All Chapters of The CEO's Regret: Hiding His Twin Babies: Chapter 11 - Chapter 16

Adrian’s gaze drops to Liam, and something flickers in his expression—a flash of recognition that vanishes almost as quickly as it appears. His brows knit slightly, as if grappling with a memory just out of reach. But before the moment can deepen, Kristina steps closer to him, effectively breaking his focus.“Adrian,” Kristina says, her tone soft and saccharine. Her hand lightly brushes against his sleeve, a possessive gesture masked as affectionate. “I was just saying how we should make the most of today. Shopping, maybe dinner? You’ve been so busy lately, we deserve some time to ourselves.”Adrian’s attention reluctantly shifts to her, his sharp features relaxing slightly but not losing their edge. “Shopping?” he repeats, his tone neutral but distracted.Kristina’s lips curve into a playful pout. “Don’t tell me you’ve already forgotten. I’ve been planning this all week. You wouldn’t want to disappoint me, would you?”Lila watches the exchange from a few steps away, her chest tighten

Lila takes a deep breath as she stands in front of the towering glass building of Adrian’s company. The weight of the situation presses heavily on her shoulders, but she squares them, determined. She can’t afford to lose everything her family built. No matter the cost, she will fight for her company.The receptionist, a young woman with a polite smile, leads her to Adrian’s office. Every step she takes feels heavier than the last, memories of their past threatening to overwhelm her. But she’s not the naive girl she once was. She’s stronger now—or so she tells herself.When she enters the office, Adrian is already seated behind his large desk, his sharp gaze fixed on her. His presence dominates the room, but Lila refuses to falter. She meets his eyes, her chin lifted in defiance.“Lila,” he says, his voice smooth but tinged with mockery. “To what do I owe this unexpected visit?”“I’m here to discuss the stocks,” she replies firmly. “Whatever proposal you’ve made to the board, I’m not g

The tension in the boardroom is palpable as Lila stands at the head of the table, her presence commanding despite the turmoil inside her. The board members sit in silence, their eyes flicking between her and Adrian, whose unyielding gaze remains fixed on her. She clears her throat and begins."Our quarterly projections indicate a dip due to external market conditions," Lila explains, her tone professional. "However, we can recover if we implement cost-cutting measures across non-essential departments."Adrian leans back in his chair, his arms folded, the faintest smirk playing on his lips. "Cost-cutting measures? That’s your solution? Sounds like a short-term fix for a long-term issue."Lila’s jaw tightens, but she doesn’t miss a beat. "A short-term fix is necessary for survival, Mr. Hale, while we work on diversifying revenue streams. Or would you prefer we take reckless risks without stabilizing the current situation?""Reckless risks?" Adrian raises an eyebrow, his tone dripping wi