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

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."

I shrugged at him with a disbelieving smirk.

"Then why did you suddenly go to work for E.Shine?"

Wait...

What? I shook my head, trying to process his mentioned words.

"First of all, this is also none of your business, and secondly, why does it matter to you? Mr. Edwards admired my talent and invited me to take a position in his company, and I thought it was a great opportunity.So, I did not deny it and went on with it."

I smiled brightly, believing, "I made the right decision based on the appreciation I get from people."

"Talented?"

He scrunched his nose with a mocking sneer, "how much did Antonio pay you, huh? Work for me, and I'll pay you twice as much."

I stared at the man I had loved for three long years and wondered whether I was blinded by love or foolish that I had failed to see this side of him before.I would not lie that his words ached my heart deeply. Once again, you hurt me, Alessandro.

But, this time, I didn't really expect anything better from you.

I couldn't help but curl my lips in a sneer.

"So that's what you thought of me all along? Well, glad to know your thoughts, Mr.Devonte."

His eyes flashed with a strange emotion that I couldn't identify. He seemed to be trying to tell me something when I felt a soft touch behind my back.

"What happened?"

Antonio asked in concern.

His eyes once looked at Alessandro and then focused on me, ignoring him.

I could see the rage burning in his eyes, and if Alessandro made any dumb move, Antonio was going to explode in this place, and I did not want this to happen.I don't want public attention on me because I have already gained enough for the day.I just shook my head with a soft smile, touching his arm in reassurance.

"Nothing, let's go."

Antonio didn't ask anymore and nodded.

Then he held my hand as we both started walking toward the parking lot.I could feel Alessandro's gaze burying a hole in my back.

This man is seriously unpredictable.

I don't understand why he is so obsessed with my life suddenly! I guess his ego was hurt because of my first step toward the divorce announcement.

Oh, right, divorce.

I stopped on the track, stopping Antonio with me as he gave me a questioning look.

I turned behind over my shoulder at Alessandro, and I was right; still, his eyes were in our direction.

"Tomorrow at 10 am, you're always on time.I hope you will maintain that and won't be late, Alessandro. Let's get divorced and in our own ways." I said, not wasting any time.

After we reached the parking lot, Antonio smiled.

"So? First love, huh? I didn't know you had one before Alessandro. You never mentioned before."

I turned to him, arching my brow, "I didn't know you published the work I threw away before?"

I was rhetorical with my question.

Antonio chuckled as he held the car door for me.

"I found this design in the trash the day you left home.I picked it up, and at first glance, I realized that it has a special meaning to you, but I didn't know...the exact emotion behind it."

He shrugged.

A sigh slipped my lips, recalling the memories with him.

"He died to save my life..."

Antonio seemed to be a little shocked and moved into his place.

He touched my hand in comfort and asked, "Who is that man?"

He is curious.

"Someone I want to meet again in my next life... If there is anything like that..."

Mumbling, I looked out of the window.

The emotions were getting heavy on me, and I felt Antonio's grip tighten on my hand.

He did not ask me anything, even though he wanted to know about the man who saved his only sister's life, sacrificing his.

That man loved me alot.

And when I said I wanted to meet him in the next life, it's the truth.I do want to.

He is someone who led me to meet Alessandro. He is Dominique Devonte.

The eldest son of the Devontes.

The first heir to the Reywalt Corporation and Alessandro's elder brother.