Dear Ex-Wife, You Are MINE! novel Chapter 32

ALESSANDRO’S POV

It was a sunny day outside, with beaming sunlight dazzling the office area through the French window.

A lively day with a lively expression, but somehow not for me, since without Victoria, nothing feels right anymore in my life.

I have been working with E Shine on the auction project for the last two weeks. I personally invested my time there only to get a glance at her.

And I got it. However, those two weeks were so dreadful that it almost felt like a trip to hell, causing great emotional distress to my soul.

I used to walk into E Shine daily, observe the beautiful fairy from afar, and leave after being reprimanded, preparing for the next day. This routine continued, and I was never able to speak to her about anything unrelated to work. She would ignore me unless there was a work-related topic to discuss.

To worsen the case, that son of bitch! Her assistant. Don’t know what is that fucker’s problem. He would always trail behind my Victoria as if she grew a new tail in the form of a human being!

At some point, it felt like his every move was intentionally against me. He seemed so close to Victoria; their bond was way deeper than a boss, and her assistant should have.

Whenever I see him with her, I feel a strong urge to physically harm him and then take the woman for myself, bringing her to my bed and keeping her there!

Fuck!

I have never been so confused in my entire life. From one perspective, I desire to put an end to the nonsense of auctions. Just waiting for it to end, and thankfully this afternoon, this drama is going to stop.

On the other hand, I am devastated just thinking I can’t find any excuse to see her tomorrow.

I shook my head and closed my eyes to inhale a deep breath and calm down. I need to focus on something. Anything that could divert my mind from Victoria, at least for the time being.

I stood and walked to the shelf with important official files and projects.

I brought out one file from the row. Wait... What is this file? No mark in it, as all the official files had numbers in them.

I opened it only to stand stunned on the spot; the file had our divorce papers inside. My foremost grief. It seemed the universe didn’t want me to concentrate on something else other than Victoria and my helplessness.

I couldn’t control my annoyance anymore and tore it into pieces before throwing it on the floor. I don’t give a fucking danm about this divorce!

For me, she is still my wife, and she only belongs to me.

Nothing in my life was working; everything seemed to stop in one place, Victoria.

Even no evidence has been found of that night of the accident. The girl that saved me has not been captured in any photos in the evidence list.

Calvin is continuously working on it. I have stopped his other work. Even I hired a new assistant just to give him everything he needed. Still, nothing came up.

I was so frustrated, and sometimes, it felt like my head would burst away.

Unfortunately, my wife was harmed as a result of my one major blunder. And now, I am suffering to death. I’m not sure whether there’s any way out.

I really wish I could go back to three years ago, and I promise that I wouldn’t make any mistakes and will treat her like the royalty she deserves.

Just one fucking chance...

Knock~ knock~

A knock on the door interrupted me, and when I looked up, Camilla walked inside, wearing a black slitted bodycon gown.

She is beautiful, of course, but no beauty could reach my Victoria; she is the epitome of gorgeousness.

My brows immediately furrowed in annoyance.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“What am I doing here?” She narrowed her eyes and then came over to me. “Oh, Aless, come on. Don’t be so silly. Did you forget we have to attend an auction tonight? I am so excited for ‘Beloved’! Let’s go!”

She said, dragging my hand, and I smacked that away. “Keep your hands to yourself,” I growled at her.

This is the last time for you and me, Camilla. Once I get the ring for you, you are out of my life...

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VICTORIA’S POV

“Did you check the list properly? The guests arrived? Are they satisfied?” I asked question after question to Daniel, and he held me by my shoulder.

“Calm down, boss. Take a deep breath.”

“But...” I tried to retort, yet he didn’t let me.

“No, buts… take a deep breath first.” He said, and I did.

“Okay, good. Just relax. Everything has been settled according to your plan. Relax and then slay it!”

He encouraged me, and I smiled, inhaling another deep breath.

I smiled at his words.

“Where is your brother? He said he would come!”

“Oh!” He gasped as if he had just remembered that he had a brother and smiled meekly, “I am calling him right now. You can begin the auction," he said before quickly departing with his phone in hand.

Taking a long deep breath, I walked onto the stage as the curious eyes settled on me. This is the time to start the auction. My first ever step toward the professional world...

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The small velvet box was displayed on the counter. The last jewel of the auction. ‘Beloved’ and the most awaited one.

I really desired this ring and admired it as a beautiful creation. Even though I could have asked my father or Antonio to give it to me, and they would have gladly done so, I chose not to take it.

This piece is called ‘Beloved,’ and I hope this goes to the person who is really suitable for the name.

My auction day went really well, and this last piece remains. Every other thing has been sold out, and I am highly curious about this.

However, keeping everything aside, I felt Alessandro’s gaze all over me the whole time. I won’t deny that it gave me a little encouragement to go on with confidence.

With a deep breath, I started introducing the beautiful jewel on display.

“Ladies and gentlemen, finally, we dropped to our last piece, the most famous and awaited piece of jewel. This pink diamond is named ‘Beloved.’ It is clear and flawless, which gives it a high collection value. This diamond starts at one million dollars, and the auction will begin.”

“One million,” I heard the deep voice for the first time he came here. Alessandro. He just bid for it. And why am I not surprised with Camilla beside him?

“Two million.” One man said.

After a brief moment, a voice uttered the words "five million." I looked toward the source of the voice and realized it was Alessandro. Immediately after, “five million” came from Alessandro, and I noticed the joyous expression on Camilla’s face, which stirred my emotions. I was certain that he intends to purchase this for her.

I gulped the lump that started coiling in my throat. Even though I don’t want to care, my mind is forcing me to care.

However, work is work, and I can’t let my emotion take over me.

“Mr. Devonte bit the last in Five million. Anyone else?” I looked around the hall, but no one dared to raise their hand. “No one as we see. So, let me seal it for five million. Five million one, five million two, five million...”

“Ten million.” Just before I said three, another deep and firm voice interrupted me as everyone turned their attention to the entrance.

Jayden Craig just entered the hall with a mischievous smirk on his face...