A Vengeful Ex-Wife

Chapter 253 Your Final Journey

Summer fell into silence. After a while, she gulped nervously. "I'm sorry, Mr. Xi. I was careless."

This was all Maria's fault. Why didn't she inform her about her plan?

On the bright side, however, it was not Maria who had gotten into an accident, so Summer couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

James sneered. "From now on, don't believe a word that comes out of that woman's mouth!"

"Okay, Mr. Xi."

"Also, purchase the hospital and fire that Dr. Liu."

"Yes, Mr. Xi. I understand."

Dr. Liu passed by them just as James mentioned his name. He quietly touched the bank card in his pocket and chuckled to himself. He didn't give a damn if he was fired, he had enough money to open his own clinic. Finally, his days of overtime were over.

Later that day, at six o'clock in Zurich, Maria found herself nodding off to sleep.

After all, it was one or two o'clock in the morning in H City.

She didn't force herself to stay awake. She climbed into bed and slept soundly.

Several hours of blissful slumber went by. She didn't even stir when someone entered her room.

It wasn't until she felt something heavy pressing on top of her body that her eyes popped open in surprise.

"Maria Song." A man's gloomy voice rang in her ears.

"It's you," said Maria, still in a daze from having just woken up. Then, she came back to her senses. "Wait, how did you know I was here?" She warily eyed at the man on top of her.

Resisting the urge to strangle her, James hissed, "Aren't you supposed to be dead? If you want to die so badly, I'll personally send you on your final journey and pour your ashes into the H River!"

Maria's jaw dropped. She didn't expect him to find out so soon.

Quickly regaining her composure, she wrapped her arms around his neck and batted her eyelashes at him. "James, are you here for me? Oh, I've missed you so much!"

"Yes. "I'm here to fuck you." There was no way he was going to let her off the hook. He was determined to teach her the price of having lied to him.

Without giving her a chance to respond, James sealed her lips with his own and began the torture- filled night.

Maria had visited Zurich for fun and leisure, but James was determined to put an end to that.

He didn't allow her to leave the hotel room, leaving her with nothing to do but play with her cellphone.

Even in Switzerland, James was so busy that Maria couldn't see him that much.

He only came back when he felt like torturing her, usually late at night when she felt the sleepiest.

On the fourth day, Maria couldn't take it anymore and secretly purchased a return flight, planning to go back to H City alone.

But it was futile.

As soon as she bought the ticket, James found out. He then asked his assistant to book a ticket on the same flight back, eyeing Maria sharply the entire time he was on the phone.

Maria rolled her eyes. This man was such a nuisance, pestering her like a relentless ghost.

That evening, as she was drifting off to sleep, James reached out and pinched her chin. "Did you think this was over? Dream on!"

He wanted her to know that frightening him had heavy consequences. That kind of practical joke was not funny at all.

Summer heaved a sigh of relief when she saw James and Maria coming out of the VIP passage.

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She trotted over hurriedly and grabbed Maria's hand. "What happened?" she whispered.

The man next to them glanced at them indifferently. "I'll give you a minute."

Then he walked away.

Seeing him get in the car, Maria squeezed Summer's hand apologetically. "I'm sorry, Summer. I lied to you."

The truth was, she was worried Summer would spill the beans to James.

Summer felt helpless. "You knew I wouldn't lie to Mr. Xi, didn't you? That's why you lied to me?"

"Summer, you are really smart."

Summer sighed. "Why did you pretend to be dead?"

Maria absentmindedly ran her fingers through her hair.

"I needed to make him believe I was dead. He needed to feel sad, or at least remorseful. I wonder how he felt when he heard the news." "He wasn't just sad, he ran out of the office that day. Maria, imagine—he is our CEO, James Xi! He ran in broad daylight, as though he didn't give a damn about his reputation. The look on his face when he heard the news..." Glancing warily at the Harkim that was approaching them, Summer lowered her voice and continued, "His face could've scared someone to death. I think Mr. Xi loves you deeply, Maria."

Did he love her deeply? Maria shrugged the thought off with a laugh. "Save it for some teenage girl, Summer. I don't believe it." How could a man as cold and aloof as James fall in love with a woman? Anyway, she didn't believe it.

Summer shook her head helplessly. She couldn't do anything if Maria didn't believe her, so she decided to drop the subject. "Well, don't do it again. I'm worried Mr. Xi will have a heart attack because of you!"

Maria smiled wryly. "Fine." Why should she care how James felt?

Linking her arm into Summer's, Maria smiled apologetically. "Well, let me make it up to you. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

"No, thanks. I'm afraid Mr. Xi will look for you tonight. Let's have dinner when he's on a business trip!"

Maria shrugged. "Okay."

The man in the car rolled down the window and impatiently looked at the two women who were busy whispering with each other. "Maria Song." He called her name coldly.

Hearing his grating voice, Maria pursed her lips in annoyance. Together with Summer, they got into the car.

After leaving the airport, James headed straight to the company headquarters.

He didn't forget to order the driver to take Maria to his manor. Maria had planned to go to the coffee shop, but when she recalled that Colby still didn't know that she was out of the jail, she decided against it.

So she went to the manor and took a nap. When she woke up, it was already dark outside.

She washed her face and got to work.

Picking up her phone, she called someone. "Is Colby Zheng still working on Peggy's case?"

"Ms. Song, I just inquired about it yesterday. Mr. Zheng spoke with someone on the inside, but I'm not sure when Peggy will be released."

Hearing this, Maria breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Colby was on the move, it wouldn't take too long.

"What about Alina Tang?"

"She wants to take that antique and has been in touch with the seller."

"Okay, I see. Hurry up. I don't have much time, I'll be needing that thing soon. If he doesn't bite the bargain, just raise the price. You need to get it before the deadline I set."

"Yes, Ms. Song."

"By the way, focus on Colby, Peggy, and Alina. Don't bother with other things now."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Maria sat quietly in James' study, staring at the laptop screen in front of her in a daze.

If Colby could have Peggy released, she'd feel much

more at ease. In that case, she wouldn't have to bother James again.