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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.118
MAISIEThe kiss was wild and passionate, leaving no room for hesitation.My hands tightened on his shoulders as I kissed him back, the world around us fading away.Jason suddenly leaned back and pulled us both underwater. Panic flared in me for a moment but it quickly dissolved, replaced by a strange sense of warmth and calm. The water surrounded us, muffling everything except the steady rhythm of my heartbeat.My hair stuck to my face and obscured my vision as I gasped for air when we surfaced.Jason reached out, brushing the strands away with a tenderness that made my body tingle.“Beautiful dress,” he remarked, flashing me a sly smile.I glanced down and froze. Miriam’s dress… her dry-clean dress was now completely soaked. Worse, it had turned almost transparent, revealing the black swimsuit underneath.“You ruined my dress!” I exclaimed in panic.Jason’s grin widened. “I think it looks better this way.”I glared at him, sinking deeper into the water until only my head was visible.
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MAISIEMy lips curved into a wicked smile. "We are." I held up my hand, crossing my fingers tightly together in an exaggerated gesture. "Curious about something specific?"Jason's eyebrows arched toward his hairline, surprise briefly displacing his usual composed expression. Then a low chuckle rumbled from his chest—one that sent unexpected tingles down my spine."We really are," I added impishly, unable to resist pushing just a little further."No bullying allowed, woman!" His voice carried a teasing lilt.A burst of genuine laughter escaped me at his unexpected retort. But before I could fully appreciate his wit, he leaned closer with his eyes narrowing playfully."And who might this other one be?" He tapped the screen. "Master of fancy thrills?"The question blindsided me so completely that I inhaled wrong and my laughter transformed into a violent coughing fit.My hand flew to my chest as I struggled to catch my breath between coughs."Hey..." Jason's playful demeanor vanished ins
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MAISIE"I didn't put it on myself." My voice came out sharper than intended while I backpedaled two steps. "It was already there when I put the shirt on."A playful smirk danced across Jason's features. Without a word, he reached out, his fingers threading through my hair in a gentle, teasing ruffle.The casual intimacy of the gesture sent a flutter through my stomach. He bent down, gathering our wet clothes – my damp garments and his swimsuit – from where they lay scattered on the floor."Relax." His voice carried a soothing warmth. "I'm not filing any reports. Let me throw these in the dryer – I'll be right back."The door clicked shut behind him, and my held breath escaped in a long exhale. The sudden solitude felt both liberating and overwhelming.My gaze drifted inevitably toward his closet, its door standing invitingly open.The rational part of my brain screamed that snooping was wrong, but something about Jason made all my usual boundaries blur and fade. He was like a puzzle I
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MAISIEThe challenge in his voice sent sparks dancing through my veins, but underneath the heated moment, something heavier pressed against my conscience.The truth I'd been carrying felt like lead, threatening to poison whatever was blooming between us. Each second I kept it hidden felt like another brick in a wall I didn't want to build."You failed the test!" The words burst from me with forced cheerfulness.I pushed against his chest, creating distance between us, and made a beeline for the door. The sudden space helped clear my head, though my heart continued its frantic dance."I believe a retake is in order." Jason’s voice followed me, rich with amusement as the sound of his footsteps echoed behind me.I spun around, summoning my best authoritative expression. "Unfortunately, Mr. Harding, your performance indicates you'll need to repeat the entire year." The playful words helped mask the tremor in my voice.Two swift strides brought him back into my personal space."On the cont
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MAISIEThe soft lamplight cast gentle shadows across the room as I studied his face, curiosity getting the better of me. "Do you suffer from insomnia?" My voice was barely above a whisper.Jason’s eyes met mine.Realization dawned on me. "Is it chronic or new insomnia?" I pressed."It hit me a few years ago." His fingers drummed absently against his thigh. "I don't sleep much these days. Most people would find my nighttime activities mind-numbingly boring. Reading technical manuals, organizing files – things that should put anyone to sleep. Yet for me, they're just ways to pass the time."The drowsiness clouding my thoughts made me blurt out, "Is that why you became a manager?"A soft chuckle escaped his lips as he drew closer. Without a word, he guided me to rest against his chest and his warmth immediately enveloped me."I've sat with people from every walk of life, including the most influential figures in the country." His voice rumbled beneath my ear. "But being a manager?” His h
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MAISIEMy heart stopped the second we arrived at the restaurant. There sat Dame, holding Don’s hand at one of the tables."There must be some explanation for this," I muttered, trying to make sense of the scene."What more proof do you need?" Miriam's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Would catching them kissing do it for you?""Please shut up!" The mere suggestion made my stomach turn.I strode toward their table, my pulse racing with each step."Keep calm, I won't bite you," Dame's voice carried across the table. “I…” Her words ceased abruptly at our approach.Don yanked his hand back, stuffing it hastily into his jacket pocket. His chair creaked against the floor as he shifted uncomfortably at our sudden appearance.Miriam's palm slammed against the table. "What's going on between you two?"Ignoring her rotten mind, I slipped into the seat beside Don. "I have wonderful news. Nathan found a donor for you. Soon, you'll be free from the chains of your illness.""Donor?" Don's eyes widened
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MAISIEShe settled on the adjacent stool, draping her brown jacket over the empty seat beside her.Her unexpected presence surprised me, but I found I didn't mind the company.I poured her drink first, adding ice cubes before filling my own glass. "You always amaze me with your perspective on things.""Why aren't you celebrating with the others?" Dame took a sideways glance at me before lifting her glass.My lips twisted in contemplation. "This is my celebration." The tequila burned pleasantly as I sipped, its sharp bite making me wince. "I've never had tequila before, and I doubt I will again."She shrugged."How do you plan to make Klay Woods fall in love with you?" The question rolled off my tongue."I'm tired. Love is exhausting, especially when you love someone who doesn't love you back." Dame's voice carried a weight that seemed to pull her shoulders down and her expression darkened with each word.The memory of the amusement park flickered through my mind. My curiosity burned.
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MAISIEMy heart stopped. "What? You saw us?""I was heading to my room when I spotted you two." Dame's expression softened. "It was pretty clear your relationship wasn't just neighborly. I would've minded my own business, but then I saw Don approaching from the other direction. I had to distract him."The revelation hit me. All this time, Dame had known and kept our secret. She'd even protected us from being discovered."Did all that really happen when I was completely unaware?" I stared at Dame in disbelief. "Why would you help me like that? Most people would have done the opposite."Dame's lips curved into a knowing smile. "He came to see me, seeking help with a problem he was facing. His issues with women.""I don't know how to thank you properly, but I owe you one." I shifted away from her, attempting a smile that faltered when thoughts of her friendship with Karina surfaced."Don't you hate me? I mean, I'm your friend's fiancé's lover." Fear crept into my voice.Dame reached for
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MAISIEI turned back to face her, noting the familiar look of contempt that always appeared whenever Karina's name came up.Miriam had disliked her from the start, but her hatred had intensified after I'd explained the full story of how Karina had conspired with Jason's brother Jared, how she'd betrayed years of friendship with Jason just to trap him in a relationship."What's she done now?" I asked, not entirely sure I wanted to know.My feelings toward Karina were complicated. For a long time, I'd seen her as nothing but a manipulative obstacle standing between Jason and me. Then, during our final confrontation, I'd glimpsed something else—a young woman crushed under the weight of family expectations and desperate choices.However, that brief moment of sympathy had evaporated when Jason finally told me everything. The extent of her deception, the calculated way she'd worked with Jared to keep Jason tied to her... I'd never wished anyone ill except for Jared, but Karina had earned a
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MAISIEThe moment I stepped on the back porch, the world seemed to pause. Across the lawn where rows of white chairs arranged in a semicircle. Wildflowers in shades of blue, purple, and white lined the aisle—the same flowers that grew naturally along the stream at the property's edge, now woven into garlands that transformed our backyard into an enchanted garden.Jason squeezed my hand once before releasing it. Then he moved ahead to take his place at the simple arch we'd constructed from twisted branches and adorned with more wildflowers and fairy lights that would twinkle as evening approached.His best man, Klay, stood beside him, while Felix and the rest of Jason’s friends lingered a few feet away. Dressed in sleek black silk suits, they exuded an air of refined elegance, each one strikingly handsome in their own way.I took a deep breath, steadying myself in the quiet moment before everything would begin.The subtle scent of my bouquet—wildflowers mixed with sprigs of lavender—he
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MAISIEWe lay tangled together afterward.Jason’s weight was a welcome pressure on top of me and his heartbeat was strong against my chest, gradually slowing to match my own.My ring caught the candlelight and sent prisms dancing across his sweat-dampened skin like tiny rainbows that seemed a fitting metaphor for the joy that filled me.Eventually, Jason shifted to the side and gathered me on him so that my head rested on his chest with his arm a protective band around my waist.Outside, the night had deepened, but inside our sanctuary, time seemed suspended in amber like the honey that still faintly flavored our kisses."When did you plan all this?" I asked, tracing idle patterns through the light dusting of hair on his chest.His fingers combed through my hair, gentle and soothing, occasionally working through tangles with careful attention. "I bought the ring before our trip to Greendale," he admitted, the rumble of his voice vibrating against my ear.I nodded.Tears slipped from t
