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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
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 34: Shadow Games
Lenox leaned back in his leather armchair, his sharp eyes fixed on the man standing before him. The spy, a tall man dressed in all black clothing, standing firm under Lenox’s intense gaze. His updates had been reliable so far, and Lenox expected no less today.“Well?What do you have for me?” Lenox asked with a calm baritone voice, quite intimidating.The spy cleared his throat. “Katherine, the woman Maxwell’s been seeing, is a restoration artist. She’s been working on his ancestral manor. It seems she’s recently become more involved in his life,” the man began.Lenox placed his hand underneath his chin as he stared at the man,“Go on,” he said. “She was spotted leaving Maxwell’s apartment building earlier this evening.She looked quite happy. Blushing, even,”the man continued.Lenox raised an eyebrow, his posture changed as though he heard something that amused him yet his face remained unchanged. "Blushing, you say? Like someone who’s been thoroughly charmed?” Lenox asked. “Exactly,”
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Chapter 97
Katherine came out of her room a few minutes past ten. She cried herself to sleep.She noticed the house was quiet. She came downstairs and asked the maid about Maxwell and she informed her that he had left about an hour ago.Disappointed that she wouldn't get to express herself to Maxwell she went back upstairs. Waking into his room, she opened the walk in closet and began to pack her clothes and shoes into the guest bedroom at the end of the hall. She invited one of the guards to help her arrange them and instructed the maid to get her fresh linen curtains to brighten up her room.By the time she was done setting the bedroom up, she took a shower and got dressed. She asked the guard who had helped her get the room ready to drive her to the city mall.Upon arrival he accompanied her inside and carried the shopping bags from each store she purchased items from. For the first time in a while, Katherine had decided to go on a shopping spree, dresses, shoes and jewelry all of which were e
Chapter 96
Dawn had barely broken when the sounds of boots crushing the dried grass underneath them were heard. Tactically Lenox's mercenaries circled the perimeter of Nathan's compound. In their hands we're assault rifles with silencers to mask the sound of the gunshots. They were dressed in all black and wore masks that covered their faces except for their eyes.Unfortunately their stealthy approach wouldn't last long as Nathan's compound was wired with motion sensors and as soon as they breached the perimeter the alarm went off.Immediately the guards we're alerted and they took their defensive position against the intruders. But these were simple men who barely had any tactical or combat training. Unlike the mercenaries who had trained most of their lives for these.The rained hell upon Nathan's guard in form of bullets as the tore through their defenses. Nathan on the other hand was prepared for this kind of situation as he had been raided by the DEA in the past. He had a safe room that h
Chapter 95
"Wow, no wonder you couldn't wait to get me out of town. Now I know why. You're such a fucking piece of shit Maxwell, you know that. And to think I left Ohio and came down here to be with you while you're fighting a war," Katherine said as she stared at Maxwell. The vein in her forehead was apparently and it was glaring that she was furious. Before Maxwell could say a word. She tossed her hand bag at his head. Maxwell raised his hands in defense. He wanted to speak but deep down he knew there was no way he could defend himself especially in this sort of situation. What was his going to say? What was going to be his excuse?"And you? I knew deep down all you wanted was to get back in his bed. I knew I was right to be wary and on my guard whenever you were around, well you finally got what you wanted right? Get dressed and get the fuck out of our house this minute," Katherine yelled as she turned towards Emma.Emma's eyes turned to Maxwell as she expected him to speak or try to calm K
Chapter 94
Maxwell and Alfred finished up their meeting with Jackson a little later than they had expected. Some of Jackson's contacts had ties to the drug world and brought Jackson's attention to Lenox's dealings with Nathan. "He's gone desperate, for him to stoop so low," Maxwell said to Alfred as they walked back into the house. Their conversation was cut short as they walked into the living room to find Emma asleep on the couch."I had almost forgotten she was here, I figured she would have gone home while we were with Jackson," Maxwell said.Alfred simply gave him a sarcastic look and patted him on the shoulder, "Do you want me to handle it?" He asked with a calm tone."No it's fine," Maxwell replied. Alfred turned towards the path that led to his room and walked away. He had told Max that he wouldn't be having dinner with them on the account of the burger he had earlier that day.Maxwell walked over and tried to calmly wake Emma up but she didn't respond. In truth Emma wasn't that sleep
Chapter 93
When Lenox heard about the death of two of his Faction members. He was in between feelings. He was both angry but at the same time relieved. Their deaths meant he didn't have to pay back the money he owed them but it also meant he and Oliver were the only ones left on the hit list.They were on their way to the meeting with the Meth dealers to revisit the terms of their negotiations. Oliver had made the call for a sit down, even though he didn't like the idea of it.Upon arrival they met Nathan, the man they brokered the deal. He was seated outside the house having a smoke with a bit of whiskey left in the glass."You're welcome, please take your seats," he said to them as they got down from their vehicles. Oliver offered a polite smile in response while Lenox kept a straight face."Would you like anything to drink?" He asked as he observed the demeanor. They both declined as they took their seats and unbuttoned their suits. "So what's this I hear about you wanting to revisit terms,
Chapter 92
The sound of silverware against plates was the only sound in the dining room all afternoon long as Maxwell and Emma ate their meal. Maxwell focused intently on his plate, cutting into his food with precision, while Emma occasionally glanced at him, her mind racing with thoughts and emotions she couldn’t quite untangle.Every now and then, Maxwell’s eyes looked toward her, his gaze unreadable, but he quickly looked away. And for all his calm, she knew he was still very much attracted to her. And why wouldn’t he be? She had shown up uninvited, looking dashing and coming back into his life, a life she had walked away from only months ago.After the end of the meal, Maxwell slumped back in the chair, as if he was glad that it was over. Emma used the chance to ask.“What about Katherine?” she asked, her voice soft but intentional.Maxwell stunned, the sound of the name cutting through the already tense atmosphere. He placed his fork on the table, his jaw tightened. “She’s with her paren
Chapter 91
Emma couldn’t get the kiss out of her mind. It wasn’t just the kiss itself. It was the way Maxwell had looked at her afterwards, the depth of his eyes, and the unspoken promises lingering in the air between them. Ever since, Maxwell had filled every waking moment, and even in the very dreams. Her therapist, Dr. Grant, asked questions about her emotional state and even insisted on her talking about changes occurring in her personal affairs. But Emma hadn’t mentioned Maxwell since that day not once. She wasn’t sure why. Perhaps because she feared her therapist would disapprove.Instead, Emma had taken a more proactive approach. She was determined to see Maxwell once more, and not by coincidence. She decided at last to look into what time he had his next appointment scheduled. It wasn’t easy, Maxwell was a private man, and the clinic took confidentiality seriously. But Emma had her ways.The reception desk had a nurse who was fond of her. Emma capitalized on it. At the outset, she
Chapter 90
The morning sun had barely risen up when the sound boxing gloves swinging through the air filled the courtyard. In the heart of the manor’s courtyard, the clash of fists covered by gloves echoed. Maxwell and Alfred moved with practiced precision, sparring session was a symphony of jabs, dodges, and counter strikes. The two men had both gotten up early, every muscle of their bodies prepared for the fight following a weightlifting workout, which had made their muscles tight and agile.Maxwell, was slow at first but was beginning to pick up speed as he moved with finesse . Each step, each punch and each block showed his stamina was picking up. Across him, Alfred’s enthusiasm burned brighter, his every move was laced with an energy that Maxwell envied. It was clear Alfred was enjoying himself, every dodge and counterpunch seemed to ignite a spark in his eyes.“You’re getting faster," Alfred said, panting slightly as he ducked another strike.“And you’re getting predictable,"Maxwell
Chapter 89
Lenox had just acquired a new warehouse, since most of the former ones were compromised. He had twelve mercenaries posted there watching and securing the grounds. Inside the warehouse, he had built a few segments including a small container apartment for himself whenever he needed to be away or secluded.Outside, he had a few workers with counting machines and rubber bands counting and arranging money that was delivered from the meth trade. In just a week, things were looking good and business was coming back to life, but his mind could not get over the fact that Maxwell and Alfred were still out there plotting to get him."What the hell are we going to do about those two Oliver. You act like you're not bothered but just because they succeed in killing me doesn't mean they won't come for you," he said as he took a bottle of water from the mini fridge."I already offered the solution I could think of and look around Lenox, we're doing okay from it, you have enough money to buy more me
