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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Author: Andrea Katie
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The morning light seeped through the curtains, casting elongated shadows across the room. I sat on the edge of my bed, the weight of Layla’s words pressing down on me like a leaden blanket. The opulence of my surroundings felt hollow, every ornate detail mocking my ignorance.

I reached for my phone, scrolling through old messages from Leo. Each word, once endearing, now seemed laced with hidden meanings. Had I been blind to the signs? Or had I chosen to ignore them, ensnared by his charm?

Determined to uncover the truth, I delved into the depths of the internet. Articles, interviews, and gossip columns painted a picture of Anntoria Voss as a formidable figure in the entertainment industry. But it was a buried forum post that caught my attention—a thread discussing rumors of Anntoria’s unconventional relationship with her adopted son, Leo. The details were murky, but the implications were chilling.

My heart pounded as I sifted through the information, each revelation tightening the
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  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER THIRTEEN

    The morning light seeped through the curtains, casting elongated shadows across the room. I sat on the edge of my bed, the weight of Layla’s words pressing down on me like a leaden blanket. The opulence of my surroundings felt hollow, every ornate detail mocking my ignorance. I reached for my phone, scrolling through old messages from Leo. Each word, once endearing, now seemed laced with hidden meanings. Had I been blind to the signs? Or had I chosen to ignore them, ensnared by his charm? Determined to uncover the truth, I delved into the depths of the internet. Articles, interviews, and gossip columns painted a picture of Anntoria Voss as a formidable figure in the entertainment industry. But it was a buried forum post that caught my attention—a thread discussing rumors of Anntoria’s unconventional relationship with her adopted son, Leo. The details were murky, but the implications were chilling. My heart pounded as I sifted through the information, each revelation tightening the

  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER TWELVE

    I lingered in the restroom for a few moments, my breath still uneven, the chill of her presence clinging to my skin like smoke. What the hell had just happened? Anntoria Voss. The name held weight, even though I didn’t know why. My mind raced through the vague fragments that formed my understanding of the world I moved in—fashion, power, influence—but there was something about her, something personal, that I couldn’t shake. I splashed more water on my face, trying to erase the tension that had settled into my muscles. It was like a low hum I couldn’t get rid of. I couldn’t go back into that room, not yet. I needed to pull myself together, to regain control. I took a moment to compose myself before heading back to the meeting. When I reentered, Layla was already packing up her things, her expression tight. “Everything okay?” she asked quietly, sensing the shift in the air. I nodded, forcing a smile. “Just a small interruption. Let’s finish this.” The meeting wrapped up soon

  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER ELEVEN

    The alarm shrilled at 5:30 AM. I woke with a start, the room still wrapped in a faint lavender haze from the night before. The sharp hum of anxiety slid under my skin as I rolled out of bed. The weight of the previous night still hanging heavily on my chest. I wondered who that might have been and what their reasons were for what they said. It was all so bleak. I thought of trying to call again to get some clarity but quickly brushed off the thought when I remembered I had Vogue editorial meeting at eight. The biggest opportunity in months — and my heart already felt like it was two steps behind. I showered quickly, steam curling around me like a restless ghost. The sharp scent of citrus and white musk filled the air as I slicked on my favorite body oil. I chose a deep emerald silk blouse, its fabric liquid against my skin, paired with tailored black slacks and stiletto heels sharp enough to gut a man’s pride. A swipe of ruby lipstick, gold hoop earrings, and a spritz of my s

  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER TEN

    Sienna’s POVThe house was too quiet when I walked in.Not the soft, comforting kind of quiet you’d welcome after a long evening — but a brittle, unnatural stillness. Like the walls themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to crack. My heart was thudding so hard in my chest I was sure it echoed in the hallway.I shut the door behind me with a gentle click, leaning against it for a moment, eyes fluttering shut as I exhaled the breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. The scent of roses from the vase by the console mixed with the faint trace of Leo’s cologne still clinging to my skin. It was too much. Too soon. Too heavy.My heels made soft clicks against the hardwood as I hurried upstairs, bypassing the dimly lit hallway and the framed photographs that lined the walls. My sanctuary, my prison — both at once.I eased open the door to the kids’ room, careful not to make a sound.The warm glow of their nightlight painted the walls in muted amber. There they were — my l

  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER NINE

    Adrian’s POVThe amber liquid in Adrian’s glass caught the flickering light of the fireplace, casting golden hues that danced across the mahogany walls of his study. The room, adorned with shelves of leather-bound books and antique artifacts, exuded an air of timeless elegance. Yet, amidst this grandeur, a palpable tension lingered, thickening the air like an impending storm.He swirled the whiskey, watching the liquid form gentle whirlpools, mirroring the turmoil within him. The silence was deafening, broken only by the occasional crackle of the fire and the distant ticking of an ornate grandfather clock.His gaze drifted to the phone lying face-up on the desk. The message he had sent to Sienna earlier that day remained unanswered. “Can we talk?” Simple, yet laden with the weight of unspoken emotions and regrets.He leaned back, the leather chair creaking under his weight, and closed his eyes. Memories flooded in, unbidden and relentless.ReminiscingHe remembered the first time he s

  • Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret   CHAPTER EIGHT

    Leo's POV The moment Sienna's words drifted into the heavy hush between us — "I can't" — something in my chest twisted. Not with anger. Not with heartbreak. But with the familiar, suffocating weight of inevitability. Because I knew she wasn't rejecting me. Not truly. No, this was armor. A wall she'd learned to build after years of betrayal, loss, and misplaced loyalty. She thought it would protect her, thought it could keep me out. But she was wrong. And one day — soon — she'd cave. Because love like this didn't die. It rotted. It festered. And eventually, it consumed. I let a small, crooked smile tug at my lips as she stared ahead, the credits still bleeding white against the dark screen. "Had to try," I'd said. And I meant it. The lights lifted in the theater, spilling that honeyed glow across her skin, and God, she was art. The kind of art no one deserved to touch. And yet he had. Adrian. A muscle ticked in my jaw. That bastard had crawled his way

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