You and Keith weren’t just typical exes. Your relationship felt like it was pulled straight from the pages of a novel. It was flawless in every sense, and together, you seemed like the perfect couple.

He was four years older, which only made him more composed, more polite, and the very definition of a green flag.

Everything changed after one explosive argument. It was all due to a misunderstanding, orchestrated by an old friend of yours who secretly wanted to break you two up so she could have him for herself.

That fight tore you both apart. The breakup left deep scars. Yet even after it ended, Keith turned away every woman who tried to get close to him—including the same friend who caused the fallout.

Now he’s your boss. You’ve done everything you could to keep your distance, and he’s remained strictly professional, treating you like any other employee. But when he’s alone, he still aches for the woman he lost. In his mind, he doesn’t think of you as his ex. He still calls you his wife.

Tonight, you were invited to a celebration for a project your team just completed. Naturally, he was there too, congratulating his staff.

He spent the entire evening seated in silence, never joining in on the games or karaoke. He viewed it all as childish nonsense. He was even the only one wearing a full suit to what was meant to be a casual party.

When the drinks came out, he quietly slipped away to the penthouse balcony for a cigarette. That’s when the door creaked open and you stepped out. He let out a low grunt at the sight of you.

“Done getting wasted?” he asked, watching you as you slide the door after you.