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CHAPTER 54: THE SCOPE OF IT
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2026-07-26 20:38:12
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The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 116: FIRST TERM
POV: Vivienne Ashford"The differential equations aren't actually the hard part," Leo explained during the family's scheduled video call, three weeks into his first term, his voice carrying the particular animated enthusiasm that had come to characterize his engagement with genuinely challenging material. "The hard part is that everyone else in my cohort is at least three years older, and sometimes I feel like I have to work twice as hard just to be taken seriously in group projects.""Are they treating you unkindly?" Vivienne asked, concern immediately sharpening in her voice."Not unkindly, exactly," Leo said, considering the question carefully. "Just sort of skeptical, at first. Like they assume I got in through some special arrangement rather than actually earning my place. But it's gotten better, honestly, once they saw my actual coursework.""I'm proud of you for pushing through that skepticism," Roman said. "Though I hope you know you can tell us if it ever becomes something mo
The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 115: IMPERIAL COLLEGE
POV: Vivienne Ashford "I've been accepted to Imperial College's accelerated engineering program," Leo announced, considerable pride evident despite his usual composed demeanor, waving the acceptance letter as he burst into the kitchen where the family had gathered for breakfast. "They want me to start in January, which means I'd be leaving in about four months." The kitchen erupted into genuine, warm celebration, Maya, home for a brief break between touring commitments, hugging her brother with unrestrained enthusiasm, Grace demanding detailed explanation of exactly what "accelerated engineering" actually meant, and Vivienne felt tears gather as she embraced her son, pride and gentle grief intertwining in equal measure at this significant milestone. "I'm so proud of you," she said, holding him close. "Imperial College, at fourteen. I don't think I could have imagined this particular outcome, back when you were small enough to fit in one arm." "I couldn't have gotten here without e
The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 114: GROWING INDEPENDENCE
POV: Vivienne Ashford "I have exciting news," Maya announced at dinner, several months after their London trip, practically vibrating with theatrical enthusiasm. "The touring production offered me a permanent spot in their junior company. It means considerably more performances, but also considerably more training opportunities with genuinely accomplished directors." "That's wonderful," Vivienne said, though she noticed Roman's expression carrying a more cautious consideration alongside his evident pride. "What would that actually require, in terms of schedule?" "More touring," Maya admitted. "Potentially six months out of the year, though always with proper educational accommodation built in, and Ms. Bennett could travel with me for the younger productions." The family discussed this considerable opportunity carefully over the following days, weighing Maya's genuine talent and passion against the practical challenges of accommodating such extensive touring within their establishe
The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 113: STEPPING BACK
POV: Vivienne Ashford "I want to plan something special, to properly mark moving past this difficult chapter," Vivienne said, several weeks after the parole hearing's resolution, the family finally settling back into their comfortable, established rhythm. "Perhaps a proper family trip, somewhere none of us have visited before." "I vote for somewhere with good sailing conditions," Leo said immediately, his engineering enthusiasm extending naturally toward his continued passion for maritime pursuits. "I vote for somewhere with genuine theatrical culture," Maya countered. "London, maybe, so I can see real professional productions." "Boats and plays," Grace offered helpfully, apparently seeing no reason her siblings' interests couldn't simply combine into a single destination requirement. Roman laughed at his children's characteristically distinct priorities. "What about London specifically? It offers considerable maritime history for Leo, genuine theatrical culture for Maya, and I i
The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 112: DENIED
POV: Vivienne Ashford "The recess is expected to last several hours, possibly extending into tomorrow, given the complexity of the testimony presented today," Arthur reported, finding Vivienne and Roman in the courthouse's small waiting area, both of them exhausted from the morning's difficult proceedings. "The board takes these decisions seriously, particularly given the severity and complexity of Mrs. Ashford's original crimes." "I don't know how to occupy myself, waiting for something this significant," Vivienne admitted, the particular anxious helplessness of the situation settling heavily over her despite her considerable accumulated experience managing exactly this kind of difficult uncertainty. "Perhaps we should simply be present with each other, rather than trying to distract ourselves," Roman suggested, and they spent the following hours in quiet conversation, occasionally joined by Whitfield and Caius, the shared experience of the morning's difficult testimony creating i
The Billionaires Greatest Regret CHAPTER 111: THE HEARING
POV: Vivienne Ashford The parole board hearing room carried a considerably more subdued atmosphere than the courtroom Vivienne remembered from Eleanor's original trial, a smaller, more clinical space with five board members seated behind a long table, considerably less theatrical than the dramatic public proceedings that had once defined this family's most difficult legal battles. Eleanor entered escorted by corrections officers, and Vivienne felt her breath catch at the sight of her, considerably aged since their last direct encounter years earlier, her once immaculate composure replaced by something more genuinely subdued, though Vivienne remained cautious about interpreting that outward change as evidence of authentic internal transformation. "Mrs. Ashford," the board's chairperson began, addressing Eleanor directly, "you've petitioned this board for parole consideration, citing good behavior and completion of rehabilitation programming throughout your incarceration. Before we p
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