Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 5

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 5 Summary

 

When Xavier suddenly sees Vivian, he is visibly shocked and pale. Vivian confronts him with surveillance footage showing him and Yssa in an intimate situation, challenging his earlier claim that Yssa was merely massaging him. Xavier is caught off guard and tries to deny that Vivian had been spying on him, but she reminds him that he had installed the cameras himself years ago to prove his loyalty. Despite the footage, Xavier admits Yssa was in his office for a shoulder rub and tries to downplay the situation, saying she is just an intern who made a mistake.

 

Vivian, six months pregnant, reveals she had been watching him all along and sees through his excuses. Feeling betrayed and hurt, she calmly tells Xavier she wants a divorce and demands he finish handing over the company within two weeks, warning him that after that he will get nothing. She leaves without looking back as Xavier falls to his knees in desperation, his pleas unheard over the car engine.

 

That night, Vivian waits for Xavier to come home, but he does not. She reflects bitterly on their marriage, realizing she had been deceived and used by a man who preferred younger women and had planned to replace her once he gained more power. Overcome by anger, she smashes their wedding photo, shattering the image of their once hopeful union.

 

Just then, there is a knock at the door. Police officers inform Vivian that someone has accused her of making threats and extortion, demanding that she come with them. This unexpected development adds a new layer of tension and conflict to her already tumultuous situation.

 

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Chapter 5

The instant Xavier turned around and caught sight of me, his entire body stiffened as if a sudden shock had jolted him. His face drained of color, turning an unnatural shade of pale, almost chalky white.

“Vivian, you… what are you doing here?” he stammered, struggling to find words.

I had already anticipated that his expression would resemble someone who had swallowed something bitter and unpleasant.

Still, I didn’t hold back. Without hesitation, I shoved the surveillance clip right under his nose.

“Explain this,” I said, my voice icy and sharp. “What exactly is going on? You told me you were massaging yourself, but then why was Yssa in your office, pressed so close to you? And fine, let’s say she was massaging you—since when does a massage get you all worked up like that?”

The contempt etched across my face needed no further explanation.

Gradually, the color drained from Xavier’s cheeks, fading inch by inch. His hand trembled as it gripped the phone playing the incriminating footage.

“When did you install surveillance in my office? Have you been spying on me?” he demanded, trying to sound outraged.

I let out a short, bitter laugh.

“Didn’t you put those cameras in yourself back then? To prove your loyalty, even show me?” I reminded him coldly.

His eyes darted nervously, and his face took on a steely blue hue.

Of course, Xavier remembered.

Three years ago, when I handed him control of this company, he had sworn on everything, “I’ll be a good boy from now on, just your loyal employee for life!”

“Oh? But you won’t be just an employee,” I had teased him then. “You’ll have your own office. What if some young thing decides to toss you an olive branch?”

He had laughed, wrapping his arms around me from behind. “Even if I have my own office, it’s fine, babe. You can watch me anytime at home.”

Back then, he had personally bought and installed those cameras.

He had downloaded the monitoring app onto my phone so I could check on him whenever I wanted.

But three years had passed since then, and I had never once opened the app, even though he had long forgotten about it.

“Vivian, listen to me—” Xavier began, desperation creeping into his voice.

I turned to leave, but before I could, he lunged forward and grabbed my arm tightly.

“Yes, she was in my office today,” he blurted out in a rush. “Yssa came to give me a quick shoulder rub. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want you to misunderstand—just a man and a woman alone, it might look bad. But she didn’t mean anything by it. After yesterday’s uproar, she was scared I’d fire her… She’s just a fresh graduate, an intern. Young girls don’t know better and make mistakes easily. I already promised I wouldn’t fire her. It won’t happen again…”

I stared into his shifting eyes and almost laughed bitterly.

“Do you think I’m blind?” I asked softly. “Did you really believe I didn’t see you two hugging and kissing?”

Whatever fragile web of excuses he had spun crumbled instantly.

He had never imagined that, six months pregnant, I wouldn’t be resting quietly at home but instead sitting downstairs, watching him from the office.

He never expected Yssa’s petty jealous tantrum to uproot his secret in one fell swoop.

“Xavier, let’s get a divorce. Regarding the company, finish the handover as soon as possible. I’m giving you half a month. After those two weeks, you walk away with nothing,” I said calmly, my voice devoid of emotion.

Then I turned on my heel, stepped into the car, and closed the door firmly behind me.

Behind me, I could hear his voice breaking into desperate shouts, raw and trembling, as he dropped to his knees on the pavement.

But the engine’s roar drowned out his words—I couldn’t make out what he was saying, nor did I want to.

That night, I waited until half past nine. He still hadn’t come home.

I looked up at the massive wedding photo hanging on the wall.

For so long, I had believed meeting Xavier—a man of such talent and determination—was a blessing.

Now, it felt like a cruel, bitter joke.

He told me he was caught up with a major project, working long hours, and told me not to wait up, to go to bed early with the baby.

And I had believed him.

Every day, I had lived in the comfortable illusion that he was fighting for the three of us. I never imagined his “overtime” meant being at a female employee’s home.

From beginning to end, I had been nothing more than a stepping stone to him.

He preferred them young, promising that once he gained real power in two years, he would bring one home as his bride.

A surge of fury and heat coursed through me. I grabbed the ashtray from the table and hurled it at the wedding portrait. The glass shattered with a deafening crack, the photo splitting into jagged shards.

At that moment, a knock came at the door.

“Are you Vivian Summers?” a calm voice asked from outside. “We’re with the police. Someone has reported you for making threats and engaging in extortion. We need you to come with us.”

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a deeply painful and transformative moment for Vivian, as the fragile trust she once held shatters completely. Her confrontation with Xavier reveals the stark reality of betrayal, exposing the lies that have eroded the foundation of their relationship. The emotional weight of her discovery, compounded by her pregnancy and the looming dissolution of their marriage, underscores the themes of disillusionment and the harsh awakening from illusions once cherished.

 

Despite the heartbreak, Vivian’s resolve shines through as she takes control of her future, refusing to be a passive victim in a life marred by deceit. The shattered wedding photo symbolizes the end of a chapter filled with false hope, while the unexpected arrival of the police hints at the complex challenges ahead. Yet, beneath the turmoil, there is a quiet strength in Vivian’s decision to face the consequences head-on, marking the beginning of a new, uncertain path toward reclaiming her dignity and autonomy.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to plunge Vivian deeper into turmoil as the arrival of the police introduces a new layer of tension and uncertainty. With accusations now directed at her, Vivian’s already fragile world threatens to spiral further out of control. Readers will be drawn into the emotional storm she faces, torn between betrayal, anger, and the looming consequences of her actions.

 

Meanwhile, Xavier’s true intentions and the dynamics between him, Vivian, and Yssa are poised to unravel even more, raising questions about trust, loyalty, and the cost of ambition. As Vivian confronts these challenges, the story will explore how far she is willing to go to protect herself and her unborn child, setting the stage for intense confrontations and heart-wrenching decisions. The emotional stakes have never been higher, and the next chapter will keep readers on the edge, eager to discover what happens when light is chased through the darkest shadows.