# Chapter 207: A Storm Brews in the Kitchen
Hello everyone, it’s me again! How are you all doing? Today, I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 207 of **The Untouchable Ex Wife** — a chapter where the mud has barely settled, but the tension is just beginning to boil. There are hidden feelings, unspoken regrets, and two men circling the same woman like storms waiting to collide. Let’s dive right in!
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The air around the riverside was sticky with mud and exhaustion. Most of the celebrities had already trudged back to the house, proudly hauling their catches of slippery mudfish. Laughter echoed from the courtyard, but one figure still lingered at the water’s edge — Santiago.
He was the last one to come ashore.
As expected of a top actor, Santiago kept his distance. His face was a masterpiece of cool detachment — a sullen, brooding mask that said *don’t come near* to everyone around him. To the world, he was simply the untouchable, aloof superstar. But Leia? Leia saw something different.
*“Mr. Dalton, what did you get? Let me help you!”*
Her voice broke through the silence like sunlight through clouds. She ran toward the shore, carefree and warm, her hand stretched out to him as if she felt no distance at all. Something in Santiago’s expression shifted. The hard lines of his face softened, and a genuine smile tugged at his lips.
“Are your eyes okay?” he asked, his voice low and full of concern.
“Well, yeah. Just got a bit of mud in my eyes.”
His smile wavered. Guilt pressed against his chest. “I’m sorry about what happened just now. At first, I wanted to…”
His voice drifted into nothing. Defeat settled into his heart like a stone.
He had wanted to be the one. He had wanted to rush to her, gently wipe the mud from her eyes, and hold her close. But Xavier had gotten there first — and worse, Xavier had carried her away. That audacious man had deliberately challenged him in front of everyone. The other celebrities had watched with hungry, curious eyes, waiting to see sparks fly.
And Santiago almost gave them a show.
He had wanted to grab Xavier, to exchange more than words, to finally let loose the frustration that was clawing at his insides. But he held himself back. He swallowed his pride and turned away. Now, standing here with water dripping from him and Leia before him, he realized the truth.
He was a coward.
He had given up on the person he cared about. And that felt no different from sacrificing his own happiness.
His mind drifted, unexpectedly and painfully, back to the first meeting three years ago…
Back then, he had seen her. He had known. And yet, he had let her go because of fear. Because of the spotlight. Because of everything that came with being Santiago Dalton. That regret had lived in him like a quiet wound ever since.
“Mr. Dalton?”
He blinked. Leia was waving a hand in front of his face, tilting her head curiously. In her eyes, he saw not the wild idolization of a fan, but a gentleness that made his heart ache.
*“I’m sorry, my mind was elsewhere,”* he said, shaking himself back to reality.
He took her hand and helped her climb ashore. This time, something was different. Something had settled in his heart — a quiet, unbreakable vow. Three years ago, he had missed his chance because of cowardice. Three years later, fate had placed her before him once again.
That, surely, was written in the stars.
And this time, he would not let her go.
*“I caught quite a lot today, so I’ll fry mudfish for you. What flavor do you like?”* Santiago asked, his voice suddenly light with warmth.
Leia froze. She blinked, wondering if the mud in her ears had damaged her hearing. *“Eh? Are… Are you going to cook for me?”*
She hadn’t misheard — he said *for you*, not everyone else. A dish made only for her? Her heart fluttered like a startled bird.
“Yeah, I’ll cook for you. What flavor do you like?” Santiago repeated, deliberately, gently, without hesitation.
No more beating around the bush for him. Xavier was reckless and direct. If Santiago stayed cool and distant, Leia would only ever see him as an idol. After filming ended, she would remember him as nothing but a star she once admired.
But that was not the identity he wanted.
Leia’s excitement bubbled over. *“Oh, my! You’re so nice to me, I’m flattered! I’m fine with whatever you cook, but if it’s okay with you, make it sour and spicy. I like sour and spicy food!”*
Her voice was bright, honest, and warm. Santiago smiled and nodded before turning toward the kitchen.
After spending so much time together, the distance between a superstar and his fan had melted into something far more precious — a genuine friendship.
Or so Leia thought.
But the story was not about to move quietly. Behind her, a pair of eyes had been watching the entire exchange with cold amusement.
Xavier rose to his feet, a sneer curling on his handsome lips.
*“Let me get the firewood ready for you.”*
His voice cut through the air like a blade. He drove everyone out of the space with an arrogant glance, then followed Santiago into the kitchen. The crackle of the fire was about to be matched by the crackle of tension between two men, both determined not to lose sight of one woman.
Leia, oblivious, could not have predicted the storm that was heading her way.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Oh, this chapter was *deliciously tense*! I absolutely loved seeing Santiago’s inner turmoil laid bare — from his regret three years ago to his newfound determination to act before it’s too late. His flashback tugs at the heart, and his realization that he was a coward feels painfully real. At the same time, Xavier’s arrogance is infuriating and exciting in equal measure. The clash between these two men adds the perfect layer of romantic rivalry and suspense. Leia remains such an endearing heroine, completely unaware of the emotional battlefield she’s standing in the middle of. With a cliffhanger that practically begs for the next chapter, I’m beyond hooked!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
What will happen when Xavier and Santiago face off in the kitchen? I predict a collision of egos — with fires burning brighter than any stove flame. Xavier will surely use every excuse to provoke Santiago, perhaps exposing secrets or testing Santiago’s feelings for Leia. And with Leia waiting innocently outside to taste what she thinks will be a lovely meal… don’t be surprised if a full-blown confrontation, or perhaps a shocking revelation, explodes before the mudfish is even served!
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