Last Updated:
2024-11-22 13:19:54
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 26: Shadows of Regret
Emma’s consciousness returned like a tide dragging her from the depths. Her head throbbed with a relentless ache, and her vision blurred, making it hard to discern her surroundings. Instinctively, she tried to lift her arms, but they refused to move. A cold wave of panic washed over her as she blinked rapidly, attempting to clear her sight. This wasn’t a hospital, as she’d initially hoped. The walls were covered in graffiti, their dark, peeling paint a stark contrast to the metallic tang of rust and blood saturating the air. It wasn’t old blood. It was fresh.Her heart slammed against her ribcage as her gaze landed on him—Kenneth. He lay crumpled on the ground a few feet away, his lifeless body pale and stiff. A dark, wet stain spread across his chest, the pool of blood beneath him evidence of his violent end. His eyes, frozen wide in terror, revealed everything she needed to know: Kenneth was dead. A scream clawed its way up her throat but died before escaping. Fear gripped her
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 27: Fragile Bond
Emma lay restrained, her body kept alive by the steady drip of fluids from an IV bag. Her head to one side, and fading consciousness. Two guards stood near the rusted steel door, their stances stiff, firearms slung casually over their shoulders but ready to be used at a moment’s notice.Lenox observed her from the shadows for a moment, his sharp eyes scrutinizing every detail. She was fragile now, but that suited him perfectly. Fragility made people predictable, pliable. He adjusted the IV tube slightly, ensuring the steady stream of nutrients continued its course into her veins. Her survival wasn’t just necessary; it was critical.“Don’t let her out of your sight,” Lenox commanded, his tone clipped and unwavering. The guards nodded silently, their faces betraying no emotion.Satisfied, Lenox turned and exited the warehouse, his polished shoes clicking against the cracked concrete floor. A black car waited for him outside, its tinted windows gleaming under the fading sunlight. He sli
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 28: Unseen Battle
Dr. Carter sat in his dimly lit office, the soft glow of the desk lamp barely piercing the darkness. The room was quiet, almost suffocatingly so, and for the first time in his long career, he felt utterly powerless. He had faced emergencies, made life-altering decisions, and delivered devastating news to countless families. But nothing had prepared him for the email now glowing on his computer screen. The attached photograph was a violation, both personal and profound. Emma, stripped of her humanity, lay bound to a hospital bed, her wrists and ankles restrained by heavy straps. An IV line ran into her arm, its purpose ambiguous. The harsh, sterile light cast a cruel glare on her pale skin, making the scene feel detached and clinical, yet disturbingly intimate. Her eyes were barely open, a haunting hint of consciousness lingering in her expression. Carter couldn’t look any longer. He closed the image with a shudder, as though it had burned him. He considered calling Emma’s parents
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 29: Season Of The Past
Maxwell stepped out of the sleek black car. Jackson had driven him from the city, his shoes crunching on the gravel driveway of his ancestral Manor. The autumn air was crisp, carrying with it the faint smell of fresh paint and sawdust. After years of neglect, his family’s home was coming back to life.He took a deep breath, savoring the moment. This was the first time he came to see it, since Marcus commissioned the restoration, and he was eager to see how far the project had progressed. Marcus, contracted the work to the engineer but Maxwell needed something to take his mind off the issue with Emma. So being there in person only seemed right.As he approached the grand entryway, the once-crumbling stonework looked solid again, the massive oak doors now sturdy and polished. Inside, the air was thick with activity, the hum of machinery, the thud of hammers, and the occasional laughter of workers echoing through the halls.The site Engineer greeted him near the main staircase, clip
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 30: Unfinished business
Maxwell descended the grand staircase, the faint murmurs of activity from the workers outside barely registering. His thoughts lingered on the gallery room where Katherine had been working. Something about her presence unsettled him—not in a negative way, but in a way that hinted at threads of the past he had yet to untangle. As he entered the room, he saw her standing before the portrait, her head tilted slightly in concentration. Her hand moved deftly, blending colors on her palette before applying them with precision. The painting, dulled by years of neglect, now seemed to breathe with vibrant detail. “Katherine,” Maxwell called softly. Startled, she turned, but recognition quickly softened her features into a smile. “Mr. Quentin, finished with your tour of the house?” “Something like that,” he said, stepping closer. “I wanted to apologize for earlier. I didn’t recognize you right away.” She waved off his concern with a paint-smeared hand. “No need to apologize. Honestly,
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 31: Doubts
The apartment was dimly lit, Lenox sat in a high leather chair, swirling a glass of whiskey in one hand while staring out the window at the city below. But just as he tipped the glass to his lips, his phone buzzed on the coffee table.He frowned, setting the drink down and picking up the device. The caller ID displayed a name he recognized immediately, it was one of the men he’d assigned to shadow Maxwell. Lenox answered.“What is it?” he asked sharply. “Sir, I’ve just observed something unexpected,” the man said. His tone was hesitant, as if uncertain how Lenox would react to his report.Lenox’s grip on the phone tightened. “Spit it out,” he yelled. “It’s Maxwell.He’s having dinner in the city with a woman. They seemed comfortable. Intimate, even,”the man said.For a moment, silence filled the line. Lenox’s jaw clenched as the words sank in. “A woman?” he repeated, his voice dangerously low.“Yes, sir. Not Emma. Someone else,”the spy replied.Lenox stood up to his feet, the glass o
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 32: Beneath the Surface
The gym was alive with the sound of fists striking pads, the occasional grunt of exertion. Alfred and Maxwell circled each other on the mat, their movements practiced and precise.Maxwell was unusually sharp today, and Alfred was starting to notice. His footwork was tighter, his punches landed with more force, and his stamina had improved noticeably. Normally, Maxwell’s energy would start to wane halfway through their sessions, but today he was holding his own.“You’ve been working on something,” Alfred asked as he parried a swift jab and countered with a hook. Maxwell smiled ducking under the blow. “What makes you say that?” he replied.“Because you’re not wheezing like an old steam engine,” Alfred said, stepping back to reset his stance.The session continued with an intensity that left both men drenched in sweat. Alfred, always the more disciplined of the two, found himself impressed by Maxwell’s progress. By the time they wrapped up, he was genuinely curious.“You’ve improved, wh
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 33: A Shift In the Air
The sound of rushing water filled the bathroom as Maxwell stood under the shower, the steam forming around him. The sparring session with Alfred earlier leaving his body aching but active. For a moment, the heat of the water was a balm against the mental strain he carried, a temporary relief from the weight of everything.After drying off, Maxwell slipped into a pair of dark jeans and a soft navy-blue sweater. He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and ran a hand through his damp hair. There was a subtle darkness in his eyes, a reminder of how far he had to go before life would feel normal again.Stepping into his study, Maxwell picked up a thick folder resting on the polished mahogany desk. Inside were documents and photographs detailing Lenox’s operations, some financial trails that pointed to Emma’s likely location. He thumbed through them, but his focus began to waver.His mind drifted to Emma. How was she holding up in captivity? Was she being treated cruelly, or was
Latest Chapter
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 72
The meeting had dragged on longer than Maxwell anticipated. Once all the finalities were wrapped up, he stood by the massive oak door, his dark eyes roaming the room as the members of the silver crescent clan were dismissed. Every one of them made a brief nod as a mark of respect before leaving.“Alfred,” Maxwell called without turning around. His voice was calm but carried the authority of a leader not to be questioned."Yes, sir," his friend answered with a smile as he and he Father were the only ones left in the room with Maxwell."Send word to Lenox. Tell him my terms are clear. I will see him, but, only in the Clan's headquarters, nowhere else," Maxwell continued.Alfred gave a respectful bow. “Understood, sir. I’ll handle it immediately,” he said.Maxwell nodded, "we both know this formality is bullshit, so stop calling me sir" he said as he turned around and went up the staircase leading to the private wing of his house.Katherine was upstairs by the window. She watched the
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 71
Maxwell relaxed in his seat and finished the last piece of pancake on his plate. The warmth of the morning sun, poured over the table in the dinning. Katherine, was sitting beside him, she moved her coffee mug, and gazed up at the ceiling.They hadn’t spoken much that morning, but the silence wasn’t entirely uncomfortable, it was more like the calm before a storm.A silent knock on the door was heard before Jackson came into the room, as always, dressed in black. Behind him, a group of guards carried items they recovered from Maxwell’s former apartment. One by one climbed on the stairs to put the boxes into one of the guest rooms. Jackson, however, lingered behind, his demeanor was however a bit hesitant."Sir may I have a word with you, in private," Jackson said calmly, but in a way that wasn't obvious. Katherine’s head raised up, her expression unreadable but tense. Maxwell saw the hint of concern on her face."Whatever it is, you can say it in front of her," Maxwell said in a c
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 70
Light reflections streamed through the curtains in her room while Emma drank her coffee and the thoughts of Maxwell filled her head. When she went to see him in the clinic, previously, she had been unwelcomed and uncomfortable by Katherine's overprotective yet polite presence. It hadn’t gone well. But she could not let that be the reason she'd stay away from the man she loved.With a renewed determination, Emma dressed carefully, choosing a soft blue blouse and jeans, casual but polished. She got her hair into a tidy ponytail and reached for her car keys before leaving the house. Maxwell had a soft spot for small, kind gestures, and so she stopped first at the farmer's market to get him some of his favorite fruits.The market was bustling with activity when she arrived. She walked around the stalls, her former memories clinging to her, dragging her back to a time Maxwell would talk about the juiciest strawberries or crunchiest apples. She picked out a box of strawberries, a clust
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 69
Katherine's car came to a stop at the main gate of Maxwell's Manor. She called Jackson from her cell and he told the guards at the gate to let her in. She drove and parked on the gravel driveway. The manor, looked way better than she remembered it. It had been a while since she stepped on the grounds after she finished her work. Katherine barely noticed the guards as she stepped out of the car, her heart was still racing. She had never been so frightened yet so determined. Grabbing her bag she climbed the stone steps and pushed the doors open.Maxwell was in the living room, and was seated in a high backed chair beside the fire. He had come down a few minutes earlier to stretch his legs and relax. He looked away from the flames and turned towards the sound of the door. He barely risen before Katherine rushed toward him.“Maxwell!” she cried, throwing her arms around him. Tears flowed down her cheeks as she held on to him, her entire body shook mildly.Katherine, It’s all righ
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 68
Lenox paced his dimly lit office, the air was thick with the aroma of cigars and the scent of old leather. His mind was a could of thoughts as he thought about his brief phone call with Alfred. The confidence in Alfred’s tone was undeniable, and it left Lenox feeling nervous.Gerald, his trusted associate, had been missing for days, and now he knew why. Alfred had him. But Gerald being taken wasn’t the problem , the real threat lay in what Gerald knew. For the past weeks, Lenox had built his faction’s financial wealth with him as well as a network of plans and resources that had them in a more advantageous position than Maxwell and his allies. Gerald was privy to every detail. The offshore accounts, shipments, and even safehouse locations. If Alfred extracted this information, Lenox’s faction would crumble overnight.Another alarming thing was Gerald had knowledge of the key warehouse locations where Lenox stored cash reserves and other critical assets. If Maxwell’s faction
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 67
Maxwell sat quietly in the back seat of the car, his gaze fixed on the countryside as they drove away from the clinic. The previous week had been quite the cycle of recovery mixed with the residual pain, and exhaustion. Despite having been released from the hospital, he was cautioned against going home in a hurry. The lingering effects of the poison continued to be present in his body, and he would experience some of those symptoms. But Maxwell was particularly concerned with a list of other problems especially with the matters of the Clan.Alfred, his partner in crime had come to pick him up and sat with him in the car. He had come along with some of his personal guards for extra protection, and Maxwell did not object. The air was filled with an unspoken urgency.“Alfred.How’s the progress on the restoration of the manor?” Maxwell asked, his voice was weak but clear enough to be heard.Alfred stared at him, wondering why he asked. “It’s finished. Exactly as you requested. The
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 66
Alfred slumped in his chair and the shadow of the laptop screen fell across his face as he looked through the offshore balance on the screen. Transfers of money were being processed. It wasn’t his first time handling such financial matters, but the weight of responsibility since Gerald made the transfer felt a bit heavier. Since his temporary as the second-in-command of Silver crescent Clan, Alfred understood that sometimes , money could be classified as the common denominator of life and death.His focus broke abruptly when his father’s voice echoed through the house. "Alfred!" Marcus called, his tone unusually joyful.Alfred shut down the laptop and walked out of his room. He saw Marcus in the corridor, and his face was ecstatic with joy as If a child with a playful experience. "Maxwell’s awake!" Marcus exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion.Alfred paused for just a second and allowed the statement to register. In that instant a smile appeared on his face which showed a m
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 65
Emma forced the door shut as she entered her parents home with anger still bubbling within her. The sound of the wooded door being shut startled her mother who was sitting in the living room not far away. Her face was flushed, her jaw tight and it seemed like she was in the brink of tears .Fiona turned to face her daughter, Emma's mood was obvious across the living room.Fiona paused to drop off her knitting needles. Her face changed as she frowned in distress. Putting aside her work she stood up and moved over to her daughter whose anger and pain was plainly visible.“Emma? What’s wrong, sweetheart? You look upset.” Fiona asked gently, her voice soft but curious. Emma bit her lower lip as the look in her eyes gave off a suppressed anger. For a moment, she hesitated, but the emotion bubbling inside her proved too much to contain."It's that woman Katherine," Emma said and with that she slumped onto the sofa, looking defeated.Fiona sat beside her, waiting patiently for her daughter
- My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich
Chapter 64
Liam pulled the SUV up to the rear of the compound, the sound of the engine replaced by silence of midnight. Behind him, two of Alfred's men opened the back of the vehicle and carried Gerald’s body onto their shoulders. They had knocked him unconscious as he continued to struggle in their way to Marcus' house."Come on," Liam whispered and his voice was low so as not to wake Marcus up by that time.They moved him behind trees through the shadows of the compound, their movements were calculated , their only source of light was the moon but that was okay as they recognized the compound off heart. Liam opened the large wooded door that led to the basement, a place that was either used for storage or activities they didn't want others to be aware of. As they entered, they found only one light bulb was lit. At the center of the spacious but almost dark room was Alfred who sat behind a desk at the center of the room, calm and deliberate as ever. Upon the desk lay a bottle of whiskey
