# Chapter 278: A Close Call Under the Sun
Hello, beloved readers! It's your humble storyteller once again. How have you all been? I hope your hearts are ready, because today’s chapter is a delicious mix of dangerous moments, racing heartbeats, and the intoxicating uncertainty of a love that's about to be showcased for the whole world to see. Let’s dive together into Chapter 278 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife"!
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The morning air was warm and golden, but for Leia, the only thing she could see was Santiago Dalton.
There he was, standing beneath the cool shade of a tree, looking like he had just stepped out of a dream. In his simple blue denim shirt and khaki pants, he didn't need expensive suits or flashy accessories to look like the most magnetic man on the planet. Even with a mask covering half his face, his mysterious, charming aura cut through the crowd like a silent storm. People passing by couldn’t help but stare at him. Honestly, he looked even more striking than any idol who had ever graced a stage or screen.
“Mr. Dalton!” Leia’s eyes sparkled like diamonds the moment she spotted him. Her heart sprinted ahead of her, and her feet carried her toward him without a second thought. She was so completely focused on Santiago that the rest of the world simply vanished.
That was precisely the problem.
She never noticed the motorbike speeding straight toward her.
“Be careful!” Santiago’s voice cut through the air like a thunderclap, urgent and full of alarm.
Before Leia could even process what was happening, Santiago lunged forward, grabbed her, and yanked her out of harm’s way. The two of them tumbled together, rolling across the ground in a tangle of limbs before finally coming to a stop.
And then... time seemed to stop entirely.
They were sprawled on the ground, locked in each other's arms in the most intimate, heart-stopping embrace. Leia could feel the steady beat of his heart, the warmth radiating from his body, the protective strength still wrapped around her. For a long, breathless moment, their gazes met, and the world around them faded into a distant blur. Neither of them moved. Neither of them breathed. It was just the two of them, suspended in a strange and tender bubble.
After a few electric seconds, reality rushed back in. They pulled away quickly, their movements awkward and flustered. Both of them scrambled to their feet, dusting themselves off and trying valiantly to act normal. Of course, that was easier said than done when their hearts were still hammering wildly.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Dalton. I wasn’t being careful and made you fall,” Leia said, her cheeks burning crimson as she smoothed her messy hair. She couldn’t bring herself to look directly at him, too embarrassed by her own recklessness and the lingering flutter in her chest.
But Santiago shook his head gently. “No, it was my fault for not going to you immediately.”
The truth was almost laughable. The female motorcyclist who had nearly struck Leia hadn’t been paying attention to the road because she had been staring at Santiago. He was simply too eye-catching for his own good. Santiago, ever gracious, took the blame upon himself without hesitation.
“Haha! Don’t mention it. After all, we’re going to be a couple in a show,” Leia laughed nervously, trying to lighten the strange, heavy atmosphere with playful words.
Santiago smiled teasingly behind his mask and murmured lowly, “That’s true... my future girlfriend.”
Those few words hit Leia like a wave of fire. Her face went red, her heart stuttered, and her confident facade crumbled instantly. She was someone who could flirt effortlessly on the surface, but the moment someone flirted back? She turned into a shy, flustered mess.
“Ahem, w-we should go to the company now, or Mr. Jiminez will get worried,” she stammered, quickly turning around to hide her racing heartbeat. She took a deep, steadying breath, trying to convince herself that this was all just for the sake of the show.
But deep down, she wasn’t entirely sure anymore.
The pair soon arrived at Star Entertainment, the entertainment company where Adam was currently working. It was fascinating to think how far this company had come. Star Entertainment was relatively young, having only started gaining serious popularity within the last two years. Yet in that short span, it had produced several wildly popular shows and successfully promoted a fresh wave of young stars. The profits had poured in, and in just five years, the company had climbed to become the fifth top entertainment company in the industry—a true legend in the making.
One of the biggest reasons for that meteoric rise had been the signing of the prestigious Adam. Though Adam had once been a highly regarded movie director, his career had experienced a slump for quite a few years. Eventually, he reinvented himself as a director of variety shows, and his latest creation, "Happy Days," had turned into a massive hit. This success had opened the door for even more ambitious projects at Star Entertainment.
Now, the company was pouring significant manpower and resources into a brand-new love reality show called "The Choice of Love." Producers knew that to make the show a sensation, they needed a star who could command attention simply by breathing. And who better than the mysterious, aloof, undeniably fascinating Santiago Dalton?
He would undoubtedly be the heart and soul of the show—the magnetic center around which all the romance, drama, and tension would revolve. Leia knew it. The company knew it. And if the sparks flying between them earlier were any indication, the cameras were about to capture something far more real than anyone had planned.
The line between performance and truth was beginning to blur, and Leia had no idea just how dangerous that blur could become.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh my, what a chapter full of delicious suspense and romance! I absolutely loved the scene where Santiago saved Leia from the motorbike. The description of their fall, the frozen moment, the intimacy of their gazes, and the awkwardness afterward—it all felt so vivid and real that my heart was pounding right along with theirs. Santiago teasing Leia with that "future girlfriend" line was both suave and adorable, and Leia’s flustered reaction made her even more endearing. This chapter also does a fantastic job of setting up the stage: a love reality show, two people with undeniable chemistry, and a company hoping to turn that magic into ratings. You can sense the storm coming. The foundation is laid, the air is charged with romantic tension, and I cannot wait to see what happens when the cameras start rolling!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Now that Leia and Santiago are officially at Star Entertainment, I predict the next chapter will bring them face-to-face with the production team and the full details of "The Choice of Love." There will likely be contract discussions, on-screen couple pairings, and maybe some surprising casting decisions—perhaps even an unexpected rival who wants Santiago's spotlight, or a female contestant who sees Leia as a threat. Santiago will probably continue to drop those half-serious, half-teasing remarks that leave Leia completely off-balance, and we might get a sneak peek at the explosive chemistry that will soon play out in front of millions of viewers. Buckle up, because the real game is about to begin!
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