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

Chapter Forty Five

Third Person POV.

Amber finally emerged from the stairs, her footsteps echoing through the hallway as she made her way to Richard’s office. She had endured an extra ten minutes in her room, her mind preoccupied with the

events of the morning.

As she reached the door of the office and pushed the door open, Amber’s eyes landed on Richard, wh was standing by the window, his gaze fixed on the world outside.

A flicker of attraction stirred in her as she stared at his strong, broad back. The image of the tattoos she had briefly glimpsed behind his shirt danced through her mind, causing her thoughts to

stray into dangerous territory.

Realizing the direction her thoughts were headed, Amber mentally scolded herself, snapping out of her

reverie. It was not the time or place to entertain inappropriate thoughts. She cleared her throat,

intending to indicate her presence in the room.

Richard turned around to face her, his head slightly tilted as his gaze remained on Amber, studying

her intently. Her sudden nervousness heightened as she met his gaze, her heart fluttering in her

chest.

She couldn’t help but ask. “Is there… is there something on my face or what?”

His eyes lingered on her for a moment longer before he finally blinked and looked away. “No, there’s nothing on your face,” he replied casually.

Amber frowned, her curiosity piqued. “Then why were you staring at me like that?” she asked, her tone

slightly accusatory.

Richard shrugged nonchalantly, a small smile gracing his lips. “I just like how you’re dressed today. You look really pretty,” he complimented, his words causing a warmth to spread through Amber’s Cheeks.

Taken aback by his unexpected comment, Amber nervously stuttered a thank you. She moved closer to the sofa in his office, intending to take a seat, and Richard joined her, settling into the chair

opposite her.

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broke the brief silence, shifting his gaze to the empty coffee table between them.

softening. “I’m not hungry yet, Richard. I’ll

in understanding, before diverting his attention to Amber’s agreement with the Colonel. “So, what agreement did you and the Colonel come

ten percent of the 401 project,” she replied. “That’s roughly a

a mix of surprise and uncertainty coloring his features.

had been

her voice. “Another

me to do,” she explained. “I played the scornful ex–wife role to perfection, and I

trying to take over his position as

escaped Richard’s lips, his disbelief mingling with amusement. “And how did you come up with that lie?” he asked, genuinely curious

“It just came to me,” she replied with a shrug. “Sometimes, you

feet and make things up as you go. Also, I’ve heard a few conversations from Kayden

what I said based

said with a

a proud smile, she glanced

step?” she inquired.

smile playing on his lips. “Don’t worry about

rest to me, and I’ll handle all the details once Miller transfers

project to us.”

her role to perfection, and secured the project. But a part of her wondered if she was

hanging

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nodded, deciding to not be concerned. “Alright,” she

to ask if Richard had called

voice filled with a mix of anticipation and hesitation. “Actually, there’s something else I wanted to tell you,” he informed her, his eyes locking with

hers.

danced in Amber’s gaze, her interest piqued. She was eager to hear what Richard had to say, hoping it was something that would bring her closer to

it?” she

thoughtful as he

country or place you’d like

uncertainty clouding her features as she regarded

about countries I’d like to visit?” she questioned, searching