Chapter 17 A small pebble in my shoe
Carlos’s P.O.V.
The scent of pine and damp earth welcomed me as I stepped out of the black SUV. The air here always felt heavier, thicker with the weight of responsibilities. Even so, returning to my office after forty-eight hours of imperial negotiation and ceremonial nonsense felt relaxing. But th...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 My cheater husband
2. Chapter 2 Heartbreak
3. Chapter 3 What had I done?
4. Chapter 4 Savior
5. Chapter 5 Debt
6. Chapter 6 Apology 
7. Chapter 7 My ex
8. Chapter 8 A mystery
9. Chapter 9 Dangerous party
10. Chapter 10 Dangerous party part 2
11. Chapter 11 His offer
12. Chapter 12 My response
13. Chapter 13 Fact check
14. Chapter 14 A blast from the past
15. Chapter 15 A warning
16. Chapter 16 He is a power chaser
17. Chapter 17 A small pebble in my shoe
18. Chapter 18 The auction
19. Chapter 19 Refills
20. Chapter 20 The wine
21. Chapter 21 Startled
22. Chapter 22 Reason
23. Chapter 23 Venomous tongue
24. Chapter 24 Revelation
25. Chapter 25 Relief
26. Chapter 26 Breakfast
27. Chapter 27 You
28. Chapter 28 A clarification
29. Chapter 29 My decision
30. Chapter 30 A metamorphosis
31. Chapter 31 Power and control
32. Chapter 32 Challenge
33. Chapter 33 Closure
34. Chapter 34 Reunion
35. Chapter 35 Kiss
36. Chapter 36 Office
37. Chapter 37 I know nothing about him
38. Chapter 38 Stay with him
39. Chapter 39 Office trouble
40. Chapter 40 A small favor
41. Chapter 41 Out of your league
42. Chapter 42 Partners
43. Chapter 43 Mission
44. Chapter 44 Mission accomplished
45. Chapter 45 Funeral
46. Chapter 46 His care
47. Chapter 47 My wish
48. Chapter 48 Scar
49. Chapter 49 Detective
50. Chapter 50 A whisper
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