Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 10

VICTORIA POV

Today I attended a business function independently for the first time in my life.

Before, I used to go with Alessandro but not anymore.He is out of my life, and I have become more confident and independent in every way.I’ve learned that love alone isn’t enough to keep a relationship going; admiration and respect are also essential.I started my career in E.Shine.

[G1] Corp with Antonio’s support and attended my first business appearance as his VIP guest.

A bit nervous, but it’s alright.

I have come back to my real self.

No more oiling to others.I even faced my ex-husband and his favorite woman.

Well, you know "who." She even made a scene in public, and I only replied with a smile at her.

To be truthful, I don't really care about them anymore.

When I watched Alessandro with Camilla, I wasn’t that affected much.

And because of her attitude, I felt a little aggrieved for Alessandro.He really chose to be with a woman who did not care about his reputation before the public.

Anyways, it’s his choice.

After Antonio arrived at the spot and sat next to me, it caught lots of eyes; different thoughts here and there.

Well, every eye is present there.I felt an admiring and jealous gaze on me.

But then again, I don’t care.

With my brother next to me, I am safe, which matters to me now.He even submitted the design I made in my starting days.

That was even years ago.

I made that for my first love.Yes, I have a first love, and that was not Alessandro.He died in an accident...

Soon, I was done with the introduction of my design.

After I came down off the stage, Antonio congratulated me.

Though he submitted the design without letting me know, I am happy he did it for me.

And cheers on me; I didn't look for Alessandro for a second.

I have controlled myself well enough.

Antonio introduced me to his professional friends as the new designer of the E.Shine. Corp.

I would say I liked it when people got to know me for my work, not as his sister or the heiress of E.Shine.

People congratulated me, and some even tried to flirt, which was politely handled by my brother.Well, he is a protective one.

After we were done, it was time to go home.

While walking out of the hall, Antonio was called for work.He asked me to wait for him in the car.I was about to walk away when...

"Victoria..." I stopped hearing Alessandro’s voice behind me.

A bit surprised, I looked at him.I thought he left with Camilla, but it seems I was wrong.

As he watched me, he walked over to the ashtray at the door for people who had forgotten that smoking was forbidden inside and put out his cigarette there.

He came toward me.

As I looked at him from a close distance, he seemed...broken.

But why? His stubbles are not sized; his brows furrowed as if in deep depression, and of course, those dark circles in the under-eye area.

Why is he looking like that, as if he is the one torn? Is it because of the divorce? Nope! Instead, Victoria, you should never allow yourself to believe that.

Most likely, he is the happiest one now that you’ re gone.

Holding my head up and ignoring his outward attractiveness, I arched my brow at him to convey my lack of interest.

"What is it?"

I could sense the impatient tone of mine.

Surely, he noticed it too.

Or maybe, he didn’t? However, he didn’t care as he wracked his fingers in his hair.

"What's going on with you and your first love?"He asked.

His tone sounded restless and a little nervous.

Maybe I’m just imagining things.

Perhaps this is the case.

He’s the one who's always ignored me; why does he suddenly have feelings for my first love? Well, that’s surprising.

"It's none of your business, Mr.Devonte."