Home / Billionaire / Her Return, His Regret / Chapter 40~ A kiss

Share

Chapter 40~ A kiss

Author: Natie
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Ryan had met his friend Adan to have a couple of drinks. He took that moment to ask about how the investigation was coming along.

Adan shook his head and said, “Something feels fishy, bro. My men are good at finding out things… but this particular case has been difficult. We haven’t gotten any more news since last time.”

Ryan narrowed his eyes. He recalled how Lora reacted each time he got close to her… it was almost like she was hiding something and was afraid he would find out.

He took a sip of his wine and remarked, “Keep looking. Pump in more money if possible. I want to know everything there is to know about Lora Davis.”

Adan nodded, knowing this was important to his friend. He took out his phone and began to scroll through his social media when he came across a piece of news.

His eyes widened in shock. “Oh shit.”

Ryan glanced at him lazily and asked, “What is it? One of your women again?”

“No, man… I don’t know if I should show you this,” Adan remarked.

“Why? Does it have
Natie

Thank you for reading.

| 14
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 41~ Playboy

    “Girl, congratulations on your victory! You won the first round,” Bianca Jones told Lora as they sat in their favorite eating place. Lora smiled faintly. She remarked, “I did… it felt good to put Ivy in her place.” Bianca smiled and paused when the waiter brought their food and drinks. When he was done serving, she took out her phone and took pictures. “This looks good, I need to post this on my ins-ta-gram since I’m this restaurant's brand ambassador,” Bianca said and Lora chuckled. Bianca was from a wealthy family but she wasn’t interested in her family’s business. She loved being a social media influencer, so she vlogged almost every detail of her life. When Bianca finished taking pictures, she put her phone aside and remarked, “I loved seeing the news of Ivy’s public apology. Her face looked like she had constipation with that fake smile of hers, haha!” Lora nodded and replied in a low voice, her mind seeming to be wandering elsewhere, “Mmmm, that’s true. She didn’t expect to

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 42~ A date

    At Lora’s apartment, the twins had knocked off from school and were in the playroom. Ethan sighed when he saw the news on his tablet. He shook his head and clicked his tongue before saying, “Daddy is so dumb. He let Mommy go to someone else.”Ella pouted. She looked at her brother and asked, “Is Mommy going to marry Uncle Jason? Does this mean we will grow up without a Daddy?”“Uncle Jason is not bad. He loves Mommy and since he’s the one Mommy wants to marry, we have no choice but to accept him as our Daddy,” Ethan reasoned with his younger sister. Ella’s eyes brimmed with tears and her lower lip quivered. She said, “But I want Uncle rich and handsome to be my Daddy.” “Ella, the man who Mommy loves will be our Daddy-”“No! I want the handsome Uncle. I like him even if he’s dumb,” Ella protested and tears rolled down her cheeks. Ethan felt bad for his younger sister. He leaned over and wiped her tears, saying, “Don’t cry, Ella. Such a crybaby. Don’t worry, I saw Daddy kiss Mommy la

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 43~ Stalker

    Ivy dug her nails into her palms, gritting her teeth. She forced a smile at Lora and replied, “Thank you, Miss Davis… that’s so kind of you. However, Ryan has been looking for the best doctor for me… I’m sure he will arrange one for me soon. Thanks for the concern though.” Lora nodded. She already knew that Ivy would reject her offer, but the way Ivy’s face drained of colour when she mentioned treating her legs made Lora squint her eyes in suspicion. Why did she become anxious when Lora mentioned introducing her to experts? It was also strange that Ryan had failed to find an expert to treat Ivy after all these years. The man could move mountains for Ivy, so why did it take so long to find the right treatment for her?Could it be there was more to Ivy’s condition than meets the eye?Lora shook her head and thought, ‘Why am I even thinking about this? It doesn’t have anything to do with me.’ She didn’t want to have anything to do with Ryan or Ivy ever again. Being entangled with the

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 44~ Found a way

    Ryan stepped into the private room at the restaurant and frowned at the unexpected crowd seated around the table. He glanced at his father, Miles Kingsley, with a questioning gaze. “What’s this, Dad? You said you wanted to meet me for lunch to discuss something. What's with the crowd?” Miles stared at his son and pointed at the seat opposite him. He replied, “Take a seat son. We are all here to discuss your engagement ceremony with Ivy.” Ryan clenched his hands into fists and his jaw clenched as anger bubbled up within him. It seemed his father had tricked him into a meeting with the least people he wanted to see. Ivy sat next to the empty chair that was meant for Ryan while his stepmother and stepsister sat next to his father. He furrowed his eyebrows and said firmly. “I can’t discuss the ceremony without my grandfather.” Hearing that, Miles couldn’t help but get angry. He looked like a pressure cooker that was about to explode as he questioned, “Son, do you undermine my authorit

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 45~ An invitation

    A few days later at Davis & Co. “Miss Davis, Mr Kingsley is here to see you,” Hannah reported through the intercom. Lora frowned. ‘Ryan is here? What does he want now?’ “Has he told you what he wants?” Lora asked. She wasn’t in the mood to entertain Ryan. “He said it’s about the upcoming jewelry launch party,” Hannah reported. Lora bit her lower lip. She replied, “Let him through.” Since she had promised to help with the project, she couldn’t send Ryan back if he was here to talk about work. A few minutes later, Ryan walked into Lora’s office and took a seat opposite her. He glanced at Lora and his heart skipped a beat. He always felt she looked attractive when working. She wore a pastel pink feminine suit with her dark brown hair was left to flow on one side of her shoulder. “How can I help you, Mr Kingsley?” Lora asked, very aware of Ryan’s heated gaze on her. Why was he looking at her like that?Ryan blinked to clear his head. He said, “I’ve been preparing the launch party

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 46~ A dress

    Days came and went and soon, it was the day before the launch party. “Are you ready for tomorrow?” Jason asked Lora on the phone. As per tradition, Jason had called Lora before her bedtime. Lora bit her lower lip before replying, “I am kind of nervous.” “Really? I never expected you to be nervous when everyone praises your work,” Jason remarked. Lora let out a sigh and said, “It’s like that with artists. We always doubt ourselves no matter how good one is… there’s always that anxiousness about whether people will like our work or not. I have confidence in my work, but I can’t help but be anxious about everyone’s reaction to it. Of course, I know not everyone would be a fan of my work and that’s understandable. We all have different tastes but that doesn’t mean negative comments don’t get to me.” “You’re only human, my love,” Jason replied. "Your skills are exceptional. You don't have to worry." “Yes but I just can’t help but be nervous,” Lora murmured. “Well, for me, I can’t wa

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 47~ The lucky lady

    Time flew by in the blink of an eye and the night of the launch party finally arrived. The hall at one of the biggest hotels in the city was decorated in golds and dark greens. Chandeliers with dangling crystals hang from the ceiling, casting a mesmerising golden glow over the place. Lora smiled at the man beside her and hooked her arm to his when they arrived at the venue. The moment the two of them stepped through the double golden doors, silence fell over the place and all eyes turned towards them. “I think Miss L just made a grand entrance,” Jason remarked as he led Lora inside. Almost everyone was looking at Lora in awe. She looked so breath-taking in the one-shoulder sapphire gown she wore that fit her like a glove. It had a thigh-high split with a corset bodice, shaping her figure. Her hair was styled in a slick low bun, her face glowing with light makeup and a daring cherry red lipstick. People couldn’t help but greet and compliment Lora about her work. “Miss L, I’m so

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 48~ The dance

    Lora tried to hide her card when she saw the number but someone had already seen it. “We have a winner here! Miss L is the winner!” One of the ladies shouted excitedly. All eyes, including Ryan’s, turned to look at Lora, putting her in the spotlight. The host smiled and said, “Miss Davis, you have to dance with Mr Kingsley since he picked your number.” Ryan got down the stage and approached Lora. When he reached her, he held out his hand and remarked, “I may have picked your number but since I’m a gentleman, I’ll ask you to dance. May I have this dance, Miss Davis?” Gasps echoed around the place as women fanned themselves. Ryan looked so hot as he asked Lora to dance. “Congratulations on winning, Miss Davis. You’re so lucky!” Someone said. Lora frowned internally. Lucky? More like cursed. Why would Ryan pick her number out of all the ladies who were in the hall?She looked up at Ryan and her heart skipped a beat. She had to admit he looked handsome. He was handsome… However, th

Latest chapter

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 108~ Favorite meal

    “Oh, Lora... fuck!” Ryan groaned as he mercilessly pounded in and out of Lora’s core. After burying himself in Lora’s warmth, he lost control. Pleasurable tingles coursed throughout his body. He could feel them in his toes, fingers... in every fiber of his being. He had always imagined himself making love to Lora. How it would feel having her beneath him as he thrust into her... However, reality was far different from his fantasies. It was better... Lora’s moans... the way it felt to kiss her, the way her body reacted to his thrusts... everything about Lora amplified the pleasure for Ryan. It was like he was already in heaven. “Ryan! Yes, right there!” Lora cried out and Ryan sped up his movements. He pounded into her passionately, each thrust he made felt like it was hitting her soul. Like Ryan, Lora too felt pleasure like no other. Electric currents coursed through her, making her body shudder the harder and deeper Ryan's thrusts became. A sharp, pleasurable ache settled

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 107~ A short trip

    It was a weekend and Ryan had asked Lora to escort him on a business trip. Since she was going to miss him if he went alone, Lora agreed to tag along. “So, where are we going? Is it a nice place? Maybe we can have a mini vacation while we are at it,” Lora asked as Lawrence drove them to the airport. “It’s a secret…” Ryan responded with an air of mystery. Lora arched an eyebrow, curiosity creeping into her. She smiled and asked playfully, “What do you mean? I will know when we land anyway.”“No, you won’t,” Ryan replied. "I will make sure you only find out when we arrive at the hotel." Lora glanced at him with confusion on her face but Ryan didn’t explain what he meant. She only understood his words when they had flown for many hours and Ryan suddenly decided to blindfold her. “Ryan… can you stop being so mysterious?” Lora protested. “Where are you taking me?”“Do you trust me?” Ryan asked in a deep velvety voice. “Yes, I do… very much,” Lora replied. “Well, then you have to

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 106~ Before it's too late

    Miles Kingsley froze. He turned to look at the source of the voice and his eyes widened when he saw a small adorable figure running towards him. “Grandpa!” The little girl wrapped her arms around Miles’ legs and looked up. “You’re Daddy’s Daddy, right? You look alike and you look like Ethan too.”Miles’ heart skipped a beat. He looked down at the little girl and then looked up at the woman who was approaching while holding the hand of a little boy who looked so much like Ryan. “This…” Miles was bereft of any words. He turned to look at Ryan, a questioning look on his face. “What’s going on, son? Are these your children?” Miles asked. Ryan nodded and replied, “Yes, Dad. This is Ella and this is Ethan. Not only is Larisa alive, but she also gave me two beautiful children.”Miles glanced at the two children, his eyes watering with tears. He said, “So, I’m a grandfather… and I’m the last person to know that my son has children?” “Miles, it’s not really easy to tell you anything wh

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 105~ Child support

    “Congratulations on getting rid of Lewis Hendrix, ma’am. Now you can run the company without any obstacles,” Hannah Collins, Lora’s assistant, said. Lora smiled. Although Lewis and Craig were released on bail for them to await trial, it was a relief not to have them in the company. Otherwise, they could have caused the downfall of Davis & Co.“That’s right… is Miss Kingsley’s design ready for production?” Lora asked. “Yes, it is. I’ll monitor the project closely to make sure no one tries to steal it again. But no one would dare to now that Lewis is paying for his actions,” Hannah replied. “Mr Kingsley really loves you, ma’am. He sorted everything out and you didn’t even have to lift a finger.” Lora smiled at the thought of Ryan. Indeed, Ryan had been very nice to her. He put her first and always prioritised her safety and happiness. With him, she felt secure. When he was near, she felt at ease as though she was home. “Arrange a special gift to give to Diane Kingsley as an apol

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 104~ Interrupted

    Lora was dressed in a black and white pencil dress that day, so it was easy for Ryan to have access to her core. When he slid his hand under her dress and up her thigh, Lora trembled as tingles coursed through her. She bit her lower lip and involuntarily clamped her legs shut, trapping Ryan’s naughty hand between her thighs. “Don’t hide from me,” Ryan said in a low, husky voice before slipping his hand out and carrying Lora bridal style. He placed her on a reclining leather couch and got down on his knees, settling between her legs. Lora blushed when Ryan slid his hands under her dress and began to take off her panties. As he did this, Ryan glanced up at Lora, smirking when he saw her blushing. “C-Can we turn off the lights?” Lora requested, her heart pounding hard in her chest. Touching her core was one thing but having Ryan’s face on it was another. She was so nervous. Ryan let out a low chuckle just as he slid down Lora’s panties completely. “I want to see all of you, baby

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 103~ An action movie

    “A movie date?” Lora asked when she looked at the theater in front of them. “Yes… it’s during the week and it’s not crowded, so we can watch a movie. I would have wanted to book the whole place but I thought you would love to have a full experience,” Ryan replied, smiling. Lora glanced at him and said, “Since when are you into movies? You used to say they bore you.”Ryan chuckled awkwardly and replied, “I’m still not into movies but for you, I can watch a thousand movies if it means it would make you happy.” Lora smiled faintly. She recalled how she used to arrange for movie date nights, however, Ryan wasn’t into that in the past. In fact, they never went on dates or hang out together. However, it was different this time. Ryan was making the effort and she appreciated it. “So, what are we watching?” Lora asked as they walked towards the counter to stand in line just like everyone else. Ryan glanced at the screen and said, “Well, I don’t know what you like. We can watch a romantic

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 102~ Ready for him

    “What? Ryan told you to be ready to get eaten?” Bianca exclaimed and Lora covered her mouth with her palm, looking around to make sure no one had heard her. “Sshh, you don’t have to announce it to the whole world,” Lora replied, her cheeks flushing pink. It was lunchtime and Lora met her best friend, Bianca Jones, for lunch and told her about Ryan’s words. Bianca whistled and replied, “You’re so lucky, my friend.”“Why? Because I’m going on a date?” Lora asked, her eyebrows creasing. “No, silly,” Bianca rolled her eyes. “Do you know what he means by, be ready to get eaten?"When Lora shook her head, Bianca added, "It means he’s going to eat you down there.” Lora gasped, her eyes widening. An image flashed through her mind and her face flushed again. Looking at her friend, she asked, “What? Why would he do that?” “It’s part of lovemaking, my friend,” Bianca said. She leaned over and whispered, “We need to visit a spa before lunch hour ends to... you know… make sure it’s smooth and

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 101~ A gift

    "Diane Kingsley? Is she Ryan Kingsley’s sister? Did she just call Miss Davis her sister-in-law?" Someone whispered. "I did hear of the scandal that Ryan was once married to Miss Davis. Have they made up?" "Does that mean the Kingsley group will be in alliance with the Davis & Co. Company? This is good for us!""Wait!" Craig yelled. "This isn't the matter we are here to discuss. Miss Davis ruined the company’s reputation and she has to go to prevent the VIP client from suing us.""Why would I sue my sister-in-law's company? Are you crazy, old man?" Diane said. She then turned to look at Lora before whispering, "Ryan told me you made up. Congrats! I'm so happy to see you two together again." Lora smiled and blushed. "I see he couldn't wait to tell the world, huh?" "He's so happy, you have no idea," Diane whispered before turning her gaze to the rest of the room. "I came here today, not to watch my sister-in-law get bullied, but to deal with the bastard who stole my customised design

  • Her Return, His Regret   Chapter 100~ The VIP client.

    “I second that. Lewis Hendrix would lead the company better.”“There’s been one issue after another ever since Miss Davis took over the position. I think it’s sufficient to say that she’s failed to run the company.” “That’s right. We don’t have funds to use on lawsuits. Who’s going to fix this mess? Our reputation will go down the drain.” The shareholders kept airing their views after Craig’s statement. Seated on one of the chairs around the long table, Lewis had a victorious smirk on his face as he watched the scene unfold. It was exactly as he had planned. This time, not even Jack Davis would be able to stop his daughter from being fired. The company’s reputation was going to be destroyed once everything blew up and Lora would have no way out of this. Ruining the company's image was enough for the board members to fire Lora Davis without waiting for the chairman's decision. Secretly taking out his phone, Lewis sent out a message. When he received a response, he smirked before c

DMCA.com Protection Status