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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.51
MAISIEI determinedly avoided meeting his eyes. The way Jason could get under my skin so effortlessly was unnerving as hell.He eventually slowed the car and pulled up in front of his place - a stately brick home that just screamed "old money". "Well, here we are. Home sweet home," he announced in that deep, rumbly voice of his."Oh..." I blinked and peered out the window at the darkened façade, suddenly feeling awkward. "I, um, I guess I should get going then. Thank you for the ride, Jason." I reached for the door handle, fully expecting him to just let me out so I could slink off into the night."Any time," he replied, and his tone was warm and sincere enough that it made me pause.Then the playful glint returned to his dark eyes, adding with a roguish smirk, "Though you may want to stick around for a bit."I frowned at him, instantly on guard. "Why's that?" I asked warily.Rather than answer directly, Jason reached across me to grab the door handle on my side...and pulled. And pull
Last Updated : 2024-12-20Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.52
MAISIE"W-what are you doing?" I stammered, feeling my cheeks heat up as he leaned in close enough for his warm breath to fan over my flushed face.Jason simply hummed instead of replying. His eyes roved over my features with an intensity that made me want to squirm, pinning me in place.My palms came up to rest against the solid wall of his chest in a flimsy attempt to put some distance between us. "Jason stop before you do something...perverted," I managed, proud that my voice only wavered a little despite the way my heart was jackhammering.One of his brows quirked upwards and then he shocked me by reaching behind me to press some hidden button I hadn't noticed before.The sound of the car doors suddenly unlocking echoed loudly in the confined space, making me jump.My jaw dropped, equal parts stunned and embarrassed by my own depraved thoughts about what he might have been planning.Jason threw his head back with a rich, full-bodied laugh at my dumbfounded expression. He gently
Last Updated : 2024-12-21Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.53
MAISIEJason’s warmth enveloped me, the steady thump of his heartbeat grounding me in the moment."I didn't hurt you of my own free will, you know," he said suddenly in a voice low and rough. "I was forced to. I was living on the edge back then, everything I clung to pushed me closer and closer to the abyss." He paused. "I couldn't hold onto anyone or anything – I was constantly losing my grip, so there was no point in even trying..."I peered up at him through my lashes, aching at the pain I saw etched in his handsome face."Are you saying you hurt me because our whole marriage was a mistake and you couldn't stay because you weren't proud of what you did to me?" I supplied softly when he trailed off.His jaw ticked, but he gave a short nod of confirmation. "There's something you can't understand," he said gruffly. "The feeling of giving your whole life trying to please someone you look up to as a role model. I spent half my damn life trying and trying to make that person proud, but n
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.54
MAISIE"When did you find out about Donovan's illness?" Jason's sudden question snapped me out of my thoughts, making me freeze.My eyes widened a little. "How did you know about that?" I blurted out, then it hit me – he found out the day Don passed out at school.I let out a sigh, casting my mind back over the years, trying to remember. When was that terrible day exactly?"When he was four," I finally answered, unable to keep the sadness out of my voice. "He found a stray kitten one morning on our way to his daycare. The scruffy little thing was mewing and looking all pitiful."I shook my head with a faint smile at the memory. "Don begged me to keep her. So I took her home with us, planning to find her owners or take her to a shelter. But within a few days, he got so attached to that damn cat. I just...I couldn't bear to take her away from him after that."I paused, swallowing hard against the lump in my throat as the memories came flooding back."One night she went missing," I conti
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.55
The continued beeping of my alarm clock jolted me from my reverie, wincing at the cacophony of noise assaulting my senses. It felt like someone was jackhammering inside my skull."Ugh," I groaned, rubbing my throbbing temples. Maybe talking about all that heavy stuff with Jason last night had dredged up those repressed night terrors from the depths of my mind.I couldn't remember the last time I'd had a nightmare that messed up. The last one was probably over a year ago, at least.Back in my darkest days, I used to deliberately run myself ragged with work just to avoid falling into the kind of deep sleep where the demons could creep in and torment me. Anything to escape reliving those traumatic memories in high-definition detail.I dragged my sorry ass to the bathroom and splashed some ice-cold water on my face, studying my haggard reflection in the mirror. Yeesh, I looked like total crap – pale as a ghost with dark circles under my eyes that made me look like a raccoon trapped in a c
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.56
MAISIEThe front door opened before I got there and my breath caught in my throat. It was him – the man who occupied my thoughts more than he should.Jason stepped out looking impossibly handsome in an impeccably tailored black suit that hugged his broad shoulders and accentuated the lean strength of his form. The crisp white dress shirt strained ever-so-slightly against the swell of his muscular chest and arms in a way that made my mouth go dry.He really did cut an intimidatingly sexy figure – like some modern-day mythological titan given human form. His sheer masculine presence and the easy confidence with which he carried himself was almost overwhelming.I knew my thoughts were bordering on inappropriate territory, but the contrast between our physical builds stirred up an unmistakable familiar spark of attraction I couldn't quite smother.Jason paused on the front step with one foot already angled toward his car when his gaze landed on me across the street.I tensed instinctively
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.57
MAISIE"Oh! Uh, hi Karina," I stammered, feeling oddly caught out even though I hadn't actually done anything overtly untoward – at least in a physical sense. "I was just...umm, coming over to say good morning!"Her brows rose a fraction, but she didn't question my flimsy excuse before snorting derisively. "Well, that's very unnecessary of you. Unless you were actually loitering around, hoping to catch a glimpse of something that doesn't belong to you?"I blinked at her, stunned by the venom in her words. "What? I don't understand. I wasn't—"Karina held up a hand, the bright red nail polish glinting in the morning sunlight as she cut me off abruptly. "Let's not play dumb here, Maisie. I'm not blind. I've seen the way you look at something that belongs to me with those hungry eyes of yours. Are you hoping to try to steal it when I'm not around? Is that your little pathetic plan?" Her lip curled in a sneer. "Because that would be really freaking stupid of you."Her accusation hit me lik
Last Updated : 2024-12-25Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.58
KARINAI slammed the door shut behind me with a resounding bang that shook the walls. My entire body was trembling with rage, hands shaking as adrenaline coursed through my veins. That insufferable Maisie! That self-righteous little nobody!I'd tried to take the high road by giving her a polite warning, a chance to back off and remember her place. But instead of heeding my words, she'd dared to actually put her filthy hands on me like I was the one in the wrong.“The audacity! Did she actually think she could win against me in a physical altercation?” If so, then I had gravely underestimated just how delusional the pathetic woman was.As much as her actions infuriated me, I had to begrudgingly admit that my attempt to intimidate her had failed spectacularly. Maisie didn't seem the least bit scared or deterred by my threats.A harsh slap of reality washed over me - she wasn't going to simply back away from Jason just because I demanded it of her.If I truly wanted to get rid of her and
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MAISIEHis words sank into me like a weight pressing down on my chest.Jason’s eyes darkened as his frustration spilled over. “I don’t even know how to explain what I feel without sounding ridiculous.”I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came. “Every aspect of me has changed since Jason’s return to my life. I wasn’t the same woman he met all those years ago.Love has a way of ruining you and making it seem beautiful. It turns pain into poetry.But I wasn’t poetic. I wasn’t romantic. I was just… broken.I’d always heard people talk about “sadness in the heart,” but I never truly understood what they meant. To me, sadness was in tears, in screams, in the physical ache of the body.However, I understand now.Sadness could live in the heart, buried deep beneath a smile. It could hide behind laughter and linger in silences. And Jason… he was the one who made me realize that.He reached out, brushing a strand of hair away from my face. His touch was tender, almost reverent.“No doubt
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.107
MAISIEKlay burst out laughing. However, Felix looked completely dumbfounded with his expression frozen in disbelief.Harsh. That was harsh.I glanced at Jason, irritation bubbling under my skin. He didn’t even seem to care about how Felix had taken the comment.Poor guy looked like someone had just slapped him with a reality check.I turned my gaze to the glass wall beside me, letting the conversation fade into the background.The server arrived a few minutes later and everyone began ordering breakfast. Everyone except me.My appetite had vanished completely.Felix noticed. “You’re not eating?”I blinked, snapping out of my thoughts. “I’m not really hungry.”His expression softened, and for once, he wasn’t joking or teasing. “You should eat something,” he said quietly. “It’s not good to skip meals.”Then he reached out and placed his hand gently over mine. “You know, I’d love to meet your son. If he’s one of my fans, I think we’ll get along great.”He smiled at me, bright and genuine
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.106
MAISIEThe undeterred Felix turned his attention back to me. “So, Brit, how are you finding the trip so far?”There it was again—“Brit.” Why does he keep calling me that? Doesn’t he know my name?“It’s good so far.” My voice was soft, almost hesitant, as I tried to keep the conversation as neutral as possible.I turned to face the elevator door like the rest of them, hoping to escape the growing tension.But Felix wasn’t done. “Do you know volleyball?” he asked suddenly with excitement.I tilted my head slightly, trying to recall the familiar name of the game. I knew it, but at the moment, my mind felt a little scrambled.Felix’s brows creased when he noticed my hesitation, obviously considering a way to describe it. “You know, the game where they hit the ball with their hands over a net in the middle between two teams.”Ah, now I remembered. I’d seen it played on the beach before.“Yeah, I remember it now!” I exclaimed, smiling. “It’s a fun game, and I like it a lot.”Felix’s face li
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.105
MAISIEI woke up early the next morning, feeling energized and ready for the day. The weather was beautiful, with a light breeze carrying the scent of the ocean.The sun was warm but not overbearing, casting a golden glow over everything. It was the kind of morning that made you feel alive.I decided to sit by the pool, enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere. The water sparkled under the sunlight, clear and inviting. I donned a light blue, sleeveless summer shirt adorned with white checks, complemented by long, white linen pants. To complete the look, I had borrowed—or rather, stolen—a beach hat from Miriam. It was oversized and slightly ridiculous, but it suited the vibe of the day perfectly.I sipped from the coffee in my hands, letting the warmth of the drink and the beauty of the morning fill me with a sense of calm.My mind, however, was anything but calm. I kept running through the details of the surprise I had planned for Don. Felix could arrive at any moment, and I needed
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.104
MAISIEJason laughed softly, straightening up and helping me to my feet. “I’m saying it depends on trust. Our destiny is written, so let’s live quietly, baby.”I sighed, reluctantly nodding. “I understand.”“I arranged for your room to be upgraded to a two-bedroom suite. This way, both you and Don can enjoy your privacy," Jason informed me.I was taken aback, my mouth opening and closing in disbelief, unable to find the words.Jason gave me a smile that seemed to melt the tension between us. Then, he took my hand and walked me toward the hotel.Do I deserve this man?Later that night, I knocked on Don’s door to check on him. He opened it for me with a toothbrush in hand before disappearing back into the bathroom to finish brushing his teeth.“Did you have dinner with them?” I asked, sitting on the edge of his bed as I waited for him.“No,” Don replied from the bathroom. “But your boss sent me room service.”Klay? Why would he do that? “Anyway, you should go to bed early. Tomorrow’s g
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.103
MAISIEI could hear the raw emotion behind his words. The weight of regret, the pain of misplaced blame, the sorrow of a goodbye that never came. It clung to his voice.My chest tightened as I watched his usually composed demeanor crack under the weight of his own memories. It wasn’t just guilt he was carrying—it was grief, and it was deep.“I later regained my memories and discovered it was all my brother’s doing. When I refused to divorce you after the one-year arrangement with your father, he erased everything I’d ever done for him. Every sacrifice, every moment of kindness—it all meant nothing to him. He only saw my refusal as betrayal. I was so angry, so frustrated that I drowned myself in alcohol. And in my drunken state, I made a mistake I’ll regret for the rest of my life,” his words trailed off.My mind couldn’t process everything he’d just revealed. I was too broken and too busy takin in my father’s betrayal.Was I really nothing more than a business deal to my father? He tr
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH. 102
MAISIE My heart skipped a beat and my eyes sparkled with anticipation.Was I really about to learn something that no one else in the world knew about him?For a fleeting moment, I felt special—like I was the only person he trusted enough to reveal this part of himself.“What I’ve spent my life doing,” Jason began low and contemplative, “Is hating the success of others and taking pleasure in their failures. That’s who I was… until someone came into my life and turned it upside down.”He paused, staring out at the waves as if searching for the right words.“Before that someone, another person wreaked havoc in my life, tearing it apart piece by piece. They pushed me to the brink and left me with nothing but a sliver of myself. Yet… their hatred… their coercion never fully destroyed me.”I blinked, trying to make sense of his cryptic words. “Who is this other person?”Jason’s hand resting lightly on my thigh stilled.The sudden halt made my breath catch in my throat.“My brother!” His vo
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.101
MAISIEI quickly sat up, my fingers moving instinctively to type a reply.I wrote that I had only just seen his message and apologized for the delay. But before pressing send, I hesitated.My pride stepped in, whispering that I didn’t owe him an explanation.My thumb hovered over the screen for a moment longer before I pressed delete. I erased every word as though they had never existed.The hardest thing is when you write something, pouring your thoughts and emotions into it, only to let your pride force you to erase it.I lay back down, staring at the ceiling, feeling the weight of the unsent message settle over me.What was I going to do with him? With myself? With my son?I just wanted to sleep—to escape the storm of thoughts swirling in my mind, even if only for a little while."I'm sorry, my soul," I whispered into the quiet room. "I made mistakes against you. I pressured you so much to be who they wanted you to be, thinking their approval would complete my journey."The words f
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.100
MAISIEMy heart pounded in my chest, each beat louder and faster than the last. It felt like I’d just run a marathon, but the only thing I’d been running from was Jason.I believe that when a person falls in love with the right person, they can forgive them for all their mistakes.When you love, you don’t care about what’s been said or done.What do I need in this world when my world is him?I went back to where Miriam and Don were sitting, watching something on my computer. I think it was probably a movie then proceeded to my seat.I couldn’t bring myself to care enough to check. Their laughter, soft and unbothered, filled the space, but it only made me feel more out of place.Karina had pushed her seat back a little, reclining to sleep. It was better this way. I didn’t have the strength—or the patience—to bear her closeness to him. Jason.I hated how aware I was of every little thing about her, about him. The way she’d leaned her head against the seat, the way he didn’t seem to noti
