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Golden ButterflyI apologize for the delay in updates. This will persist until I complete "Love Trap: The Billionaire's Regret" in the coming days. Even then, I cannot guarantee daily updates before the beginning of next month. I kindly ask for your patience as I strive to bring you the best entertainment possible. :)
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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.7
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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"I'm not going anywhere," he rumbled in that same gritty tone I didn't recognize.It was filled with something I hadn't heard from him before - but I wasn't sure what it was. Need? Desperation? Hunger? A predatory edge that made my heart race.I stared up at him with wide eyes, my pulse pounding out of control from our intimate proximity and the way he was looking at me like he wanted to devour me whole.Every nerve ending in my body was electrified by his touch, his scent, the smoldering intensity burning in his eyes."W-What are you doing?" I stammered, my voice trembling as I feebly tried to pull away. But his grip only tightened further, holding me pressed against the scorching heat of his hard body.His full lips curved into a faint, humorless smile. "What I've always wanted to do," he murmured, his voice low and gravelly.I froze, my entire body stiffening as his words sank in. But I didn't dare move away, I didn't want to. Not anymore. Not when he was looking at me like that, to
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JASONJason blinked slowly, the fog in his brain finally starting to clear.His muscles were still twitching from the intense aftermath of his release last night.For a few seconds, he laid there confused, not quite sure where the hell he was or what had happened.The room around him seemed kind of unfamiliar but the warm body lying next to him definitely was.He turned his head and felt his stomach drop through the floor when he saw Maisie's innocent face sprawled out on the pillow beside him.His eyes trailed down, taking in the soft curve of her bare shoulder, the faint reddish marks on her neck that matched the burning feeling on his own lips.Shit. Maisie.His heart stopped for a second before thundering in his chest as the full reality slammed into him like a freight train.Last night was like a blur – there were several bottles of whiskey involved.The thought of her finally becoming a legal adult had been plaguing him for weeks, making him wrestle with feelings he knew he shou
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MaisieIt had been two weeks since Jason came into my room and made love to me that night. But no matter how hard I tried to forget, my mind kept drifting back to it.The bed was cold and empty beside me when I woke up the next morning. Jason was already long gone, like he had never been there at all. Like it had all just been an incredibly realistic dream.My mind kept flashing images of how he took me, touched me and claimed me in a way no one had ever done before.Yes, I swore to stop loving him and forget every feeling he ever stirred inside me, but that night changed everything.His hungry kisses, his passionate touches, the way his body moved inside mine… it was like he had claimed not just my body but my soul all over again.I tried to shake it off. To remind myself how he disappeared just as quickly as he came after taking what he wanted. Yet the memory refused to leave, and I couldn’t let go no matter how hard I tried.“Surely he’d come back again. Right? It was bound to happ
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Maisie“This is the last time I’d cry over Jason Harding.”I took my stuff and left the signed divorce papers, the cheque along with the house ownership documents for that sorry sack of crap.I didn't want a single damn thing that would remind me of his miserable existence, not even a freaking paperclip.“What brought us together in the first place was just a meaningless signature scribbled on some stupid white paper, and that same flimsy piece of paper is what tore us apart in the end.” I spat.He was never really my husband after all and I was never truly his wife.----Eight long months later, I gave birth to our child - the child that worthless piece of shit ex-husband didn't even know about and never would if I had my way.I'd gone full hermit mode after getting those divorce papers, dropping out of school and cutting off every single person - my family, my friends, especially Jason. As far as I was concerned, there was no reason at all to tell that asshole about the baby. He sure
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I glanced over to discover he had his headphones on, blasting music into his ears with his eyes closed, completely zoning out the world around him as he bobbed his head slightly to the beat.Seems like he's really going through some tough time at this new fancy school. He hadn't wanted to transfer here from his old public one in the first place."Donovan didn't have a choice though, this place has way better resources and opportunities for kids like him," I reminded myself silently. I made a mental note to really talk to him about whatever he was dealing with after we got home and settled in.I pulled into the driveway of our new lavish home just as my phone started ringing with a call from work, the display showing my boss’ number. Ugh, what does he want now?Donovan beat me inside while I was stuck taking the 10-minute work call about some potential new client listings. The conversation dragged on longer than I would have liked as usual.When I finally walked into the house after e
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MaisieI suddenly felt like the worst mother in the entire world for constantly putting work before my own child's needs and emotional well-being.I sighed. "Aw honey, I thought if I worked myself to the bone and gave you everything you could ever ask for materially, you'd be happy and have the perfect life. But I guess I was just being naive and selfish by assuming fancy things could make up for a lack of quality time together."Donovan watched me silently with those big green eyes as I continued to pour my heart out. "You were right earlier - I've been an absolutely terrible mother lately, putting my job first when you should always be my top priority." I felt tears welling up as the guilt washed over me.I raised my pinky finger and made a vow to my son. "But I promise you, from now on I'll cut way back on work and spend way more quality time with you. Just you and me, like when you were little. We'll do anything you want, bud. Pinky promise."The dimpled smile that broke across his
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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
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.99
MAISIEI pulled myself together, forcing my voice to remain steady.“Don’t call me that silly name!” I snapped, glaring at him.Jason pulled the strap again, letting it snap against my skin. The sting spread through me like wildfire, sharp and unrelenting.My features trembled for a few seconds, betraying the chaos his vague, unreadable gaze stirred inside me.He didn’t let go this time. His grip was firm, deliberate then his voice came low and calm like a storm brewing in the distance.“Disobedience, much like any other aspect of life, evolves over time. Eventually, what once seemed intolerable transforms into something more acceptable, akin to the gradual metamorphosis of a butterfly.”Tolerable.The word lingered in the air, heavy and suffocating, wrapping around me like the rope in his hands.Then he released the strap without warning. The suddenness of it made my whole body jolt as if I’d been struck by lightning.My breath caught in my throat, and for a moment, I couldn’t move.
