If Altsin found Chelsea's frequent surprises after their divorce unexpected, her current focus on work was the most surprising of all.

Altsin had encountered female CEOs before, but most had left him with the impression of being either overly emotional or excessively rational and dominant. None were like Chelsea, balancing strength with tenderness, and being so straightforwardly honest.

Moreover, she seemed to know exactly what he intended to do now, and pinpointed his purpose with precision.

If he had only heard about it before, now he was witnessing it firsthand.

He had underestimated his wife all along.

Altsin's emotions were mixed as he took the contract she handed him, flipping...