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Chapter 17: The Audit
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2026-05-29 20:48:03
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Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 55: Into the storm
Elena’s POV“…shares of Rhodes Incorporated dropped nearly twelve percent in pre-market trading following the announcement,” the news anchor’s voice cut through the silence in the kitchen, competing with the hum of the espresso machine. “Federal authorities have refused to comment on the full scope of the investigation, but sources confirm that all cargo movement at the primary terminals remains frozen pending a complete regulatory audit.”I leaned against the counter, my fingers tightening around my mug as I stared at the screen. I hadn’t slept all night because the moment the news had appeared on my phone thanks to my informant, my mind had started dissecting every detail, turning every possibility over and over, searching for any piece that didn’t fit.A federal emergency freeze wasn’t something that happened because of a simple administrative mistake. It was too sudden. Too severe. The official statement mentioned an anonymous tip regarding major safety violations, but the speed
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 54: A different kind of disaster
Killian’s POVThe drive back to Vivian’s apartment was quiet, filled only with the sound of her ragged, uneven breaths as she drifted in and out of consciousness against the passenger window. I kept one eye on the road and one eye on her, watching her head loll forward every time I slowed for a light, and by the time I pulled into the basement parking of her building I had already resigned myself to what came next.After two failed attempts to keep her on her feet, I had to practically carry her into the elevator. She mumbled something against my shoulder that might have been my name, might have been nothing at all, and I held her upright with one arm banded around her waist while I pressed the button for her floor with the other.Her penthouse was exactly as pristine as I remembered it, a stark contrast to the woman currently sagging against me in a dress that had survived the night far better than she had. I guided her into the master bedroom and she dropped heavily onto the edge
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 53: The art of showing up
Killian’s POVThe neon yellow ball shot past David’s racket, clipping the back line with a sharp, satisfying smack.“Jesus, Rhodes,” David breathed, bracing his hands on his knees as he tried to catch his breath. He dropped his racket onto the clay court with an exaggerated sigh. “That was a brutal pass. For someone who claims he barely plays anymore, you’re making me look terrible.”I laughed, wiping the sweat from my forehead with the back of my wrist. “You’re only three years older than me, Chen, but you act like you’re twelve years ahead of me. Stand up and hit the ball. Stop moving like you need a retirement home.”David slowly straightened, picking up his racket as his eyes narrowed with fake offense. “I’m going to ignore the fact that you just insulted me while I’m physically exhausted.”“Good. Stop being a pussy.”His mouth twitched before he shook his head. “Oh, I’ll show you who’s pussy.”He bounced the ball twice, tossed it into the air, and served hard down the line. I mov
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 52: The game has changed
Serena’s POVWhy did Vivian sound like someone desperately trying to hold onto something that was already slipping through her fingers?For months, I had imagined the two of them living the life I was supposed to have.I imagined Killian waking up beside her. I imagined Vivian wearing the ring that was supposed to be mine. I imagined them looking at the world and knowing they had won.They had taken everything from me.My reputation.My future.My life.But now, for the first time, a dangerous possibility entered my mind.What if things weren’t as good between them as I thought? What if the cracks were already there?And if they were already falling apart on their own, then destroying what they had built together might be easier than I ever imagined.“I need to use the restroom,” I said abruptly, sliding out of the booth as the room suddenly felt too warm. “I’ll be right back.”“Sure, go ahead,” Chloe said, waving me off. “I’ll order another round while you’re gone.”I walked quickly
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 51: The perfect lie
Serena’s POV“Oh my God, it feels like it has been forever since we just sat down and had a proper drink,” Chloe groaned as she slid a tall, frosted glass across the table toward me.The bar was warm and inviting, filled with the quiet hum of conversation, soft jazz drifting through the room, and the golden glow of the pendant lights overhead.It was the complete opposite of the afternoon I’d just had in the cold walls of The Paragon.“Since your schedule became completely insane, I swear I was starting to forget what you looked like outside of a business suit. How does your drink taste? Do you feel alive yet?”I laughed, taking a sip of my drink.“I might need another piña colada before I can decide if I feel alive again.”“Well, cheers to that.” Chloe raised her glass, “Because I’m about to send at least three more glasses coming your way.” Just as my lips widened with a smile, a yawn escaped me, causing Chloe to narrow her eyes. "Look at you. Yawning at seven in the evening. You
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 50: A convenient ally
Serena’s POVIf I had thought the tension in the room before was a living, breathing thing, now it felt like a dark cloud reaching out to suffocate me as I stood a few feet away from Vivian. The doors clicked shut behind me, leaving the room painfully quiet.Vivian remained at the head of the table, her hands resting flat against her notebook and for the first time since the meeting started, the perfect mask she wore so effortlessly slipped just enough for me to see what was underneath.Exhaustion.Not weakness. Never that.Just the fatigue of someone who was so used to putting up appearances and felt momentarily sick of it."Elena," she said softly, gesturing to the seat across from her. "Please, sit. I promise I won't keep you long.""Will it take a while?" I asked, keeping my voice mild and matching her tone as I pulled the chair back. "I was planning to meet a friend for a drink, but I can stay if you need me to."“Not at all,” Vivian assured me.She leaned back into her seat, r
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 4: The Long game
Serena’s POV“I just want to say for the record,” Chloe said from the bed, watching me step into my heels, “that the Elena I know would rather eat glass than attend a work gala.”“People change.”“You keep saying that.” She sat up and crossed her legs. “Before the accident you wouldn’t even work at
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 3: The girl in the mirror
Serena’s POVThe first thing I noticed was the ceiling.White. Smooth. A water stain in the far left corner shaped like nothing in particular. I stared at it for a long time before I understood that I was staring at it, that my eyes were open, that I was somewhere.I turned my head.Machines. Tubes
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 2: Pieces out of place
Killian’s POVThe gala was still going.That was the part that didn’t make sense. Three hundred people still laughing, still drinking, still moving through a room that felt completely different to me now, like a house after a fire where everything looks the same but nothing is. The music was still
Sweet Revenge, Mr. CEO Chapter 1: The Night They Broke Me
Serena’s POV“You really outdid yourself this time, Serena. I have attended every Rhodes event for the past three years and this is by far the best one yet.”I smiled at David Chen, Rhodes CFO and head of partnerships, and raised my glass. “Three months of planning. Every detail matters.”“Three mo
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