All Chapters of He Lost Me When He Chose Her : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

The choice

ANIYA’S POVThe applause was deafening, but all I could hear was my husband’s voice.“Kenzie has been one of the most important people in my life.”I stopped breathing.For a moment, I thought I had misunderstood him.I sat frozen at our table, my fingers tightening around the edge of my clutch as hundreds of people applauded the man standing on stage.Corbin Vale.My husband.The man who had barely looked at me all evening had just looked directly at another woman and told an entire room how important she was to him.And the worst part?He looked proud when he said it.Kenzie stood beside him with tears shining in her eyes, one hand covering her mouth as cameras flashed from every direction.The host laughed.“What a beautiful tribute. It sounds like Kenzie means quite a lot to you, Mr. Vale.”The crowd laughed along.Corbin smiled.“More than people realize.”My heart dropped.Someone sitting behind me whispered something.I couldn’t make out the words, but I didn’t need to.I could

Last Updated : 2026-09-08

The Morning After

ANIYA’S POVI barely slept.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Corbin standing beneath the stage lights.Kenzie has been one of the most important people in my life.Then I saw my wedding ring sitting in his palm.I had never imagined taking it off.Not even during our worst arguments.For four years, that ring had represented everything I believed about marriage. Loyalty. Commitment. Forever.Last night, I had finally understood that forever meant nothing when only one person was fighting for it.The first light of morning slipped through the curtains.I sat up slowly.My head was pounding, but I didn’t care.I reached for my phone.There were dozens of notifications.Messages from friends.Missed calls.News alerts.I opened one of the articles.CORBIN VALE AND KENZIE SEAN SPARK ROMANCE RUMORS AT LAST NIGHT’S AWARDS.My stomach turned.Another headline appeared beneath it.ENTERTAINMENT CEO’S MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION TO AWARD-WINNING STAR.I locked my phone.I didn’t need to read anyth

Last Updated : 2026-09-08

The Dream I Left Behind

ANIYA’S POVBy the time I arrived at Maya’s apartment, I had cried enough to give myself a headache.Maya opened the door before I could knock twice.The moment she saw the suitcase in my hand, her expression changed.“Oh, Aniya.”I tried to smile.“Don’t.”She pulled me into a hug.That was all it took.The tears I had been holding back since I left the penthouse finally fell.I buried my face against her shoulder while she held me tightly.“I’ve got you,” she whispered.I nodded, unable to speak.A few minutes later, I sat on her couch with a glass of water between my hands.Maya sat opposite me.“So,” she said gently. “What happened?”I stared at the floor.“I told Corbin I want a divorce.”She didn’t look surprised.“I figured.”I looked up.“You did?”“Chantel, I have watched you make excuses for that man for months.”She leaned back.“You stopped talking about your marriage because every time you did, you ended up defending him.”I looked away.She was right.“I thought I could

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The Man Behind The Name

ANIYA’S POV“KC Sterling?”I repeated the name, waiting for Ethan to explain.“Yes.”I leaned back in my chair.“I don’t understand. Why would he be interested in my company?”“You submitted a proposal to several private investors this morning.”My eyebrows lifted.“I haven’t submitted anything.”There was a pause.“Then someone must have forwarded your business plan to him.”I frowned.I hadn’t shown my proposal to anyone except Maya.“How did he get it?”“I can’t answer that.”His calm response made me suspicious.“Then why are you calling me?”“Mr. Sterling would like to meet you.”I almost laughed.“I don’t even know who he is.”“You’ll have the opportunity to find out.”I looked at the folder containing my business plans.I had spent years dreaming about starting my own fashion company, and now, barely twenty-four hours after deciding to leave my marriage, an unknown investor was asking to meet me.It sounded too convenient.“What exactly does he want?”“An investment opportunity

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The Woman He Left

ANIYA’S POVThree days later, I signed the divorce papers.My hand didn’t shake.That surprised me.I had expected tears. I had expected regret. I had expected to feel like I was ending my entire life.Instead, I felt strangely calm.The lawyer closed the folder in front of us.“It’s official.”I stared at the documents for a moment.Four years of marriage.Gone with a few signatures.I slowly removed my wedding ring and placed it on the table.“I guess that’s it.”My lawyer gave me a sympathetic smile.“Are you sure you’re okay?”I nodded.“I will be.”That was the truth.I wasn’t okay yet.But I would be.I walked out of the office and found Maya waiting for me outside.She immediately wrapped her arms around me.“It’s done?”I nodded.“It’s done.”She pulled away and studied my face.“How do you feel?”I looked toward the sky.“Free.”Her smile grew.“Good. Because I have something for you.”“What?”She held out a set of keys.I stared at them.“What are these?”“Your new office.”

Last Updated : 2026-09-08

THE FIRST BATTLE

ANIYA’S POVThree weeks after signing the divorce papers, I stood in the middle of my new studio and stared at a wall covered with sketches.For the first time, the room looked like a real fashion house.Mood boards covered one side of the wall. Fabric samples were pinned beside sketches of evening gowns, tailored suits, and statement dresses. Two long tables held notebooks, laptops, measuring tapes, and unfinished designs.It wasn’t perfect.But it was mine.I smiled as I ran my fingers over one of the sketches.Aurelia Luxury.The name still felt strange.Beautiful, but strange.For years, I had imagined having my own fashion brand. I had pictured models walking down runways wearing my designs while photographers captured every detail.Then I got married.Corbin’s career took off.I became Mrs. Vale, and somehow, my dream became something I could always return to later.Later became four years.Now, I was finally here.My phone rang.I glanced at the screen.Sophia.I answered.“Hel

Last Updated : 2026-09-11

THE PRICE OF LEAVING

ANIYA’S POVI stared at the photograph on my phone until my fingers went cold.You should have stayed married.Those four words kept replaying in my mind.Whoever sent the message knew about my divorce.They knew where I worked.And they had been close enough to photograph me without me noticing.I looked at KC.“Could this be Corbin?”His expression remained unreadable.“Do you have any reason to believe it is?”I hesitated.“No.”“Then don’t accuse him without evidence.”His answer surprised me.I expected him to immediately blame Corbin.Instead, he sounded completely rational.“Then who could it be?”“That is what I’m going to find out.”Ethan walked back into the office.“The building is secure.”KC nodded.“Good.”Ethan looked at me.“We’ve also checked the cameras around the building.”“And?”“Someone was standing across the street for approximately forty minutes.”My stomach tightened.“Did you get his face?”“Not clearly.”KC’s jaw tightened.“Send the footage to me.”Ethan n

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THE WARNING

ANIYA’S POVI barely slept.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the messages on my phone.You think leaving him means you’re free?You haven’t seen what happens when people betray the wrong person.By morning, I had convinced myself that I was overreacting.Maybe it was just someone trying to scare me.Maybe they wanted me to believe Corbin was involved.Maybe none of it meant anything.But when I walked into the kitchen, I found KC already there.He was standing beside the counter with a cup of coffee in his hand, dressed in a dark suit.“You’re awake early,” I said.He looked at me.“You didn’t sleep.”It wasn’t a question.I pulled out a chair.“Not much.”He placed the cup down.“Any more messages?”“No.”“Good.”I studied him.“You’ve been awake all night too.”“I had work.”“Does your work usually involve staring at security cameras?”His expression barely changed.“You noticed.”“I notice a lot.”A faint smile appeared on his face.“I’ve realized that.”For some reason, that mad

Last Updated : 2026-09-11

THE MAN SHE SHOULD FEAR

ANIYA’S POV“They’re trying to get to me.”KC’s words stayed in my head long after the call ended.I stared at the photograph in my hand.It showed me leaving KC’s office.Whoever had taken it had been close enough to capture my face clearly.My stomach twisted.“Why would anyone want to get to you through me?”Ethan took the photograph from my hand.“Because you’re important to him.”I looked at him.“What does that mean?”He hesitated.“I think you should ask KC.”Before I could respond, my phone rang again.KC.I answered immediately.“Where are you?”“At the studio.”“Stay there.”“KC, I need answers.”“You’ll get them.”“No. Not later. Now.”Silence.I could hear traffic in the background.Then he spoke.“My enemies know about you.”I froze.“Your enemies?”“Yes.”“Why?”“Because they’ve been watching me for years.”“And now they’re watching me?”“Yes.”I closed my eyes.“This is because of you.”“I know.”There was no hesitation in his answer.That somehow made me more frightene

Last Updated : 2026-09-11

THE TRUTH ABOUT KC

ANIYA’S POVI almost canceled the meeting.By six-thirty the next evening, I had changed my mind three times.Part of me wanted to know what Corbin knew about KC.Another part of me didn’t trust Corbin enough to believe anything he said.He had spent years telling me that everything was fine while our marriage slowly fell apart.Why should I suddenly believe him now?Still, if KC’s enemies were watching me because of him, I needed answers.I arrived at the restaurant ten minutes early.It was one of the most exclusive restaurants in the city, the kind of place where privacy mattered more than publicity.Corbin was already waiting.He stood when he saw me.For a moment, his expression softened.“You came.”“I said I would.”I sat across from him.He remained standing for another second before taking his seat.“You look different.”I frowned.“Different how?”“Confident.”I almost smiled.“I’m the same person.”“No.”His eyes stayed on me.“You’re not.”I didn’t respond.A waiter approa

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