The Unwanted Wife's Return (Ex-Husband Wants Me Back) novel Chapter 9

The Boss Is Back 

HANNAH’S POV: 

The moment I stepped into the lobby, all heads turned. There were quiet gasps. Whispers. A few mouths literally dropped open. 

Some of these people had started working with me virtually after the brand expanded. Others had been there in the very beginning back when Lucas and I just started the company and many didn’t even know me./ 

They probably just thought of me as Lucas’ wife or girlfriend. But little did they know. 

“Ms. Jones,” the front desk assistant greeted breathlessly, rising to her feet. “Welcome.” 

“Thank you. Is Maya in?” I inquired, while she stared at me. 

“Yes, ma’am. She’s upstairs in the showroom.” She answered and I nodded. 

Lucas stayed behind while I took the elevator up. My heart pounded in my chest. “You do know you’re their boss and they all have signed an NDA to never disclose your identity unless you approve.” 1 

I smiled nervously and responded, “You’re right…you’re right.” 

But the moment the elevator doors opened, the scent of fabric, perfume, and fresh paper hit me like home. Maya spotted me immediately. She rushed toward me with a grin, hugging me tightly. “You’re really here.” 

“I told you I would come.” I responded hugging her right back. 

“Yes, but seeing is believing,” she told me, pulling back. “You look… expensive.” 

We both laughed. I glanced at Lucas who literally shooed me away while he spoke to some other people. 

She gave me a tour like it was the first time, even though I knew this place like the back of my hand. The showroom was bright and open, racks lined with clean silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and soft textures. The collection had matured while I was gone, but it still felt like me. 

My latest design was coming together and it made my heart skip in excitement. 

“They never replaced your office and I’m so in love with these new bags designs,” Maya pointed out as we walked down the hallway. 

She nodded but I shook my head, “I haven’t.” 

I swallowed the bitter taste that suddenly rose in my throat at the sound of his name. “And I don’t care. As soon as we close this deal, I’m going to get a divorce and my kids and I will be out of here..” 

Maya raised a brow. “You sure? Because you’re back here and he and his family literally run this place.I doubt things will be that easy..” 

Of course I knew it wouldn’t be easy but I wasn’t that weak girl who left, I was ready for anything and had the power and money to do whatever. 

“Let him be there,” I said again. “I’m not the same woman he left behind.” 

Maya studied me for a moment, then gave a small proud nod. “That’s what I wanted to hear. Oh and you should come check out the gown for the hall, it was created by one of the interns.” 

Maya was my assistant and my friend, she had helped me so much in achieving so many of my dreams. She was the most supportive people I had ever met and I was grateful to her. 

I turned to the wide window behind me, the city sprawling below. There was so much to be done and in so little time and I was ready and too preoccupied to not get them done and waste my time thinking.