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A New Beginning After Divorce

Chapter 5 A Power Struggle

Word Count: 1353    |    Released on: 07/11/2025

er breaking point: "Shan

ctly aware

his face inches from her ear, his tone a low

ood the unspo

onsiderable standing. He wouldn't tolerate h

le touched L

, nor am I in the mood for such things. Don't worry, I

hed him away and w

ollowed

entered. It wasn'

sk Linda to peel some fruit for you... Linda, don't just stand there!

began talkin

le in front of Jacob. Years in the business world had taug

lways been

hospital, Jacob politely declined, "Don't bother! Th

right, Dad, if you're comfortable

da handed him

her wrist, stood up, and said to Colt and Beatr

as he watch

ly, Jacob spoke, "They've been ha

's hands

t's nothing! Linda and Sh

ooks at him differently. She used to look at Shan

k. Softly, she said, "Y

, he whispered, "No, I won't. She doesn't say anything, think

ped herself f

.

rted Linda

glow on the black Bentley,

r. She tried to get out, but

e to tell how much force he was using. Linda couldn't move, a clear

struggling, Sha

silence,

light cast shadows on his face, highlighting his strong features. Combin

guely re

once fascinated her and held

ced sidewa

larly attentive to her, but he didn't want to change his w

shed his cigarette and pulled o

revealing a

This was... the wedding ri

e bought

hing for the slightest flicker of emotion,

put on the ring. Then come home with me. I'll pretend the

iving end of Shane's gene

le fingers subt

n. "What exactly is it th

audible as she replied, "

and his inability to locate his cufflinks. On the verge of an outburst, he spotted

anger when his phone rang. It was Secretary Esthe

and may have damaged the nerves in her leg. She's quite upset. Mr. Shane, would

phone, seemingly uncomfort

d, and Linda overhea

pened the car door, stepped out, and

e swept over her, and

dding ring, she hadn't faltered or changed her mind. Sh

, she repeat

hane, staring after her, snapped into the

sed, "So, you won't be goin

nded th

y Esther, he tried calling Linda,

her on WhatsApp, but the

d his number and

e picked up the diamond ring and examined it intently. H

unless he agreed, she wo

*

floor of the Shane Group Bu

h his mother on his mobile phone. The old lady, think

red placat

door. "Mr. Shane, a spe

, already suspecting th

d, placed an express package on the de

approaching. With deliberate movements, he picked up the document

document. Linda was f

k, leaving e

longed silence, he asked in a low vo

t no one has made an offer yet. Additionally, your wife is seeking employment. She received a nati

to his leathe

icked up the divorce agr

meone contact the realtor and buy that

work, she won't be a

sther was t

push the Linda family furt

pise Linda ab

w seconds, Shane erupted

y Esther

hands, paused briefly, then dial

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1 Chapter 1 Shattered Reflections2 Chapter 2 Shane and Linda's Emotional Standoff3 Chapter 3 A Visit to Family4 Chapter 4 Linda's Determined Quest for a New Beginning5 Chapter 5 A Power Struggle6 Chapter 6 Linda's Dilemma in a Broken Marriage7 Chapter 7 Navigating Life After Shane8 Chapter 8 Mrs. Deborah Confronts Linda's Choices9 Chapter 9 Music, Love, and Conflict10 Chapter 10 Linda's Refusal of Shane's Offer11 Chapter 11 A Friend's Insight12 Chapter 12 Anna's Sacrifice for Linda's Bright Future13 Chapter 13 Shane's Emotional Turmoil at Unique Hotel14 Chapter 14 Confrontation and Consequences15 Chapter 15 A Moment of Vulnerability16 Chapter 16 Between Love and Divorce17 Chapter 17 The Tension of Desire18 Chapter 18 Navigating Relationships19 Chapter 19 The Unexpected Kiss20 Chapter 20 A Delicate Balance21 Chapter 21 Love, Regret, and Reflection22 Chapter 22 The Ties That Bind23 Chapter 23 Solomon's Intriguing Presence24 Chapter 24 An Unexpected Meeting25 Chapter 25 A Night of Deception26 Chapter 26 Torn Between Trust and Desire27 Chapter 27 The Strain of Infidelity28 Chapter 28 A Night of Decisions29 Chapter 29 Banquet Preparations30 Chapter 30 The Price of Compromise31 Chapter 31 Tension and Intrigue32 Chapter 32 The Role of Mrs. Linda33 Chapter 33 Linda's Evening34 Chapter 34 Unraveling Emotions35 Chapter 35 Between Desire and Duty36 Chapter 36 Mrs. Rachel's Silent Observations37 Chapter 37 Intimacy Redefined38 Chapter 38 A Journey of Unease39 Chapter 39 A Heartfelt Goodbye40 Chapter 40 The Fragile Ties of Friendship and Love41 Chapter 41 The End of an Illusion42 Chapter 42 Navigating Heartbreak and Violence43 Chapter 43 The Tumultuous Relationship of John and Anna44 Chapter 44 Linda's Choices Amidst Family Turmoil and Hope45 Chapter 45 Linda and Shane's Turbulent Meeting46 Chapter 46 Linda's Struggle Against Emotional Manipulation47 Chapter 47 The Impact of a Forgotten Video48 Chapter 48 Linda's Unforgettable Night of Choices49 Chapter 49 A Blood-Stained Redemption50 Chapter 50 Shane and Linda's Challenging Moments51 Chapter 51 Exploring Fear and Desire in Healing52 Chapter 52 Shane's Reflection53 Chapter 53 A Heart-Wrenching Dialogue in the Ward54 Chapter 54 Shane's Reflection on Linda's Departure55 Chapter 55 The Cost of Indifference