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Ceos UNLUCKY Bride

SCORNED EX WIFE : Queen Of Ashes

Annypen

Camille Lewis was the forgotten daughter, the unloved wife, the woman discarded like yesterday's news. Betrayed by her husband, cast aside by her own family, and left for dead by the sister who stole everything, she vanished without a trace. But the weak, naive Camille died the night her car was forced off that bridge. A year later, she returns as Camille Kane, richer, colder, and more powerful than anyone could have imagined. Armed with wealth, intelligence, and a hunger for vengeance, she is no longer the woman they once trampled on. She is the storm that will tear their world apart. Her ex-husband begs for forgiveness. Her sister's perfect life crumbles. Her parents regret the daughter they cast aside. But Camille didn't come back for apologies, she came back to watch them burn. But as her enemies fall at her feet, one question remains: when the revenge is over, what's left? A mysterious trillionaire Alexander Pierce steps into her path, offering something she thought she lost forever, a future. But can a woman built on ashes learn to love again? She rose from the fire to destroy those who betrayed her. Now, she must decide if she'll rule alone... or let someone melt the ice in her heart.

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Chapter 1

Meeting the Staffers

Ruby's Pov;

" Wait here Michael. Lemme go get you another cone of ice cream " I said to my little brother as I hurried out to go get him another ice cream. The one with him was finished.

I was on my way, when I felt a beep. My phone

I brought it out and checked who was calling, then smiled seeing who the caller is

Diane. My best friend.

I picked it up and placed it on my left ear, with a huge smile on my face.

" Hey girlfriend" she cheered happily into the phone. That's her usual tone though- always happy and excited; there's never a dull moment with her

" Whatsup?" I cooed

" Guess what?" she said excitedly, making me wonder whatsup

" You know very well I can't guess - i'm not good at it" I said, hoping she'll just skip the whole guessing part and tell me.

" Just try," she persisted.

" Diane, I can't please; just tell me" I whined, as I got closer to the ice cream vendor.

I have to hurry, because my brother is alone at the park.

" Okay, killjoy! It's about Louis - he's coming back to our school" she informed me and I gasped.

" You don't say," I shrieked.

" Am telling you girlfriend. I can't just wait for this holiday to be over so we'll go back to school. Next session is surely gonna be a boom" she said.

" Hell yes! This is so...Gosh! I don't even know what to say" I said, still in shock.

" How did you get hold of this information?" I asked her.

" Well...a little birdie told me" she said and we both burst into laughter.

" I'm gonna use the rest of this vacation to go shopping in the mall. I need to change my wardrobe, get lovely stuff. Next session is gonna be hot" she rapsed as I nodded to every word she was saying.

Diane is a crazy fashion girl. That's also one of the things I love about her.

No one can beat her when it comes to fashion - no one even comes close.

" Oh, Louis! All the girls are gonna go wild" I said.

" You bet. I hope to not be the first one out" she said and gave a short laugh.

Wondering who Louis is? Well...he's the school's Greekgod..

Did I say Greek God?. Yeah!!!.

He's the most handsome guy I've ever seen on the surface of this earth.

He crowns it all with his great artistic skills, and doesn't fail to show it whenever an opportunity presents itself. He holds the school's record for; Best male singer, during our middle school days.

He left about two years back, for some reasons still unknown to everyone, and now…he's back.

Damn!!!.

I can't wait to see my longtime crush.

Did I just say longtime crush. Oh, Yeah! you heard me right.

I've had this really huge crush on him since our elementary school days. Too bad he's not into girls.

I don't even think I've seen him with any girl before, neither have I heard rumours of him dating anyone.

But what I do know is - I'm not the only girl crushing on him, and I can place a bet on it and damn sure, all the girls in Cali's High is crushing on Louis.

" Diane, you sure know how to get yourself ready" I teased.

" You can say that again. I always like to be prepared" she replied confidently.

I laughed.

" Alright girlfriend - let the best girl win. I gotta go. I left my kid brother to come get ice cream" I told her.

I heard her mouthed an OH.

" Bye Ruby, talk to you later" she said and the call disconnected.

I bought the ice cream, and started heading back.

Thoughts of Louis filled my head.

His sweet, deep, baritone voice whenever he speaks or sings.

I envisioned him perfectly in my thoughts - the way he climbs up to the podium and holds the mic, and then stares back at the audience before performing.

Holy, heavens!! I wonder what he's like now?.

" What took you so long?" that was Michael.

I knew I had stayed longer than I was supposed to, which isn't right; so, the best thing to do right now is to start apologizing.

I don't wanna be the reason he doesn't have much fun earlier on.

" I'm so sorry honey, was caught up with something" I said, squatting to his height, but his face was still squeezed up.

" Here....look, I even got you two cones" I said raising it up to his face.

I was glad he buys it because he smiled immediately, dragging them out of my palm.

He made do with one first, holding on to the other tightly.

I stood up and held his hands as we walked to the park.

" So, no one for me, yeah?" I asked him playfully

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