Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1223

Emmy’s fingers stilled at her collar. She caught Harlene’s reflection in the mirror, studying her for a moment.

When Emmy didn’t say anything, Harlene stepped closer. “See, your husband’s on our floor, right? And this floor is only for researchers. With his status, the hotel would’ve set aside a presidential suite for him, no question. Instead, he’s staying in a regular business suite. If you ask me, that’s because he wants to be nearer to you.”

She gave Emmy a sympathetic smile. “And you said Mercedes is his sister. If it was just breakfast with a sibling… honestly, that’s nothing. All these rumors are just from people on the outside who don’t know the real story.”

Suddenly, Harlene seemed to remember something. “Oh, and don’t worry. John’s planning to clear things up with everyone. He’ll make sure your husband’s name gets cleared.”

Emmy turned around to face her, noticing the genuine concern on Harlene’s face. With a soft sigh, she said, “From the very start, I never believed those rumors. I know who he is. On the big things, he’s never crossed the line.”

Harlene’s confusion was clear. “So, then, why—”

Emmy’s smile was tinged with bitterness. “Harlene, you really don’t know James. He’s always been territorial. Since we met, he’s never had breakfast alone with another woman. Not even family, not important business partners, no one. It’s just never happened.”

A cold light flickered in Emmy’s eyes. She took a breath.

“But Mercedes is the exception.” She shook her head slightly. “James is sharp. He’d have to see what Mercedes is doing. But he chooses to let her. The moment he let her get close to him, he had to know… I’d never forgive that.”

Her voice turned colder as she continued, “And now he thinks I might be cheating on him. Just remembering how he questioned me about John… it still makes me feel frozen inside.”

She let out a shaky breath. “At first, I thought our problem wasn’t about trust. But now… maybe I was wrong. Maybe, in his heart, he’s always seen me as someone who’d go off with the first man who paid attention to me.”

Harlene hesitated, still trying to make sense of it. “But… even if she’s different, Mercedes is still his sister. Just a sister. There’s no way she’d threaten your place in his life…”

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