All Chapters of Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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Chapter 61: The Hunter and the Prey

Serena’s POVThe smile faded from my face almost as quickly as it had appeared.That was enough.More than enough.One minute I was smiling at Killian as though we were simply two people celebrating a hard-earned victory together.The next, I remembered exactly who he was.And who I was.I tightened my grip on my purse and forced my feet to move, reminding myself that every moment I spent letting my guard down around him made it easier to forget why I’d come back into his life in the first place.I needed to put as much distance between us as possible before I did something reckless… like convincing myself that any of this was real.I’d barely taken two steps toward the door when his voice stopped me in my tracks.“Elena… wait.”I turned around just as he bent down to pick something up from the floor.“You dropped this,” he said, holding up the silk scarf that had been wrapped around my neck all day.“Oh.” My hand immediately flew up to touch my now empty neck. I hadn’t even realized

Chapter 62: Just a mistake

Serena’s POVThe first thing I noticed when I stepped into Rhodes Incorporated wasn’t the silence.It was the staring.Conversations paused just long enough for people to look in my direction before resuming again in hushed voices. A pair of analysts standing beside the reception desk glanced at me, leaned closer to one another, and whispered something I couldn’t hear.A woman from Human Resources smiled as I walked past.She had never smiled at me before.My footsteps slowed almost instinctively.Had they found out?The thought came so suddenly that my stomach dropped.For one terrifying second, every terrible possibility crashed into my mind at once.Had David somehow connected the dots after yesterday?Had someone recognized me?Had someone discovered something they weren’t supposed to?I kept my expression carefully neutral as I continued toward the elevators, resisting the urge to look over my shoulder.“…That’s her.”The words floated toward me from somewhere behind.“…The consul

Chapter 63: A hollow victory

Serena’s POVThe rest of the day passed with an almost unsettling normalcy.No unexpected phone calls. No emergency meetings. No chance encounters outside elevators. No grey eyes following me down silent hallways.Killian Rhodes never appeared.By lunchtime, I’d almost convinced myself that was a good thing and that nothing happened last night. Almost. By the time I finally shut my laptop, dusk had begun spilling across the city.I slipped my phone into my handbag as I stepped into the elevator, already mentally preparing myself for my most important meeting of the day.I was scheduled to meet Vivian and the others to finalize the seating arrangements and promotional materials for the upcoming advocacy gala.I leaned my head against the cool leather of the headrest, letting my eyes close for a fraction of a second.Ring.The sharp chime of my personal phone cut through the silence.I reached into my handbag and pulled it out, my chest tightening when I saw the name glowing across the

Chapter 64: Keep your enemies closer

Serena’s POVBy the time we arrived at the lounge, the last traces of daylight had disappeared beneath the skyline.The place was tucked between two luxury boutiques on a quiet street, its entrance discreet enough that anyone unfamiliar with it would have walked straight past without a second glance. Warm light spilled through the tall windows, softened by sheer linen curtains that shielded the inside from curious eyes. Every now and then, the door swung open to admit another guest, carrying with it the low murmur of conversation, the faint clink of glasses, and the mellow notes of jazz drifting through hidden speakers.I reached the entrance first and pulled the door open.“After you.”Vivian looked at me, a small smile touching her lips.“Thank you.”The hostess spotted her almost immediately.“Good evening, Ms. Hart. It’s lovely to see you again.”“Good evening,” Vivian replied with the effortless grace of someone who never had to introduce herself anywhere. “Our usual booth, pleas

Chapter 65: The Invitation

Serena’s POVFrom the outside, Vivian and I probably looked like two women unwinding after a long day. We were sharing drinks, exchanging easy conversation, and growing a little more familiar with each passing minute.Anyone watching us might even have mistaken it for the beginning of a friendship.If only they knew.Vivian had invited me here because she wanted me closer. Close enough to watch. Close enough to convince herself that whatever she thought was unfolding between Killian and me could still be managed if I stayed within her reach.What she didn’t realize was that drawing me closer was exactly what I wanted too.She simply believed she was the one in control.I smiled, taking an unhurried sip of my drink before setting the glass gently back on the table.“I would certainly hope Killian values my input,” I said lightly. “It would be rather embarrassing to be paid an outrageous consulting fee only to be spectacularly bad at my job.”The corner of Vivian’s mouth twitched.“Besi

Chapter 66: What other reason?

Serena’s POVKillian stopped beside our table, close enough that I caught the faint scent of cedar and rain clinging to his coat.For a brief moment, neither of us spoke.His face gave nothing away, yet the muscle in his jaw worked once, then again. He lifted a hand to the back of his neck, rubbing it absently, a small, restless gesture I rarely saw from the man who was usually so composed.“I saw Vivian’s message saying she was meeting you here after the committee meeting,” he said at last. His voice was even, but his eyes wandered briefly over my shoulder before settling somewhere just beyond me, as though looking directly at me was impossible. “I was finishing a meeting around the corner, so…I thought I’d stop in and say hello.”I looked at him for a long second.His tie had been loosened. One side of his collar sat slightly higher than the other, and the last button of his coat had been fastened into the wrong buttonhole. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to make me wonder about h

Chapter 67: Conflicted feelings

Killian’s POVThe siren pressed relentlessly against my skull, a deafening wail that seemed to vibrate through every inch of the ambulance. Each blast rattled the walls, swallowing every other sound until it became impossible to tell where the noise ended and the panic inside me began.Under me, the floor jolted and swayed as the vehicle navigated the night traffic, but my focus remained locked on the narrow gurney. Elena lay frighteningly still, her complexion drained of every trace of color. Long, lashes rested against cheeks that looked far too pale under the harsh lights overhead and when I reached for her hand, it was cold enough to make my stomach tighten. It didn’t feel like the hand of a living woman. It felt like a stone left out in winter.“Sir, I need you to move back a little so I can secure the leads.”The paramedic’s voice was calm, almost detached, as he reached across the cramped space between us. His hands moved with the kind of efficiency that came from doing the s

Chapter 68: The line I can’t cross

Killian’s POVDominic released his grip on my coat so abruptly that the fabric slipped from his fingers before he was already moving. He crossed the waiting area in hurried strides, Vivian and I close behind as we followed the doctor into the corridor.The doctor glanced down at the clipboard in his hand before lifting his eyes to us.“Are you the family of Elena Reyes?” “I’m her husband,” Dominic barely got the words out before they broke apart. He stepped closer, his hands curling into tight fists at his sides. “How is she? Is she alright? Can I see her?”Some of the doctor’s guarded expression eased into a small, reassuring smile.“She’s stable, Mr. Reyes.”The breath Dominic had been holding left him in a rush.“Her vital signs are stable, and she regained consciousness not long after she arrived. We’ve completed the initial blood work, and at this stage, everything points to physical exhaustion complicated by dehydration and low blood sugar.”He lowered his eyes to the clipboard

Chapter 69: Avenge me

Chapter 69Serena’s POVI was walking through a forest that seemed to stretch on forever, yet there were no trees.Only darkness.It surrounded me on every side, and every breath I took felt harder than the last. The air clung to my skin like damp mist, resisting every step I took until it felt as though I was trying to walk through water instead of air.Only then did I realize there was water.It lapped around my bare feet, so cold it stung, the uneven ground shifting beneath me with every cautious step. The silence was unnerving. It wasn’t the ordinary silence of an empty place. It was the kind that swallowed sound before it had the chance to exist. Even my own breathing felt strangely loud.“Is anyone there?” I called out.There was no echo. My words simply dropped into the dark, swallowed whole by the emptiness.I kept walking, the cold water rising slowly to my calves.“Please,” I whispered, my throat tight with mounting panic. “Is anyone there?”No answer.Then, behind me, the w

Chapter 70: What if I was wrong?

Serena’s POVDominic stirred.His fingers tightened around mine before anything else moved. Then he lifted his head slowly, blinking against the light as though it took a moment to remember where he was. His eyes were bloodshot, his face creased from sleeping at such an awkward angle, and for one brief second he looked completely disoriented.Then he saw that I was awake.His entire face transformed. The exhaustion seemed to drain from him in an instant, replaced by a raw, naked relief that made his lips tremble.“Elena,” he breathed. He didn't move for a second, as if he was afraid that speaking the name would make me disappear. “You're awake.”“Hi,” I whispered. My voice was hoarse, little more than a rasp.A broken laugh escaped him before he leaned forward, resting his forehead gently against my temple. I felt the warmth of his tears as they brushed against my skin.“Thank God,” he whispered, one trembling hand sliding carefully through my hair. “God…sweetheart, you scared the li

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