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.

Larson, ordered Christopher, who felt curious and had some admiration for the mysterious Kimberly. Immediately, he changed the topic,

me a few days ago to stop keeping an eye

so temperamental? Could he still have

replied in a low voice, “I want you to investigate both of

but Christopher’s sharp instincts and senses told him they shared an uncanny

Mr. Levine.” With that, Felix slipped out of the CEO’s

Katherine’s departure, Felix felt it had become increasingly difficult to

CEO.

Christopher’s eyes, Felix had always been a

in the investigation of Katherine’s whereabouts,

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

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

not even you, the great Christopher, can handle?” Noah teased. He

Christopher after so

getting less reliable each day. They

days of investigation,” said

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

he had on Katherine to Noah. As for Kimberly,

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can’t make bricks without straw. You’re basically asking me to look for a needle

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

Maxwell, Christopher did not

stay at the mansion

would space out unexpectedly as the image of the unlikeable Katherine appeared in his mind.

he would quickly snap to his senses and tell himself that she was a shameless woman that would do

William’s daughter, who was also Kimberly’s cousin, Whitney, was throwing a tantrum upon finding out that she had to leave the place in three days.

banging on the door. To the former’s surprise, the

was very unhappy with her cousin. If Kimberly had not returned,

latter returned, her dreams shattered. On top of that, Kimberly even wanted to chase her out of

only throw a hissy fit by scattering things. around the

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

wealthy young heiress that grew up here. All this time, we’ve lived under the shadow of Uncle Cameron and his family. Luck is finally on

future. You might get into trouble. Listen to me. I’ll ensure our new home is as well–renovated as this place, or should

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