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.

felt curious and had some admiration for the mysterious Kimberly. Immediately, he changed the topic, asking. “By the way, is there still no

a few days ago to stop keeping an eye

become so temperamental? Could he still have

replied in a low voice, “I want you

do with each other, but Christopher’s sharp instincts and senses told him

that, Felix slipped out of the CEO’s

Felix felt it had become

CEO.

always been a

of Katherine’s whereabouts, which

want you to run a background check on two people,” said Christopher

end of the phone was Noah Coleman, Christopher’s childhood friend, who was also a top

there something that not even you, the great Christopher, can

so many years.

getting less reliable

information even after days of investigation,”

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

Noah. As for Kimberly,

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you kidding me? As the saying goes, you can’t make bricks without straw. You’re basically asking me to look for a needle

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

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

only stay at the mansion where

space out unexpectedly as the image of the unlikeable Katherine appeared in

would quickly snap to his senses and tell himself that she was a shameless woman that would do anything to achieve her goals. To him, she did not

at the Larson residence, William’s daughter, who was also Kimberly’s cousin, Whitney, was throwing a tantrum upon finding out

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

her cousin. If Kimberly had not returned, Whitney would have become the successor of Larson

her dreams shattered. On top

throw a hissy fit by scattering things. around

a high–end customized doll sailed in midair, William caught it and said, “Whitney, stop it. If your grandfather finds out, he’ll send you abroad straight

time, we’ve lived under the shadow of Uncle Cameron and his family. Luck is finally on our side, so we should

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 place, or

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