Chapter 19

Ryan's POV I stared at the quarterly reports without really seeing them, my mind replaying this morning's scene with Serena on endless loop. That dismissive tone in her voice when she called last night a "mistake." The way she practically fled from my car. And that goddamn smile when she read that text message. "Mr. Blackwood?" Simon's voice broke through my thoughts. "The board members are waiting in the conference room." "Cancel it," I snapped, surprising even myself. Simon blinked. "Sir, this meeting has been scheduled for weeks. The Singapore merger—" "I said cancel it." I loosened my tie, suddenly feeling like I couldn't breathe. "Reschedule for tomorrow. Tell them I'm dealing with an urgent personal matter." As Simon retreated, looking concerned, my phone buzzed. A text from a number I recognized immediately, though I'd never saved it to my contacts. From: Ivy Hart Thought you might want to see this. Your ex-wife moves on quickly, doesn't she? Attached was a photo of Serena sitti