Semua Bab When the CEO Begs for My Forgiveness: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Maybe Adele had known about the affair all along.The thought hit Elias like a bolt of lightning. He had convinced himself he was careful enough, that he could balance Adele and Evelyn without either world colliding. Evelyn was nothing more than a fleeting distraction, something he would never allow to touch Adele’s world. Or so he thought.But somehow, Adele had found out. When did it all start?How could she be so resolute, so ruthless, as to divorce him and vanish completely from his life? His vision blurred as tears welled in his eyes, slipping past his defenses. And then, a memory surfaced—a moment from years ago, when Adele had agreed to marry him. "I’ll do my best to be a good wife," she’d said, her voice steady and sincere. "But I’ll never tolerate being lied to. If you ever deceive me, I’ll disappear from your life forever." Back then, Elias had been so confident, so certain he would never betray her. He loved her too much and wanted her too deeply. He’d felt as if

A photo of a disheveled bed flashed onto Elias' screen, and his fury ignited instantly, his gaze cutting through the image like a blade.“So…it’s you!” His voice was icy, laced with a pressure so overwhelming it was suffocating. Without hesitation, he typed a message, “Evelyn, I believe I warned you—do not let Addie find out about anything between us!”After sending the message, Evelyn glanced at it and let out a dismissive chuckle. With an air of defiance, she dialed a number.“Adele, when did you learn to mimic Elias’ tone? You almost sounded like him. Anyway, if I were you, I’d have handed over the position as Elias’ wife by now. After all, I’m already carrying Elias’ child. Who knows? He might propose to me soon.”Her confidence grew as she continued, “When that happens, you’ll be the one tossed out without a shred of dignity. If you don’t want it to end that way, why not step down sooner? At least you’d save yourself some pain. Otherwise, you’ll lose everything and be left in d

"Shut up! Evelyn, remember this—you’re nothing more than a fleeting distraction. What gives you the right to compare yourself to Addie?" His gaze was frigid, a dangerous glint darkening his eyes. "It’s just a child. If I wanted one, I could have as many as I pleased." He turned to his bodyguards and ordered, "Take her to the hospital. Get rid of it." Evelyn froze, panic washing over her as she clutched her stomach protectively. This child was her last lifeline—her only ticket to survival and luxury. She couldn’t lose it! In a desperate attempt, she broke free and bolted toward the crowd. “They’ll save me!” she thought frantically. “They promised they’d protect and stand up for me!”Elias gestured to his bodyguards, signaling them to stop. He stood there, watching her fleeing figure with an expression of icy detachment, as though she were already a ghost. But Evelyn’s momentary hope quickly crumbled into despair. The same crowd that had just defended her now looked at

"Elias, why are you like this? Evelyn made a mistake, and you punished her. Isn’t that enough? Do you really love Adele that much?" "Exactly. She’s just a woman. With your status, you could have any woman you want.” "Just let her go. Are you really planning to chase after her? You should show her that you don’t need her, that you can have plenty of other women and still live a great life. That’ll make her come crawling back." "Yeah, worst case, just find a few women who look like Adele and teach them to act like her. Isn’t that the same thing?" The men spoke casually, trying to comfort Elias. Over the years, they had seen how deeply he loved Adele, and they couldn’t help but think it was a waste. They were always surrounded by women, while Elias stood apart. Was Adele really that special?But the fact they even voiced this doubt revealed a part of themselves they rarely admitted. Despite all their dismissive talk, they sometimes envied Elias and Adele’s love. They’d eve

The divorce agreement was nothing more than Adele’s final parting gift to Elias, a way to cut ties completely. Ironically, it became the only thing he had left to remember her by. He had it laminated, just so he could bear the constant wear from flipping through it multiple times a day."Addie, where are you? I truly know I was wrong. I’m not asking for forgiveness, just a glimpse of you—just once!" "Addie, everyone who hurt you has paid the price—even me, in every possible way. Please, won’t you come see me, just once?""Addie..."No one knew how long Elias murmured to himself before his body gave out, and he collapsed.Meanwhile, dealing with the families of those former "friends" of his wasn’t as easy as the Sterling family had imagined. When news of Elias and Adele’s broken marriage spread, countless people lamented, saying they’d lost faith in love. Once, they were the epitome of a perfect couple, adored by fans who became loyal customers of Sterling Corporation out of love for