, I would never have found the courage to face this moment. Professor Enrico turned to me, and the anger in his eyes had faded into something deeper, something that ached. “I was not just angry that you left, Celeste,” he said, his voice rough. “I was angry because you took the brightest mind I have ever taught and let a mediocre man bury it. Do not waste your gift again.” My eyes burned, but I forced the tears back. “I will not, Professor. I am going to take back everything that belongs to me. With interest.” “Celeste has always been your weakness,” Lewis said gently. Then his tone shifted into something more practical. “Still, to be fair, Vitale Group International has the best laboratories in the world right now. The resources she has access to there are beyond what we can offer.” Enrico sighed, the last of his resistance slipping away. “I will not speak from anger anymore. V

Chapter 37

Chapter 36: Public Humiliation-2 Lorenzo’s mouth opened, then closed again, unable to find words. Professor Lewis allowed himself a small, dry smile. “As for Professor Walsh, he will come to you eventually. Not because of sentiment, but because Celeste Moretti is the only person alive who can fully implement his algorithmic models. You did not just hire a researcher, Lorenzo. You acquired the key to two of the most significant intellectual vaults in biomedical science. Try not to waste it.” The elevator arrived, and he stepped inside without another glance. The doors slid shut, leaving Lorenzo standing alone in the corridor. He remained there for several seconds, absorbing the weight of what he had just been told. Then he turned, walked back into the Vitale Group International R&D lab, and pulled up the internal project system. Without hesitation, he reassigned the lead position of their most critical development program to my name.Celeste's POV When the notification reach

Chapter 38

(Celeste Moretti’s POV) The door opened and Vincenzo stepped out in a charcoal suit that looked like it had been tailored to perfection for his frame. There was something about the way he carried himself that always made it seem like the world adjusted slightly to accommodate him. He lifted his gaze at the exact moment mine met his. A brief silence stretched between us. Then the corner of his mouth curved. “Did you bribe my assistant to get my personal schedule, Dr. Moretti?” My face warmed before I could stop it. “I was invited,” I replied evenly. “By my mentor, Professor Walsh, whom I have known for seven years. This has nothing to do with you.” “Of course.” He did not sound convinced. If anything, he sounded amused in a way that made it worse. I walked past him and pressed the doorbell. Professor Walsh opened the door himself with a broad smile that immediately softened my tension. Mrs. Walsh appeared behind him and pulled me into a warm hug that smelled faintly of rosema

Chapter 39

Celeste's POV Stefano leaned against the wall, favoring his injured foot as he watched me scrub at my skin like I could erase the memory of him completely. Even through the haze of alcohol clinging to him, something in my reaction must have cut deep, because the tension in his posture shifted. I was not resisting him to play games. I was repulsed. He cleared his throat, trying to gather what was left of his pride. “Look… about the past. I was wrong.” I ignored him and kept splashing water against my face, needing the cold to ground me. “If you come back,” he continued, his tone turning calculated, almost persuasive, “I’ll double your allowance. No, I’ll double your old salary. You can return to Aetheris Biotech. I’ll give you full control of the R&D department. Stop being stubborn. You need this job.” I turned off the tap slowly and lifted my head, staring at my reflection as droplets slid down my chin. Then I laughed, sharp and disbelieving, before turning to face him fully. “S

Chapter 40

(Celeste’s POV) I didn’t own much. Even after purging the memories, all I had left were two suitcases and two cardboard boxes sitting quietly on the curb, like the remains of a life I had already buried. Vincenzo glanced at the small pile, then gestured to his driver with a simple flick of his wrist. “Put the boxes in the trunk.” The driver obeyed immediately. Vincenzo reached for my suitcases, lifting them as though they weighed nothing. “I can get those,” I said, stepping forward. “They’re heavy.” He sidestepped me without effort, his grip firm and unyielding. “I don’t let ladies carry heavy loads in my presence. It’s basic etiquette. Get in the car.” I didn’t argue. We took the elevator from the garage to the lobby. As the doors opened, Mrs. Gable from across the hall stepped out, her recycling bin in hand. She froze the moment she saw me. “Celeste? Moving out already?” “Just a change of scenery,” I replied, keeping my smile polite and distant. Her eyes shifted to Vincen

PREV

...

NEXT

SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP

DMCA.com Protection Status