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My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 35: Cracks In The Foundation
James got up earlier than usual that morning and left his estate. His departure was marked by silence, except for the sound of the engine as his sleek black sedan drove down the cobblestone driveway and onto the busy road. He leaned back in his seat, staring out at the rolling countryside, his mind a cloud of thoughts. The weight of his plans, years in the making, now felt almost achieved but also marked with the the sense of disaster.The news of a proposed merger between his company, and Richard Hawthorn’s empire had been in his mind for the past few weeks. It wasn’t the merger itself that troubled him. It was the suddenness of it, the way it had materialized without his full control. Was Lenox trying to play games with his business already?James despised surprises. Every detail of his life and business was meticulously planned and this development threatened to disrupt everything.To the outside world, James was a businessman with a spotless reputation. But beneath the disti
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 36: Fire And Fury
James leaned back in his leather chair, the weight of his latest decision pressing against his chest. The soft glow of his office lamp illuminated the stack of documents on his desk. Each page contained strategies and plans to dismantle Omega Industries, a chessboard where every move had to be precise. But James was confident. Lenox had crossed a line, and now, James would retaliate.What he didn’t realize was that the line Lenox had crossed wasn’t impulsive—it was deliberate. Within the walls of James company, Lenox had planted seeds of betrayal. Among James’ most trusted advisors, there were spies men and women whose loyalty belonged not to James but to the very man he sought to destroy. Lenox had spent a heavy sum in buying their loyalty. Every whispered plan, every calculated strategy, had already made its way to Lenox's ear.Lenox sat in the dimly lit study of his estate, the cigar he was smoking between his fingers. The room smelled of rich leather and smoke, his private sanc
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 37: The Enemy’s Plea
The soft click of Maxwell’s cufflinks echoed in the quiet dressing room, the polished silver catching the light of the chandelier above. He tugged the sleeve of his Navy-blue suit into place, ensuring the perfect fit. Tonight’s dinner was one that would solidify his relationship with some of the Silver crescent clan members who were moguls in the banking industry.As Maxwell smoothed his tie, his phone vibrated against the dresser, He glanced at the screen. It was Jackson. “Yes?” Maxwell answered, his tone deep but calm.“Sir,there’s someone at the door. Someone unexpected, I must say,” Jackson spoke, with a bit of hesitation in his voice.Maxwell frowned, curious to know who it was . “Who is it?” he asked. There was a brief pause before Jackson said the name Maxwell hadn’t heard in week but could never forget. “James Cadwell,”Maxwell’s grip on the phone tightened, his jaw clenching. James. The man who had upended his life, taken Emma from him, and partnered with Lenox in a scheme
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 38: A Test of Allegiance
Maxwell put a call out to Alfred as soon as James was out of sight. He held the phone tightly as he listened to the steady ringing on the other end. When Alfred finally answered, his voice was as composed as ever.“We have a situation.James came to see me today,” he said skipping all pleasantries."As expected, but I didn't think James would move this fast,” Alfred replied, his voice remained calm, but Maxwell could sense the faint anticipation for details in his voice.“Yes. He claims to have information about Emma and where Lenox is keeping her,” Maxwell continued. Alfred’s tone sharpened. “ Good, very good. Did you confirm it?” he asked.“Not yet. But he seemed desperate, almost frantic. He swore he wanted to help bring Lenox down,” Maxwell replied.For the next twenty minutes, the two men analyzed every detail of Maxwell’s interaction with James. They debated the possible motives behind James’s sudden turn, the likelihood of a trap, and the risks involved.“I don’t like being sid
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 39: Diverging Paths
The next morning, Maxwell’s phone buzzed on his nightstand. When he saw Katherine’s name flashing on the screen, a faint smile crossed his face. “Good morning, Katherine,” he said, his voice still heavy from sleep.“Good morning, Max, I hope I didn’t wake you,” she replied.“You did, but for you, I don’t mind,” he admitted as he sat up to speak to her properly.She laughed softly. “Well, I was wondering if you’re free today. I thought it might be nice to spend some time together, just us,” she said.Maxwell hesitated for only a moment. “I’d like that. Give me an hour to sort some things out, and I’ll be all yours,” he replied. “Perfect,See you soon,” she replied, her voice couldn't hide the excitement.After ending the call, Maxwell stepped into the adjoining room where Jackson, his bodyguard and new found assistant, was reviewing the day’s itinerary.“Change of plans.Clear my schedule. I’m spending the day with Katherine,” Maxwell said scratching his hair. Jackson raised an eyebrow
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 40: Safe, But Not Secure
Emma opened her eyes slightly as her world was foggy, and her body in pain. Slowly, as if fighting her way to the surface, she moved her head. A blindingly bright light overhead caused her to squint, and her breath caught in her throat. The white paint of the room was bright and unfamiliar.Beeping filled her ears, with a steady and mechanical, rhythm. Her head ached. She tried to sit up but quickly realized her hands were restrained by tubes running into her arms. She began to panic and fear filled her.Two armed men stood at the foot of her bed. Dressed in dark uniforms with holstered weapons. Beside her, a nurse adjusted an IV line, glancing briefly in her direction before returning to her task.Emma’s chest tightened, her breathing pace increased. The sight of the guards reignited her worst fears, Lenox. Was she still his captive? Had she only imagined the brief moments of escape?"Where am I?" She said with her voice cracked. The nurse looked up, her face was kind and soft
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 41: The Fall of the King
Lenox stood in the dimly lit control room, his fists clenched at his sides. The news of Emma’s rescue had hit him like a punch to the gut.The calm, calculated demeanor he was known for had shattered the moment his lieutenant informed him. His blue eyes blazed with fury as he replayed the humiliating scene in his mind Emma had been snatched from his grasp, his carefully laid plans in ruins.He slammed his fist onto the desk, sending the laptop clattering to the floor. "Who dares?" He growled, his voice was sharp and cold. "Who dares to betray me?" He questioned himself.The silence in the room was suffocating. None of his remaining men dared to speak, their eyes bowed downward in submission. "I'll find out, and when I do, they’ll beg for mercy they’ll never receive," he said in a sharp tone.Lenox took some of his men and stormed into the warehouse an hour later, his polished shoes crunching on shards of broken glass. The metallic scent of blood hung heavy in the air, mingling wi
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 42: Shadows In The Council
Lenox stood motionless for a moment, staring at Alphonse’s lifeless body cold across the luxurious carpet. A part of him still couldn’t believe what he had done. He had crossed a line from which there was no return. Alphonse, the patriarch of the Silver Crescent Clan, was dead by his own hands. But there was no time to hesitate. Panic would only lead to mistakes, and mistakes in this world meant death. The room was silent except for the faint ticking of the clock, a sound that seemed louder with each passing second. Lenox took a deep breath and began to assess his options.The thought of fleeing flickered briefly in his mind, but he dismissed it. Running would only confirm guilt. No, the only path forward was to act quickly and decisively, to take control of the narrative before anyone else could. He had to make it appear as though Alphonse’s death had been his own doing.Lenox scanned the room, his eyes landing on a coiled length of rope near the window. He moved swiftly, dragging
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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
