Goodbye Forever Ex-Husband (by Ammund) novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175

Chapter 175

OLIVIA’S POV

Alright, I had made my final decision.

I glanced out the wide glass window of my living room, watching the sun touch the lawn in gold. It was calm outside, but my thoughts were a storm of considerations and consequences. Still, I turned to Clara and said with a firm voice, “Accept the invitation. We’ll be going to the auction.”

Clara’s fingers moved swiftly across her tablet. “Yes, ma’am,” she replied without hesitation, tapping and swiping as she processed the event details.

From across the room, Damien raised a brow, his tone cautious. “Are you sure about this? I mean… You have a serious history back there.”

I adjusted slightly in my chair, crossing one leg over the other and resting my arms on the armrest. “Yes, Damien,” I said, my voice calm but certain. “I’ve given it some hard thought. I’ve decided to go not just because of the car, but also to personally oversee the branch we have in New York. Since I’ll already be there for the auction, it’s the perfect opportunity to handle both.”

“Two birds with one stone,” Damien muttered, nodding slowly. “Fair enough.”

I reached for my teacup and took a sip, the warm liquid steadying me. I knew this trip wasn’t going to be simple. There were emotional stakes tangled up

with the business ones.

Damien leaned forward slightly. “And what about Charlie? Who’s going to take care of him while you’re gone?”

“Trust me, he’s safe here,” I replied instantly, lowering the cup back onto its saucer.

“I’m not worried about his safety,” Damien clarified. “I know he’s secure with the bodyguards and the system you’ve put in place. I’m worried about how he’ll feel when you’re gone. You’re his world, Olivia. Who’s going to talk to him in the mornings? Read to him at night? Play with him when he’s bored?”

I sighed quietly, a slight tug in my chest. “I’ve thought about that too,” I admitted. “It’s just for seven days. I’m going to video call him at least five times a day. I already call him during school breaks or when I’m working late, so this won’t be too different. He’ll see my face, hear my voice. That connection

won’t break.”

Clara looked up from her screen. “I’ve accepted the invitation, ma’am. The auction is going to be intense–with high–profile people from all over the world. We’ll need to go there fully prepared. It won’t be easy trying to snatch that Rolls–Royce from under their noses.”

I smiled slightly at her confidence. “That won’t be a problem. Just tell Miguel to prep the jet. I want it fully fueled and ready to leave on short notice. Make sure the crew is rested and everything is in place.”

Clara gave a nod and moved toward the hallway, already making calls on her earpiece.

Turning my attention back to Damien, I softened my voice. “Besides, Charlie still has you here while I’m gone. I’m sure he won’t miss me too much with his favorite uncle around.”

Damien cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. “Yeah, about that…” he began.

I raised an eyebrow. “What?”

“That won’t be possible either,” he said bluntly.

I blinked. “Wait…what do you mean?”

Of course. I should’ve seen that coming. Nothing ever goes completely according to plan.

“I know you wouldn’t be able to check in on him all the time,” I said with a smallsigh. “And I’m not asking you to drop everything. But I thought at least, maybe, once in a while…”

“I won’t be able to check in at all,” Damien cut in, his voice firm, his eyes apologetic.

I narrowed my eyes slightly, trying to process his words. “Okay… but is there a reason though? I mean, I can handle my own security. If anything happens

Damien chuckled lightly and leaned back in his seat. “Well, there are a lot of reasons actually. Firstly, from the way your dad reacted during your first family dinner as a Blake a few years ago… I’m sure he wouldn’t want you going back to that city again. Definitely not without someone he trusts keeping an eye on you.”

Shaven’t actually been to New York before. So, if we’re being honest, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to finally see the

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