All Chapters of Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

KARINAI adjusted the snug crimson silk dress I'd carefully picked out for the evening, tugging at the fabric to ensure it clung perfectly to every curve while emphasizing the slender line of my waist. The deep V-neckline dipped just low enough to provide a tantalizing tease of cleavage, while the daring slit up the side revealed a generous expanse of toned leg with every other step - just enough to make Jason's mouth water and eyes smolder with undisguised want.My fiery red hair had been expertly styled into soft, tousled waves that spilled over one shoulder in a vibrant cascade, the rich color perfectly complemented by the glittering ruby earrings I'd chosen.I took one last critical look in the full-length mirror, turning this way and that to admire the overall effect. Tonight, there was no way Jason Harding would be able to keep his hands off me, not with the way this dress showcased my assets.A slow, satisfied smile curved my lips as I gave my reflection an approving once-over.

KARINAMy mind was an absolute whirlwind, thoughts swirling and crashing together like stormy waves.Why the hell had Jason really decided to buy this house in this neighborhood? Was it truly just a coincidence, or did it have something to do with Maisie Smith? Did he already know the single mom lived right across the damn street?Of course, I'd noticed the way his eyes had lingered a little too long on her at that event night. And the subtle but unmistakable glances she kept shooting his way whenever she thought he wasn't looking.My finely-tuned womanly intuition had picked up on the chemistry, the spark of...something more than just supposed strangers meeting for the first time. But never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the shocking revelation that was about to blow my world apart.My original plan tonight had been so simple - to utterly seduce Jason with my feminine wiles, to make him mine completely before finally agreeing to set a date and tie the knot.Now, those car

MAISIEA chorus of shocked gasps and murmurs filled the sudden silence in the wake of my assault on the worthless sack of crap."You miserable piece of shit!" I snarled, chest heaving as I loomed over him. "How dare you say those vile things to my son and provoke him into having a medical emergency? What kind of sick, twisted fuck gets off on tormenting children?"The man cradled his rapidly swelling cheek with his eyes wide and mouth gaping like one of those stupid plastic fish tanks as he struggled to formulate a response. But I wasn't finished."How dare you bully a sick child so cruelly and still call yourself a teacher?" I seethed, chest heaving as I loomed over his cowering form."Ms. Maisie, have you lost your mind-" one of the other teachers started, only to snap his mouth shut when I whirled on him with a ferocious snarl.My name on that worm's lips was like a match to a puddle of gasoline, causing the already blazing fury inside me to erupt into an inferno.Without a second

Maisie"Interesting..." Jason purred against my heated skin. "You say stop, but your body tells a different story, Ms. Smith."I snatched my hands away from where they'd been clutching his shirt like a lifeline, as if his words had scorched me.I could feel the blush deepening to a full-blown inferno at his blatant insinuation.Jason watched my every fitful movement with the intense focus of a predator eyeing its prey. His lips curved into a knowing smirk that made me want to simultaneously slap that arrogant expression right off his stupidly handsome face and...well, do something else entirely that was definitely not appropriate for an educator's office.When his heavy-lidded gaze dropped to my mouth again, I knew exactly what was coming next. I could practically see the undisguised want simmering in the endless depths of those dark eyes.A small, stubborn part of me rallied one last time, insisting that this was a line I absolutely could not allow myself to cross. Jason was my ex-hu

MAISIEMiriam started ticking off Klay's attributes on her fingers with a teasing grin. "I mean, he's rich, famous, handsome - like, stupid handsome. What more could you possibly want in a man?"I rolled my eyes at her shallow priorities. "That's hardly a good enough reason to get married, Mir.""Think about it, though!" She was really warming to the idea now. "If you marry him, your shitty ex will be out of the picture for good since you'll already be taken and off the market. Donovan gets a father figure who ticks all the boxes any kid could want - successful, wealthy, good-looking. And you get to share your life with someone without all the baggage and drama from your past weighing you down."Miriam grasped my face between her palms and beamed. "It's like killing a flock of birds with one stone, Maisie! A total win-win for everyone involved."I batted her hands away with a shake of my head. "Forget it. Didn't I tell you Mr. Woods has this psycho cousin who's obsessed with him? If s