All Chapters of THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

"Let me go, James," I said firmly, trying to twist free from his grasp.He didn’t flinch, his grip only tightening as his dark eyes bore into mine. “No. I’m not letting you go. Not until you agree to come back home with me.”I paused, staring at him. His determination was unwavering, and for a moment, I felt the fight leave me. What was the point in resisting when I knew he wouldn’t budge?“Fine,” I relented, my tone clipped. “But I need to see Jian first. I left her alone at the restaurant, and she has to know I’m leaving.”James tilted his head slightly as if considering my request. “Alright. But I left my phone inside during the meeting, so I’ll need to grab it too.”Inside, I couldn’t help but smile. This dinner was supposed to be about Susan, about forging connections for her career. But the fact that James was willing to abandon it to be with me? That had to mean something. Maybe it meant I still mattered to him more than she did.“Okay,” I said quietly.“All right. I’ll see you

The line went dead after I hung up. Jian snorted beside me, her arms crossed as she leaned against the table. “You’re way too tense, Zelda. Let’s grab breakfast and stop overthinking.”I tugged her out of the room and down the street until we stumbled upon a quaint little restaurant. The smell of freshly steamed buns wafted through the air, luring us inside.Midway through breakfast, my phone buzzed, and I saw Xavier Ferguson’s name flashing on the screen. I answered quickly."Sister-in-law," he began in his usual calm tone, "the police wrapped up their investigation. They've classified it as attempted sexual assault. You acted in self-defence; you're in the clear. As for Duan, he regained consciousness last night and will be transferred to the detention centre in two days. He won't be getting off lightly. Also, your information has been blocked, so you can relax now."Relief washed over me. "Really? Thank you so much, Xavier." I replied softly, though my voice didn’t carry the cheer

I didn’t have time to think before I grabbed the man’s outstretched hand and flipped him over my shoulder.Bang!He landed on the ground with a heavy thud, the cotton candy he had been holding flying out of his grasp. Without hesitation, I kicked it away like it was something toxic, then quickly turned to Xander, pulling him close.“Are you okay?” I asked, scanning him for any injuries.“I’m fine, Sister,” he reassured me, then pointed to the man still sprawled on the ground. “But I’m not so sure about him.”I turned to look. The man was tall and lanky, his long arms and legs splayed awkwardly. He didn’t even attempt to stand, just lay there, waving weakly when our eyes met.“Miss,” he said in a dramatic tone, “I saved you once. Did you really have to repay me by being so harsh?”That voice. It struck a chord of familiarity. My ears perked up, and the memory hit me.“Wait—you’re the guy on the motorcycle from the other day!”He smiled, his eyes crinkling behind a large mask. His voice

“Are you okay?” Nan’s voice pulled me back as he appeared from somewhere in the crowd, steadying me before I could hit the ground.I straightened myself, glancing up just in time to see James’s tall figure weaving through the crowd. His arms were wrapped protectively around someone. Though I couldn’t make out the face, I didn’t need to—I knew it was Susan Wenger.“Don’t push! Someone fell down!” a voice called from the back, but the crowd pressed forward anyway, eager to catch the drone show that had started just beyond the haunted house.I forced myself to look away from James and turned to Nan.“Where are the children?” I asked, my voice tight with worry.He gave me a reassuring smile. “They’re fine. Don’t worry. Let’s get out of here first.”I nodded, letting him guide me as we moved through the throng. It wasn’t long before the crowd thinned and we could finally breathe. Overhead, drones began to light up the night sky, their formations accompanied by gasps and cheers.I glanced u

James threw me on the bed like I was a sack of potatoes, then stomped over to my closet, yanked out some clothes, and threw them at me."Put this on and come with me!" he barked.I sat up, completely disoriented, my hair a mess, and my anger bubbling to the surface. There was no way I’d comply with his ridiculous demands, especially not at this hour."Have you completely lost your goddamn mind?!" I snapped, brushing my hair out of my face. "I’m not going anywhere with you! If you won’t agree to a divorce, we can separate. Two years apart, and I can file for divorce on my own!"I squared my shoulders, staring him down despite the knot of anxiety tightening in my chest.James's expression darkened, his presence more suffocating than ever."Separate?" he sneered. "You think you can walk away just like that? If I don’t agree with the divorce, you’re going nowhere, Zelda!"Then he turned to grab the quilt from my bed.I backed away instinctively, wrapping my arms around myself."What are y