All Chapters of Dear Ex-husband, I'll Make You Beg: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Five Years LaterThe sound of papers flipping echoed softly through the office as Dan, Julian's assistant, stood in front of Julian's desk, tablet in hand, listing the names of guests confirmed for the annual charity gala. The event was only a few days away, yet Julian barely looked interested in any of it. If anything, he looked like the last thing he wanted to do was attend.If it were up to him, he would miss it just as he had been doing for the last four years. But, his absence had not gone unnoticed. Now, people were starting to talk and his father had threatened him.He had no choice.His eyes remained fixed on the documents spread across his desk, though it was obvious he hadn’t actually read a single page in the last ten minutes.“The mayor already confirmed attendance,” Dan continued carefully, hiding his frustration. “Most of the foreign investors accepted too. We’re still waiting for a few responses from the Australian companies.”Julian gave a distracted nod without raisin

One Week LaterJulian was halfway through reviewing a contract when his phone rang loudly across the office. The sharp sound dragged him out of his concentration and immediately worsened the headache that had been building behind his eyes since morning.Without checking the caller ID, he picked up the phone and answered coldly. "What?" He groaned into the phone.There was silence on the other end before a familiar voice spoke. "Well, well, well. Good afternoon to you too, dear brother."Julian's expression shifted, his eyebrows relaxing as he leaned back in his chair. "Jessica?"His younger sister let out a dramatic sigh. "Wow. At least you remembered my name. I should be grateful." She laughed. "For a second I thought you had completely forgotten about me."Julian rubbed his temple tiredly and closed the document in front of him. “I’m working, Jessica.” He replied coldly even though a part of him felt guilty. He knew he had been neglecting her, especially since the incident.“I know

Julian stood in front of the bathroom mirror, both hands resting on the sink. His reflection stared back at him like a stranger, exhausted and hollow, with dark circles sitting beneath his eyes.For a few seconds, he simply looked at himself in silence. He looked like he had not slept in years. He was sure anyone who saw him would know that things weren't right with him.Hell. He had been trying to deceive the world for five years but had been failing woefully at it.But, things were different today. He had to be successful. The charity gala was tonight.There was a time events like this excited him. Now, the thought of stepping into a crowded ballroom filled him with nothing but irritation and exhaustion.To make matters worse, he was going to be attending with Serena.A soft knock sounded on the bedroom door, pulling him out of his thoughts. A low groan left his throat as he already knew who it was. Just as he opened the bathroom door, the main bedroom door and Serena let herself in

The microphone slipped from Julian's hand and crashed against the podium with a loud thud, the sharp sound echoing across the ballroom. However, Julian barely heard it over the sharp pounding of his heart. His entire body had gone still as he stared at the entrance of the hall. For a moment, he thought he was hallucinating. He had to be. There was no way she was actually in front of him. "Sophie..." He whispered faintly, his heart racing. The once silent ballroom had become a complete chaos. Reporters screamed for Sophie, wanting to hear an explanation from her. Cameras flashed from every angle, each handler vying for the perfect shot for this breaking news. They were all sure it would make headlines. Sophie Monroe. The woman who had disappeared after her sister, her husband's true love, suddenly returned, claiming her place. The woman Julian had searched for endlessly, hoping to catch even a glimpse of her, until the exhaustion of failure slowly killed the hope inside him and

There was an eerie silence in the space as soon as the words 'LuminaTech' left Dan's mind. Serena stared at him like he had lost his mind, Jada looked like she wanted to laugh while Julian looked purely confused. Nothing about what Dan had just said made sense. But, Dan didn't look like he was joking. He didn't even bother repeating himself, which only increased their confusion. Jada was the first to recover. "That's not possible." She snapped immediately, taking a step forward as if the distance could correct what she had just heard. "You must have it all wrong. Go and confirm again. I'm sure there's been a mistake."Dan didn't flinch. He only gave a respectable nod and held up his tablet more firmly. He had been around the Monroes for a few years, so he knew they weren't going to let him be until they had confirmed things themselves.“I understand your concern, ma’am,” he replied calmly, his voice steady despite the tension pressing in from all sides. “But there is no mistake.”He