All Chapters of Dead to My husband : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Uncle Mike's question brought me back to reality. I stared at him, my arms still wrapped around him, until I finally noticed the silence surrounding us. Slowly, I became aware of the dozens of eyes fixed on me. Adrian was watching from beside the conference table, Xavier had stopped going through his documents, and Theodore stood near the door with an expression I couldn't quite read. Even the other business partners seemed to have forgotten why they were there.Everyone was watching me. I immediately released Mike and stepped back, my heart pounding as I realized what I had just done. What had I been thinking? I had spent so much time protecting my identity, yet the moment I saw my long time uncle, I had forgotten every precaution I had taken. I had rushed toward him and called him Uncle in front of everyone I swallowed hard and forced a nervous smile."I'm sorry sir," I said, looking at Mike. "I mistook you for someone else."Mike's eyebrows rose slightly. "Someone else?" "Yes.

“Mia?” Theodore called gently, bringing me back to the present. “What do you think?” I looked at him, struggling to arrange my thoughts into a convincing response. “Sir, I…” I paused, forcing myself to remain calm. “I'm surprised. I never expected you to consider me for something like this.” “That's understandable,” Theodore said. “But I'm serious. I've seen enough to know you have abilities that aren't being used in your current position.” Jacob finally spoke. “My father has a good eye for people. If he believes you can contribute to our business, I'm willing to give you the opportunity to prove yourself.” I offered him a polite smile, though my mind remained elsewhere. “Thank you. I appreciate it.” Adrian shifted in his seat.“And what if she doesn't want to leave her job?” he asked, his voice carefully controlled. Theodore turned to him. “Then she can tell us herself. I'm offering her an opportunity, Adrian, not forcing her to accept it.” “Of course,” Adrian replied, leaning

Mia POV I had barely left the kitchen when Adrian saw me. He stood near the staircase with his phone pressed to his ear. The moment his eyes landed on me, his attention shifted. He ended the call and motioned for me to stop.“Mia.” I turned around. “Yes, sir?” “Where are you going?”“To my room.”He studied my face for a moment. “You look distracted.” “I'm just tired.” It wasn't entirely a lie. I was tired of pretending, tired of hiding, and tired of living under the same roof as the man who had once been my husband.“Have you made your decision about Jacob's offer?” he asked.I tightened my fingers around the edge of my apron. “Yes, sir. I've decided to accept it.” His expression immediately hardened. “Then you understand what that means.” “Yes. I would have to leave this house if I accepted the job.” “Good. At least you know.” I lowered my gaze to hide my irritation. Listening had never been my problem. It was obeying him that had become increasingly difficult. I had spent

The previous night, after Adrian finished talking to me, he returned to his study room. I waited until the mansion was quiet before leaving my room. I couldn't afford to leave this house. I was too close to finding what I had come for, and accepting Jacob's offer would ruin everything. I needed Adrian's help, but asking for it directly would raise too many questions. So I decided to lie. When I reached his study, I knocked twice. “Come in.” Adrian sat behind his desk, reading through a file. He glanced up as I entered. “What is it, Mia?” “I need to tell you something important.” He put the file down. “I'm listening.” I closed the door and walked closer. “Charles Sterling sent me here.” His expression changed. “Who?” "Charles Sterling, Elena's uncle.” Adrian's eyes narrowed. “I know who Charles is. What does he have to do with you?” “He sent me to retrieve some confidential business records and the legal documents concerning the Sterling company and this mansion.” Adrian r

I was cleaning the living room when Xavier walked into the mansion. He stopped as soon as he saw me, looking genuinely surprised. “Mia? What are you still doing here?”I turned toward him with a smile. “Good morning to you too, Sir.”He ignored my greeting and glanced toward the entrance as if expecting to find my bags waiting there.“Didn't you have a job offer to consider? I thought you would have left by now.”“I rejected it.”His eyebrows rose. “You rejected the offer?”“Yes.”“Why?” He stepped closer, studying my face. “I thought you wanted the job.”“I did, but Adrian offered me something better.”Xavier stared at me. “Adrian offered you something better?”I nodded, struggling to keep a straight face.“What exactly did he offer you?”I picked up my cleaning cloth and smiled mischievously. “That's a secret between me and Adrian.”“Mia, don't start with me.”I laughed and walked away before he could ask another question. “Have a lovely day, sir!”He watched me disappear down the