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Chapter 15

Author: Mary Ikeoji
last update publish date: 2026-04-13 17:47:08

Taylor paced the vast living room of the villa like a caged animal, her red gown from the event still clinging to her body, heels abandoned somewhere near the couch.

She kept replaying the moment in her head — the way Roderick had frozen when Camille stepped onto that stage. The shock in his eyes,no... The hunger, the longing.

“This can’t be happening.” She whispered, her voice cracking.

“Camille can’t be back, and with a son? No. No, that boy isn’t his. She probably got knocked up by some ra
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    The morning sunlight streamed into the living room of the mansion, but Camille barely noticed it. Her attention was anchored to the massive 85-inch television mounted on the far wall. On the screen, a ticker tape of financial headlines scrolled rapidly, but the main story was static, a photo of her from the previous night alongside a portrait of Miguel Valdez.The news anchor’s voice was high-pitched with excitement. « "In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the Crown City stock exchange, Valdez Holdings has announced a multi-million dollar investment into the newly arrived C&A Sardines. This partnership unites two of the most powerful rising names in Norland’s economy. Rumors are already swirling that this isn’t just a strategic merger, but a personal alliance, as the two were spotted sharing an intimate dinner late last night at The Obsidian..." »Camille clicked the remote, the screen turning black. She stood in her silk pajamas, her expression blank as she turned to

  • Darling Husband's Regret    Chapter 17

    Camille’s temper was simmering more fiercely. She checked her watch for the tenth time. 6:30 PM. She had been sitting alone for thirty minutes. Every clink of silverware from neighboring tables felt like a mocking reminder of her own gullibility. She had swallowed her pride and left her comfort zone to this place, only to be left sitting like a ghost at a table for two.What did Roderick take her for? Did he think she was still that desperate girl who would wait hours for his scraps of attention?Her phone buzzed on the tablecloth. It was June. Camille snatched it up, answering immediately."Tell me he’s dead, June. Because that’s the only acceptable excuse.""Ma'am, I am so sorry." June’s voice was frantic. "Roderick’s PA just called. He said Mr. King won’t be able to make it. Something about a... personal family affair."Camille’s grip on the phone tightened until her knuckles turned white. A "personal family affair." She knew exactly what that meant. It was obviously Taylor and t

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    (C&A Sardines)The sleek black SUV pulled up to the curb of the C&A Sardines headquarters, the glass-and-steel tower reflecting the morning sun. The door was opened by security, and Camille stepped out.June followed a step behind, tablet in hand, the silent engine of Camille’s daily operations."What’s my schedule for the day, June?" Camille asked, not slowing her pace as she glided through the lobby."You have the quarterly review with the production heads at ten, a lunch meeting with the logistics partners at one, and at four, you’re signing off on the new marketing campaign." June read off the screen. She hesitated for a fraction of a second before adding, "And you have dinner at 6:00 PM with Mr. King."Camille stopped dead in her tracks. The sudden stillness in her posture was more intimidating than her stride. She slowly pulled her sunglasses down, her gaze icy."Roderick?" She asked, her voice dropping to a dangerously level."Yes, ma'am." June replied, bracing herself.Camill

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    Taylor paced the vast living room of the villa like a caged animal, her red gown from the event still clinging to her body, heels abandoned somewhere near the couch. She kept replaying the moment in her head — the way Roderick had frozen when Camille stepped onto that stage. The shock in his eyes,no... The hunger, the longing.“This can’t be happening.” She whispered, her voice cracking. “Camille can’t be back, and with a son? No. No, that boy isn’t his. She probably got knocked up by some random man after she ran away. She moved on, right? She had to.”Her hands shook as she grabbed a crystal vase from the side table. She stared at it for half a second, then hurled it across the room with a scream. It shattered against the tiled wall, its shards scattering everywhere.“Arghh!” The sound tore out of her throat raw and ugly.She clutched her chest breathing hard. He looked at her like she was his everything. Like he desperately wanted her back in his arms. The memory made her want t

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    The applause slowly died down as Camille stood at the center of the stage, microphone in hand, lights glowing softly against her skin. She looked every bit the powerful woman she had become.“Thank you.” She began, her voice clear and steady, carrying through the grand ballroom. “Three years ago, I started C&A Sardines with nothing but a dream, a little savings, and a lot of fear. Today, standing here, I am incredibly proud. Not just of the company, but of the woman I had to become to build it.”She paused, letting her gaze sweep across the room.“C&A doesn’t just stand for premium sardines. It stands for Camille & Adrian Sardines. My son, Adrian, is the reason I fought so hard. He is my inspiration, my motivation, and the reason I wake up every single day determined to build something lasting. To every single person who believed in me when I was starting from nothing — my team, my partners, my investors, thank you.”“None of this would exist without you, and to everyone here tonight

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    It was 6pm. Roderick stood in front of the mirror in the master bedroom, adjusting the cuffs of his tailored black tuxedo. The invitation to the C&A Sardines grand branch launch had come as a VIP pass, just like every other powerful name in Crown City. These events were usually opportunities growing companies use to network and find new investment prospects. If the numbers looked good tonight, he planned to put serious money into this rising company.He left the room and crossed the hallway to Taylor’s suite. Pushing the door open, he found her still sitting at her vanity, curling her hair with slow, deliberate movements.“You’re still not ready?” He asked, irritation clear in his voice.“I’ll be done in a minute, Roderick.” She replied sweetly, not even looking at him.“You’ve been doing that for hours. I honestly don’t even know why I agreed to let you tag along.”Taylor dropped the curling iron with a loud clack and spun around in her chair, glaring at him. “Are you being serious

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