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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
Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret CHAPTER SEVEN
The city glimmered like spilled jewels beneath the ink-black night. Lights shimmered on the slick, rain-polished streets, neon signs bleeding color into puddles. The hum of traffic was a distant murmur, a background to the steady pulse of my own heart. I sat in the back of my car, my fingers idly tracing the seam of my midnight-blue silk gown, the fabric pooling like liquid against my skin. The drive had been silent, save for the low hum of classical strings playing through the speakers — something mournful and achingly beautiful. And if I were honest, it fit too well. This night felt like something on the edge of a story you already knew would hurt. The car eased to a stop. I glanced out the tinted window, expecting the soft glow of chandeliers, the steady chatter of an exclusive dining terrace, perhaps the clink of wine glasses — something typical, expected. Instead, what met my gaze made my breath catch. A grand theater. Its facade was opulence frozen in time. Towering Cor
Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret CHAPTER SIX
The morning sunlight poured in through the sheer curtains, painting my room in soft hues of gold and cream. I blinked slowly, stretching beneath my silk sheets as the quiet hum of the city stirred outside. It was almost too peaceful—unnervingly so. For a moment, I just lay there, listening to the quiet, grounding myself.By 9:45 a.m., I was seated at my desk, fresh-faced with my hair pulled into a low chignon, the kind that said put-together even if I hadn't slept well. I adjusted the angle of my webcam and clicked into the Zoom call right as the clock struck ten."Good morning, Sienna," Cara, my manager, greeted with her usual brisk tone. Her square-rimmed glasses sat low on her nose as she glanced between files on her desk."Morning, everyone," I replied smoothly, sipping from a steaming mug of Ethiopian roast."We'll get straight to it," she said. "The press tour kicks off next week. Tuesday morning show, red carpet Wednesday night, followed by the Harper's shoot Thursday, and the
Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret CHAPTER FIVE
I turned slowly, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of seeing how much his voice had shaken me. "Still eavesdropping after all these years?" I asked coolly, arms folding over my chest. He smiled, that infuriatingly smug tilt of his lips that once made my heart race. "Some things don't change." "Unfortunately." I tilted my head. "Enjoying the party?" "Not particularly," he said, slipping his hands into his pockets. "But then, I didn't come for the party." Of course you didn't. I didn't move. I didn't blink. I just let silence stretch between us, taut as a wire. Adrian took a step closer. "You didn't answer my question." "What kids?" he repeated, his gaze sharp now. Searching. I almost laughed. The audacity. "You lost the right to ask me anything the moment you gave mee those divorce papers, Adrian," I said, voice low and controlled. His jaw tensed, but he didn't flinch. "You think you can show up at my premiere, throw around some nostalgia and possessive que
Signed Sealed and Divorced. The CEO’s biggest regret CHAPTER FOUR
The sound of the crowd faded as Leo and I walked past the sea of reporters, their questions now drowned out by the buzzing of my thoughts. The stares, the flashes, they all felt like they were happening to someone else. I was numb, my pulse steady despite the tension that still clung to the air.“You’re alright?” Leo asked, his voice low but full of concern.I didn’t look at him. I kept my gaze forward, focusing on the grand theater doors ahead. “I’m fine.”He didn’t press me further, but I could feel his eyes on me, sensing the storm still brewing beneath my calm exterior.We stepped into the theater, and the noise from the press outside was replaced by the low hum of conversation, laughter, and clinking glasses. The velvet-lined interior of the Valmont Grand Theater shimmered under the golden lights, its opulence reminding me of everything that had changed in my life. I didn’t belong in the shadows anymore. I was part of this world, the world that once felt foreign to me—the world I
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