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

said," Luisa remarked later that night after they had returned from work. "How did you

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

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

she's going to invite me,"

at her. "How can

the power to disrupt all of that with another press statement. On the other hand, she also knows that if we're seen in the same picture together and the

rang, and Luisa went to answer

around her and lifting her off her feet, twirling

put me down!" Luisa protested, even as

to see her friend so happy, but she couldn't help the wistful feeling that settled in

Kris hissed in annoyance as he stepped through the

scoffing. "Jealousy isn't a good look on you,

rolled his

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

tension

cupping his face between

smiled slightly. "Is

is.

tomorrow night even though she doesn't have

"And?" Thalassa prompted.

she asked me to invite you. Obviously, I

no?" Thalassa interrupted, her

brow at her reaction. "Because

want to move past old grudges, I'm