Lahat ng Kabanata ng Replacing my Ex: The Matriarch’s Revenge: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Chapter 22The morning mist cleared slowly from the ruined stone courtyard, leaving the air crisp and cool. Deep beneath our feet, the Genesis Vault hummed with a soft, pulsing azure light, casting a magical glow across the ancient pillars. Elena Vance had been dragged away in titanium cuffs by our tactical strike team, her dreams of ultimate power shattered into a million pieces. But as I stood by the edge of the open vault, a strange unease lingered in my chest.Theodore stepped up beside me, his long dark coat brushing against my knee. He looked down into the vast underground sanctuary, his striking grey eyes reflecting the brilliant blue light of the ancient computers and patent archives below."The vault is secure," Theodore said softly, his voice warm and steady. "Cassian checked the outer perimeter systems. All the mercenary communications have been jammed, and local authorities are already handling the transport of the prisoners."I turned my head to look at him, offering a sm

Chapter 24The afternoon sun beat down softly through the glass dome of the Valerius Island grand greenhouse, filling the room with the sweet scent of blooming white orchids and warm earth. Far away from the smoke, gunfire, and chaotic tension of the ruined estate courtyard, this was my safe haven. Or at least, it was supposed to be.I stood beside a wooden potting bench, my fingers gently brushing against a delicate green leaf. My heart was heavy, and my mind was racing with a thousand anxious thoughts. Even though Evelyn and Theodore had survived the confrontation with Elena Vance and blocked the cyber attack from Victoria Sovereign, I couldn't shake the terrible feeling that our troubles were only just beginning. Being Evelyn's loyal best friend and head of public communications meant I always saw the ugly storm clouds gathering before anyone else did.My phone buzzed loudly against the wooden table, startling me. I picked it up and saw an encrypted alert flashing in red across the

Chapter 26The cold night wind whipped around my face as Leo and I burst through the heavy iron doors of Warehouse 42, gasping for fresh air. Behind us, the deep echoes of Christian Vance's mocking laughter faded away into the damp maritime fog. My heart was still pounding wildly against my ribs, and my knees felt weak under the sudden rush of adrenaline."Chloe, are you okay? What just happened? Who was that bad man?" Leo asked, his voice shaking uncontrollably as he clutched my arm for support. Tears were still wet on his cheeks, and his eyes were wide with lingering shock."I'm okay, sweetie. You're safe now, and that's all that matters," I whispered, pulling him into a tight embrace while checking frantically over my shoulder. We needed to get to the helicopter right away before Christian realized he had been tricked by a tracking beacon.We hurried across the wet concrete toward our parked chopper. But before we could reach the cabin door, a blinding wall of bright white floodlig

Chapter 28The afternoon sun filtered softly through the massive glass windows of the executive penthouse on Valerius Island, casting warm golden patterns across the polished white marble floor. There was no sound of gunfire, no alarms ringing, and no mercenaries lurking outside. For the first time in weeks, the air felt completely still and peaceful.I stood by the panoramic window, holding a delicate crystal glass of iced sparkling water, looking out over the blue ocean. After all the madness with the Genesis Vault, Christian's kidnapping trap, and Victoria Sovereign's digital takeover attempts, everyone needed a moment to catch their breath. Romance, deep conversations, and quiet stolen glances had finally replaced the chaos of war.Soft footsteps approached from behind me. A familiar, comforting warmth wrapped around my waist as strong arms pulled me gently back against a broad, solid chest. Theodore rested his chin softly on my shoulder, inhaling the scent of my hair with a conte

Chapter 30The sudden, pitch-black darkness inside the grand ballroom was absolute and suffocating. Gasps of pure shock erupted from the high-society elites, followed by the clinking of dropped champagne flutes and panicked rustles of silk dresses. On the giant crystal screens ahead, the terrifying red symbol of the golden serpent coiled around a burning globe pulsed with a harsh, eerie light.I froze instantly, the golden fountain pen still clutched in my hand. Beside me, Theodore reacted with lightning speed. In a fraction of a second, his strong arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me firmly behind his broad shoulder as his other hand slipped inside his tuxedo jacket to grip his concealed secure comms unit."Stay right behind me, Evelyn," Theodore whispered, his voice dangerously low, calm, and completely steady amidst the chaos.Across the dark room, Victoria Sovereign didn't panic either. Even in the dim red glow of the screens, I could see her standing tall and rigid near the ba