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 exciting opportunity. What kind of

for it, and the vision. He listened intently, nodding along,

good to talk about my goals with someone who seemed genuinely

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

you," I said, feeling a warmth spread through me. It had been a while since someone looked at me like that, with admiration rather

mine. "Madrid can be tough on newcomers. But it's

made me feel at

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

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

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

his eyes glinting. "Perfect. I'll be

it, feeling a flicker of hope.

to help. I didn't know why, but for now, I was just grateful someone

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

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

to have someone in my corner, someone who saw potential in me rather than

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

the language and cultural differences made everything feel

I kept going, driven by the belief that this new life I was building was worth

a few days after the

arranged to meet at a cafe in the city center, a charming spot

sitting outside with a cup of coffee and a relaxed

ordering us some coffee. I hope you don't mind." "Not at all," I replied, taking the

it off. "It's my pleasure. I'm curious to hear more about

company, the hurdles I was facing, and my vision for the future. Wesley listened attentively, occasionally nodding or offering a thoughtful comment. He didn't interrupt, which

me off with advice or their

in 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

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