Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 967

The sea breeze on the terrace was biting cold. James stood there in nothing but a thin robe, letting the wind chill him right through to the bone. He didn’t move for ten whole minutes, standing still until the restless energy in his chest finally calmed.

He had important business tomorrow. There was no way he could take her to Country M. But her safety? That was non-negotiable. The accident last year still haunted him, a nightmare he never wanted to revisit.

He pulled out his phone and dialed a secure number. “Let Shadow Core know. I want three full squads at the Norton International Medical Tech Hall in Country M. Sweep a ten-kilometer radius and make sure there’s not a single risk left. And send a team of female agents. I want them with my wife at all times. If even one hair on her head is missing, don’t bother coming back.”

The voice on the other side was cold and respectful. “Understood, James.”

After Emmy disappeared last year due to a security lapse, Shadow Core had been completely overhauled. Now, it was made up of the best mercenaries and agents in the world. Every single one could take on a hundred men.

With the order given, shadowy figures immediately moved into action.

James ended the call, his eyes locked on the dark water, his gaze deep and unreadable. He stood there a little longer, letting the wind numb him, before finally turning back inside.

As soon as he opened the door, he spotted the small bump under the covers on the bed. She was fast asleep, breathing slow and steady, completely at ease. What a careless little rascal. With a helpless smile, James walked over and bent down to press a gentle kiss to her smooth forehead.

“Goodnight, you little troublemaker.”

He walked around to the other side of the bed and lay down, keeping a ridiculous ‘blanket wall’ between them.

By the second half of the night, the island air had turned chilly. Emmy, deep in sleep, started to shiver and subconsciously searched for warmth. Half-awake, she pushed aside the annoying blanket and, like a sleepy little snake, wriggled over until she found a warm, solid body.

So cozy.

She let out a happy little sigh and wrapped herself around him. James, already a light sleeper, woke up the second he felt her soft body press against him. He froze, staring down at the woman clinging to him like an octopus. One leg tossed over his waist, her cheek smushed against his chest, and a hand wrapped snugly around his waist.

This was pure torture.

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