No Escape From the Ex-husband by Summer Winters

Chapter 0013 

The black Lincoln glided smoothly at a steady speed. 

A woman wearing sunglasses sat in the back and appeared to be resting her eyes. A hint of warmth welled up in her beautiful eyes that were concealed. 

In the blink of an eye, four years had passed. She had been away for that entire time. 

The towering skyscrapers looked the same as she remembered. 

Jude checked his work schedule from the passenger seat. Then, he turned to her. ” After exiting the expressway, let’s head directly to meet our president. Would you mind, Ms. Meadows?” 

The carriage was quiet, and his resonating deep voice interrupted her thoughts. Sophia set her melancholy aside and replied in a casual tone, “Does it matter whether I mind? 

“I believe you’ll be quite pleased, Ms. Meadows.” Jude was wise to abstain from answering. The corners of his l*ps curled up in a smirk. He gave her a meaningful look before returning to a comfortable position. 

This sort of disposition had Sophia reminiscing. It reminded her of her former self. 

Jude’s attitude now was the polar opposite of how it was on the day he delivered the divorce agreement to her. 

Indeed, having a different utility led to an altered approach. 

A hint of a mocking smile played on her l*ps. Sophia closed her eyes and discarded all thoughts of the past. 

Soon, they arrived at their destination. Jude disembarked first, then turned to open the car door for her courteously. 

Sophia stepped out of the vehicle with a smile. Her exquisite high–heeled shoes extended from the car and onto the shining floor. 

Ford Corporation was the leading organization of Sentius City. The decor was proudly showcased in the most grandiose manner. This came as no surprise whatsoever. 

Sophia wondered how many families were shattered behind this grand facade. 

Kendrick had trampled over countless individuals to get this far in life. She 

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She was determined to reclaim Duncan Group with her own hands one day. 

The hatred didn’t linger for long in her eyes. Sophia removed her sunglasses. She transformed herself into the elegant Ms. Meadows who had no room for fear or nostalgia. 

“Ms. Meadows, this way please.” Jude politely bowed and ushered her along. Sophia maintained a gentle smile and followed him inside. 

They boarded the president’s private elevator. The doors opened with a ding. She took a deep breath before confidently striding out. 

“Ms. Meadows, the president’s office is right ahead. Please see yourself in,” said Jude with utmost respect. 

Sophia nodded, dismissing him. 

He bowed again and turned to leave. 

Sophia’s l*ps were curved into a beautiful arc as she took one graceful stride after another. Her dress followed the sway of her elegant ankles, drifting to a breeze. 

The secretary at the entrance must have recognized her at first glance. From afar, she hastily made a phone call before rising to her feet in panic. She greeted awkwardly, “Ms. Meadows, please.” 

Samantha flashed a gentle smile. Then, she pushed open the intricate, classical wooden door. 

Before her was a room with an alarming capacity. The black imported 

handcrafted couch accentuated the luxurious yet modest room. A majestic figure in the middle welcomed her. 

Kendrick Ford was no different from the man in her memories. 

A mocking smile returned to her l*ps. She shut the door. Suppressing the tumultuous emotions within her, she walked over calmly. 

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Ford.” 

“Nice to meet you…” The deep, magnetic voice was both familiar and unfamiliar as it echoed in her ears. For a moment, Sophia fell into a daze. The man spun around and revealed his extraordinary, angular features. 

He had a pair of mesmerizing eyes that sat below his straight eyebrows and a tall nose. His l*ps were pressed into a thin line, and his skin was a lovely shade of olive. As usual, he was clad in a meticulously tailored suit and leather shoes. 

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The corners of his l*ps lifted somewhat into a smile. He cracked a couple of his knuckles and asked nonchalantly, “Should I address you as Ms. Meadows or Ms. Duncan?” 

Sophia sucked in a sharp breath but regained her composure within seconds. She smoothed over the rising waves in her heart and feigned surprise. “Mr. Ford, I’m not sure I understand what you mean.” 

“You don’t understand what I mean?” Kendrick clenched his teeth. He instantly sprung to his feet like an angry lion, sweeping in with an overwhelming demeanor. 

Sophia–or rather, Samantha–felt her vision blur. Before she could react, her chin was held hostage by a hand as unyielding as steel. 

She was forced to look up. Her clear eyes were met with a pair that was red with fury. 

“Samantha Duncan, you are something indeed,” Kendrick hissed through tensed jaws. It was as though he wanted to burn her to ashes. 

“You disappear without warning. Four silent years later, you show up after having done plastic surgery…” Each word he uttered sounded like he had chewed them up and spat them out forcefully. 

Samantha’s heart trembled. Fear flickered in her eyes. She took a deep breath and confronted him brazenly, “Mr. Ford, why have you said something so absurd out of the blue? I’m truly lost.” 

She had reached the point of no return, so she couldn’t admit to it no matter what. Francis had told her that he had handled everything back home. She believed that he had done as he had said. 

“You feel lost?” Kendrick replied with a frustrated chuckle. He shoved her aside and walked to his desk. He picked up a stack of documents and flung them heavily onto her. “Then, take a look at these. Are you still lost?” 

Samantha paid no attention to the pain he inflicted on her. Slow and steady, she fl*pped the folder open. 

After examining its contents, she couldn’t help the sly smile that tugged at her l*ps. 

When she looked up at him again, her expression was that of overflowing confidence. “Mr. Ford, you’re pinning such accusations on me based on merely a few consumption records. Isn’t that a tad bit unreasonable?” 

Ms. 

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“Unreasonable?” he repeated, narrowing his eyes at her. He pressed on. “Then, Meadows, please explain. Why did you cover four years‘ worth of medical bills for Samantha Duncan’s father?” 

The office fell into a heavy silence. Kendrick’s low, melodic voice reverberated through the air. It sounded like a threat from the depths of hell. 

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Chapter 0014