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

Chapter 178

"Our sales have dropped by 3% since the press statement was released because small group of people is speculating that you specifically planned the sabotage to blame Linda for it," Luisa informed Thalassa as she paced in front of the desk. "Okay. What else?" Thalassa asked, her tone calm.

Luisa paused, raising an incredulous brow. "What else? Thalassa, you don't seem bothered at all."

Thalassa sighed. "Luisa, our stocks and sales rose by over 100% after the fashion awards. Why should I focus on a 3% drop?"

Luisa shook her head in disbelief. "Okay, but what about this? Miller Fashion's sales have risen by almost 12%. If this keeps up, they're projected to return to where they were before the awards."

Thalassa remained unfazed. "Which is still a far cry from what they once were. And don't worry, this recovery won't last long."

Luisa sank into one of the visitor chairs. "I wish I had your confidence. Are you really sure this plan is going to work?" Thalassa pursed her lips, her eyes thoughtful. "Nothing is guaranteed, Luisa. We just have to take the risk."

"But is it worth it?" Luisa hesitated. "Is it worth doing this to Kris?"

Thalassa's expression faltered, but before she could respond, a knock came at the door. Juana entered, her face tense. "Ma'am, there are a lot of reporters gathered outside the building, all wanting to speak with you. Will you speak to them?"

Thalassa considered the situation briefly before shaking her head. "No. Tell them I won't be giving any interviews or answering questions. Everything I have to say is in the press statement." Just then, Luisa's phone rang. She picked it up from the desk, her brow furrowing as she answered. "Hey, Kris... Oh gosh, I'm so sorry about that. I'll have her handle it right away." Thalassa raised a brow when Luisa hung up. "What is it? Why did Kris call you?"

Luisa narrowed her eyes. "Because he's still blocked on your phone. He's outside being swarmed by reporters, but the guards won't let him in since you haven't lifted the ban on him." "Fuck." Thalassa cursed under her breath, picking up her phone and dialing her head of security's number. "Please allow Mr. Miller into the office. He is no longer restricted from coming here." "Right away, ma'am," the head of security responded.

"He's obviously here because of the press statement. What are you going to tell him when he asks why you did it?" Luisa asked, her voice filled with concern and curiosity.

tone was steady, but her eyes flickered

believe you? What if he thinks

there was another knock. Thalassa got

flashing

reporters downstairs. I didn't know you were coming."

stepping closer. The familiar scent of his cologne

he leaned down and captured her lips in a soft yet sensual

gently after breaking

leave you two alone," Luisa said, excusing herself.

bumped into a solid chest. Her phone nearly slipped from her grasp, but she managed to hold on tight. "Sorry," she started,

"Luisa... can we talk?"

Luisa quickly composed herself. "Sorry, I'm busy." Without another word, she sidestepped him and hurried into her office, closing

week, Luisa had been avoiding him like the plague. He had decided not to push,

her secretary's desk and marched

are you going to keep running

to leave," Luisa's secretary came in,

from her desk, Luisa swallowed hard. "It's

eventually left the room. The moment she was gone, Luisa's face darkened with

did you