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Chapter 53

Author: Jonathan Stilldon
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-09 15:32:02

Adrian walked ahead of them down the stairs with a self-assured stride, his taut suit whooshing over him with a gentle, silken texture, his lips twisted into a sneer as he glanced back over his shoulder at Kelvin. "Back in a minute. Hold things together for me," he mocked with a playful wink, already halfway down. Kelvin nodded merely, his eyes tracing the path Adrian had left behind. He witnessed how the usual haughtiness in Adrian's demeanor unfolded step by step, indifferent to the building tension, and would ultimately spoil the day.

The payphone booth was an anachronism tucked behind the front desk, for those guests who still used coins and calls instead of messages and emails. As Adrian shut the door, Kelvin's gut clenched over nothing he could think of. Something about the entire moment seemed off-center, even if he couldn't quite articulate it as such. He shifted in his seat, trying to get the creeping agita out of his system.

Minutes passed. Then more minutes.

Kelvin's
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  • My Billionaire Ex's Biggest Regret   Chapter 55

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  • My Billionaire Ex's Biggest Regret   Chapter 53

    Adrian walked ahead of them down the stairs with a self-assured stride, his taut suit whooshing over him with a gentle, silken texture, his lips twisted into a sneer as he glanced back over his shoulder at Kelvin. "Back in a minute. Hold things together for me," he mocked with a playful wink, already halfway down. Kelvin nodded merely, his eyes tracing the path Adrian had left behind. He witnessed how the usual haughtiness in Adrian's demeanor unfolded step by step, indifferent to the building tension, and would ultimately spoil the day.The payphone booth was an anachronism tucked behind the front desk, for those guests who still used coins and calls instead of messages and emails. As Adrian shut the door, Kelvin's gut clenched over nothing he could think of. Something about the entire moment seemed off-center, even if he couldn't quite articulate it as such. He shifted in his seat, trying to get the creeping agita out of his system.Minutes passed. Then more minutes.Kelvin's

  • My Billionaire Ex's Biggest Regret   Chapter 52

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