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

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Zeke's nostrils flared as his eyes moved from Alden to Luisa. "Oh, so you're back together with this idiot who two-timed you with another woman?" he scoffed in disbelief. "Great. Just great."

Without another word, he stepped past them and walked out of the office. Tension hang in the air seconds after his departure.

"Well, at least he didn't try to punch the hell out of me," Alden joked to lighten the mood.

No one else laughed, but the tension eased slightly.

"Hey, are you ready to go, or should I leave without you?" Alden asked Kris.

"No, I'll go with you. I'm sure Lassa has a lot of work to do," Kris responded.

It still felt surreal to call her "Lassa" without her telling him it was reserved only for her loved ones. Did that mean he was part of her loved ones now? Smiling to himself, he moved to stand in front of Thalassa. "I'll go now. See you at your house this evening?"

"Sure," she whispered.

Leaning down, Kris placed a gently kiss on her lips, and when he pulled back, he couldn't help the words that came out of his mouth, "I love you."

His breath caught as he gazed into her eyes, waiting for a response.

"I know," she said simply.

Kris felt a sharp sting in his chest, but he reminded himself that just a week ago, she had told him he meant nothing to her. The fact that he had made progress was enough for now. He didn't mind waiting until she was ready to say those words back to him. 000000000

is really hosting a party at her mansion like you said," Luisa remarked later that night after they had returned from work. "How did you know

ways. Social status means everything to her. She used to host this party every year, inviting elites and a few reporters to capture the moment. She used to be almost worshiped by many women in social circle, but she hasn't done

status, even if it means

And she's going to invite

her. "How can you

another press statement. On the other hand, she also knows that if we're seen in the same picture together and the public

then, the doorbell rang, and Luisa went

wrapping his arms around her and lifting her off her

protested, even as she

so happy, but she couldn't help the wistful feeling

Kris hissed in annoyance as he stepped through

"Jealousy isn't

his eyes

making his way toward Thalassa. Her heart began to race, as it always did whenever he was near. When he got

the tension on his

asked, cupping his face between

smiled slightly. "Is

is. What's

tomorrow night even though she doesn't have the money to spare. And..." he

"And?" Thalassa prompted.

me to invite you.

say no?" Thalassa interrupted,

her reaction. "Because I

pursed her lips. "Kris, I told you I want to move past