My Ex-Husband Wants Me Back by Cheryl Moore

Chapter 9

By the end of the day, Kimberly was so exhausted that she almost collapsed to the ground.

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Esther Hansley, the maid at the Larson residence, added Kimberly’s favorite rose. petals into the bathwater that the former had prepared for the latter.

As the sound of the piano piece Kimberly loved reverberated in the room, she lit her favorite vervain–scented candle.

At that moment, she could finally let her guard down and relax temporarily.

Whenever she was Katherine, she felt like a puppet as she had to accommodate her life to Christopher’s schedule.

Nonetheless, she was free most of the time when being Katherine.

On the other hand, whenever she took on the role of Kimberly, her schedule became utterly packed. She did not dare to slack off in the least.

Even so, she preferred being herself. Only at times like this could she freely express her own thoughts, feelings, and dignity.

Meanwhile, Levine Group remained brightly lit. All employees were working overtime.

In the CEO’s office was Christopher, who asked, “Are you sure that the CEO of Larson Corporation has gotten replaced?”

So much had happened that he did not pay much attention to the status of his competitor.

“Yes, Mr. Levine. The eldest daughter of the Larson family, Kimberly Larson, has just been appointed the new CEO,” answered Felix politely.

“Larson Corporation has announced on social media that they’re gathering stories. related to ‘Queen. They must be speeding up the launch of their latest jewelry collection,” said Christopher with a thoughtful gaze and cold aura. “It seems like we shouldn’t underestimate whoever this woman is as she wants to take advantage of our downfall by snatching up market shares.”

The jewelry business of Levine Group had dwindled significantly at this point.

Fortunately, as public relations had stepped in to rescue things promptly, the company. could slowly regain its lost market shares.

“Inform the sales and marketing department to give our loyal customers a 20 percent discount, while new customers get 15 percent,” Christopher instructed.

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He knew the cost–performance ratio would not be too high if a well–known company like his wanted to fight a price war.

Yet, drastic times called for extreme measures. As long as his company survived this crisis, he believed it could bounce back in the future.

and had some admiration for the mysterious Kimberly. Immediately, he

“Mr. Levine, didn’t you tell me a few

“Since when has Mr. Levine become so temperamental? Could he

in a low voice, “I want you

to do with each other, but Christopher’s sharp instincts and senses told him they shared an uncanny

slipped out of the CEO’s office.

Felix felt it had become increasingly difficult to serve his

CEO.

Christopher’s eyes, Felix had always been

of Katherine’s whereabouts, which made Christopher

to run a background check on two people,” said

Coleman, Christopher’s childhood friend, who was also a top hacker.

not even you, the great Christopher, can handle?”

Christopher after so many

getting less reliable each day.

even after days

voice asked, “Who do you want to investigate? Give me

had on Katherine to Noah. As for Kimberly, he knew nothing about her except her name.

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make bricks without straw. You’re basically asking me to

was the complicated situation Christopher was facing. He genuinely was not withholding any details about the two women

previously getting lectured by Maxwell, Christopher did not dare to return home. before

only stay at the mansion

space out unexpectedly as the image

she was a shameless woman that would do anything

who was also Kimberly’s cousin, Whitney, was throwing a tantrum upon

that morning, Whitney ran to Kimberly’s room, banging on the door. To the former’s surprise, the

unhappy with her cousin. If Kimberly had not

latter returned, her dreams shattered. On top of

find Kimberly, Whitney could only throw a hissy fit by scattering things. around the former’s room.

it and said, “Whitney, stop it. If your grandfather finds out, he’ll send you abroad straight away.

the actual wealthy young heiress that grew up here. All this time, we’ve lived

William quickly interrupted, “My beloved daughter, you shouldn’t say such nonsense in the future. You might get into trouble. Listen to me. I’ll ensure our new home is as well–renovated as this

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