# Chapter 187: The Confrontation on the Mountain
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 187 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter where the tension reaches a boiling point, secrets are pried open, and Leia shows us exactly why she is not a woman to be underestimated!
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The mountain air was crisp and cool, carrying with it the earthy scent of damp soil and wild vegetation. But Leia felt none of the peace that nature promised — instead, a cold shiver ran down her spine as her fingers brushed against something unexpected. Goosebumps prickled her skin, and she withdrew her hand as if she had touched fire. Something was wrong here, and she knew it.
" Yeah, I'm sure you know this place well," Leia said, her voice sharp as a blade. "After all, you sleep in town at night, and even ask the local villagers to carry you out of the village. Of course, you'll know the place."
Shirley's face transformed in an instant. The sweet, innocent actress facade melted away to reveal a livid expression beneath. Her jaw tightened, and her eyes flashed with barely concealed fury.
"Miss, are you making a joke? I didn't do that. I sleep in the village at night."
Leia tilted her head, a mocking smile playing at the corners of her lips. "Ah, so what if you sleep in town? You don't have to hide it. You're an actress, so I'm sure you just want to memorize your script in a better place. I'm sure the audience can understand your situation!"
The words dripped with sarcasm, each syllable designed to cut deep. Leia was not merely making conversation — she was baiting Shirley, poking at her carefully constructed armor to see what lay beneath.
What surprised Leia most was that none of the camera crew tried to step in or stop her. Far from it — their eyes sparkled with barely contained excitement. These were people who had grown tired of Shirley's diva behavior, tired of waking up at the crack of dawn only to wait hours for her to arrive from town, tired of her putting on airs as if she were the queen of the world. Leia's boldness in scolding Shirley right in front of the cameras felt like a breath of fresh mountain air to them. The cameramen exchanged knowing glances, silently cheering Leia on.
" You, stop that nonsense! The camera is rolling!"
Shirley gritted her teeth, the warning hissing out from between them like steam from a pressure cooker. But Leia was unmoved.
The cameraman gave them a thumbs up, practically begging for more drama to unfold on his lens.
"It's fine, you guys can say whatever you want. We'll edit and delete any unnecessary footage later." Leia smiled sweetly, before turning her attention back to Shirley. " Yeah, they'll delete it, so calm down... You want to go with me, don't you? Hurry up. Let's talk alone."
She glanced around, surveying their surroundings. The other celebrities had fallen far behind, struggling with the steep mountain trail. Even Xavier was breathing heavily, the distance between them growing with each step.
"What... What do you want to talk about?"
Shirley's confidence wavered. Guilt crept into her eyes, and she hesitated, unwilling to take even a single step forward.
"Of course, we're going to talk about picking mushrooms!"
Before Shirley could protest further, Leia grabbed her hand with surprising strength and pulled her forward, leaving the bewildered cameraman in their dust.
"Come! There are a lot of red and white mushrooms ahead of us. First come, first serve!"
"Stop, stop pulling me. Let go!"
Shirley struggled, but Leia's grip was iron. She could sense that this wasn't about mushrooms at all — Leia had no intention of letting her off the hook. Yet her protests fell on deaf ears as Leia dragged her up the winding path until they were completely alone, far from the prying eyes of the crew and cast.
Finally, Leia stopped. She turned to face Shirley, her eyes burning with intensity.
"Let me ask you one last time. Why did you conspire with the hospital to harm Quinton? You hold no grudge against him, so why did you do such a wicked thing?"
The question hung heavy in the mountain air between them. Shirley's initial flinch gave way to something else — a bitter, knowing smirk that twisted her once-pretty features.
"Hmph! It's useless even if you interrogate me. I just passed the message along. The mastermind is hiding safe and sound and watching us fight with each other."
The sweet and kind act was gone entirely now, replaced by something cold and cunning.
Leia's heart skipped a beat. The meaning behind Shirley's words crashed into her like a wave of ice-cold water. "What do you mean?" she demanded, her voice barely above a whisper. "So, you're saying that there's someone else involved in this?"
"What do you think?"
Shirley's eyes glittered with dark amusement as she watched the pieces click together in Leia's mind.
"You're right — I don't know Quinton, so there's no reason for me to harm him. I just made a call, and the doctor made his decision."
"What call did you make? Who asked you to make the call? Tell me!"
Leia's composure shattered. She lunged forward, her hands grabbing Shirley's shoulders with desperate intensity. Every fiber of her being burned with the need to know the truth — to uncover the shadowy figure who had been pulling strings behind the scenes, threatening the man she cared about.
Shirley winced under the pressure of Leia's grip, but her smirk never faded.
And at that exact moment, the cameraman who had finally caught up with them rounded the bend — his lens capturing the scene in perfect clarity. Leia standing there, her hands locked on Shirley's shoulders, her face contorted with fury.
The evidence was now on camera. And there was no telling what damage it could do.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh my goodness, this chapter had my heart racing! The way Leia systematically dismantled Shirley's calm facade was absolutely riveting — you can feel that fire inside her, the burning need to protect Quinton at all costs. And that final reveal about a "mastermind" hiding in the shadows? Chilling! Just when we thought we understood the conspiracy, the rug is pulled out from under us. Poor Leia — she finally corners one enemy, only to discover that a much bigger threat is lurking in the darkness, watching every move.
The cameraman catching that explosive moment added such delicious drama. You can practically taste the impending scandal! Leia's vulnerability mixed with her fierce determination makes her such a compelling protagonist. I can't help but worry for her — she's fighting with her heart on her sleeve, and the people behind this conspiracy are clearly playing a much colder, calculated game.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
The scandalous footage of Leia grabbing Shirley could easily be spun to paint Leia as the aggressor — and you know Shirley won't hesitate to play the victim! With the mastermind still hiding in the shadows, things are about to get far more dangerous. Will this footage be leaked publicly to villainize Leia? Or will someone who knows the truth step forward to protect her? One thing is certain — Quinton won't stay silent when he sees Leia in trouble!
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