Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1482

The line fell dead silent. Standing in the back alley of the resort bar with her phone, Harlene never imagined she would hear an answer like this. It took a very long time before a bitter, ugly laugh that sounded worse than a cry traveled through the receiver.

"I knew it... someone like her, how could she break her promise. She clearly promised to teach me the third form of that leg sweep... No wonder I couldn't reach her no matter how many messages I sent." Harlene forced down the choking sobs in her throat, trying desperately to make her voice sound less fragile. "Alright, boss, it is getting late, I should head back now. Do not be too sad either. Penny was such a good person, and her combat skills were so amazing, she has definitely gone to heaven."

Emmy's throat burned with an aching tightness as she softly hummed her agreement. The call disconnected, and the glow of the phone screen faded into the darkness. Emmy did not move. She simply stood on the balcony, letting the cool night breeze wash over her for a very long time. Only when the wetness in her eyes had completely dried did she take a deep breath, turn around, and go back to the bedroom.

The next morning, the sunlight was bright and beautiful. After having breakfast with the kids, Emmy headed straight to Deep Blue Tech. Before leaving the country, she wanted to have a proper chat with her mother and see what her work was like. This was her very first time visiting her mother's workplace.

The Deep Blue Tech building was brimming with a modern, technological vibe, its cool gray color scheme making it look strictly professional. Teresa was dressed in a sleek business suit today, her hair efficiently pinned up, radiating the aura of a powerful career woman. When she saw her daughter arrive, Teresa's eyes crinkled with joyous smiles.

She personally gave Emmy a tour of her laboratory. Watching her mother speak eloquently in front of all those complex instruments and streams of data, Emmy felt a completely new wave of pride swell in her chest. The stay at home mother who had once endured so much for her family, wasting half her life on a terrible man, had finally experienced a complete rebirth. The Teresa standing here now was a shining director in her own field.

Stepping out of the lab, the two of them walked to a quiet lounge area. Emmy pulled a business card from her bag and handed it to her mother. "Mom, this is Laney's business card." She paused to explain. "She is Mr. Aldridge's daughter. She really wants to meet you and take over the overseas distribution rights for Mini."

Teresa froze for a moment, looking down at the card.

Emmy continued. "However, she does not know that you and Mr. Aldridge are dating yet."

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