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Chapter 51: The Inspiration

Penulis: Ruby
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-03 22:00:24

Brett's POV

I've been staring at the blank paper for three hours. My steel-gray eyes reflect back at me from the dark window, and I look away.

Dear Riley, I read about your work at the hospital. I'm proud of you. I'm sorry. I love you. Brett

I crumple the letter and throw it across my office. This is pathetic. I'm a billionaire CEO, and I can't write a simple letter to the woman I love.

The woman I destroyed.

My phone buzzes. Another call from the board, demanding explanations for my recent behavior. Stock prices are down. Major deals are stalling. I'm failing at the one thing I've never failed at business.

Because all I can think about is Riley. My jaw tightens as I remember those green eyes looking at me with such disappointment the last time I saw her.

Marcus enters without knocking, carrying two cups of coffee. "Still working on the letter?"

"I can't do this."

"Why not?"

"Because I don't deserve her forgiveness."

"Maybe it's not about what you deserve. Maybe it's about what she de
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