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

Chapter 14

Sarah's POV.

Later that night, as I sat on my balcony overlooking the city lights, I thought about Wesley's offer. He had come into my life just when I needed someone, a guiding hand in this vast, unfamiliar city.

It felt almost too good to be true, but I pushed that thought aside. I couldn't afford to second-guess every opportunity. Not now, when things were finally starting to look up.

For the next few days, I threw myself into work with renewed energy. I followed up on Wesley's suggestions, refined my business plans, and started preparing for the upcoming mixer. The more I worked, the more confident I felt. Madrid was beginning to feel less like a foreign land and more like a place where I could belong.

The day of the mixer arrived, and I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my dress.

It was a simple yet elegant outfit, something that said I was here to make an impression but not trying too hard.

My stomach fluttered with nerves. This was an important night, a chance to really make some headway.

Wesley picked me up, looking sharp in a tailored suit. "You look great," he said as I got into the car.

"Thank you," I replied, trying to steady my nerves.

He gave me a reassuring smile. "Relax, Sarah. You're going to do just fine. Tonight is about making connections. Just be yourself."

I nodded, taking a deep breath. "Okay. Let's do this."

The mixer was held at an upscale venue, and the room was filled with well-dressed people mingling and chatting.

Wesley guided me through the crowd, introducing me to key figures. I listened, shook hands, and engaged in conversations, following his lead.

As the evening went on, I started to feel more at ease. People seemed receptive to my ideas, and Wesley's presence by my side made it easier to navigate the room.

He knew exactly when to step in and when to let me take the lead, striking the perfect balance.

By the end of the night, I had a handful of new contacts and a sense that doors were beginning to open.

Wesley drove me back to my apartment, and as we said goodnight, I couldn't help but feel grateful.

said, his smile warm. "I knew you

"I wouldn't have even known where to

shrugged casually. "That's what friends are for. Remember, I'm here if you need

felt a mix of emotions. Gratitude, hope, and

a small voice in the back of my

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few days later, I was running late for a meeting. I rushed out of my apartment, my hair still damp from the

reached the elevator, I saw Wesley waiting outside. He was holding a coffee cup, looking

smile. "I thought you might need

blinked, surprised. "How did you know I'd

week that you're always in a rush in the

took the coffee, feeling a warm flutter of appreciation. "That's really

problem," Wesley said, holding the door open for me as we got into the elevator. "I've been

we drove to the cafe where my meeting was scheduled, Wesley kept

his own experiences with starting businesses and offered practical tips. His advice was always spot-on, and it made me feel more confident. When we arrived at the cafe, Wesley held the door open for me, a

I said, stepping

Wesley replied

since then, Wesley really showed he was truly a friend, he would FaceTime anytime I was working

pastries anytime I was working too hard, I was

help but think about how different this felt from my past with

bringing me pastries-were

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and the connections he helped me make, my

grew, I realized that I needed a more substantial space to really make things

his usual confident smile in place. He

folder on my

up from my computer, curious. "What's

the folder to reveal pictures and details of a building. "I've been looking around,

"A property? But how did you find

shrugged, looking casual. "I have a few contacts in real estate. When I heard you were looking for a new space, I thought I'd see if

of the building. It was spacious, with modern amenities, and in a prime location. "This looks amazing. But I don't have the funds to buy something like this." Wesley's smile remained unchanged. "Don't worry about that. I can help with the financing. We can set up a loan or discuss other options. I just want to see you succeed." I felt a wave of gratitude and disbelief. "Are you sure? This