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Back To Where It Began

Author: Ivy cross
last update publish date: 2026-09-17 14:56:25

Adrian was already awake when the first light of morning began filtering through the curtains. He stood near the wardrobe, buttoning the cuff of his shirt while checking the time on his phone. His suit jacket was already hanging over one arm, and his briefcase rested on the chair beside him.

The quiet movement in the room eventually stirred Celine, who opened her eyes and watched him for a moment before speaking in a sleepy voice. “Adrian, baby.”

He glanced toward the bed. “You're awake?” Cel
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  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   The Past Comes Calling

    "Sera?"Sera flinched, snapping her hands down and slipping the envelope behind her back as she turned around.Damien was standing a few feet away near the restaurant exit, his phone tucked into his jacket pocket and his dark eyebrows drawn together in confusion. "What are you doing out here near the alley? You were just at the table.""Nothing," Sera said quickly, forcing a composed, relaxed smile onto her face as she slid the heavy envelope straight into her open Birkin bag and zipped it shut. "I just felt a bit warm inside and needed a breath of fresh air."Damien studied her face for a long, quiet moment, his sharp blue eyes scanning her expression. Whatever he saw, her practiced composure held up under the pressure."Alright," he said softly, offering his arm. "Come back inside. Your lunch is getting cold.""Right," Sera nodded, taking his arm as they walked back into the warmth of the dining room.She sat back down across from Damien, picking up her water glass and engaging in h

  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   The Envelope At Lunch

    Sera slipped her phone into her structured handbag, snapped the clasp shut, and pushed herself up from her executive chair. After gathering her essential files from the dark mahogany desk, she grabbed her tailored jacket and stepped out into the bustling corridor of Fina Corp.By the time she walked through the glass front doors into the cool afternoon air, Daniel was already waiting beside the sleek black sedan. Stepping forward, he opened the back door with a polished, respectful bow as Sera slid gracefully into the leather back seat."Afternoon, Daniel.""Good afternoon, Ms. Sera." Daniel closed the door, walked around to the driver's seat, and glanced at her through the rearview mirror as he started the engine."How is Ethan doing?" Sera asked, leaning back into the seat. "Did you pick him up from his lessons?""Yes, ma’am," Daniel replied, steering the car out into the steady rhythm of city traffic. "He’s back at the main house with the nanny now. He was in high spirits—talked ab

  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   The Future She Chose

    Sera leaned back in her high-backed leather chair, letting her gaze sweep over her broad executive office. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass, the city skyline stretched out below—a stark contrast to the small, warm apartment where she and Zoe had balanced their first budget ledgers five years ago.Fina Corp was no longer a desperate ambition; it was an industry powerhouse.The past few weeks had been a blur of high-stakes board meetings, corporate restructuring deals, and back-to-back contract signings. Managing a growing empire while raising a five-year-old boy was exhausting, but Sera didn't have the luxury of slowing down. Not now.Across the desk, her phone vibrated sharply against the dark wood. Sera let out a soft groan, rubbing her temple before reaching for the device. "Argh, who could be calling me now?" she muttered.The screen lit up with Zoe’s name.As Fina Corp’s Chief Operating Officer—and official Godmother to Sera's son—Zoe had remained Sera’s sharpest ally and closes

  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   The Beginning She Needed

    The transition into the new two-bedroom apartment had been seamless, almost entirely thanks to Zoe. She had taken charge of the entire move—hiring the movers, unpacking the kitchen, setting up the crib, and ensuring the second bedroom was fully fitted with proper desks and filing space for Fina Corp.For the first time in eight months, Sera felt a genuine sense of sanctuary. The apartment was bright, quiet, and safe. The building had a smooth, modern elevator, double-locked entry doors, and proper heating that kept the cool autumn chill at bay. The air smelled clean, fresh, and filled with the faint scent of warm nursery wood.On a quiet Thursday evening, Sera was sitting on the sofa in the living room, a soft blanket draped over her lap as she folded a stack of small, washed baby onesies. Zoe was sitting across from her at the dining table, her laptop open, quietly running a security check on a potential client inquiry."I still can't believe you got the whole nursery set up in three

  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   A Life Taking Shape

    The weeks following the Cole Enterprises rejection moved with a steady, quiet momentum. Fina Corp was no longer just an idea sketched on a whiteboard—it was becoming a functioning business.Sera and Zoe had settled into a strict, efficient routine. Every time a new audit request or financial review inquiry landed in their inbox, Zoe ran a thorough background check on the parent holdings before Sera even looked at the files. If there was even a whisper of an offshore connection to CIG Holdings, they quietly passed. But for local retail chains, mid-sized distribution hubs, and independent logistics firms across the city, Fina Corp became the go-to secret weapon for fixing broken ledgers and restructuring messy debts.Sera handled the complex financial modeling from her armchair, her sharp eye catching accounting discrepancies that older firms missed. Zoe handled the client communications, contract signings, and operational setup. Together, they were building a real safety net, brick by

  • She Was Never The One: The CEO's Regret   The Price Of Being Found

    Zoe’s apartment was a lot more comfortable than Sera’s tiny place. The worn armchair in the corner was stuffed with soft pillows, a low stool sat right by the window for Sera to rest her feet, and the kitchen counter actually had room for both of them to move around without bumping into each other.Sera was propped up in the armchair with a cushion supporting her back, sketching out a simple business idea on a small whiteboard Zoe had set up. Sitting for too long made her back ache these days, but having her feet elevated gave her enough relief to keep her mind working smoothly.Across the room, Zoe was leaning over her small dining table, tapping her fingers against her phone screen."Okay, so I’m looking at this email again," Zoe said, spinning her pen between her fingers. "They didn't give us an actual name in the message—just a registration code. But Sera, the money they're talking about is crazy. Double our normal price, paid upfront, no questions asked."Sera paused her marker,

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