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.

tonight," he said, his smile warm. "I knew

to you," I replied. "I wouldn't have even known

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

felt a mix of emotions. Gratitude, hope, and

small voice in the back

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running late for a meeting. I rushed out of my apartment, my hair

waiting outside. He

he said with a smile. "I

surprised. "How did you know

week that you're always in a rush in the mornings. I figured

the coffee, feeling a warm flutter of

holding the door open for me as we got into the elevator. "I've been there

meeting was scheduled, Wesley kept up a light, friendly

always spot-on, and it made me feel more confident.

I said,

Wesley replied

a

pastries anytime I was working too hard, I was

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

gestures-remembering my favorite coffee, holding doors open, bringing me pastries-were things I

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connections he helped me make, my business began to

as my company grew, I realized that I needed

Wesley dropped by my office, his usual confident smile in place. He was holding a folder and looked more excited

folder on my desk. "I've got

from my

"I've been looking around, and I found a property that might be

"A property? But how did

have a few contacts in real estate. When I heard you were looking

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."