The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

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Xylia crouched on the ground, her arms wrapped tightly around her bag, watching as Joshua’s silhouette slowly disappeared into the darkness.

‘Why am I feeling so anxious all of a sudden?‘ Xylia thought, a nervous chill creeping through her heart.

Biting her lip, Xylia clung to her bag strap, obediently waiting for Joshua to come back.

Joshua moved a short distance away and paused, his silhouette barely visible in the dim light. Xylia squinted, uncertain what he was up to, when suddenly, he slipped into the dense jungle at the side.

‘My heart jumped–I couldn’t help but feel nervous, Xylia thought.

The only thing Xylia could hear was the faint rustling in the thicket. Soon after, Joshua emerged again onto the path, as if nothing had happened.

He flung his hand, scattering something onto the ground, his movements quick and purposeful.

Without hesitation, he rushed back, took Xylia’s hand, and the two of them hurried on down the trail together.

Joshua took the bag from Xylia and slung it over his shoulder.

Xylia couldn’t help but ask, “What did you just do?”

Joshua grinned and said, “I made a path, but it’s not for everyone. I left them a little surprise.”

Seeing Joshua’s cheeky grin, Xylia couldn’t help but feel sorry for whoever might be following them.

Joshua walked with calm confidence, unhurried by the threat of anyone chasing them from behind.

Before long, Xylia heard cries and screams erupting behind them, rising and falling through the forest.

All she could make out through the chaotic, garbled shouting were scattered cries about something slithering -snakes, maybe.

Xylia tightened her grip on Joshua’s hand.

Feeling her anxiety, Joshua turned to her.

He saw she was sweating bullets, her lips looked painfully dry and cracked, and her face was ghostly pale.

He pulled a bottle of water from his bag and handed it to her.

“Here, have some water. Relax,” Joshua said gently. “Those snakes? I sent them off on purpose to mess with whoever’s behind us. And don’t worry–I sprinkled realgar powder over us, so snakes won’t come near.”

Xylia took a sip of water, glanced at Joshua, and put on her bravest face. “Who’s scared? Not me.”

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Joshua just laughed and gave her hair a gentle ruffle. “Sure, sure. You’re the bravest

The howls behind them slowly faded away.

Xylia tiptoed after Joshua, carefully stepping in his tracks, her movements a little shaky.

“Will those people come after us?” Xylia asked.

“They shouldn’t catch up anytime soon,” Joshua replied.

All that racket was sure to bring out something nasty hunting for a meal.

It was a risky move, but Joshua didn’t have any other options.

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suddenly faint gunshots popped

forest was pitch black, and the cold air was creeping

feel the chill, and caught sight of Joshua, who was still dressed way too lightly, sweat still clinging to

picks up, he’s going to

concern in her voice

quickly, though he was a bit out

actually feeling pretty warm–guess all this walking does the trick,” he joked, trying

running

forest would only get more dangerous once night fell, so she kept quiet about her exhaustion and stuck close to Joshua,

what felt like forever, Xylia’s legs

slung the backpack over Xylia’s shoulders, then crouched down and gave

fine, I can still

cold. Carrying you will keep me warmer, you know,” Joshua teased with a crooked

went silent for a moment, then gently wrapped her arms around

wasn’t heading down the mountain and instead was moving toward a

to be going

to just send people chasing after

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way’s safer,” Joshua explained.

Xylia fell silent.

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Xylia felt exhaustion pulling her under–she was minutes

off.

“Stay awake for now, Xylia–the mountain air’s way

to focus, blinking hard to

in there, Xylia told herself, trying her best

her a chance

whole other level–he’d trekked all this way, now lugging her

aside branches and vines, moving forward

open, focusing on the beam

about to doze off again,

came to, shaking off

chill breeze swept over, making her sweat–soaked skin freeze and

“We’re out–it’s

on the far side

nearly dark–the last rays

watched as Joshua pulled out some tools

mesh dome, and with a few quick snips of his

“Let’s go,” Joshua said.

Xylia to slip through the opening first, keeping a close eye out as she went, before quietly ducking in

as they got outside, Joshua

animals. If anything, it sounded way too much like people

ru,

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sudden, protective movement, Joshua yanked

of the bushes,

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completely beat up–there were dead leaves stuck in his hair and scratches all over him, looking like he’d

relaxed the

Joshua asked, a hint of surprise in

mountain’s packed with Richard’s men. You’re not dumb enough to really head straight

saw Joshua was safe. “I shook off Richard’s guys for now. Come on, stick with me, before they circle