Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 4

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 4 Summary

 

In this chapter, Vivian reflects on a warning from a friend about being cautious during her pregnancy, suspecting that Xavier might try to push her out of the company she legally represents. Her fears intensify when Xavier suddenly revokes her building access, and although he quickly claims it was a mistake by HR, Vivian senses something more sinister behind his actions. Despite his reassurances, the incident leaves her unsettled and questioning his true intentions.

 

Vivian spends a restless afternoon in a taxi outside the office, watching Xavier emerge holding Yssa’s hand. She observes their intimate interaction and overhears their conversation, revealing Xavier’s promise to Yssa that he will eventually cut ties with Vivian and marry her once he gains full control of the company. This confession fuels Vivian’s anger and heartbreak, as she realizes that Yssa sees her as a rival and that Xavier is planning to betray her.

 

The chapter highlights Vivian’s growing isolation and the emotional turmoil she faces, caught between her role as the company’s rightful leader and the personal betrayals unfolding around her. The tender yet secretive exchanges between Xavier and Yssa underscore the deepening conflict, while Vivian’s silent vigil outside the building captures her sense of powerlessness and betrayal. The chapter ends with Xavier preparing to return home after saying a loving goodbye to Yssa, leaving Vivian alone with her painful realizations.

 

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Chapter 4

“My friend had warned me with a note of concern, ‘Especially now that you’re pregnant, you have to be extra cautious. He might try to push you out of your own company.'”

At the time, I brushed it off with a laugh, convinced they were just being overly suspicious, maybe even paranoid.

But now, thinking back, a cold shiver runs down my spine.

If it weren’t guilt or something else lurking beneath the surface, why on earth would Xavier deliberately revoke my building access?

When I confronted him, his reaction was telling—he hesitated, caught off guard.

“What? That can’t be right. I definitely didn’t do that!” he exclaimed, a flicker of surprise in his voice. “Maybe someone deleted it by mistake. Give me thirty minutes; I’ll check and have it restored immediately.”

I opened my mouth to press further, but the words faded into a quiet, uncertain “mm,” and I ended the call.

Not long after, he sent me a message that sounded like the perfect excuse.

“Vivian, I looked into it,” he wrote in a clipped tone. “Yesterday, HR was updating attendance records and noticed you’ve been on maternity leave for months. They took it upon themselves to remove your access. I reprimanded them and had it reinstated. From now on, you can come and go as usual.”

The casual way he delivered it made it sound as if the company had quietly become his personal domain.

Yet, he seemed to overlook one crucial fact: I’m the company’s legal representative. I’m the one who truly holds the reins.

If I hadn’t handed him the company to manage, even a decade of grinding effort wouldn’t have brought him this far.

“Ma’am, where to?” the taxi driver’s gentle voice broke through my daze.

I sat silently in the back seat, lost in thought.

This was the third time he’d asked.

Finally, I shook my head and handed him a thousand-dollar bill.

“Nowhere,” I murmured softly. “Let’s just wait here.”

I lifted my eyes to the nearby office building and settled into my seat.

The entire afternoon, I remained restless inside that cab, my gaze fixed on the revolving doors as people flowed in and out.

Eventually, I spotted Xavier emerging, holding Yssa’s hand.

My breath caught in my throat.

So after that light, almost dismissive apology, he hadn’t made things difficult for her at all. He hadn’t even mentioned firing her. At the time, I couldn’t fathom why he’d be so lenient with an intern.

Now, the truth was glaringly obvious.

I watched as he paused, slipped his arm around her waist, and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead.

“Go back to the apartment and wait for me,” he whispered. “I’ll come find you once I’m done.”

“I don’t want to,” Yssa pouted, clearly reluctant. “Is that old bat trying to seduce you again? Is she using her CEO title to pressure you into sleeping with her?”

“Xavier, maybe you’re scared of her, but I’m not,” she continued, chin raised defiantly. “At worst, I’ll report her and let her husband see what a slut she really is…”

“That’s enough, Yssa. Don’t give me more trouble,” he finally said.

But his voice was unbearably gentle, the kind you use to soothe a lover’s worries.

Then, in a low, sincere tone, he added, “Vivian’s family background is powerful. Not even her husband can control her. I promise, once I’ve secured full control of the company within the next two years, I’ll cut ties with her completely and marry you.”

I nearly laughed out loud, fueled by pure rage. My hand instinctively reached for a cigarette, but then I remembered—I’d thrown them all away months ago, when I found out I was pregnant.

No wonder Yssa kept calling me a temptress for “seducing her husband.”

This was the root of it all.

In her eyes, I’m the other woman.

They exchanged a few more messages on Instagram—soft, conspiratorial whispers between them. Then Xavier hailed a taxi and, ever the gentleman, opened the door for her.

“Yssa, take good care of yourself,” he said warmly. “I’ll be home tonight.”

She wrapped her arms around his neck, kissed him deeply, and they clung to each other in a long, syrupy embrace before finally pulling apart.

“Xavier, I’ll be waiting…” she whispered.

Only after her cab disappeared into the distance did Xavier straighten his clothes, smooth his expression, and turn to head home.

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a poignant note of tangled emotions and unspoken truths, revealing the fragile balance of power, love, and betrayal that defines Vivian’s world. Her quiet observation from the taxi underscores the painful reality of her situation—her authority undermined, her position challenged, and her heart shadowed by the presence of Yssa, the woman who stands between her and Xavier. The subtle yet intense dynamics between the three characters highlight themes of control, loyalty, and the complexity of relationships tested by ambition and desire.

 

Despite the turmoil, Vivian’s restraint and introspection hint at a deeper strength beneath her vulnerability. The chapter’s emotional current flows from doubt and hurt to a steely resolve, capturing the bittersweet tension of a woman caught between her past achievements and the uncertain future that lies ahead. In this moment of quiet confrontation, the story invites readers to reflect on the costs of power and love, setting the stage for the challenges yet to come.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of power, betrayal, and hidden motives that surround Vivian, Xavier, and Yssa. As Vivian grapples with the unsettling realization of her precarious position within the company she once controlled, tensions are bound to rise. The delicate balance of trust and deception will be tested, and the true extent of Xavier’s ambitions and alliances may come to light, forcing Vivian to confront not only external threats but also her own vulnerabilities.

 

Emotions will run high as the lines between personal and professional blur further, with Vivian’s pregnancy adding a layer of urgency and fragility to every decision she makes. The simmering rivalry and unspoken resentments hinted at in this chapter suggest that alliances could shift, and loyalties will be questioned. Readers can expect a blend of strategic maneuvering and raw emotional confrontations, setting the stage for a gripping continuation of this complex story.