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Chapter 74 - My Chessboard is Missing a Queen Part 2
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CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 75 - Cleaning Up is a Dirty Business Part 1
Sunday, 8th February 2026 – Bennett ResidenceValentinaMaddie and I had just finished bringing in the last of the dinner dishes, when Ethan wandered into the kitchen, rolling the sleeves of his Henley up his forearms."Go upstairs and put your feet up, Mom," he said, gently taking the tea towel from her hands. "Valentina and I will finish the rest."Maddie looked between the two of us with a concerned look. "You've both had a long day. It was bad enough Val wouldn’t listen.""I am fine Maddie. I feel bad that I didn’t even help make supper.” I said. "Besides, I am gone again tomorrow, it is my first runway practice.""And dad will be buried in contracts at Bailey's," Ethan added. "You'll have Rhys all afternoon. You deserve a break.""I can take Rhys with me," I offered. "Or get a sitter."Maddie looked almost offended. "Absolutely not." She smiled softly. We treasure every minute with that little boy. Your father already has plans to introduce him to every bird in the garden."I cou
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 74 - My Chessboard is Missing a Queen Part 2
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 - SoHo Penthouse "Check employment. Friends." My voice dropped to a lower register, eyes narrowing. “Anyone that you deem more than a friend…” "Fine. So basically everything." He chuckled quietly. "Still subtle as ever." "I've never claimed to be subtle." "When do you need it?" "Preliminary report? Within forty-eight hours." "I'll have something." He assured me. "I know you will." I said in a voice that brooked no argument.I ended the call without saying goodbye. No need. Lester understood efficiency. I placed the phone face down on the marble counter before walking into my studio.The room smelled exactly as it should. Linseed oil. Turpentine. Fresh canvas. This is where every creative concept started.This was my quiet place…My sanctuary.Dozens of completed paintings lined one wall beneath protective cloths awaiting the exhibition.Powerful works. Technically flawless. Collectors would fight over them. Critics would dissect them. Students would st
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 73 - My Chessboard is Missing a Queen Part 1
LeightonTuesday, 3rd February 2026 - SoHo PenthouseThe exhibition was just over three weeks away.By any reasonable standard I had given myself an impossible deadline. The feature piece alone would measure nearly four metres across, far too large to complete in my studio. It would have to be painted at the gallery itself after installation, the final brushstrokes witnessed by no one. I painted for escape, because it quieted the noise in my head, even if it was only for a little while.I poured myself into my work, probably the only time I shared any bit of me with the world. But even this creative outlet, was split. One meant for the public eye and the other just for myself.Other people invited patrons, critics and collectors to watch the process. They would call it performance art.I called it theatre.Art was never simply paint on canvas. It was imagination. Creation. Obsession. And every work only became a masterpiece with the appropriate audience to validate its beauty, origin
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 72 - Forgetting their Table Manners Part 2
EthanSunday 8th February 2026 - Bennett Residence"Well I am not the only one that is going to be famous." Valentina piped up mischieviously, grinning at me. "Ethan ended up modelling too,"Mom's eyebrows shot upward. Dad put down his cutlery. "You did?"I shrugged. "Occupational hazard of being too handsome to just practise law."The whole table laughed. "So all of Manhatten and 5th Avenue are going to see my two babies looking gorgeous..." mom said puffing with pride.Before I could answer, I leaned toward Valentina again. "I'd much rather you were the only one looking."She inhaled sharply. Her fork slipped from her fingers. *Clang.* Every head turned to her. "Everything alright sweetheart?" Mom asked."I'm sorry," Valentina mumbled, mortified.I bit the inside of my cheek to stop myself laughing. Dad looked directly at me. The stern expression clearly said *Behave.* I gave him my most innocent smile.Dessert arrived. Conversation drifted to Matteo's upcoming show. I'd finally d
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 71 - Forgetting their Table Manners Part 1
EthanSunday 8th February 2026 - Bennett ResidenceRhys was fed, bathed and tucked into bed with his cuddly toy by the time we all gathered for dinner. The little man was obviously knackered.The house had settled into that comfortable Sunday evening rhythm. Soft music drifted from the kitchen while my mom plated dinner.Livvy had called earlier. "The edits ran late, but they're incredible. Matteo is buying me dinner, so don't wait up."Which meant one thing. Valentina and I could have our first evening together without my little sister poking her nose in. I gave a satisfied smirk.Valentina appeared at the dining room doorway wearing soft cream lounge pants and an oversized pale-blue sweater, her damp burgundy curls loose around her shoulders.My heart stumbled.She caught me looking and instantly blushed. God...She was beautiful without even trying.I stood automatically, pulling out the chair beside mine. "For you, Miss Rossi."She rolled her eyes, smiling. "Ever the gentleman Mr B
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 70 - Like Father, Like Son Part 2
ValentinaTwo Years Ago – Friday 6th March 2024 - En Route to JFK AirportThen… I heard him laugh. Not with humour. With contempt. "Lady?" His voice dripped disdain. "Please let’s not kid ourselves. You're nothing more than a glorified whore. Trailer park trash. A bastard to boot.” He let that sit there before turning the screw. "Women like you are a dime a dozen.”My grip tightened around the phone until my knuckles turned white. I'd never struck another human being. But at that moment...I wanted to. Badly.He continued before I could answer. "I became concerned when Nash deviated from his usual arrangements. He'd never offered anyone a weekend contract before. So I wondered if perhaps you were different." He gave a humourless chuckle. "Then I discovered he kept his Monday and Wednesday girls. And that told me what you were…” I could almost feel his sneering condescension. “…Nothing special after all."The words landed like another knife in an already bleeding heart. A tiny, involu
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 5 - The Leap Day Take Over
2 years ago – Saturday 29th February Valentina The battle in front of the mirror continues. My subconscious tuts, mocking me. *He chose you for weekends Valentina...* she corrects. 'There’s a difference.* My reflection blurs. I’m not crying. I refuse to cry before I even try. My hands are trem
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 4 - The Heart vs the Mind
2 years ago – Saturday 29th February ValentinaI woke up later than normal, the sun already high in the sky.I blushed as last night came rushing back. Nashian had been an absolute animal. He had taken me three more times. In the shower, strapped to the bench and finally on the giant four poster
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 3 - The Temptation in Black Lace
2 years ago – Friday 28th February Valentina And then his mouth crashed down onto mine, teeth nipping my lower lip, tongue delving deep as if he he couldn't get enough of the taste of me. Plunging, duelling, conquering like a starving man offered a banquet and that had decided to swallow me who
CEO's Regret - Losing Valentina Chapter 1 - Prologue
Author's Foreword This story has been entered into the Doing Me to the Fullest Contest. I hope it resonates with all of you that do me the honour of reading it as well as the judges of the contest. I wrote this story for every person that till this day hold a space in their hearts for their first
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