Billionaire ex wife

Chapter 7

As they broke apart, Samantha smiled up at Ashley, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She had been so worried about Rachel, about what she might do, but it seemed like that chapter was finally closed.

"I'm glad you're okay," she said, her voice soft.

Ashley chuckled, pulling her close. "I'm more than okay, Samantha. I'm happy. I have you, and that's all that matters."

Samantha's heart melted at his words, and she leaned into his chest, feeling a sense of peace settle over her.

Just as they were getting lost in each other, the doorbell rang, breaking the spell. Ashley groaned, and Samantha giggled, feeling a sense of excitement.

"I'll get it," she said, pulling away from Ashley.

She opened the door, expecting it to be Sophia or maybe a delivery person, but instead, she was met with a surprise.

"Hello, Samantha," said a familiar voice, one that made her heart skip a beat.

It was her sister, Olivia, standing in the doorway with a big smile on her face.

Samantha's eyes widened in shock, and she felt a rush of emotions. She hadn't seen her sister in months, not since they had a big fight before Olivia left for university.

"Ashley, it's Olivia!" she exclaimed, turning to him with a huge grin on her face.

Ashley's eyes lit up, and he stood up, a warm smile on his face. "Olivia! It's great to see you, sis!"

Samantha stepped aside, and Olivia walked in, her eyes scanning the room. When she spotted Ashley, she ran into his arms, hugging him tightly.

Samantha watched, feeling a mix of emotions. She was happy to see her sister, but she also felt a twinge of nervousness. What was Olivia doing here? And how would this affect her relationship with Ashley?

The questions swirled in her mind, but for now, she just smiled, happy to have her sister back in her life.The reunion was warm and joyful, with Olivia chatting excitedly about her university life and Ashley asking her questions about her studies. Samantha watched, feeling a mix of happiness and curiosity. What had brought Olivia back to Lagos?

As they settled in, Olivia turned to Samantha, her expression serious. "Sis, I need to talk to you about something," she said, her voice low.

Samantha's heart skipped a beat. What was going on? "What's up, Liv?" she asked, trying to sound casual.

Olivia glanced at Ashley, then back at Samantha. "It's about Dad," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Samantha's heart sank. Their father had been a sensitive topic for months, ever since he had disagreed with her decision to move in with Ashley.

"What about him?" Samantha asked, her voice cautious.

Olivia hesitated, looking uncertain. "He's... he's not doing well, Sam. I think you should come home and talk to him."

Samantha's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't expected this. Ashley's expression turned concerned, and he reached out, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"We'll go together," he said, his voice firm.

Samantha nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. She was worried about her father, but she was also nervous about facing him. What would they talk about? Could they ever go back to how things were?

The questions swirled in her mind, but for now, she just nodded, grateful for Ashley's support.

As Samantha nodded, Olivia's expression changed, and she glanced at Ashley with a hint of curiosity. "So, how's everything with you two?" she asked, her voice a little too casual.

Samantha smiled, feeling a flutter in her chest. "We're good, Liv. Really good."

Ashley chuckled, pulling Samantha close. "We're great, actually. We're happy."

Olivia's eyes sparkled, and she leaned in, her voice low. "I heard a rumor that Rachel's back in town. Is that true?"

Samantha's heart skipped a beat, and she felt Ashley's body tense beside her. "It's true," he said, his voice neutral. "But it's not a problem, Olivia. We've talked, and she's moving on."

Olivia raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "Just be careful, okay? I don't trust her."

Samantha smiled, feeling a surge of gratitude towards her sister. "Don't worry, Liv. I've got this."

But as Olivia nodded, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that Rachel was far from gone, and that this conversation was only the beginning.The conversation flowed, with Olivia sharing stories about university and Ashley chiming in with questions. Samantha listened, happy to see her sister laughing again.

But as the evening wore on, Samantha noticed Olivia glancing at her phone, a look of concern on her face.

"Liv, everything okay?" Samantha asked, noticing her sister's expression.

Olivia hesitated, then put her phone away. "Yeah, everything's fine. Just a friend texting me."

Samantha raised an eyebrow, sensing something was off. But she didn't press the issue, figuring Olivia would tell her if she needed to.

As the night drew to a close, Ashley stood up, stretching his arms. "I think I'll head to bed. It's been a long day."

Samantha nodded, feeling a yawn creep up on her. "Yeah, I'm getting tired too."

Olivia stood up, hugging Ashley goodnight. "Thanks for having me, Ash. It's great to be back."

As Ashley left the room, Olivia turned to Samantha, her expression serious. "Sis, can I talk to you about something?"

Samantha's heart skipped a beat. What was going on? "What's up, Liv?" she asked, trying to sound calm.

Olivia hesitated, looking uncertain. "It's about Rachel. I heard she's been asking questions about you, about Ashley... about your relationship."

Samantha's heart sank, and she felt a surge of unease. What was Rachel playing at?

Samantha's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with possibilities. "What kind of questions?" she asked, her voice firm.

Olivia hesitated, looking uncomfortable. "She's been asking around, trying to find out about Ashley's schedule, about your plans... she's digging, Sam."

Samantha's grip on her cup tightened. What was Rachel's game? Hadn't she moved on?

Ashley walked back into the room, a concerned look on his face. "Everything okay? You two look serious."

Samantha exchanged a glance with Olivia, then back at Ashley. "Rachel's been asking questions about us," she said, her voice low.

Ashley's expression darkened. "What kind of questions?"

Olivia repeated what she had told Samantha, and Ashley's jaw cliked. "I'll talk to her," he said, his voice firm.

Samantha shook her head. "No, Ashley. We need to be careful. We don't know what she's planning."

The room fell silent, the tension palpable. What would Rachel do next?The air was thick with tension as Ashley, Samantha, and Olivia discussed the situation with Rachel. The room was charged with a sense of urgency, and the atmosphere was ripe for a confrontation.

As they talked, Samantha's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. She glanced at the screen, and her eyes widened.

"It's Rachel," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ashley's eyes locked onto hers, his expression intense. "What does she want?"

Samantha hesitated, then answered the phone, putting it on speaker.

"Hello, Rachel," she said, her voice firm.

Rachel's voice came through the phone, smooth and confident. "Samantha, darling. I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I just wanted to remind Ashley about the charity gala tonight. He's supposed to be there, and I wouldn't want him to miss it."

Samantha's eyes flashed with anger, but Ashley's expression remained calm. "I'll be there," he said, his voice low.

Rachel laughed, a throaty sound. "I knew I could count on you, Ashley. And Samantha, do bring a date. The more, the merrier, right?"

The phone went dead, and the room fell silent.

Ashley's eyes met Samantha's, his expression intense. "You don't have to go," he said, his voice low.

But Samantha's mind was already racing. She wasn't going to let Rachel intimidate her. "Oh, I'll be there," she said, a sly smile spreading across her face. "And I'll bring a date, all right."

The tension in the room was palpable, and the air was electric with anticipation. What would happen at the gala?