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.”

a pause before Alden spoke again. “Are you sure? I

to pick her up, after her disagreement with Thalassa earlier about Alden, she didn’t want to upset

but please don’t stand me

she also wanted to see

and

name and address of the restaurant. Luisa grinned, feeling giddy as she

to wear it couldn’t be too simple, but neither could it be too extravagant–she didn’t want to seem

design and a flared skirt, just long enough. It had a V- neckline and long sleeves. She paired it with matching stilettos and a clutch.

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in hand. She had a smile on her face as she made her way downstairs, until she heard her name when she

the kitchen. Her eyes scanned Luisa from head to toe. “You

*Toak you”

out? I’m almost done

sorry, I’ll have to miss it. But you can store

to, if I may

clutch “Zeke invited me out to dinner.”

you’re going out with Alden. I’m

gratefully, wondering why she’d been so worried about Thalassa’s

for you?” Thalassa asked, then

cheeks flushed crimson. “Why would I be back tomorrow? We’re just going on a date, nothing more.”

dates last all

redder as she hurried off, making Thalassa

someone who never minded talking about relationships, this was the first time Thalassa had seen Luisa so flustered at the

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

tighter. Was she being followed? The road she was on wasn’t busy–hardly anyone used it, especially at

glanced at the car again. The headlights stayed

she pulled up Alden’s number. He was the first

answered, his voice warm and teasing on the other end. “Please tell me you’re not calling to bail on our

fear. “Alden… I think I’m being followed”