All Chapters of Tangled Hearts: In Love With My Ex Husband's Boss: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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11. The Unwanted Invitation

Avery’s POVMy phone buzzed on the kitchen counter while I was making pancakes the next morning, the caller ID flashing Jasmine’s name. A knot of dread tightened in my stomach. Part of me wanted to ignore the call, to pretend I hadn’t seen it. But another, angrier part of me wanted to know what she could possibly have to say.I swiped to answer, holding the phone to my ear. “What?” I said, my voice colder than I intended.“Avery,” Jasmine’s voice was surprisingly calm, almost… reasonable? That immediately put me on guard. “We need to talk.”“Talk? About what, Jasmine?” I asked, my voice laced with sarcasm. “About how you slept with my husband? About how you helped destroy my marriage and my life?”There was a pause on the other end. “That’s exactly what I want to talk about.”I scoffed. “I don’t see what there is to talk about. You did what you did.”“Please, Avery,” she said, her voice softening, and that made me even more suspicious. Jasmine never pleaded. “Just… just meet me. For a

12. A Face from the Past

Avery’s POV The memory of the attack still clung to me like a bad dream. I’d spent the night at Desmond’s, barely sleeping, every creak of the floorboards making me jump. He’d made me some weak tea and just let me talk, absorbing all my fear and confusion.He came into the living room, where I was curled up on his old armchair, still shaken. He held his laptop, and his face was serious.“Avery,” he said, his voice quiet. “I was doing some more digging last night after… after what happened. You know how me and researching are like butter and bread.” He set the laptop on the coffee table in front of me, turning the screen so I could see it.It was an old photo. Faded, a bit blurry, like pictures from years ago. In the middle, standing with a group of young men, was Hector. He looked much younger, grinning widely. But it wasn’t Hector who grabbed my attention.My eyes landed on the man standing next to him. He was built bigger than Hector, with broad shoulders. His face was a bit hard t

13. A Boiling Rage

Caspian’s POV Hector actually walked into my office one afternoon. Just walked in. Usually, he stayed far away, only talking to me if he absolutely had to. So when my assistant told me he was waiting, I was genuinely surprised. He came in looking… almost normal. Not the scared mouse he'd been since I took over. He even tried a weak smile. “Mr. Sterling,” he started, his voice a little shaky. “Just wanted to… have a quick chat.” I raised an eyebrow, leaning back in my chair. My gaze stayed steady on him. “About what, Hector?” He shifted his weight, glancing around my office, his old office, like it was brand new. “Just… about the company. And… well, about Avery.” My jaw tightened. Avery. He dared to bring her up? I kept my voice flat, professional. “Avery?” He nodded, finally meeting my eyes, though his were still darting around. “Yeah. She seems to be doing well in her new role. You seem to trust her judgment.” “She’s proving to be valuable,” I said, keeping my voice c

14. Eyes on Him

Avery’s POVWalking into the office later that morning felt different. Every step felt heavier, knowing what Desmond had told me about Caspian. The attack, the blurry photo, the missing past—it all swirled in my head.I made my way to my desk, trying to act normal, but my eyes kept drifting. They found him, of course. He was in his office, a glass of whiskey swirling in one hand, while he looked out the floor-to-ceiling window, lost in thought. He looked powerful, in control, everything a CEO should be.At first, I just found myself watching him, almost admiring him. He was really smart, no doubt about that. The way he handled Juliet, the clear plans he had for the company, even the way he carried himself—it was all so impressive. He was a force, something Hector could never be.But then, as I watched him, the admiration started to twist. It turned into suspicion, a cold knot in my stomach. Was that really Liam? The college friend Hector was so scared of? The man whose past seemed to

15. A Dangerous Connection

Avery’s POVThe kiss deepened, pulling me under like a strong current. My fingers were tangled in his shirt, gripping tightly. I wasn't just kissing him; I was drowning in the moment, lost in the feeling of his lips, the scent of his skin, the powerful arms wrapped around me. Every single thing outside of us, outside of this kiss, just melted away.Hector, Jasmine, Juliet’s nasty words, the blurry photo, Desmond’s warnings, even the attack yesterday—it all vanished. There was only Caspian. Only the warmth, the pressure, the intense connection that buzzed between us. It felt like my whole world had narrowed down to just him, just this moment.In the middle of that dizzying kiss, a thought hit me, clear as a bell. This felt… right. More right than anything had felt in a very long time. It wasn’t just physical. It was like a piece of me, a part I hadn’t known was missing, had finally found its place. My mind, usually so cluttered with worry and questions, was strangely quiet. All the noi

16. Shifting Focus

Caspian’s POV The buzz of the intercom had yanked me back to reality, but even as Avery rushed out of my office, the taste of her kiss lingered. My two o’clock meeting. Right. Business. The world outside that bubble we’d just been in. I ran a hand over my face, trying to clear my head. My heart was still hammering, a drumbeat against my ribs. This was not part of the plan. This was… a complication I hadn't prepared for. A very, very distracting complication. My phone chimed with a reminder for the Tokyo call. I glanced at it, then back at the empty doorway where Avery had just disappeared. Tokyo. My new investments. The next steps in taking down Hector. It all suddenly felt… less important. I picked up the phone, not to make the call, but to hit a button. “Xavier,” I said, my voice rougher than I intended. “Cancel the Tokyo meeting. I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone right now.” There was a beat of silence on the other end. Xavier rarely questioned me. “Sir? Are you sure,

17. Fury

Avery’s POVI dragged myself home, the office kiss still a confusing swirl in my head. My mind was a mess of "what ifs" and "oh my gods." I just wanted to crash on the couch, forget about everything for a few hours, and pretend today hadn't happened.But as soon as I stepped through the front door, I knew my peace was a fantasy. Juliet was there, perched on the edge of the sofa, looking like she’d been waiting for me. Her arms were crossed, and her eyes were narrowed, sharp as daggers. Hector was nowhere to be seen, which was typical."Hmm… Look who finally decided to grace us with her presence," Juliet sneered, her voice dripping with fake sweetness that made my skin crawl.I sighed, dropping my bag by the door. I was too tired for this. "What do you want, Juliet? I'm not in the mood."She pushed herself up, slowly walking towards me, her heels clicking loudly on the tiled floor. "Oh, I'm sure you're not. Probably too busy canoodling with your new boss."My stomach clenched. So, she

18. An Unexpected Journey

Avery’s POVThe morning after the fight with Juliet and that intoxicating kiss with Caspian, I woke up feeling… disoriented. One minute I was furious about the shares, the next I was giggling like a schoolgirl remembering his lips. It was a messed-up emotional rollercoaster, and I desperately needed a break from the Woods’ household drama.I headed downstairs, still feeling a bit hazy, and found a thick envelope on the small table by the front door. It had the Sterling Enterprises logo stamped on it. My heart gave a little jump.I tore it open. Inside, it wasn't a bill or an announcement. It was a formal letter, addressed to me. My eyes scanned the words, and then I stopped."Emergency Company Trip to Switzerland."My jaw nearly dropped. Switzerland? Seriously?I read on, my gaze flying over the details. It was a high-priority meeting, crucial for the next phase of a major international project. A small, select team was needed. And my name was on the list.The letter explicitly stated

19. Conflicting Desires

Caspian’s POVThe cold spray of the shower felt good against my skin, but it did little to wash away the turbulent thoughts in my head. Switzerland. Two days. With Avery.I reached for the expensive soap, the familiar scent of cedar and bergamot filling the steam. My mind, however, was replaying the scene in my office from yesterday. Her scent, the surprise in her eyes, the unexpected heat of her kiss. It was a powerful memory, and one that was completely out of place in my carefully constructed life.I scrubbed harder, trying to physically shake off the distraction. This trip was for business. For the next phase of the plan. It was about control, about solidifying my hold on the company, about moving closer to Hector’s complete downfall. It was not about... her.But a part of me, a small, unwelcome part, couldn't deny the flicker of anticipation. Spending the weekend with Avery, away from the office, away from the usual pressures. The idea was dangerously appealing. It was a stark c

20. Unburdened

Avery’s POVAfter I told Caspian about my father’s inheritance and how I funded Woods’ Enterprise, a strange quiet fell between us. I braced myself for his reaction – judgment, pity, maybe even disgust. But he just sat there, looking at me with an unreadable expression. His silence stretched, and for a moment, I regretted saying anything at all. It was such a personal, vulnerable truth, and I’d just laid it out for the man who was supposed to be my adversary.But then, something shifted. The heavy tension in my shoulders, the constant knot in my stomach from holding that secret for so long, started to loosen. It wasn’t just a secret about money; it was a secret about how deeply Hector had used me, how foolish I’d been. Telling Caspian, of all people, felt like a confession.I had been so nervous when he asked about Hector and the company, my heart pounding, convinced he was trying to trap me. But as the words came out, raw and honest, a strange sense of relief washed over me. It was o

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