When the CEO Begs for My Forgiveness

“Miss Summers, are you sure you want to erase all your identity records? Once erased, it will be as if you never existed, and no one will be able to find you." Adele paused for a moment before nodding resolutely. "Yes, that's exactly what I want. I want no one to find me." There was a hint of surprise on the other end of the line, but they quickly responded, "Understood, Miss Summers. The process will take about two weeks to complete. Please wait patiently." After hanging up the call, Adele put her phone down and booked a flight to Florin, scheduled to depart in two weeks. At the same time, the television was replaying a press conference held by the Sterling Corporation. A week ago, Elias Sterling, CEO of Sterling Corporation, unveiled a masterpiece of jewelry, crafted from the world’s most exquisite diamonds and gemstones. He named it “Adele” in his wife’s honor, a bold declaration of his unwavering love for her to the entire world.As soon as the piece was introduced, it we

Adele clutched her chest tightly with her right hand, the pain so intense it left her gasping for air. Elias finally noticed something was wrong and rushed over in alarm. "Addie, what’s wrong?" The worry in his eyes seemed genuine as if her collapse would take him down with her. And yet, this same man, who claimed to love her so deeply, had kept so many secrets from her. Forcing herself to stay calm, she steadied her voice. "It’s nothing… just a cramp." Elias immediately placed his hand over her chest, trying to ease her discomfort. After triple-checking that she was okay, he quickly took her home to rest. On the way back, he worked hard to lighten the mood, sharing amusing stories in an attempt to make her smile. But no matter how much effort he put in, Adele couldn’t bring herself to feel any joy. Leaning against the car window, she silently watched the scenery blur past, her expression unreadable. "Addie, did I do something wrong?" he asked cautiously, testing the

Adele remained silent throughout, unwilling to continue playing along. "It’s getting late. I’m heading home.”Elias immediately stood to follow her, but his friends quickly stepped in to stop him. "Come on, Elias! Adele needs rest, but it’s been forever since we’ve all hung out. You can’t leave yet!" "Exactly. Let her head back for some beauty sleep while you stay and catch up with us." Adele gently pulled her hand from Elias’ grasp, her tone steady. "The driver can take me home. You should stay." Before he could respond, she turned and walked away, her pace quick enough that Elias didn’t have time to stop her. Not long after the car pulled out, Adele felt something unfamiliar in her coat pocket. She reached in and found a phone that wasn’t hers. It was a sleek black one that belonged to Elias. She frowned and asked the driver to turn back. The car had barely stopped outside the bar when Adele spotted Evelyn stepping out of a taxi. Evelyn was busy checking her makeup

"It’s nothing," Adele said quietly, her reddened eyes fixed on the view outside the window. The next moment, the night sky burst into a riot of fireworks, dazzling and vibrant. Adele immediately remembered Evelyn’s words from earlier—how Elias had planned a citywide fireworks display to celebrate her pregnancy. Noticing Adele’s gaze lingering on the fireworks, Elias’ eyes softened with affection. "Do you like this? I’ll arrange an even grander display just for you. Better than this one, I promise," he said, holding her tightly and coaxing her with his gentle tone. Adele smiled faintly, but her smile was tinged with bitterness and tears. "Elias," she said softly, her voice carrying a sharp edge, "I don’t like things that others have already used." Whether it was fireworks… or people. Elias froze for a moment, her words piercing through him. Though she was clearly talking about the fireworks, his chest tightened with an inexplicable sense of panic. After a brief silence,

With her temporary identification in hand, Adele boarded a cab to the airport. As the plane lifted off, it felt like everything was finally behind her. When she landed in Florin, she stepped into her new life as the owner of a small seaside inn. Meanwhile, back in Riverdale, Elias was on the verge of losing his mind. Rewind a few hours earlier. After dropping Evelyn off at her home, she clung to him, refusing to let go. "Elias, you’ve already brought me this far. Aren’t you going to come home with me?" she said, tracing suggestive circles in his palm. Elias hesitated, an unexplainable unease bubbling in his chest. "Not tonight. Go on upstairs. I need to get back to Addie," he said, pulling his hand away. He’d promised Adele he’d spend time with her. It had been far too long since they’d had a proper moment together. She’d start throwing a fit if he didn’t keep his word. Thinking of her, a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, a trace of warmth rising in hi