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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH. 1
MaisieI woke up with a sense of contentment and excitement.The sky was bright blue this morning.My face bloomed into a bright smile when I spotted his familiar towering figure with looks to kill standing before the floor-to-ceiling mirror in our dressing room.The door was open and I could see him clearly from where I lay tangled in the silky sheets of our massive bed.I gently rose and padded my bare feet across the plush carpet to cross the room toward where he stood, straightening his tie and running a hand through that thick, perfectly coiffed dark hair.God, he was so insanely handsome it almost didn't seem fair."Good morning, handsome," I greeted in a sweet, slightly sing-song voice as I spread my arms open to wrap around his narrow waist from behind, nuzzling my face against the expensive fabric of his suit jacket.He always looked so powerful and dominant in a suit.Instead of melting into my embrace, he stiffened slightly. "Now's not the time, Maisie. I have an emergency
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The sky that started off bright this morning had now darkened into a soulless color above me.It was heavy with thick, menacing clouds that seemed to cast everything in a dull, gloomy shade of gray. It felt ironic, like the universe was trying to warn me but I was too naive to pick up on it.All I knew was the dreary weather outside perfectly matched the hollow, numb feeling settling into my gut.I sat in the plush backseat of the car as it pulled away from the mansion, headed towards the hotel where that anonymous text claimed he was.My hands twisted anxiously in my lap, trembling ever so slightly, as I stared sightlessly out the tinted window at the city streets passing by in a blur of lights and colors.Part of me hoped desperately I would arrive and find the hotel devoid of any signs of Jason and his supposed mistress.That it had all just been an awful prank or misunderstanding after all, and I could go home and finally have that long overdue conversation with my husband about m
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I swiped the key card and heard the soft click of the lock before swinging the door open.At first glance, everything seemed normal in the lavish suite. Marble floors, crystal chandeliers, huge windows with a view of the city skyline. But then my eyes landed on the glass table and my heart dropped into my stomach.A bottle of champagne and two glasses sat there. Jason was not alone.I blinked slowly, trying to process what I was seeing. Maybe this was for...a business meeting or something? Because I really didn't want to overreact if it was. But my gut told me no, this was something else entirely.I took a deep breath and moved further into the room. That's when I heard it - the unmistakable sound of a woman's moan."Unghh...Jason..."I froze, my hand hovering over the bedroom door. No. No, this couldn't be happening. I was hearing things, I had to be.But some perverse curiosity pushed me forward until I was pushing the door open. And the sight before me was like a punch straight to
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~One year ago~My parents sat me down, their expressions grave. "Maisie, it's time we discussed your future marriage," my father began, clasping his hands on the desk.A knot formed in my stomach yet I nodded obediently.I knew this day would come - the day they would arrange my marriage to someone of their choosing.As the daughter of a prestigious family, it was expected of me to make an advantageous match, love be damned."You are to marry Jason Harding, the heir to Harding Industries," my mother stated matter-of-factly. "It will be a highly beneficial union for our family."My heart stuttered at the famous name. Jason Harding? The brilliant young businessman known across the country for his staggering success?I had seen his face plastered on magazine covers, read the stories about his business prowess and influence. To be his wife...it was almost too much to comprehend.Yet, his reputation was that of being cold and merciless. A beast someone like myself would be wise to fear.Co
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The back door of the flashiest car in the fleet swung open and to my utter shock, a familiar figure I least expected to see stormed out, not giving a damn about the harsh downpour now soaking him to the skin.My heart leaped into my throat and I whirled around.Panic surged through me when he charged towards me with a look of pure rage on his face.I was rooted to the spot like a deer in headlights, unsure how to react.He swiftly closed the distance between us and grabbed me by the wrist in a bruising grip before tossing me over his shoulder as if I weighed no more than a child's doll.I cried out in shock and pain as his shoulder dug into my stomach, knocking the wind out of me.I finally snapped out of my daze. "What the hell?! Put me down this instant, you bastard!" I screamed, thrashing and kicking my legs wildly as he carried me back towards the car like a caveman."Maisie!" Jason barked, his icy tone cutting through the sounds of the pounding rain and making me freeze in place.
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MaisieThe car pulled up to the grand villa, but I remained frozen in the backseat, unable to move.I could still feel the pain, hurt and shame of the day’s event crushing down on me.The rain finally started to let up. My clothes were still soaked through, clinging to my skin in an uncomfortable and suffocating way.The coldness seeped into my bones, yet it wasn't the kind of cold that could be shaken off with a warm bath or fresh clothes. This was deeper, like the sadness had frozen my heart first and then spread out to the rest of my body.I felt numb, empty, like I would never be warm again.I finally managed to step out of the car without a word, ignoring the driver's concerned look as he held the door open for me.Our ever-loyal maids rushed toward me the second I entered the house, their faces etched with worry and the polite, professional mask as though they didn't know how to handle me in this fragile state. I couldn't blame them though. I didn't know how to handle myself eit
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MAISIEDays passed.Jason was nowhere to be seen or heard from.He didn't come home at night, and on the rare occasions when he did, it was always too late for me to still be awake.I always felt him outside our bedroom door, but he never came in. He never spoke to me again after that awful event.I didn't need anyone to tell me what was happening—he was avoiding me at all costs. Avoiding the confrontation, avoiding having to explain himself.At first, I told myself I didn't care. That I was better off not seeing him or being reminded of his cruel betrayal and how little he must actually want me if he could be so callous. But as days stretched into a week, then two, I felt sadness settling into the hollowness inside me.He was my husband, after all. The man I had foolishly, desperately fallen in love with. And now, he was slipping away from me completely, like he finally found his excuse to leave me behind for good.When the silence and emptiness of the house became too much to bear,
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MaisieOver the next few days, Jason continued to be a total ghost around the house. It was like he didn't even exist here anymore, but I tried my best to ignore the gut-wrenching pain and emptiness from his absence.The sharp sting of betrayal I used to feel whenever I thought about him and his mistress had now faded to just a dull, constant ache in the pit of my stomach.That was probably because I had other things weighing heavily on my mind, like my upcoming 18th birthday which was rapidly approaching.I actually found myself getting kind of excited about it, despite everything.Finally turning 18 meant I would be legal for a lot of new experiences and opportunities that had been off-limits to me before as a minor.But despite my attempts to stay positive and look forward to this milestone, I couldn't help the nagging ache of disappointment over all the stupid birthday fantasies and experiences I had hoped Jason and I would share together - dreams I now knew would never come true.
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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.166
MAISIEI wiped away the tear that had rolled down my cheek and turned off the microphone. Looking up, I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself.Being an emotional person with so many feelings can be absolute torture sometimes.I gasped when the door suddenly opened only to sigh with relief upon seeing Jason standing there.My coat hung casually over one shoulder, my bag dangling from his hand."Are you done?" I asked, walking toward him."I finished seconds before you spoke on the microphone," he admitted. "I was listening to your words while I was in the corridor."Mentally reviewing everything I'd just said, I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me. Damn the alcohol for loosening my tongue!"Did I say too much?" I asked, my cheeks warming.Jason lifted my coat, holding it open for me to slip my arms through."No," he said softly. "And you know what? I won't hate him even if he despises me to my core. I'll protect him and always stand by his side, even against his will. I'll
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.165
MAISIE"I’ve learned to control myself even more when you're with me," Jason murmured, turning his chair to face the computer.His fingers resumed their effortless dance across the keyboard, yet his thoughts were nowhere near the screen. "It feels like my soul is constantly on the verge of escaping, rushing toward you. No matter how much I look at you, it never feels like enough. I memorize the way you move, the way you sit in stillness. Every little detail of you pulls me in, and my heart beats in sync with your smile."He exhaled softly. "I love you so deeply, so fiercely, that I have to hold myself back. Because if I don’t… I might lose myself entirely."If I had to name what we shared, I'd call it a safe relationship. I'd found myself in the hands of a man who saw beyond my physical form, who cherished the essence of who I was.In this era dominated by cravings and instant gratification, the worst thing that could happen would be surrendering to those shallow expectations and beco
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.164
MAISIEJason propped his chin in one hand while his fingers danced across the keyboard."Outrageously beautiful!" He glanced at me from the corner of his eye.I placed my foot on one arm of his chair and pulled my hair back with deliberate slowness. The silky strands slipped through my fingers as I held his gaze."Doesn't my outrageous beauty make you feel anything?" My voice came out huskier than intended, betraying my nervousness."Something like what?" He threw his weight on the back of his chair and placed his warm hand on my leg.His touch sent electricity through my skin, making it difficult to maintain my composure.I bit my lower lip, hesitating for several seconds while gathering my courage. The office suddenly felt too warm, too intimate."Jason... do I not excite you?" The words tumbled out before I could reconsider.His eyebrows rose slightly as he began stroking my leg with gentle, circular motions.My heart hammered against my ribs, and confusion clouded my thoughts."Do
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.164
MAISIE"What about Don?" Jason quirked an eyebrow, sliding his hands into his pockets elegantly.The realization hit me. Don! How could I forget?I slumped back into my seat dramatically, resting my forehead on the cool surface of the table."I really wanted to go with you," I mumbled, frustration evident in my voice. Something inside me yearned to be near him, like a magnetic pull I couldn't explain or resist.Miriam's gentle hand patted my head. "What kind of friend would I be if I didn't help you get what you want?"I lifted my head, confusion written across my face. "What do you mean?""The audio equipment is rented for today only," Miriam explained, leaning closer with a conspiratorial gleam. "I need to return everything before ten tonight. I'll tell Don he needs to help me because Nathan has a headache. We'll take our time, maybe drive around a bit before I drop him off. You just need to be back before we return.""I don't have a headache!" Nathan protested.Miriam shot him a wa
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.162
MAISIEThe atmosphere between the two tables instantly chilled.Klay stood up, his posture rigid with barely contained anger."Follow me!" he commanded Dame:But Dame merely smiled provocatively. "Why?"Her defiance visibly increased his anger. He fixed her with a penetrating stare and said through clenched teeth, "Why?...""Should I care about your anger?" she challenged, lifting her chin.I swallowed nervously, watching the tension escalate between them. I'd never seen this side of their relationship before."Shut your fucking mouth and stand up fast!" Klay growled. His usual composure was completely shattered.Dame matched his intensity with a withering glare. "Stop cursing! You're not the only one who can do that, you ugly motherfucker!"Professor Hunt placed a calming hand on her shoulder. "Wait, Dame... calm down."Klay's gaze zeroed in on the professor's hand like a laser sight. "Get your hand off her!"I looked at Miriam nervously, and she returned the same anxious glance.The
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.161
MAISIEI stopped at the door of Nathan's office when I got there. I peered in and saw Jason deeply absorbed in going over some papers, his face furrowed.I knocked softly on the doorframe and adopted a playfully formal tone. "Will you let me in, Principal Harding?" I teased, referencing his serious demeanor.He looked up with his expression immediately softening into a smile. "Come in."I stepped inside before closing the door behind me with a gentle click.Making my way across the room, I settled into the chair across from him while he returned his attention to the papers in his hands."I got you a surprise!" I announced, holding up the plate with a flourish."Surprise, is it a piece of cake?" he replied without looking up, though I could detect a hint of amusement in his voice.I raised my index finger dramatically as if making an important point. "Wrong, it's not just any cake... it's chocolate cake!"His eyes remained fixed on the documents before him. "No, thank you."Disappointm
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.160
MAISIEJason stopped briefly to get a bottle of wine on the way to Nathan's place. I was astonished by the label when he came back to the car and gave it to me."You didn't have to!" I exclaimed, examining the expensive bottle."It's not in my nature to arrive empty-handed, butterfly."When we arrived at Nathan's place, I carefully balanced both gifts in my arms as we got out of the car. Even from outside, I could hear Miriam's voice through speakers singing the birthday song.She had mentioned planning something special, but knowing Miriam, I expected something much wilder than whatever was happening here.We made our way directly to the back garden, where the celebration was taking place. As soon as Miriam spotted us, she set down her microphone on the table where Nathan sat and jogged over to greet us.She looked stunning in a modern black dress that showed off her legs with her hair pulled back in a ponytail.The garden around us was beautifully decorated in white, creating an atm
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.159
MAISIEJason didn't follow—perhaps he knew better than to try.I tried to concentrate on wrapping Nathan's present that had finally arrived, but my hands were shaking too much to fold neatly or tie the right ribbons.The sound of an ambulance arriving next door kept drawing my attention away from my task. The sirens wailed, cutting through the evening quiet like a harsh reminder of what had just transpired.I'm not saying Jared didn't deserve consequences for his actions. He had caused immeasurable pain with his interference in our lives yet did he deserve to be injured badly enough to need emergency medical attention?The question troubled me, even as I struggled with ribbon and tape that refused to cooperate with my shaking fingers."Stop giving people second chances they don't deserve, Maisie. It's maturity to accept that no good can come from some people!" Jason's words echoed in my mind.Perhaps he was right. Perhaps no good could ever come from Jared. However, the violence I'd w
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.158
MAISIEMy heart pounded against my ribs as I followed them. I knew what was coming: violence, pain, and more fuel for the cycle of hatred that seemed inescapable between these brothers.I hurried down the path to Jason's house, my footsteps quick but hesitant. The front door stood open, swinging slightly in the evening breeze, and I could hear crashes coming from inside. Furniture being overturned, glass breaking.I paused at the threshold with my hand gripping the doorframe. Did I really want to witness this?A particularly loud shatter from the living room made my decision for me. I stepped inside, drawn by concern despite my better judgment.The scene that greeted me was chaos. Jason stood in the center of his once-pristine living room, unwinding his silk tie from around his bloodied knuckles. His breathing was measured but heavy, like a predator conserving energy between attacks.The white shirt beneath his suit jacket was now spattered with crimson droplets."All my troubles bega
