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.”

pause before Alden spoke again. “Are you sure? I don’t mind picking you up.” “I’m sure. I’ll meet you there.”

more romantic for him to pick her up, after her disagreement with Thalassa earlier about Alden, she didn’t want

I’ll text you the address, but please don’t

If only he knew how much she also wanted to see

Alden said, and hung up.

the restaurant. Luisa grinned, feeling giddy as

couldn’t be too simple, but neither could it be

a silky blue dress with a layered design and a flared skirt, just long enough. It had a V- neckline and long sleeves. She

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and stepped out of her room, phone in hand. She had a smile on her face as she

kitchen. Her eyes scanned Luisa from

*Toak you”

almost done with

yeah I’m sorry, I’ll have to miss it. But you can store my share in the fridge, and

off to, if

with her clutch “Zeke invited me out to

you’re going out with Alden. I’m not against

you.” Luisa smiled gratefully, wondering why she’d been

Thalassa asked, then winked. “Or

“Why would I be back tomorrow?

raised her hands, shrugging, “Some dates last

stop!” Luisa’s face turned even redder as she hurried off, making Thalassa

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

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 a quiet side road, the car followed. Every curve, every turn

she being followed? The road she was on wasn’t busy–hardly anyone used it,

she glanced at the car again. The headlights stayed

trembling slightly as she pulled up Alden’s number. He was the first contact in her call

voice warm and teasing on the other end. “Please tell me you’re not calling

with fear. “Alden… I think I’m being