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.

feat," Wesley said, his tone turning serious. "But

I had for it, and the vision. He listened

good to talk about my goals with someone who seemed

like that. Madrid needs more people like you-people willing to take risks and

feeling a warmth spread through me. It had been a while since someone looked at me like that, with

eyes never leaving mine. "Madrid can be tough on newcomers. But it's full of

his voice that made me feel at

a small laugh.

someone to talk to about the business

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

his eyes glinting. "Perfect. I'll

his business card, and I took it, feeling a flicker of hope. Maybe this was the connection

but for now, I was just grateful someone was willing

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

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

have someone in my corner, someone who saw potential in me rather than just a woman picking up the pieces of her

endless paperwork, and navigating the maze of setting up a business in

and cultural differences made everything feel like a steep mountain

by the belief that this new

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

a charming spot with small round tables set out on the cobblestone

already there when I arrived, sitting outside with a cup of coffee and a relaxed

"I took the liberty of ordering us some coffee. I hope you don't mind." "Not at all," I replied, taking the seat across from him. "Thanks for meeting with

waved it off. "It's my pleasure. I'm curious to

was facing, and my vision for the future. Wesley listened attentively, occasionally nodding or offering a thoughtful

tended to cut me off with advice or

his chair 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

down and smiled. "First off, I know a few people in the city administration who could help speed up some of the

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