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My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 44: A New Contender
Marcus words carried the gravity of leadership, invoking both respect and contemplation. The crowd listened intently, their locked onto him.As his speech drew to a close, Marcus allowed a brief silence to settle, ensuring the weight of his message lingered. Then, with a subtle nod, he signaled Alfred, “Alfred,bring Maxwell here. It’s time,” he said in a mild tone observing the people around him. Alfred moved with purpose, disappearing briefly before returning with a young man who was unknown to most of the crowd by his side. Maxwell Arnold Quentin walked with quiet confidence, his tailored suit fitting him perfectly, imposing his composed demeanor. His presence was magnetic, drawing curious and appraising looks from the crowd.Marcus extended a hand toward Maxwell as he approached. “Gentlemen, allow me to introduce Maxwell Arnold Quentin, son of the late Archer Quentin, a name many of you hold in the highest regard,” Marcus said in a mild tone, but loud enough for those close
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 45: Unexpected Visitors
Maxwell stepped into his apartment that evening, his heart happy by a sense of triumph. The night had been nothing short of a step towards success. He’d just left a prestigious event reserved for the elite of the city's power brokers. To be invited was an honor, but to leave with the respect of its members felt unreal. He had navigated the conversations with ease, securing alliances and nods of approval , even from those who once saw him as insignificant.This was a version of himself he was pleased with, a man who could hold his own in rooms where power and influence dictated worth. For years, he had fought to be more than what others had assumed of him. Tonight, he finally felt he had succeeded.As he closed the door behind him, the quiet luxury of his apartment greeted him. Maxwell made his way to the bathroom. The rush of hot water against his skin was another refreshing feeling,washing away the day’s tension and preparing him for whatever lay ahead.He had just stepped out of th
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 46: The Weight of Regret
Emma had been admitted a week ago after her harrowing ordeal, and while she was safe now, the sight of her pale, fragile figure lying in that hospital bed was a constant reminder of what could have been lost. Richard carried the weight of that reality silently, while Fiona’s emotions hung just beneath the surface.Their visit to Maxwell’s apartment had left them both shaken. Seeing the man they had dismissed months ago transformed into someone commanding and self-assured was a reckoning neither of them had anticipated. But tonight, their thoughts were fixed on Emma. Maxwell’s past with her was a conversation for another day.As they approached Emma’s room, Richard noticed a commotion ahead. A man stood by the door, his hands gesturing in frustration as two guards blocked his path. The closer they got, the clearer the picture became. It was James.Richard’s steps faltered as his jaw tightened. Fiona, walking beside him, stopped dead in her tracks. Her breath stopped briefly, and her
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 47: Weight of Leadership
Alfred decided to use the narrow staircase to Maxwell's apartment, his footsteps echoing softly against the tiled walls. The evening air carried a cool breeze , and Alfred could feel it. Tonight was not an ordinary night, it was the night of the Silver Crescent Clan Conclave, a gathering that only the elite few had the privilege of attending.Alfred knocked on the door twice and waited. Moments later, Jackson opened it, he walked in to find Maxwell standing tall and in a black tuxedo. His hair was slicked back with precision, and the faint aroma of expensive cologne filled the room as he adjusted his bowtie in the hallway mirror."Cutting it close, Maxwell," Alfred teased, stepping inside and placing a small gift bag on the coffee table."Perfection takes time," Maxwell replied smoothly, focusing on his own reflection before he finally turned to Alfred. "What’s that?" He asked. "A little something for tonight," Alfred said with a smile.Maxwell retrieved the bag and pulled out a sl
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 48: Duel
The room was silent as Marcus stood before the assembled council and contenders. The air was thick with tension, and every eye in the chamber was locked on him. Clearing his throat, Marcus finally spoke, his voice calm but firm, carrying the weight of authority."After much deliberation,the council has reached a decision regarding the duel for leadership of the Silver Crescent Clan," he began.Maxwell straightened his posture, bracing himself. He felt Alfred's reassuring hand on his shoulder, but his nerves were tensed.Marcus continued, "While a duel to the death would be both traditional and, I admit, quite the spectacle, the council has determined that such an act would be inappropriate at this time. The passing of Alphonse Quentin still weighs heavily upon us, and further bloodshed would tarnish the dignity of this conclave," he continued.A few murmurs rippled through the crowd, but most nodded in understanding."Thus, the duel will proceed as hand-to-hand combat. Victory will be
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 49: Accross The Room
Maxwell basked in the warm glow of victory as he walked through the crowd. The cheers of his fellow clan members echoed , a combo of congratulations and respect that filled his chest with pride. He had fought not just for a position but for his birthright, and he had prevailed.As hands clapped his shoulders and words of admiration flowed around him, Maxwell felt the weight of the night lifting. He wasn’t just a contender anymore, he was the new head of the Silver Crescent Clan. It was a title hard-won, and the respect of those who had witnessed his duel against Lenox was equally earned.A server in a crisp black uniform approached him, holding a tray of champagne flutes. Maxwell gladly accepted a glass, the coolness of the crystal glass, a cooling sensation against his fingers. Raising it slightly in acknowledgment of the crowd, he took a sip. The drink slid down his throat, a refreshing start to his triumph.Across the room, Lenox lingered at the edges of the celebration, his ex
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 50: Clan Headquarters
The air inside the clinic was heavy with the scents of antiseptic and whispers. The Silver Crescent Clan’s Conclave had drawn dignitaries from across the region, filling the halls with constant murmuring conversations. Some visitors lingered with genuine concern for Maxwell, the victim of an attempted poisoning, offering their support in hushed tones. Others, however, had ulterior motives. Their real purpose was to assess his condition and report their findings back to Lenox.Behind the tightly shut door of Maxwell's hospital room, was an aura of secrecy and caution. Alfred and Marcus, Maxwell’s most trusted confidants, had issued strict orders, no one was to enter without their explicit permission. They had even stationed their most reliable guards at the door, ensuring that Maxwell's recovery remained undisturbed and shielded from prying eyes.Meanwhile Emma’s footsteps echoed faintly as she strolled down the corridor, her psychiatrist walking quietly by her side. Therapy had bee
My Darling Ex-Wife Is Unaware I’m Rich Chapter 51
The Silver Crescent Clan’s headquarters was a bit rowdy with murmurs. Rarely did the entire council and clan membership convene, especially at that time and even rarer still was a meeting called by someone like Lenox. Clan members filled the room, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and expectations. At the center of it all stood Lenox, composed, his face set in an expression of stoic determination.He surveyed the room, subtly surprised at the turnout. Members of the clan had responded to his summons in greater numbers than he anticipated, but he masked his surprise with the air of confidence that had always been his armor. This was his moment.He cleared his throat, and the room fell silent. His voice, when he spoke, was steady, commanding.“Brothers of the Silver Crescent Clan, We gather here today at a critical juncture in our history. It is no secret that our clan has faced a series of unprecedented challenges in the past few days. The recent attack on Maxwell, our new es
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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
