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His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 27: David Something
JULIA What did I expect? I should’ve known better. Sarah had always been terrible at setting up blind dates. Every single one was a story worth locking away in a vault and never speaking of again. And yet here I was, sitting across from another disaster in the making.I could still vividly recall the rapper who had forced me to listen to his entire mixtape. In his car. For two hours. He’d bobbed his head to his own lyrics, snapping his fingers off-beat, waiting for my reaction like I’d tell him he was the next Kendrick Lamar. Spoiler alert: he wasn’t. Then there was the guy who had dreams of becoming a professional clown. He made me mime with him for an hour in his living room because he believed in “interactive bonding.” I had never wanted to scream more in my life.And let’s not forget the future priest whose parents had “set him up to see if he had a calling.” He stared at me like I was an apparition, which I suppose I was—just not the divine kind.At least this guy didn’t hav
Last Updated : 2024-12-13His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 28: Overtime
EVANDER“Why is this old man so difficult to contact?” I asked, massaging the bridge of my nose.Late into the night, I was still in my office because Mr. Miyagi decided to cancel our meeting for the third time.“Well, he is a new granddad,” Rui said, placing my fourth cup of coffee on the table. “You have to give him some time, sir. Mr. Miyagi isn’t a conglomerate like your dad. He’s a highly-valued artist who does not work in a set time.”“Plenty of companies have been wanting to work with him, but he never spared them a glance,” he continued. “I think it’s fortunate that we even have a chance to communicate with him.”I sighed and leaned against my chair, letting out a deep breath. What Rui said made a lot of sense. However, I still couldn’t help but feel impatient.This deal was already a month into the making. My dad was pestering me not only to give him an heir but to close this deal. I knew that this deal would truly elevate our company, especially our clothing brand. “Well, i
Last Updated : 2024-12-14His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 29: Her Savior
JULIA Well, he was actually worse than the rapper…the clown…and the priest. In fact, I would date all those three men at the same time if it meant getting away from David. However, I was too out of it. The fog in my mind was thick like I was swimming through a mudflat. Still, I felt the chill of the night air biting at my skin. My body slumped over David’s shoulder as he carried me out of the restaurant, muttering under his breath like the lunatic that he was. “Unbelievable,” he grumbled. “I paid for the meal. I was a gentleman. And you wouldn’t even give me a chance to take you home? This is why there can never be nice guys. They are always taken advantage of.”The words cut through the fog clouding my head. My fingers twitched against his back.“This is why you’ve been single for so long,” he continued, clicking his tongue as he adjusted my weight. "You’re a complete prude.”We passed by a couple, and I tried hard to speak, but David kept me still. “How’s it going?” he asked, h
Last Updated : 2024-12-15His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 30: In His Car
JULIA The first thing I registered was the sound of the engine turning on and the cold air blasting against my face. My eyelids fluttered, heavy as stones, and I groaned softly, turning my head against the car seat. Every part of me still felt uncomfortably warm, like my skin was on fire, even though the air conditioning surrounded me.“Finally awake?”I blinked hard, forcing my vision to clear. Evan’s sharp profile came into focus, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, knuckles faintly white. The dim glow of the dashboard highlighted the furrow in his brow and the sharp line of his jaw, clenched in irritation—or something else.The icy air hit me again, but it barely made a difference in the heat licking through my body. I sighed and tugged at my collar. “Why is it still so hot in here? Can you turn the AC up?” Evan clicked his tongue, sparing me a quick glance. “Stop complaining. I turned it up all the way.”“Well, it’s not helping,” I shot back, my voice weaker than I
Last Updated : 2024-12-16His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 31: Kiss Me
JULIA I couldn’t focus when we arrived. My head spun, and my pulse pounded in my ears as I stepped out of the car. However, I was brought back to focus when I saw the view in front of me—Evan’s house. I was expecting him to take me to his apartment! Well, that was the only home he had five years ago, aside from their family house. It was massive, sprawling across what seemed like acres of land.Marble staircases spiraled along the front, leading up to ornate wooden doors that looked like they belonged in a museum, not someone’s home. Pools—yes, plural—stretched out on either side of the house, the water glowing turquoise in the moonlight, framed by towering trees and trimmed hedges.“When did you build this?” I asked, my voice soft. I wasn’t sure if it was the house or whatever David had fed me earlier that was making my chest feel tight. Evan sighed. “No asking of questions,” he replied, his hand wrapping around my wrist as he pulled me toward the entrance. The doors opened
Last Updated : 2024-12-17His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 32: His Heart Softens
EVANDER I shut the door to the guest room harder than I intended, the sound echoing down the empty hallway. My breathing was uneven as I walked toward my own room. The faint scent of her lingered in the air, sweet and intoxicating, clinging to my clothes and skin, mixing with the scent of my own cologne.I stepped into my bedroom and closed the door behind me, exhaling deeply to get rid of the tightness in my chest.What the hell was that?The image of her flushed face and the way her lips had parted slightly like she was begging me to close the distance flashed behind my eyes. I groaned, running a hand through my hair and tugging at the strands.I couldn’t stop seeing her. Her body trembling beneath my hands. The heat radiating off her skin. The way she looked at me with helpless wide eyes. I cursed under my breath and sank onto the edge of my bed, elbows on my knees, my hands buried in my hair. The room was too quiet, and all I could hear was the sound of my own ragged breathi
Last Updated : 2024-12-18His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 33: Hunger [Mature]
JULIA Ringing. I could hear the ringing in my ears. My body still felt like it was on fire, but then, it became even hotter. I groaned and tossed in my sleep, wanting to escape the heat I was feeling. However, as I opened my eyes, I saw something–someone–whom I didn’t want to escape just yet. My breath got caught in the back of my throat when I saw Evan on top of me. “Wait,” I muttered, seeing how hungry his eyes looked. “Evan,” I said his name, placing my hands on his chest. He clicked his tongue and leaned in even closer. “Julia,” he whispered, his lips hovering above mine. “I told you not to call me by that name, right?” I gulped as I looked at his lips. He was so close…too close that if I moved forward for even one centimeter then our lips would meet. Tempting as it seems, I held back. He was with Heather now. However, with him on top of me like this, I just felt too weak. Come to think of it, he was also the last man I had ever been with. Yes, as surprising as it soun
Last Updated : 2024-12-19His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 34: Back to Reality
JULIA"Miss Julia," the voice repeated softly. I blinked away the remnants of the strange dream that lingered in my mind. Then, my eyes snapped toward the person, locking onto her figure. My heart skipped a beat, my eyes widening in surprise. Staring back at me were kind eyes, with streaks of gray in her hair tied neatly in a bun, and that ever-present look of patient understanding. "Miss…Susan?" I rasped, sitting up so quickly the room spun for a moment.I blinked again to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating, but there she was—Susan, Evan’s long-time maid. She had been with his family for as long as I could remember, just like my own parents had served the Astors. I hadn’t seen her in years, and yet it felt like no time had passed. Susan smiled warmly. “Wow, it’s really you. It’s been such a long time.” I smiled back, embarrassed by how disheveled I must’ve looked. I quickly brushed at my hair and sat up straighter on the edge of the bed. I was suddenly very aware of the fact
Last Updated : 2024-12-20
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His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 49: Forever and Ever
EVANDERI didn’t know what I was doing there. I hadn’t been able to sleep all night. Yesterday, I was supposed to propose to Heather. However, that was all thrown out of the window the moment Julia confessed we had a child together. Heather had been in shambles. My parents still wanted to continue the engagement. Meanwhile, the Maisons were highly disappointed. However, I couldn’t proceed with the engagement when my mind was still torn. At first, I didn’t believe Julia. How was it possible? But then, she looked so sincere that before I knew it, I was here. I had taken a day off from work. I had also turned off my phone since my relatives, especially my dad, had been calling me nonstop since I left yesterday night. I could still hear his shouts from when I entered my car. “Continue on with the engagement with Heather!” “What was that lowlife doing in this party? Did you invite her, huh?” I didn’t respond to him, knowing my words would just aggravate the situation. So, I decid
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 48: Wish Come True
JULIA The sound of children's laughter filled the air. I glanced around the private resort, taking in the warm sunlight filtering through the trees. It was what my parents paid for. I told them Andy would still appreciate a smaller party, but they insisted they make up for the times they lost with him. Although I was hesitant, I still agreed in the end. The decorations were simple but thoughtful—balloons shaped like race cars, tiny traffic cones scattered on the tables, and a racetrack cake resting on the dessert stand. Since my parents paid for the venue, I prepared the food and decorations with Sarah. It was what I saved up for in the past few months. It might not seem like a lot, but for a struggling college student, I really tried my best to put the party all together. However, I was afraid that all my effort would go to waste if they found out I didn't prepare Andy's grand present. "It looks great, Julia," some of my relatives complimented. "Thank you," I said, giving the
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 47: Stories for Strangers
JULIA I blinked, snapping out of whatever daze I’d been in. The man was still staring at me, waiting for an explanation.I shook my head and turned to his car. I didn’t know much about brands and all that stuff, but this seemed like a pretty nice car. I cleared my throat and faced him once more. “I’m wet,” I blurted out.The guy raised an eyebrow, his confusion deepening. “Huh?”I hurriedly gestured to myself, my soaked dress clinging to me uncomfortably. “I mean, I’m wet—like, literally. As you can see.”His confusion changed to mild amusement for a second. “Is that okay?” I added quickly, desperate to fill the silence. Then, his confusion returned just as it left. He tilted his head to the side. “Why would that matter?” he asked. My lips parted in surprise. “Oh, you’re so nice,” I said, rubbing my hands on my arms. Without waiting for another response, I opened the car door and slid into the back seat. The warmth of the vehicle enveloped me, and I couldn’t help but sigh in re
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 46: Taxi Driver
JULIA “Get back here! Face me so I can show you where you should be!” Cindy Astor continued to scream at my back. “Mom, that’s enough,” Evan finally said, but it was over. I tuned them all out. I walked out of the estate, shivering as my clothes clung to me like a second skin. Wet. Humiliated. The whispers followed me like ghosts, echoing in my mind long after I left the garden. They didn't even bother to be subtle. I didn’t look back as I walked out of the estate, not at Gianna, not at Harper, not at the wide-eyed onlookers who had made no attempt to hide their stares.And definitely not at Heather or Evan. I didn’t need to see their faces to know what they thought. I sighed in relief when I saw the gate ahead. It sucked that I had to fall in the swimming pool, but it sucked more because the pathway to their gate was too freaking long! The guard gave me a pitiful stare as he opened the gate, making me feel even worse than before. It seemed like he wanted to offer me his ja
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 45: Humiliated
JULIA Silence. The party was just at its peak a few seconds ago, but now, silence reigned in the large garden. It didn’t help that the DJ stopped playing the music, too. Even the crickets had gone quiet. Come to think of it, I should have noticed how strange everything was. The curtains on the stage. The microphone in Evan’s hand. The set-up itself. It seemed like they were gearing up for a surprise. And then, I noticed it. His other hand was occupied. In his palm was a small velvet box. My breath got caught in the back of my throat. It didn’t take a genius to know it was a ring. It must have been the reason why Heather invited me, too. Well, she really had no reason in the first place. But, she must have wanted me to see this—his proposal—knowing it would tear me to pieces. Evan must have noticed my gaze, so he placed it inside his pocket. However, it was too late. I heard something drop from behind me. I abruptly turned around and saw Heather. She was now dressed in a shorte
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 44: The Hidden Truth
JULIAThe party was in full swing, but my thoughts were a million miles away.Evan looked like he really meant it when he told me to leave. However, how could I when he didn’t even give me a chance to say what was on my mind? Still, I had a bad feeling about it. I had a hunch; it was about what his father had told him, but I had no clue what that was.I shook my head, forcing myself to focus on the present. Just then, the lights became brighter, focusing on the door of the house. The music changed into an RnB song that I heard endlessly on the radio. Gianna and Harper scrambled to film the entire thing, amazed at the scale of her entrance. Then, the door opened, revealing Heather. Gasps rippled through the crowd as she stepped forward, sweeping into the garden in a gown of deep, fiery red, just as Sarah had predicted. The color suited her—bold, attention-grabbing, and a little dangerous. I stifled a laugh, remembering how Sarah had teased me earlier.“She’ll show up in red,” Sarah
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 43: Scary Father-in-Law
JULIA Evan’s eyes widened, and before I could even react, his hand clamped around my wrist.“What are you—”He didn’t answer. He pulled me quickly to the side, his movements prompt but not rough, and before I knew it, I was standing behind a heavy curtain. The fabric scratched against my arm as Evan stepped in front of me, shielding me from view.“Stay quiet,” he whispered, his voice barely audible from how thick their curtain was. His body was close—really close. I could feel his warmth from the thick cloth. I was sure he could feel my chest, too, the way it rose and fell, along with the tension on my shoulders. My heart thudded in my chest, not just from the sudden movement but from the way his hand lingered against mine. His touch wasn’t harsh. It was almost...protective. Well, he had always been protective of me when it came to his parents. Despite their blatant rejection of my presence in their family, I never felt its heaviness because of Evan. I tilted my head up to look
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 42: Say It
JULIA Heather really must have invited the entire city.I tightened my grip on the clutch in my hand, glancing over the group of people spilling across the mansion’s sprawling garden. It was amazing that someone knew so many people. I didn’t even have these many friends on my social media! However, what was more amazing was the space. The place should have been cramped, but the Astor’s estate was designed to fit crowds that could fill a stadium. Instead of chaos, the scene looked like a magazine spread. Fairy lights were strung between towering oaks, champagne flutes glinting in the golden light, and impeccably dressed guests mingling like they owned the world.Their laughter was also a familiar tune. It was the sound of rich people laughing—the borderline fake one that you hear in casinos, golf courses, or yachts. “Woah, is this Heather’s house?” Gianna whispered beside me, her jaw practically on the floor.I shook my head, still amazed at the scene before me. “No, it’s the Asto
His Secret Heir, His Deepest Regret Chapter 41: Silver and Red
JULIA“What?” Sarah exclaimed, chuckling. “I’m just telling the truth!” “Whatever,” I said, shaking my head. “I’m going to get changed.” “Julia,” she said in a scolding tone. “Look at yourself right now.” She directed my body to face the mirror, and there, I saw my entire look. “What am I supposed to look at?” I muttered. “A very beautiful, breeda—” “Don’t even finish that sentence,” I warned, glaring at her. She chuckled and shook her head. “You look perfect!” she said. “I know you don’t want to capture anybody’s attention, but you’re just a natural at that. I can make you wear a rag, and you’d still get their attention.” “Where are you going with this?” I asked. “What I’m saying is,” she smiled, placing her hands on my shoulders. “You’re going to be okay. You’re not overdressed. Silver and gold are the themes, and this fits right in it! Heather would be predictable and go with something red, but hey, what do I know about it?” “Anyway,” she continued. “Don’t feel out of plac
