Winning Back His Ex's Wife's Broken Heart by Hayley

Chapter 12

Sarah's POV

Madrid was a city full of life, color, and endless possibilities. Every morning, I woke up to the hum of the streets below, the sound of people bustling about, starting their day. I still couldn't believe a week had gone by since I arrived in Madrid.

It was different from what I was used to, but that was the point. I wanted something different. I needed it.

I spent the first week settling into my small apartment, a cozy place with warm terracotta tiles and a balcony overlooking a busy street.

It wasn't much, but it was mine. It was a fresh start. The next step was building my company from the ground up.

I had the experience and the know-how, but doing it in a new country came with its own set of challenges.

I poured over legal documents, translated permits, and attended endless meetings. Most days were filled with paperwork and calls, but I was determined.

My Spanish, thankfully, was strong enough to get me through these early hurdles. I could hold my own in conversations, and people seemed to respect that. They saw I was serious, not just some foreigner trying her luck.

One evening, I decided to attend a networking event downtown. It was held at a sleek, modern hotel, and the room buzzed with conversation.

I felt a little out of place at first, standing near the corner with a glass of wine, observing.

Everyone seemed to know each other, chatting in rapid Spanish that sometimes even I had to strain to follow.

"Hola," a voice said beside me. I turned to see a man with a warm smile and sharp eyes. "I'm Wesley Kent." "Sarah," I replied, shaking his hand. His grip was firm, confident.

"You're new here," he stated, more than asked, with a slight tilt of his head.

"Is it that obvious?" I said, laughing lightly.

"A little," he chuckled. "But that's not a bad thing. New faces bring fresh ideas. Are you here for business?"

I nodded. "Yes. I'm starting my own company here. It's... well, it's a lot," I admitted, feeling a bit exposed.

country is no small feat," Wesley said, his tone turning serious. "But it's also an

idea, the plans I had for it, and the vision. He listened intently, nodding along, and asked thoughtful

felt good to talk about my goals with

I finished. "I like that. Madrid needs more people like you-people willing

through me. It had been a while since someone looked at me like

on newcomers. But it's

at ease, like he understood exactly what I was going

I said, letting out a small laugh. "But I'm determined to make it

someone to talk to about the business scene here, feel free to reach out. I've been around for a while." "Really?"

off. "No need to thank me. I like helping driven people. Let's grab coffee sometime, talk more about your business. Maybe I can introduce you to some folks who can get things moving faster." "That would be great," I agreed, genuinely grateful. "I could use all the help I

smiled, his eyes glinting. "Perfect.

business card, and I took it, feeling a flicker of hope.

to help. I didn't know why, but

night, I couldn't help but feel hopeful. Things were moving,

like a good ally to have. I wasn't naive; I knew I needed

someone who saw potential in me rather than just a woman picking

that followed were filled with more meetings, endless paperwork, and navigating the maze of setting up a business

doubt, times when the language and cultural differences made everything feel

driven by the belief that this new life I

true to his word. He called a few days after the networking event, suggesting we meet

to meet at a cafe in the city center, a charming spot with small round tables set out

arrived, sitting outside

took the liberty of ordering us some coffee. I hope

I'm curious

hour, we talked. I explained the details of my company, the hurdles I was facing, and my vision for

people tended to cut me off with advice or their own stories, but Wesley let

and took a sip of his coffee. "You've clearly put a lot of thought into this," he said. "But I think I can help you with some of these obstacles." "Really?" I asked, trying to keep the hope out of my

off, I know a few people in

in Madrid. I could introduce you to some contacts, people who could be crucial in getting your business off