Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter Fifty Seven Richard's POV.

| observed Amber as she stood in front of me, her eyes filled with newfound confidence and a trace of darkness that sent a shiver down my spine.

It was evident that she had transformed into the fearless and determined woman | had hoped she would become, ready to do whatever it took to exact her revenge. But as much as | appreciated this side of her, | couldn't ignore the subtle changes in her eyes.

They now held a darkness and a lifelessness that concernedmore than | had anticipated. It was as though she had lost all meaning and purpose besides her quest for revenge, and it scaredto think of what she was slowly turning into.

Initially, this transformation was my desire and the main reason | approached her. | had wanted her to find her strength, lose her morals, and confront her enemies head-on. But now, seeing the depths of her transformation and the emptiness in her gaze, | couldn't help but feel a sense of fear for her.

What if she loses herself completely in this pursuit of revenge? What if she becomes consumed by the darkness she carries now and never finds a way out even after she gets what she wants? Amber's voice cut through, snappingout of my reverie. She questioned if | had been paying attention to her words. “Of course, I've been listening to you, Amber.” | quickly lied, despite missing half of what she had said after mentioning hiring a sex worker willing to get hit.

She continued, revealing her plan for Anthony Black, and | couldnt help but admire her strategic mind.

Still, concern filled me, not just for her current state but also for what would happen once our revenge was achieved. We would no longer have a reason to be married or be in each other's lives, and | feared that Amber might lose herself irrevocably in the process. And unfortunately, | would no longer be obligated to protect her.

As | dwelled on these worries, Amber's voice cut through my thoughts once again. “To get a sex worke who's willing, I'll need a large sum of money. I'll also need to pay off Helena and a few other people | plan on using along the way. As you know, | married you for your power and your money, so Farm Heros Saga Fruit Match 3 & Puzzle Games CLOS Play Now 14.34 Fri, 1 Mar + Chapter Fifty Seven 40% Up to 50% off I'm going to have to politely ask that you permitto use a huge chunk of your money for what | have planned,” she mentioned suddenly.

| furrowed my brow, wondering why she was speaking of the need for money when | had already given her a card with no spending limit. Did she lose it? “Amber, did you already lose the card | gave you just a few days ago, or did you forget the account details?” To my relief, she shook her head. After she confirmed that she didn’t lose it, | then questioned why she was talking about needing a huge amount of money when she already had access to unlimited fur Her smile appeared, a glimmer of mischief dancing in her eyes. “I just wanted to get your permission first. The money isn’t technically mine, and | didn’t feel comfortable spending it without checking with you first. Also, | wouldn't want your financial advisors checking your bank statement and gasping in shock.” | rolled my eyes a bit before shaking my head. “Amber, I've already told you that the card is yours to use for whatever you need. There's a reason it has no limit. | can assure you that you can’t spend enough to shockor my advisors, so just do whatever you want, and don’t worry about getting permission from me.” | couldn’t fathom why she would be concerned about spending the money when she had an abundan her disposal.

“If I don’t get your go-ahead, | won't proceed, Richard. Also, I'll only be using the card for our joint business. Other than that, | won't be using your money for anything else,” she replied.

“Just do whatever is right for you, Amber. Spend as much as you need on whatever you want, even if it’s personal. | want you’ to have everything you need to execute your plan successfully, and your should feel supported and free to use the resources at your disposal.” “Aww, thank you, baby,” Amber suddenly responded with a subtle wink.

The fact that she calledbaby, coupled with the wink, had caughtoff guard completely and had made my heart skip a beat.

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Shaking off my confusion, | looked away from her. This arrangement had a purpose, and being attracted to Amber was not part of it. | couldn't afford to let my guard down and risk complicating things further.

| cleared my throat, trying to focus on the reason | had asked us to talk initially. “You know how | suggested earlier that we stop your sister and that reporter? Well, one of the reasons I'm concerned about Marlene working with a reporter to tarnish your reputation is because we have our first public appearance as a married couple coming up,” | explained “Oh really?” She responded, obviously surprised. “If you're worried that | can’t handle it, then you're wrong, Richard. I'll be fine,” she assured, Her confidence impressed me, but | couldn't help but worry. “I know you're strong, Amber. But the media can be ruthless. It's overwhelming even for those of us who have been in the spotlight for years,” | confessed. “I just don’t want you to be caught off guard.” Amber smiled warmly, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. “I appreciate your concern, Richard,” she said sincerely. “But don’t worry; | can handle the reporters. Besides, it’s our first public appearance as a married couple, and | want to make a statement. The more controversial | am, the more fun it'll be. Anyway, whose event is it and when is it happening?” “It’s happening in two days, and it’s the birthday party of one of my father’s closest friends,” | replied. “He’s a famous fashion designer with a lot of celebrity friends, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be extravagant.” The thought of being at the event already gavea migraine, knowing very well that I'd have to deal with a bunch of people | didn’t like and also endure listening to stories | could care less about.

‘1 In contrast to my annoyance, Amber's eyes sparkled with excitement. “A fashion designer's birthday party? Oh, that sounds like so much fun! | can’t wait,” she exclaimed, and seeing her smile genuinely made my heart skip again.

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