# Chapter 144: The Dangerous Game of a Desperate Star
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today, I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 144 of *The Untouchable Ex Wife*. This chapter crackles with jealousy, hidden schemes, and a quiet storm brewing inside a heart that refuses to let go. Let’s dive right in.
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Xavier’s temper had reached its breaking point. His eyes narrowed, and the cold fury that shadowed his face was enough to make even the bravest soul think twice. He looked at Shirley, the beautiful yet increasingly unhinged celebrity standing before him, and growled through clenched teeth, "You've done enough damage already. Can you get lost now?"
The words hit Shirley like a slap. Her perfect mask of composure cracked as she stamped her foot in outrage. "Why, you!" she spat, but she knew the battle was lost. With her pride in tatters, she turned on her heels and stormed out of the office, her agent and assistant scrambling behind her like frightened puppies trying to keep pace with their furious master.
The moment the office door clicked shut behind them, Shirley’s agent couldn’t hold back her worry anymore. "It looks like Master Xavier is serious about Miss Osborne," she whispered nervously, glancing around as if she was afraid Xavier might overhear. "No wonder he agreed with the board of directors to suspend you. It'll be very troublesome if things went on like this."
But Shirley didn’t seem shaken at all. A strange calm settled over her face, as if a new, darker plan had just taken root in her mind. She casually pulled out a compact mirror and began touching up her makeup as if she were preparing for yet another public appearance. "Enough talking... You know what to do," she said cryptically, her voice dangerously smooth.
The agent froze, her blood running cold. "You're saying..." She trailed off when Shirley gave her a long, meaningful glance. In that one look, the agent understood everything.
Her heart sank.
She remembered a time when Shirley was just a naive, gullible young woman breaking into the entertainment world. Back then, Shirley never complained—even when life was unbearably hard. She worked day and night to pay for her mother’s medical bills and her brother’s never-ending gambling debts. Her rise to the top had once been a truly inspiring story. But somewhere along the glittering path to fame and fortune, Shirley had lost the girl she used to be. Fame had twisted her. Vanity and ambition had corroded her heart, and now she was nothing more than a vain, cunning creature willing to do terrible things to protect her image and popularity. And this time, her agent knew, would be no different. Something very bad was about to happen.
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Meanwhile, in a quieter part of the building, Renee stood outside Quinton’s room. In her hand, she clutched the business card Xavier had given her. She stared at it for a long, uncertain moment, as if weighing a decision she wasn't ready to make. Finally, she lifted her hand and knocked.
"Come in," Quinton’s voice drifted through the door.
Inside, Quinton was deeply focused on a chess match with Haze. On the surface, he looked calm and collected, but his mind was a battlefield. Since his fight with Renee, he had been struggling far more than he let anyone see. He refused to admit it, but the distance between them was tearing him apart. Every night, he played chess with Haze until the late hours—not because he loved the game, but because he was terrified he might miss the moment Renee finally came back to mend their broken bond. He wanted desperately to see her, yet his pride wouldn’t let him show it.
When he heard her knock, joy burst through his chest. But immediately, Quinton forced his face into a mask of indifference. He kept his head low, pretending to study the chessboard, and spoke in a deliberately calm voice. "Why are you coming to me instead of your ex-husband? I can't entertain you."
The air grew thick with tension. Renee's heart clenched, but before she could respond, Haze suddenly coughed loudly. "Ahem, ahem! You can't take back your pawn once you've put it down, so... think carefully," Haze said, his voice heavy with meaning.
Quinton froze. Haze’s words were like a splash of cold water. Right. If he kept acting like a jealous, bitter man, he might push Renee away forever. Collecting himself, he straightened slightly and softened his tone. "There's a gift box on the table. See if you like it."
Haze groaned inwardly. The old man’s tone was still gruff, but at least he was making an effort. That would have to do for now.
Renee's eyes lit up with surprise. "Are you giving me a gift?"
"No, I didn't say that..." Quinton lied smoothly, waving his hand as if it were nothing. "It's just that we have too many treasures in Carmine Pawnshop, so I've got no place to keep it."
But anyone with sharp eyes would know the truth. This gift was not some random trinket. It was a signature treasure of Carmine Pawnshop—something incredibly precious. Quinton had chosen it carefully with the hope that Renee would love it.
Renee opened the gift box with gentle hands. Her breath caught in her throat when she saw what was inside. Her eyes widened in confusion, then amazement. "This is..."
The realization washed over her like a wave. But before any words could come out, a silent question hung between them: *Why would he give me something so precious if he truly didn't care?*
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, this chapter is wonderfully tense! I absolutely loved seeing Xavier’s raw jealousy and Shirley’s dangerous reaction—her calm touch-up of makeup after being rejected is genuinely chilling. The contrast between her dark intentions and Renee’s quiet, emotional moment with Quinton creates a powerful push-and-pull in the narrative. Quinton is so stubborn and proud, yet vulnerable beneath it all, and the moment with the gift shows how deeply he still cares. Haze continues to be the voice of wisdom, gently steering Quinton back toward reason. I can’t help but feel a sense of impending dread mixed with warm anticipation. What a beautifully layered chapter.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
Shirley is clearly up to something sinister, and her cryptic words to her agent spell trouble for Renee. I predict that in the next chapter, Shirley will hatch a sneaky plan to sabotage Renee’s reputation, perhaps by leaking false stories or creating a scandal. Meanwhile, Renee will finally realize the true value and meaning behind the gift Quinton gave her—sparking a conversation that could melt the ice between them. But with Shirley lurking in the shadows, their fragile peace might not last long.
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