Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter Forty

Third Person POV.

Richard sat in the plush backseat of his car, his thoughts consumed by the events of the day. The entire day had been incredibly tiring for him, and all he wanted to do was go home and get some

rest.

The gentle hum of the engine and the passing city lights outside did little to ease his restless mind. In the rearview mirror, he noticed his assistant and secretary, Ethan, studying him intently.

Irritated by the unrelenting gaze, Richard finally broke the silence.

“Ethan, for the love of God, why have you been staring at me like that?” Richard exclaimed. “If you have something to say, just spit it out instead of giving me this constant scrutiny.”

Ethan sighed, his eyes flickering with concern and respect. “I apologize, Mr. Romero,” he started cautiously. “But I can’t help but wonder why you allowed Miss Amber to go and meet Colonel Miller on

her own.”

Richard furrowed his brow, genuinely puzzled by Ethan’s comment. “Why would I need to follow her?” he asked. “We had discussed her meeting with Colonel Miller, and it’s nothing but a simple conversation in an open space. Was I supposed to hold her hand the whole way?”

Ethan exhaled. “I’m not saying you should have followed her, sir,” he replied. “But Colonel Miller has a reputation for harassing women. It wouldn’t be surprising if he tried to be inappropriate with

Miss Amber.”

Richard rolled his eyes dismissively, unable to fathom Ethan’s worry. “Do you really think I would just send Amber there without taking precautions?” Richard retorted, his annoyance growing. “I have someone watching her closely, ensuring her safety. And trust me, Amber is more than capable of handling herself. She’s no damsel in distress.”

Ethan’s concern deepened as he absorbed Richard’s words. “Forgive me, sir,” Ethan replied. “I was just worried about Miss Amber’s well–being, especially since she might not be very familiar with men like the Colonel, and I felt like it wouldn’t hurt to have someone by her side as an extra precaution, especially given Colonel Miller’s reputation. I just hope nothing happens.”

Richard let out an exasperated

continued to pry. “Ethan,

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constantly questioning my

a mix of hesitation and determination. “I understand, sir,” he replied. “But there’s something else I need

upset.”

“Fine,” he

you have to say that’s going to rile me

tell Miss Amber the truth

bringing up this question before. “Why do you keep harping on abou this?” Richard asked dismissively.

softened. “Sir, I just thought it might be better if you were the one to tell her,” he explained gently. “If she were to find out through other means, she might feel deceived, used, and upset. That would not be

fully aware that our arrangement is based on mutual benefits, so there’s no way she’d feel used when she already knows she’s being used,” he retorted, his voice tinged with impatience. “And as for my reasons for marrying her, I will only tell her the

head slightly, his concern deepening. “But sir, this secret involves Miss Amber’s late mother,” he stated gravely. “Wouldn’t it be better if she found out now? It might help her understand why everything that

only just starting to come out of her depressed shell, Ethan,” he countered, his voice firm. “She’s still mentally fragile, and anything too overwhelming might send her spiraling back into

creeping in. “So, you’re keeping it from her for your sake, not hers,” he remarked

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fragile, and anything too overwhelming might send her spiraling back into a state of depression and detachment. I

of sarcasm creeping in. “So,

he

our sakes. But more importantly, I am protecting her, Ethan,” he snapped back. “This is

to handle such life–alformation. When

he conceded.

sat in silence for the remainder of the car ride. Ethan’s focused driving came to

trying to shake off the heaviness

in his chest.

He half–heartedly opened the car door but paused before fully stepping out. He

want to make this very clear,” Richard began. “You must never, under any circumstances,

sir,” he replied quickly, a sense of understanding dawning on him.

of doubt. Satisfied with what he saw,