All Chapters of Back To My Billionaire Ex : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Marcus sat behind his desk, scrolling through the old procurement records on his laptop.The missing file had finally been located.It hadn't been deleted.It had simply been moved to the restricted archive several years ago.He leaned back."At least that's one less problem."He made a note to request access later and closed the file.His phone buzzed.A message from the finance department confirmed there were no other irregular payments connected to the supplier.Marcus read it once before setting the phone aside.For now, there was nothing more to pursue.He returned to his regular workload, letting Horizon Bay slip to the back of his mind.---Elena was reviewing something on her laptop when the door opened.She didn't look up."If that's another contract, leave it on the table.""It's not."She recognized the voice.Her eyes lifted.Adrian walked in with a folder in his hand."What do you want?""Good morning, Rivera.""It's almost noon."He glanced at his watch."Then I suppose

"Who was that?"Elena remained still, her eyes fixed on the road where the dark sedan had disappeared."No one."Adrian watched her carefully."You stopped because of no one?""I thought I recognized the car.""Did you?"Elena finally looked at him."No."The answer came calmly.Adrian studied her for a moment but didn't press."Alright."They continued toward the car.The drive back to the Rivera residence was quiet.Elena watched the city pass through the window, but her thoughts remained elsewhere.The sedan.She knew that car.Or at least, she remembered seeing one like it.Five years ago.The memory was brief—darkness, a quiet street, headlights disappearing into the distance.She hadn't thought about it in years.Until tonight."You've been quiet," Adrian said."I'm tired."He glanced at her briefly."Long day.""Very."He nodded and left it there.When they reached the Rivera residence, Elena stepped out."Thank you for dinner.""You're welcome.""Goodnight, Vale.""Goodnight,

The restaurant was quieter than Elena expected.She stepped inside and gave her name to the hostess."Mr. Carter is already here."Elena nodded.She followed the hostess toward the back of the restaurant.Jace stood when he saw her approaching."Elena.""Jace."He smiled."I'm glad you came.""You made it sound like an important business dinner.""It is."She gave him a brief look."Good."He pulled out her chair.Elena sat.Jace returned to his seat.For the first few minutes, they discussed the partnership.The Carter Holdings proposal.The upcoming negotiations.The areas where both companies could benefit from working more closely.Jace was prepared.Elena noticed."You've clearly gone through the numbers.""I wouldn't have invited you otherwise.""Good."He smiled."You always make everything sound like an evaluation.""Because it usually is.""I'll try not to take it personally.""You shouldn't."He laughed quietly.Their drinks arrived, followed by the first course.The convers

The next morning, Elena was already at work.Her office was quiet except for the occasional sound of pages turning as she worked through the documents waiting on her desk.She had barely touched her coffee.Her attention should have been on the reports in front of her.Instead, Adrian's question from the previous evening kept returning to her.Do you ever wonder what things would be like if circumstances had been different?Elena paused with her pen in hand.She hadn't expected the question.Not from him.And certainly not now.She leaned back slightly, staring at the document without reading it.Why had he asked?Was it simply something that had crossed his mind?Or was he beginning to sense that there was something about their history he couldn't remember?Elena's expression tightened.She didn't know.And she wasn't going to assume.She looked back down at the document and continued reading.Whatever Adrian was beginning to question, she had no intention of answering questions he h

Lydia arrived at Rivera Corporation earlier than usual.The building was only beginning to fill with employees when she stepped through the entrance, badge hanging neatly from her neck.She had been posted to Rivera Corporation only recently, officially brought in to assist the Strategic Operations team.The timing made sense on paper.The Carter Holdings partnership had increased the workload across several departments, and the company needed additional staff to help with scheduling, reports, document coordination, and communication between teams.Lydia's position was temporary.At least, that was what everyone believed.She walked toward her cubicle and placed her bag beneath the desk.Her workspace was small and unremarkable, surrounded by several others in the same department. Nothing about it suggested that she had any special access or authority.That was precisely how she wanted it.She turned on her computer and began sorting through the reports waiting for her.A few minutes