My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Replacement

I forced myself to focus on the matter at hand.

"Since you approved the proposal, why replace Lily Avery?" I asked, struggling to keep my voice steady.

My thoughts were in chaos. Alexander Blackwood—the man who controlled an empire—had personally stepped in over something as ordinary as a brand endorsement. It made no sense.

"There’s a reason," he said coldly.

The short reply only fueled the frustration burning inside me.

"And what is it?" I asked, trying not to snap. "Since Éclat Beauty was founded, I’ve handled everything myself. You’ve never interfered in the company’s direction before. If you wanted to replace the spokesperson so suddenly, shouldn’t you have discussed it with me first?"

Alexander leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs lazily, as if this conversation bored him.

"Replace her with Lilian."

The world seemed to stop. For a moment, I thought I had misheard him.

"Replace her with... Lilian? As in Lilian Summer?" My voice came out thin and strained.

"Yes." He tapped his fingers lightly against the desk. "Lilian has returned to build her career here. This endorsement is important to her."

Every trace of warmth drained from my body.

So that was the reason.

Not the company. Not the product. Not strategy.

Lilian.

Even after all these years, the moment she needed something, he moved without hesitation.

I clenched my fingers so tightly my nails dug into my palm.

"But Miss Lilian’s image doesn’t match the product concept," I said carefully.

Lilian Summer was famous for her cold, distant elegance. Our new product was designed to feel youthful, soft, and romantic. She was the wrong fit in every possible way.

Alexander remained unmoved. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"That’s your business, not mine," he said lightly. "I trust you to solve it."

Then, after a pause, he added, "This endorsement matters to Lilian. You’ll personally oversee everything."

The last bit of strength inside me nearly shattered.

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