All Chapters of Reborn Before The Apocalypse; I Married My Ex-Husband Enemy: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Ariana’s POV“Victor! Please, open the gates!”I struck the reinforced glass with both hands, barely feeling the impact through my frozen fingers. Beyond the compound’s walls, infected figures staggered through the snow, their bloodied bodies moving toward the last signs of human life. The wind cut through my clothes, and every breath scraped my throat.“Victor, I know you can hear me!” I screamed. “Please! Let me in!”A shadow appeared behind the glass.My husband!Relief rushed through me so suddenly that my knees nearly gave way. I stumbled closer, pressing my palms against the barrier as Victor approached from the other side. He was wearing his usual black coat, his hair neatly combed despite the storm. He looked warm, safe, and completely untouched by the nightmare outside.For one foolish second, I thought he had come to save me.“Victor!” My voice broke. “Thank God. Please, open the door. They’re coming!”He stopped several feet away. There was no concern in his expression.

Ariana’s POVBy noon, I had learned that my husband had been stealing from me for longer than I wanted to believe.The documents Cathrine sent confirmed that several assets from my inheritance had been tied to companies connected to Hale Industries. Some transactions had been disguised as routine investments. Others involved authorization forms bearing my signature.I recognized the signatures. I also remembered Victor placing those documents in front of me, explaining that he needed my approval to protect our finances.I had trusted him enough not to question every page.That mistake had cost me dearly in my first life. I wouldn’t repeat it now.I called Catherine and instructed her to identify which transfers could be challenged without putting my remaining assets at risk. I wanted everything documented before Victor realized I was investigating him.Then I turned my attention to the northern estate.The property listing remained open on my laptop. I studied the photographs of the