Chased by my Ex Husband novel Chapter 33

Grace

“ Disappearing on my second day of work won’t leave a good impression, right?” I nibble on my lower lip.

Earlier, after talking to Ethan on the phone, I lost my mind and rushed to report him and Lily. I didn’t even inform Mr. Costello that I will be taking a day off.

I don’t doubt he will have my head on a spike later for it.

“ Your leave was approved by the CEO, Ms. Whitlock. Don’t worry. ” Luca answers instead of Tristin who is busy with his never ending documents.

I steal a glance at his focused face and sigh. “ That only makes things worse.”

Sulking, I slump into my seat and let out another exaggerated sigh.

“ Luca, Ms. Whitlock is hungry. ” Tristin says, his tone busy and detached.

“ Who said—”

“ On it, Boss.” Luca interrupts.

I press my lips in a thin line and fold my arms over my chest. It’s clear that no one is listening to me so there is no point in talking.

After a while, I am stepping out of the car in front of a familiar expensive restaurant. Tristin strides forward and I follow after him.

Silently, we are led to a table by the large windows. Memories flash before my eyes, my breaths quickening.

“ What’s wrong? ” Tristin questions, his undivided attention falling on my reddening face.

“ Nothing.” I shrug, my gaze searching for a familiar table in the corner.

That’s where Ethan and I sat when Lily showed up. Ethan had looked so convincingly surprised and delighted to see her. He had literally dragged her to our table so she could have dinner with us.

To think that they were already meeting up behind my back, and wanted to make a fool out of me...I shudder.

“ He is waiting, Grace.” Tristin’s deep voice brings me out of the memory.

I blink at him, and then at the waiter standing at some distance respectfully. I didn’t even notice his presence until now.

“ Uhm...I will have whatever you are having, Tristin.” I whisper, rising from the chair. “ You can order. Now, excuse me. I will be back soon.”

The memories had sent waves of fresh anger and hurt down my body. My eyes sting and my hands tremble as I rush to the restroom to take some deep breaths.

I just have a bad luck, because the moment I stand in front of the mirror, my eyes fall on the red faced, nose flaring woman marching towards me.

“ Lily. ” I gasp, stepping back.

She is not alone. She has her little minion, Maria Cardini with her. They have been friends since forever and equally evil.

“ How fucking dare you?! ” Lily seethes, raising her hand to slap me.

Anger overcomes fear as I catch her wrist mid-air and shoot her an icy glare.

“ What did you expect, huh? ” I hiss, pushing her back. “ Did you think you will 'sister' me and I will fall for your act again?! ”