The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back! by H. Dally

Chapter 131

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That evening, Luisa turned off the shower and stepped out of the cubicle, feeling refreshed physically, but inside, the anxiety still lingered.

After they’d returned to the office, she had tried to talk to Thalassa again. Despite seeing moments where Thalassa was truly considering her words, it hadn’t been enough to finally get her to listen.

Sighing, Luisa toweled off her body and stepped into her bedroom just as her phone began ringing on the bed. She picked it up, her heart soaring when she saw the name on the screen–Alden.

“Hello,” she said softly, trying not to sound too excited.

“Luisa…” He breathed her name in a way that sent a shiver of sensation straight to her core.

“Alden…”

“I know I said I’d call you later, but I couldn’t wait. I need to see you,” he said.

Luisa’s heart raced with excitement. “Me… me too.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Thoughts of him had been the only thing distracting her from the worry she felt for her best friend–his enticing smell, the warmth of his body…

“If you haven’t eaten already, would you like to have dinner with me?”

Luisa bit her lip, remembering that Thalassa was preparing dinner, but how could she refuse? “No, I haven’t, and I would love to have dinner with you.”

She could hear the smile in his voice. “Great. Give me a couple of minutes, and I’ll pick you up.”

“No,” Luisa quickly said. “Please text me the address of the restaurant, and I’ll meet you there.”

sure? I don’t mind picking you up.” “I’m sure. I’ll meet you there.”

for him to pick her up, after her disagreement with Thalassa earlier about Alden, she didn’t want to upset her best friend any

I’ll text you the address, but please don’t stand me up, or

he knew how much she also wanted to see him. “I’ll be there, don’t worry. I won’t stand you

Alden said, and hung

with the name and address of the restaurant. Luisa grinned, feeling giddy as she tossed her phone back on

to wear it couldn’t be too simple, but neither could it be too extravagant–she didn’t want to seem like she was trying too hard to impress

design and a flared skirt, just long enough. It had a

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up and stepped out of her room, phone in hand. She had a smile on her face as she made her way downstairs, until she heard her name when she reached

called out as she emerged from the kitchen. Her eyes scanned

*Toak you”

going out? I’m almost done with dinner.”

have to miss it. But you can store my

off to, if

her clutch “Zeke invited

lie to me, Luisa. I know you’re going out with Alden. I’m not against it. It’ll be lonely here,

smiled gratefully, wondering why she’d been so worried

for you?” Thalassa asked, then winked. “Or expect you

crimson. “Why would I be back tomorrow? We’re just going on a date,

raised her hands, shrugging, “Some dates last all night. Just

turned even redder as she

time Thalassa had seen Luisa so flustered at the mention of a

she got into her car and drove off. But after a few minutes on the road, something began to feel off. She glanced in her rearview mirror and noticed a car behind her. It wasn’t unusual, but something about it made her uneasy. She tried to shake off the feeling, but when she turned onto

tighter. Was she being followed? The road she

raced as she glanced at the car again. The headlights stayed on her,

her pulse quickening, she reached for her phone, her fingers trembling slightly as she pulled up Alden’s number. He was the first contact in her call log. She hit the

and teasing on the other end. “Please

voice tight with fear. “Alden… I think I’m