Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 3

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 3 Summary

 

In this chapter, Vivian receives an apology message from Yssa that feels surprisingly sincere, yet she is unsettled by the stark contrast to Yssa’s previous angry outburst. Vivian tries to dismiss the incident as a minor conflict, unwilling to engage in further drama. However, the next day she faces a shocking reality when her access to her own company is suddenly revoked, leaving her confused and frustrated.

 

Vivian calls Xavier to find out what’s happening, but during the call, she hears suspicious noises that hint at infidelity. Using her phone, she checks the surveillance system and discovers Xavier in his office with Ysabelle Lawson, the intern who had insulted her earlier. This revelation shatters Vivian’s trust, as she realizes Xavier has been deceitful and involved with Ysabelle behind her back.

 

Xavier tries to cover up the situation with weak excuses and attempts to downplay the tension, but Vivian’s cold and sharp response shows her deep hurt and growing distrust. The chapter ends with Vivian reflecting on recent warnings from friends about men who live off their wives and the dangers of pride and ambition in relationships, especially after Xavier learned about her wealth and status. The tension between trust and betrayal looms heavily over Vivian as she confronts the painful truth.

 

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Chapter 3

As I scrolled through the message, Yssa’s apology struck me with an unexpected sincerity. It felt genuine, almost vulnerable. Yet, despite the warmth in her words, a discordant feeling gnawed at me. How could this meek, remorseful tone belong to the same woman who had just screamed at me so fiercely over the phone? The contrast was jarring, unsettling.

With just a few light sentences, she seemed to have wiped away any responsibility, as if she were absolving herself with ease. I exhaled slowly, trying to steady my racing thoughts.

“Fine,” I whispered quietly to myself.

I had no desire to engage in a drawn-out battle of words with a young woman. It seemed easier to treat this as a minor bump in the road and move on. After all, life was too short to get stuck on petty conflicts.

But the next day, reality hit me hard.

I remembered taking off my bracelet and leaving it in Xavier’s office the day before. I asked the driver to retrieve it for me, expecting no trouble. Yet, when I reached the company entrance, I was met with a shocking surprise: my fingerprint and facial recognition access had been revoked. Completely deactivated.

The absurdity of the situation hit me like a punch to the gut.

This was my own company, and yet, I was suddenly barred from entering it.

Frowning, I pulled out my phone and dialed Xavier’s number.

“What’s going on? Did you reset the building access?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady and calm despite the confusion and rising frustration.

There was no answer at first. Instead, I heard a faint rustling, followed by a low, muffled grunt from a man. Then, after a long breath, Xavier finally picked up, his voice distracted and rough.

“Vivian, what did you say? I’ve been busy and didn’t catch that…” he mumbled.

But the strange noise I’d heard already set off alarm bells in my mind. A cold chill spread through my veins, and dread settled deep in my chest.

I knew that sound all too well—the way his voice changed when he was aroused, the unmistakable tone he only had when he was with someone else.

“What are you doing?” I asked, my voice sharp and icy. “Who’s with you right now?”

Before he could respond, a sudden thought struck me.

Quickly, I opened the surveillance system on my phone. And in the very next moment, my world shattered.

Just as I feared, the office blinds were drawn shut tight.

Inside the sealed room, Xavier sat comfortably in his chair while a young woman’s hands moved over his shoulders in a massage.

Recognition hit me like a blow.

It was Ysabelle Lawson — the very intern who had hurled insults at me just yesterday.

My fingers curled into tight fists as a burning heat stung the corners of my eyes, threatening to spill over.

Xavier had been lying to me all along.

No wonder he was always so patient with her, defending her even when she crossed every line. Now it made sense. They had been involved behind my back the entire time.

On the other end of the call, Xavier stammered, grasping for an excuse.

“It’s nothing, babe. You must’ve misheard. I was just sitting too long, so I was rubbing my own shoulders,” he said weakly.

“Really?” I replied softly, the cold edge in my voice unmistakable. “You did that all by yourself? No pretty little assistant to help you?”

On the screen, he subtly waved Ysabelle away. She slipped out of the office reluctantly, casting a wary glance back.

“See? No one here,” he said, switching to a light, joking tone as if trying to defuse the tension. “If I had that kind of time, I’d be at a massage parlor, wouldn’t I?”

He forced a playful laugh, trying to sound casual. “Vivian, why are you calling right now? Is something wrong? Want me to come keep you company?”

I stared at the man on the screen—someone I had once trusted completely, yet now felt utterly foreign.

Somewhere along the way, he had changed. Decayed.

He lied to me so effortlessly, so casually. Every time before, I had believed him without question. But how many times had he fooled me already?

For a moment, I simply breathed. I forced myself to inhale and exhale slowly, to sound calm as I asked the question that burned inside me.

“Why was my building access canceled?”

Then, unexpectedly, memories from a recent evening with friends resurfaced, their gentle warnings echoing in my mind.

“Nowadays, the real threat isn’t mistresses,” one of them had said, swirling a glass of wine thoughtfully. “It’s men who live off their wives. Watch your husband carefully.”

“We all know Xavier treats you well—practically worships you,” another added with a nod.

“But you can’t ignore a man’s pride and ambition,” a third warned.

“Especially after he found out you’re a wealthy heiress. With him being so pressed under your heel, what man would enjoy that?”

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a poignant note of betrayal and awakening, as Vivian confronts the painful truth behind Xavier’s deceit. The stark contrast between her initial hope for reconciliation and the cold reality of his infidelity and manipulation deepens the emotional turmoil she faces. Her quiet strength in the face of this revelation underscores the complexity of trust and the fragility of love, especially when shadowed by ambition and pride.

 

Yet, amidst the heartbreak, there is a subtle undercurrent of resolve. Vivian’s measured response to the betrayal hints at an emerging clarity and determination to reclaim control over her life and emotions. The chapter delicately captures the tension between vulnerability and empowerment, leaving readers suspended in the delicate balance of pain and the possibility of healing.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of trust and betrayal that now entangles Vivian’s life. As the walls close in around her, she must confront not only the painful reality of Xavier’s deception but also the unsettling implications of his actions on both their personal and professional worlds. The emotional turmoil simmering beneath the surface threatens to boil over, forcing Vivian to question everything she thought she knew about the man she once loved.

 

Tensions are set to rise as Vivian grapples with the sudden revocation of her access to the company she built, a move that hints at power struggles and hidden agendas. The shadow of Ysabelle’s presence looms large, and the fragile alliances and rivalries within the office may soon come to light. Will Vivian find the strength to reclaim her place, or will the creeping darkness consume the light she has been chasing? The next chapter will explore these questions, inviting readers to witness a pivotal turning point in Vivian’s journey.