Lahat ng Kabanata ng Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

MAISIE"What's with that look on your face? You're pale as a ghost!" Miriam snatched the phone from my hand before I could react, peering at the message."Klay just wants to pop in and see Donovan. What's the big deal? You're acting like he fired you from your job or something."She snorted then, eyes glinting with mischief. "Unless...you're scared of running into his psycho cousin again? The one you said doesn't know about the two of you and your little fling?"Philip's brows hiked in confusion as he glanced between us. "Wait, what cousin? Who doesn't know what now? I'm totally lost here."Miriam let out an aggrieved sigh, shaking her head slowly. "I'm so sorry to have to tell you this, cutie...but it looks like you've got some serious competition on your hands for Maisie's affections."She really didn't need to spell it out like that for him in such a dramatic fashion. I knew exactly why she was doing this - it was a blatant attempt at petty revenge for whatever perceived slight or

MAISIEThe sound of another car door slamming outside drew everyone's attention.Speak of the devil... Jason himself appeared, cutting an imposing figure in his signature black suit and tie as he stalked up the front path with long strides.His intense gaze swept over the assembled group gathered in the entryway, taking in the scene with a furrowed brow and a slight downturn of his lips."Jason? What are you doing here?" Klay asked, surprise evident in his tone while he eyed the other man warily."I could ask you the same question," Jason countered smoothly, his eyes cutting to me briefly before flickering away in clear dismissal.An awkward tension filled the air as the two men stared each other down like territorial toms squaring off.I felt rooted to the spot like a rabbit caught in the sights of a predator, my heart pounding.How could I possibly explain Jason's unexpected presence to my boss in a way that wouldn't raise even more questions?"Mr. Woods is just here to...say hello,

MAISIE"As if I don't already know," Philip muttered under his breath, dropping his gaze to glare at his plate.Every attempt he had made to nudge our relationship toward something more committed, more permanent, had been met with resistance on my part.This stagnant result was entirely due to my own deep-seated hang-ups about marriage and the finality of such a profound commitment.Every time Philip pushed to take that next step to solidify our bond, to make it official in the eyes of the law and society, I balked. I was paralyzed by my fear of Donovan's rejection and disapproval should I remarry. He had been so opposed to the idea of me dating again after his father's passing.And if I was being fully honest with myself, a huge part of me still shied away from the finality of it all out of some deeply buried insecurity. Some nagging voice in the back of my mind kept me from being able to take that final leap into the realm of legal matrimony.Karina's derisive snort snapped me out o

MAISIEKarina helped pull me back to my feet, her perfectly groomed brows knitted together in an expression that looked a whole lot more like malice than concern. "What on earth were you two up to out here?" she demanded, her tone accusatory.I opened and closed my mouth like a landed fish, at a complete loss for words to explain the compromising position she'd just walked in on. Thankfully, Jason smoothly covered for us with an easy lie. "We were just discussing a case study for work," he said nonchalantly, not missing a beat.Karina seemed to accept that flimsy excuse with a curt nod, the suspicious glint fading from her eyes. "Ah, I see. Well anyway, I'm beat after today so we'll head out first. Come along, Jason." She looped her arm through his and tugged him toward the door, leaving me to trail awkwardly behind them.As soon as they were gone, I re-entered the house and made a beeline straight for the living room, needing to put some distance between myself and that incredibly te

MAISIE"When exactly do you plan on putting a ring on my baby brother's finger?" Garam demanded without any lead-in, her eyes boring into mine with an unsettling intensity that made me squirm.I gaped at her, certain I had to have misheard that. "E-excuse me? What the heck do you mean by that?" I sputtered, completely thrown by her blunt question.She leaned forward, not giving an inch. "Don't take this the wrong way or anything, but you're holding Philip back from truly living his best life," she stated flatly. "He's a big shot in his career and all, sure, but an utter failure when it comes to his personal life. As his sister, I just want what's best for my little bro, you know? And what's best is for you to cut him loose already. Get out of his life completely so he can finally find a woman who truly loves him and is willing to make that commitment to marriage and family."The words felt like a harsh slap to the face, stinging more than I cared to admit. I hadn't been expecting...th