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

it. Linda Miller is really hosting a party at her mansion like you said," Luisa remarked later that night

this party every year, inviting elites and a few reporters to capture the moment. She used to be almost worshiped

her status, even if it means wasting money she can't afford

she's going to invite me,"

"How can you

the other hand, she also knows that if we're

doorbell rang, and Luisa went

cheerfully, wrapping his arms around her and lifting her off her feet, twirling her

put me down!" Luisa protested, even as she

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

hissed in annoyance as

"Jealousy isn't a good look on

his eyes

heart began to race, as it always did whenever he was near. When he got

tension

asked, cupping his face between her

slightly. "Is

it is. What's

she's throwing a party tomorrow night even though she doesn't have the money

"And?" Thalassa prompted.

she asked me to invite you.

interrupted, her voice sharper

brow at her reaction. "Because I thought you wouldn't

I want to move past