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Author: DeDoll
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AVA

The damp Shoreditch air clung to my skin as I walked away from the safe house, coat pulled tight around me. My legs felt heavy, but I kept moving, flagging down the first black cab I saw. I gave the driver my old apartment address without thinking. I needed familiar walls to breathe.

When I pushed open the door to my apartment twenty minutes later, the lights were still on from the night before. And there, sitting on the edge of the kitchen island with the same folder in his lap, was Julian
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  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   149

    EPILOGUE (Three years later.)Three years had passed, and life had unfolded in ways no one could have imagined.Life was no longer defined by pain or betrayal, but by the fragile, beautiful peace that had slowly taken its place.The storms that once threatened to destroy everything had long settled, leaving behind peace, healing, and the kind of happiness that only comes after surviving unimaginable pain.Ava and Daniel had built the life they once thought was impossible.Their wedding had been simple yet beautiful….filled with laughter, tears, and the quiet certainty that they had fought too hard for each other to ever let go again.Not long after, they adopted a little boy they named Alexander.He became the light of their home.With his bright smile, endless curiosity, and tiny hands always reaching for theirs, he filled every corner of their lives with warmth.Their house was no longer just a place of comfort…it had become a home overflowing with love.Alexander was bright-eyed a

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   148

    AVAI woke up slowly, the morning light filtering through the curtains of the penthouse. I missed Emma so much. The house felt too quiet without her laughter and constant presence. I wished she and Williams had stayed the night, but they had their own life to work out. I sighed, pushing the loneliness aside, and got ready for work.I freshened up,dressed in a sharp black suit, applied my makeup carefully as the new CEO, and headed downstairs.I was really curious as to what the day would bring. As I reached the bottom of the staircase, I froze.“Daniel?” I muttered under my breath.He was kneeling in the middle of the living room, head bowed, looking broken and desperate. His eyes lifted to meet mine, filled with pain and regret.“Ava…” he whispered, voice hoarse. “Please. Let me explain. I never stopped loving you. I left because Julian threatened me and in order to protect you, I just had to…..I just had to go. I’m so sorry. I hurt you more than I ever wanted to. Please… forgive me.”

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   147

    AVAI woke up with a headache, I took some pain meds freshened up slowly, purposely taking my time. Coming out from the bathroom I wore something simple but still screams luxury.I walked into the boardroom with my head held high, the weight of years of pain and planning settling on my shoulders like armor. The emergency meeting had been called at my request. The room was thick with tension. Fourteen members sat around the long table, their expressions ranging from shock to calculated caution. Julian’s arrest had broken like a storm overnight, and now the board had to face the reality of his crimes.I took my seat at the head of the table….the position I had earned through blood, sweat, and unrelenting determination.Mr.Thompson opened the meeting, his voice tight. “We are here today at the request of Miss Ava Morrison and under court directive following Mr. Julian Harrington’s conviction. However, before we proceed, I must address something that has come to light. Miss Morrison… you

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   146

    AVAI stood in the war room we had created in a hidden apartment Sophia helped secure, staring at the wall covered with timelines, documents, and red strings connecting every piece of Julian’s crimes. My hands trembled slightly as I pinned the final piece of evidence…the damning proof of the doctor’s murder Julian had ordered to cover up my miscarriage. This was it. The culmination of years of pain, planning, and sacrifice.“Everything is in place,” Ameera said from behind me, her voice steady but tired. Sophia stood beside her, looking pale but determined. I walked up to Sophia and gave her a hug once more ....”I really couldn’t have done this without you, my sister used to be my biggest supporter in stuffs like this but having you here, I don’t seem to miss her much.”She smiled at me, and I can proudly say that Sophia’s smile is the best thing in the world.“By the way, how were you able to secure this place and all this?” I asked, confused. “A friend of mine helped.” Sophia sai

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   145

    SOPHIAMy phone rang while I was reviewing strategy notes in my new office. The number was unknown. I hesitated, then answered.“Hello?”A calm but urgent male voice came through. “Sophia Harrington? This is Daniel. Daniel Harrington. I’m Julian’s brother. I need to speak with you. It’s important.”I froze, my grip tightening on the phone. Julian’s brother? “Julian never told me he has a brother.” I replied softly.He let out a subtle laugh. “There are a lot of things you don’t know about Sophia.”What exactly is going on in this company?. I couldn't help but ask myself.“How did you get my number?” I asked curious.“I have my ways. I’m not here to hurt you. I promise. Can we meet? Somewhere public. You can choose the place.”I was silent for a long moment, weighing the risk…. I knew I shouldn’t go but curiosity got the better hold of me. Something in his voice sounded genuine too, so I felt a little safe.“Fine. The café at Kensington Gardens. I’ll be there in an hour.”“See you the

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   144

    AVAI stumbled into the penthouse wall after midnight, the echoes of Emma’s joyful laughter still ringing in my ears. The wedding had been beautiful and truly magical but exhaustion hit me like a wave the moment I closed the front door. I didn’t even have the energy to change out of my elegant sage green dress. I simply kicked off my heels, collapsed onto the couch, and pulled a throw blanket over myself. Sleep claimed me instantly, deep and dreamless.The next morning, I woke up with a pounding headache, the kind that made the sunlight streaming through the windows feel like needles. I groaned, sat up slowly, and swallowed two painkillers with a glass of water. My body ached from the long night of dancing and celebrating, but my heart felt lighter than it had in weeks. Emma was married and she was happy. That is what truly matters.I freshened up quickly, changed into a sharp black pantsuit, and headed to the office. Stepping in I was greeted by Ameera, who read out my schedule as u

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   121

    JULIAN Getting home, I opened my phone and saw a formal board meeting notice. The directors were calling an emergency session to discuss the complete failure of the Harrington Elite campaign and the disgrace it had brought to the company. The meeting was scheduled for 11:00 AM

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   119

    AVAI slept that night not knowing exactly how to feel about the whole situation. Part of me wanted to stay in bed forever and avoid Julian completely, while another part burned with fresh determination. The revelation that he now knew — or at least strongly believed

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   118

    AVAI was already seated at the dining table waiting for them when Daniel finally came downstairs, freshly showered and changed into comfortable clothes.“You are not eating?” Daniel asked, looking at the untouched plates.“I’m waiting for you and Emma,” I replied

  • Mr CEO Your Ex-wife Is Back   115

    JULIANI stood on the balcony of my penthouse, whiskey glass in hand, letting the cool night air wash over me. The city hummed far below, alive and indifferent. My mind, however, refused to settle. The weight of the day pressed on my chest like an invisible hand. The public embarras

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