Share

Chapter 14

Author: Andrea Katie
last update publish date: 2026-03-21 20:56:22

That day, the city stretched wide beneath the glass walls of Sephora’s office, bright and untouchable. Cars moved like quiet streams of light below, distant, insignificant.

“Ma’am,” Mira’s voice cut gently through the silence, tablet in hand. “We just got confirmation. President Dominic Ainsworth will be attending the summit.”

For a moment, Sephora didn’t react.

She stood by the window, one hand lightly resting against the cool glass, her expression was calm.

But something shifted behind her e
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 30

    The anniversary celebration slowly began winding down. Guests drifted toward the entrance in small groups. Laughter lingered in the air as chauffeurs brought cars around one after another. The grand estate remained beautiful beneath the evening lights, but the event had clearly reached its end. While saying their goodbyes, Sephora found herself standing beside Lily near the entrance. Almost casually, she mentioned the double date. Lily nearly choked on her drink. “The what?” Sephora laughed. “You heard me.” Lily stared at her in disbelief. “That woman is unbelievable.” Sephora blinked. “What?” “The manipulation. The audacity. The sheer confidence.” “Lily.” “That sly fox.” Sephora couldn’t stop herself from laughing. “You make her sound like such a villain.” “Because she is.” “Maybe she genuinely wants to get to know me.” Lily looked personally offended by the suggestion. Before she could respond, Ethan appeared beside them. “What happened?” “Stephanie happened,”

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 29

    Stephanie’s arrival created a subtle shift in the atmosphere. Most people did not notice it. Helena welcomed her warmly. Her mother received the same treatment. Stephanie’s boyfriend stood beside her, handsome and polished in an expensive suit. He looked every bit the successful businessman. On the surface, everything appeared normal. Too normal. From across the room, Ethan watched Stephanie greet Lucian. The smile on her face was flawless. The boyfriend on her arm was flawless. The performance was flawless. And that was exactly the problem. As Stephanie laughed at something Helena said, her gaze drifted briefly toward Lucian. It lasted less than a second. Most people would have missed it. Ethan didn’t. Neither did Lily. He immediately walked over to where Lily stood holding a glass of champagne. Leaning closer, he lowered his voice. He crossed the room to Lily and leaned in close. “Did you see that look she gave Lucian?” he whispered. Lily raised an eye

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 28

    Sephora nearly jumped out of her skin. Heat rushed to her face as she stood frozen near the divider separating their sections of the room. For a brief moment, she considered pretending she had come over for some completely reasonable purpose. Unfortunately, there wasn’t one. Lucian finally looked up from his laptop. Amusement flickered in his eyes. Sephora straightened her shoulders. If she ran now, she would never recover from the embarrassment. With as much dignity as she could manage, she walked fully into his section of the room and sat on the edge of his bed. Lucian watched the entire performance without saying a word. His expression only made her feel more ridiculous. “What?” she asked. “Nothing.” “You look like you’re laughing at me.” “I’m trying not to.” She shot him a glare.Lucian’s lips twitched. “Why aren’t you asleep?” he asked. Sephora folded her arms. “I couldn’t sleep.” Lucian nodded toward the laptop. “And you?” she asked. “It’s almost midnight.” “W

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 27

    Sephora floated lazily in the pool. The Saturday afternoon sun warmed her skin gently. Water sparkled around her as Chloe splashed nearby in her colorful floater. Lily laughed from the shallow end and nanny watched with a gentle smile from her chair nearby. Chloe giggled loudly and slapped the water hard. Droplets flew everywhere, catching the light. Sephora pretended to be surprised and splashed her back with a soft wave. The little girl squealed with pure delight. “I win, Mummy!” Chloe declared proudly, raising her small arms. Lily shook her head from a few feet away. “Both of you are cheating. That is not fair play at all.” Sephora grinned widely. She rarely let herself relax like this. Few people ever saw this softer side of her. The laughter felt good after weeks of tension and conflict. It washed away some of the weight she carried daily. Chloe tried to splash her again with all her might. Sephora dodged easily and sent another gentle wave toward her daughter. More giggle

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 26

    The following morning, Dominic arrived at Ainsworth Corporation’s temporary headquarters in City A before most of his staff. The building occupied three floors of a modern office tower overlooking the financial district. The space was impressive enough. But Dominic wasn’t interested in architecture this morning. His mind was elsewhere. The argument with Chelsea still lingered in his head. So did Sephora. Especially Sephora. Every word she had spoken during their meeting seemed carved into his mind. His jaw tightened as he strode into the conference room. Several executives were already waiting. The moment he entered, everyone stood. “President Dominic.” He nodded and took his seat at the head of the table. “Let’s begin.” The presentation started immediately. For the first ten minutes, Dominic listened in silence. Then his mood darkened. Three major suppliers had declined meetings. Two logistics companies had suddenly become unavailable. Several inve

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 25

    Dominic did not speak when he entered the penthouse. The doors closed behind him with quiet finality, but the sound echoed louder in his head than it should have. The meeting with Sephora replayed in fragments: Sephora’s piercing eyes, her unwavering voice, the way she cut him down without hesitation. You abandoned me. You chose Chelsea. “If you push too far, you will lose everything you have worked for. Everything.” Each sentence carved deeper into his resolve. He loosened his tie as he walked further inside, barely noticing Chelsea waiting near the living room. Her posture was straight and rigid, her expression braced for confrontation. “Dominic,” she called softly. He did not answer. That silence made her tense. She stepped closer, heels clicking on the polished floor. “You’re back late. How did it go?” Still nothing. Her eyes narrowed. “Did she insult you?” Silence. “Did Lucian threaten you through her?” she pressed. Dominic stopped. Slowly, he turned

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 20

    The call came just after lunch.Mira was reviewing Sephora’s schedule for the rest of the week when a notification flashed across her screen. One of the executive secretaries was requesting immediate clearance.That alone wasn’t unusual.What was unusual was the expression on the her face when Mir

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 19

    Dominic didn’t speak during the entire ride to the hotel. The car door had barely shut before the chaos of the airport, shouting reporters and camera flashes faded into silence. But one question refused to leave him. “Is it true that Mrs. Sephora Cole… is your ex-wife?” He leaned back against th

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 10

    Dominic stepped out of the car and glanced up at the hotel at City A. It was tall, polished, and quiet in a way that spoke of power. People walked in and out in expensive suits and dresses, but no one stopped. No one stared. No cameras. No Paparazzis. For the first time in a long time, he was

  • I owned her first : Chasing back my resurrected Ex Wife   Chapter 9

    “Repeat that,” Dominic said calmly. The finance manager swallowed. “The third quarter projections have dropped again. The investments we made earlier this year are not performing as expected.” “How bad is it?” “ Around twelve percent below target.” A quiet murmur spread across the room.

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status