Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

38. A banquet

Rowan

I was getting ready for a banquet. It wasn’t something I wanted to do but I had to go. none the less The founder of Hope foundation was holding the banquet in thanks giving and honor of all its donors. Given I was one of its many donors, I was invited

“What is it, Brian. I’m busy?” I answer after checking the caller ID

“We were able to get a DNA match from the blood sample we collected from Miss Sharp’s house” he goes straight to the point.

Her name makes me take a sharp intake of air. The last words I flung at her still echo in fucking mind I shouldn’t have said all those hurtful things but I was so fucking pissed that she put her hands on Emma

“And?” I urge, wanting him to continue.

I was hoping this was good news. I wanted nothing more than to solve Ava’s case and put it behind us

“I don’t have good news” he replies making me grown.

“What happened?”

“We identified the man. He goes by Black Serpent. He’s been on our radar for quite a while since he is a hired killer Someone tipped us as to where he’s hiding, only problem is that we found him dead with a bullet in his skull” there was an edge in his voice. An edge I was also feeling.

He was our hope but now the man was dead, so we were back to square one.

“Did you find anything that might have given a clue on why he was after Ava?” I ask almost desperately.

“Nothing” he replies.

“And the one that tipped you?

He sighs tiredly. “I think it might have been the one that killed him. My guess is he or she found out that we had evidence against Black Serpent so he killed him before we could make an arrest and get him to reveal who his boss is

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The picture he painted started forming in my head. The pieces falling into place. I didnt fucking

like the direction this was leading to.

“But that would mean that whoever is after Ava is someone close to her, otherwise how would

they have known about the DNA sample?”

Despite the news of Ava’s attack leaking, nothing much was said. Tabloids only reported that she was attacked in her house. There was no public information concerning the blood sample the police collected.

“Most likely. That or they have an accomplice who is close to Ava and therefore feeding him or her information” Brian finishes.

Just when I thought things would get better then this happens. How the fuck are we supposed to catch this guy?

“Is that all?” I ask him.

“Yes…for now”

“Keep me updated” with that I hang up and get back to tying my tie.

Now more than ever I didn’t feel like going to the damn banquet.

my limousine was waiting. I was supposed to pick Emma up since she was my date for this dinner. I get in and my driver drives

but for some reason I couldn’t

she tells

was seated across from me, looking elegant and poised. I stare at her, not really knowing what the hell I was looking for in

a lot on my mind” I

“Care to share?”

Not really

the thoughts that

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thins. She isn’t happy that I turned her down, but she doesn’t say

stares

was now fucking awkward. I

thigh. Praying that

I get out, then I help Emma get out. The cameras begin flashing the minute we step onto the

true that you’re now with Emma

is the love of your life

your ex–wife, Mr.

does it feel to be with a man that was once

I lead her away as they throw question after question at us. Finally we get to the

place looked amazing. We are led to our table. We find Gabe,

greeting anyone unlike Emma. I just help Emma into her seat then

around Ava and her safety. I couldn’t even focus on the conversation around

Ava doing here?” I look up to find Emma staring daggers

direction to find Ava standing with Ethan. She looked like a fucking goddess with her long curled brown hair, and a gold glittering dress. I’ve never seen her like this. She looked

flesh of her lower back. She passes by our table.

her chair for her. She gives him such a radiant smile that I feel it deep inside my soul even though it wasn’t directed

Ethan leans

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from matching to their table and

shake those away. What the fuck? She wasn’t mine, so what the hell was happening to

some digging and found out that he is from a

presence makes sense, as for Ava

such fancy things” the

just as she and Emma burst

hell have I never heard her say such things before now? Had I been

also know that you wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for

Emma, you only got invited because

and stop acting like you’re the queens

“Letty…” Travis growls.

because just like

for a highly paid secretary? What connections

you, just a cheap slut that made her way to the top

former bosses” Letty then

fuck up? Nine fucking

and stop acting like the

hardest to put your

your relationship with Rowan which by the looks of things,

shock and anger. Probably because no one

to them like that. Emma had her hand fisted. Angry waves

enough, Letty…I won’t tolerate you talking to Emma like

her then leave” Travis growls at her. Letty just looks at Emma before

turning to Travis.