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Chapter 190 I Disagree

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Zelda

The studio lights felt harsh, not the warm embrace of the stage, but a clinical scrutiny. Four years. Four years away from the flashbulbs, the runways, the curated poses. I, Zelda Liamson, was attempting a comeback.

Song, a titan in the fashion world, a woman who’d launched countless careers, watched with a cool, detached expression. I understood her scepticism. A model returning after such a long break? It was practically unheard of. I was a relic, a faded photograph compared to the vibrant, fresh faces that dominated the scene.

So, I posed. I let my body remember the angles, the expressions, the subtle shifts that conveyed a thousand unspoken stories. I moved with a practised grace, a fluidity born from years of training. It wasn't about proving anything, not initially. It was about finding that spark again, that connection to the lens, to the art of transformation.

I felt the subtle shift in the room. Song's gaze sharpened, her posture straightening slightly. The initial disi
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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 191 Discuss It Later

    It was Jim. He stood between James Ferguson and the exit, an immovable barrier."This is a matter between us, we will discuss it when we get back home, get out of the way," James Ferguson’s voice was a low, dangerous growl.Jim, however, remained unfazed, his expression calm and collected."Since Mr. Ferguson wants to discuss it, why not ask Mrs. Ferguson what she thinks now? Why not give her a chance to speak?"The air crackled with tension, a silent battle of wills. I seized the opportunity, biting down on James Ferguson’s hand and pushing him away."I want to join the show!" I declared, my voice trembling but firm.James Ferguson’s expression softened, but his eyes held a steely resolve."You are pregnant, don't be willful." He reached for me, his voice gentle, almost pleading. "If you want to model or design, you can do that occasionally at home. But before you join the fashion modelling agency again, you should wait until Little One is born, okay?"I stepped back, shaking my head

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 192 I Know

    JimNan's worry was a palpable thing, a raw, youthful anxiety that filled the space. He took a step forward, his expression a mix of indignation and concern."Brother, are we just going to watch him take that person away? It's clear that my sister didn't volunteer!"I glanced at him, my expression impassive."Why don't you go and beat James Ferguson up and get her back?"His eyes lit up, a spark of impulsive action igniting within him. He even began to roll up his sleeves."James Ferguson worked as a mercenary abroad, and he saw mountains of corpses and seas of blood," I said, my voice low and even. "By the way, the last person who offended him seemed to be the one named Duan Kun who was on the social news."The name hung in the air, heavy with unspoken implications. Duan Kun's fate was a stark reminder of James Ferguson's capabilities.Nan’s enthusiasm deflated instantly, his half-rolled sleeves suddenly feeling very restrictive."So you're just going to leave it alone?" he asked, hi

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 193 Want To Laugh

    JianI sprinted out of the theatre, my heart pounding in my chest. I had landed a small role in a new drama, but since it was a minor character, I hadn't bothered to come to the set today. Then Yuell called his voice a mixture of panic and desperation.Apparently, the director had decided to add a more intimate scene between him and the female lead, and he needed me to stand in for her.Yuell, bless his soul, was notoriously camera-shy when it came to intimate scenes. He'd begged me to come, threatening to sabotage my role if I refused. I'd managed to talk him down, but the whole experience had left me shaken.When I finally left the theatre, I saw Zelda standing there, her face pale, her eyes filled with unshed tears. James Ferguson stood beside her, his expression a mixture of anger and something that might have been… remorse. But it was gone as quickly as it appeared, replaced by a cold, hard mask."Fool Ferguson! What did you do to Zeezee again?! She's still pregnant. A pregnant w

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 194 Honour Your Childhood

    ZeldaA sigh escaped my lips, a weary sound that seemed to carry the weight of the world. Even after confirming my rehearsal with Song, a dull ache settled in my chest. Looking out the car window, the world blurred a mere backdrop to the chaos within me."How about we meet Sia some other time?" Jian's voice, laced with concern, broke through my reverie.I appreciated her understanding, and her ability to see the exhaustion that clung to me."No," I insisted, a flicker of something akin to joy sparking within me. "I'm happy today, just today! Besides, I might not have so much time when I join the fashion show tomorrow."The Building, a hidden gem, was our chosen venue. Jian’s connections had secured us a private room, a testament to its popularity. Sia was running late, still caught up in her crew's schedule. I used the time to escape to the restroom, seeking a moment of solitude.But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Stepping out of the room, I found myself face-to-face with Susan, Li

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 195 Don't Call Me That

    ZeldaI stood there, frozen, the hallway stretching before me. Just a few steps ahead, Bai Luoxing was carefully pushing Mrs. Bai in her wheelchair. Mr Bai stood beside them, a picture of familial warmth. They were clearly waiting for someone.A sense of dread washed over me, a premonition that sent a shiver down my spine. I followed their gaze and saw him. James Ferguson. He was walking towards them, his long strides purposeful. He wore a light blue suit, and a dark blue plaid tie accentuating his broad shoulders. A gentle smile played on his lips.I was transfixed. I’d never seen him in such a vibrant, fresh colour. His wardrobe was a sea of dark hues – greys, blacks, browns, navy blues, dark greens. Even at formal events, he adhered to the sombre palette.I'd once longed to see him in lighter shades, believing his youthful charm would be amplified. I’d even bought him a light blue suit, similar to the one he was now wearing. But he'd frowned at it, the suit relegated to the depths

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 196 The Retaliation

    ZeldaA glacial chill settled in my eyes. I stared at him, unblinking, and asked, my voice as sharp as shattered ice,"Do you get a high by making me someone else's placement holder?"His entire body stiffened, a reaction he couldn't mask. The gentle pressure he'd been applying to the corner of my eye suddenly intensified a subtle pain that spoke volumes. Pressed close as we were, his body's involuntary response betrayed him.My heart plummeted, a heavy stone sinking into the depths of my chest. Even though I'd braced myself for this, the reality was a suffocating weight, crushing the air from my lungs."What nonsense are you talking about? Stop daydreaming all day long!" James Ferguson finally spoke, his voice a low, reprimanding growl.But his tone felt like a desperate attempt to deflect, a guilty man trying to turn the tables.My eyes, cold and sharp as breaking ice, locked onto his. A bitter laugh escaped my lips."Is Bai Luoxing's nickname Queeny?"He frowned, his voice hard."W

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 197 The Soup

    ZeldaDawn was just breaking, and I was already up, ready for my first day back in the fashion world. A simple breakfast with Jian, and then we headed downstairs. But just as we stepped out, Aunt Wang, flanked by two hulking bodyguards, blocked our path."Young Madam, Madam asked me to serve you some soup. You must not spit out the soup today. Madam asked me to watch you finish it."My face hardened.Hellen Ferguson.Even after yesterday's fiasco, she wouldn't give up. Still sent her minions to harass me, even though she barely lived at the Ferguson residence anymore.The woman was relentless."I told you, if anyone dares to bring this soup to me again, I'll put a slap on her head! Aunt Wang, do you want to try taking a hot spring bath early in the morning?" I glared at Aunt Wang, but she just turned to the bodyguards."If the young mistress won't cooperate, you'll have to help her."The two brutes stepped forward, their intent clear. They were going to force me to drink that concocti

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 198 By Force

    ZeldaJian dropped me off, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Just before I stepped out of the car, she leaned in, a sly grin spreading across her face."I wonder if Fool Ferguson drank the nourishing soup."Her gloating was palpable, and I couldn't help but smile. James Ferguson was notoriously particular about his food. The thought of him consuming that… concoction… was strangely satisfying."Don't you feel sorry for him?" Jian asked, her eyes searching mine.I paused, considering. Yesterday's confrontation with Helen over that very soup, her inevitable complaint to James. If he had been paying even a sliver of attention, he would have known what it was. If he chose to drink it anyway, well, that was his own fault. He deserved whatever discomfort followed.I raised an eyebrow and shrugged."If you feel sorry for a bad man, you will be unlucky for the rest of your life. Isn't that your motto?""Hahaha, that's right!" Jian burst out laughing, the sound echoing through the car.I smiled

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 250 Moving On

    JamesI stood in front of the French window, my eyes fixed on the retreating figures of Bai Luoxing and Hellen Ferguson as they left the courtyard. The car pulled away, and the mansion fell into silence once more. But my mind was anything but quiet.Something about that day—the day Zelda and Bai Luoxing had coffee together—gnawed at me. I hadn’t thought much of it at the time, but now, it felt significant.I picked up my phone and dialled, my voice low and urgent."Twenty days ago, Zelda and Bai Luoxing had coffee in the café opposite the hospital. Check the surveillance footage from that day. Find out if any of the waiters overheard their conversation."I hung up and turned around, my gaze sweeping across the bedroom. Hellen Ferguson had said Zelda’s things were still here, and she was right. The room was filled with traces of her—a cashmere shawl draped over the sofa, her favourite lotion on the dressing table, the faint scent of her perfume lingering in the air. It was as if she ha

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 249 The Woman Of The House

    JamesThe words hit me like a sledgehammer, each one carving deeper into the fragile shell I’d built around myself. Jian’s voice was sharp, unrelenting, and every accusation she hurled at me felt like a knife twisting in my chest. I wanted to know—no, I *needed* to know—how much I had missed, how much I had destroyed without even realizing it. It was a masochistic urge, a desperate need to understand how I had failed her so completely.I stood there, my hand clenched around the broken porcelain, the shards digging into my palm. The pain was nothing compared to the storm raging inside me. Jian’s words echoed in my mind, each one a revelation I wasn’t prepared for."Are your material compensations what Zelda wants? Zelda’s scholarship and prize money from her fashion modelling were enough for her to live on! She could have left the Ferguson family a long time ago. She’s talented, James. She is a model, a fashion designer and a choreographer, she has millions of fans. Do you know why she

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 248 Let Her Speak

    ZeldaAn hour later, I found myself in a secluded villa, safe and hidden from prying eyes. Lisa had prepared a cup of calming tea for me, and I sipped it slowly, the warmth soothing both my stomach and my nerves. I was waiting for Jim’s call, my mind swirling with questions and doubts. Why had he gone out of his way to help me? What did he want in return?When the phone finally rang, I answered immediately, my voice steady but laced with curiosity."Mr Nan, can I ask why you’re helping me like this?"Jim’s voice was light, almost playful."What do you think? I want to keep a beautiful woman in a golden house?"I froze, my breath catching in my throat. My heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, I didn’t know how to respond. But then I heard him laugh, and the tension in my chest eased slightly."Seriously? I didn’t realize you’re quite narcissistic," I shot back, my tone teasing but my cheeks burning with embarrassment.Jim chuckled again, and I could almost picture the smirk on his fa

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 247 The Letter

    JamesI let go of Jim abruptly, my attention snapping to the letter Leiy held out. The envelope bore my name, and the handwriting was unmistakably Zelda’s. My chest tightened as I took it, my fingers trembling slightly despite my best efforts to steady them.Leiy’s voice broke through the haze of my thoughts. “It’s addressed to you. It must have been sent when Madam was still there.”I barely registered his words as I tore open the envelope. Inside was a single sheet of paper, thin and fragile, with just a few lines of text. My eyes scanned the words slowly, each one cutting deeper than the last. By the time I finished reading, my vision was blurred, my chest heaving with a mix of anger, pain, and disbelief.I crumpled the letter in my fist, my jaw clenched so tightly it ached. Without a word, I turned and strode out of the room, my mind racing. Jim’s voice followed me, calm and unhurried, as if he hadn’t just been at the receiving end of my fury.“Take care, Mr. Ferguson.”I stopped

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 246 Where Is She

    JamesI laughed, but it wasn’t out of joy. No, it was a bitter, angry laugh, one that even I could feel was chilling. The sound of it echoed in the room, sharp and unsettling. My little girl, Zelda, had really grown up. She had become so capable, so cunning. How dare she just vanish from my world like this? Disappear without a trace? It was unthinkable.I had always said I wouldn’t let her leave me, and yet here we were. She thought she could run, but she was wrong. Dead wrong. When I find her—and I *will* find her—she’ll see just how serious I was. She’ll regret ever trying to escape.Leiy ’s voice broke through my thoughts, cautious and measured.“Miss Jian is quite skilled in martial arts, but she has a bad temper. I’m afraid she’ll inevitably fight. If Miss Jian gets hurt, your wife will probably be angry when she comes back…”I opened my eyes, my vision blurred with rage. My bloodshot eyes locked onto Leiy, and I spoke through gritted teeth, my voice cold and cutting.“Angry? Oh,

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 245 I Should've Known

    JamesThe red dress Bai Luoxing wore was striking, but as I looked at her, my mind wandered. The vibrant colour reminded me of Zelda—Zelda as a child, always dressed in red by Old Mrs. Ferguson. She had looked so radiant in those clothes, her little face glowing with innocence and joy.I hadn’t seen her wear red in years, not since she was a girl. The thought crossed my mind: she would look stunning in it now. Maybe I should have a dress made for her, something bold and beautiful, just for me.My gaze lingered on Bai Luoxing for a moment too long, lost in my thoughts. She must have mistaken my attention for something else because her cheeks flushed, and she lowered her eyes shyly.“James?” she said softly, pulling me back to the present. “Let’s go up.”She turned and hurried up the stairs, her skirt lifted delicately in her hands. I watched her for a moment, a faint sense of unease settling over me. There was something about her demeanour that felt… off. But I couldn’t quite put my fi

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 244 The Hug

    JamesThe scent of soap still clung to my skin, a clean, fresh counterpoint to the lingering warmth of the shower. I descended the stairs, expecting the usual quiet of a late afternoon, but the living room held a tableau that stopped me cold. Zelda.She was there, bathed in the soft, fading light that streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Bent slightly, almost reverently, she arranged roses in a white porcelain vase. A simple lilac dress, loose and comfortable, draped over her, and strands of her long hair, the colour of spun moonlight, brushed against her cheek.Her face, usually so animated, was serene, a gentle smile playing on her lips.The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and gold, a breathtaking backdrop. And there she was, Zelda, a figure caught in a moment of quiet grace, a living painting. I found myself rooted to the spot, halfway down the escalator, watching her.I don't know how long I stood there, lost in the unexpected beauty of the scene. It was as if t

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 243 You Are Mine

    ZeldaAfter that day, the man who used to come home every night became distant, buried in his work. Days passed without a word from him. I told myself it was for the best—I was busy too, consumed by the fashion modelling show’s performances. But late at night, lying alone in the vast emptiness of our bed, my thoughts would inevitably drift to him.I wondered if James was tired—tired of us, tired of the constant push and pull. And then my mind would wander to Bai Luoxing, her relentless enthusiasm, and the way the Bai family and Hellen Ferguson seemed to support her so openly. Had they made progress? Were they moving on without me?Even if I didn’t seek it out, news of Bai Luoxing’s high-profile appearances reached me. The missing eldest daughter of the Bai family had been found, and she was everywhere, basking in the spotlight. Her parents were overjoyed, and the world seemed to celebrate her return.Meanwhile, I poured myself into my work. When the second round of performances in the

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME    Chapter 242 I Cry

    JamesDamn it. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Bai Luoxing's...her phantom limb. Covered in blood. Scratched, rubbed raw. It wasn't some trick, some illusion. That was real, a real pain he was experiencing.Zelda...she looked terrified. My sudden outburst, it clearly shook her. Her face, was pale, her lips trembling. I'd been trying to be gentle, and considerate. Trying to coax her. And for a moment, just a moment, she'd almost believed it. Believed I was something I was not."I am a mean and selfish person, but Mr Ferguson has only just realized this now." Her voice was sharp, laced with a bitter edge. "What? You found out that I'm not cute, and Mr Ferguson can't continue to act affectionately? Then don't act anymore, I'm exhausted for you."That sneer, those eyes. They were filled with ice, but beneath it, I saw a crack, a sliver of pain. It twisted something inside me. My jaw clenched, my eyes filled with a resentment I couldn't quite name. I wanted to...I wanted to devour he

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