All Chapters of Chasing Back The Woman He Destroyed: Chapter 251 - Chapter 258

Serena's POVI wrapped my arms around him reflexively, my face against his chest. His heart was slow and strong. For one second, there was only that, the two of us, the hard beat that made the world not quite so crazy."Don't tell me," I whispered, my voice buried in the cloth of his shirt, "that you're going to leave me alone to handle all of this."He braced, then pulled away just far enough to look down at me. His expression was tranquil, but his eyes were sharp. "You don't need me anymore, Serena."The words stung like a small punch. Not because they weren't true, I had grown stronger, more deadly, but because they carried the tone of a verdict, a shutting of the book on something I wasn't ready to finish.I had opened my mouth to protest, to explain to him that I did need him, that I wanted him present, but he got there first."I'm not saying I won't be here," he told me in a rush, catching the flash of terror on my face. "I'll be here. But you're not that helpless woman you used

Serena's POVSomething in his voice made me relax, like I could finally breathe. I leaned back, letting the tension go. “You’re way too calm for someone who just watched a whole board of directors sign their silence away.”He laughed, low and easy. “That’s just experience. Give it time, you’ll get there.”We sat quietly for a minute. Out past the tall windows, the city was alive—Sunderland glowing, buzzing, restless as ever. Somewhere out there, people were already whispering about what happened at Diamond City. They’d talk, make up stories, get everything wrong—at least for now.But the truth never stays hidden. Not forever.When it comes out, I’d have to be ready.“I don’t want to be just another name they toss around at parties,” I said quietly. “I want to be the one they can’t stop talking about.”Damien’s smile turned proud. “Then you will be.”I didn’t say anything. Just stared out at the city, lights flickering like a heartbeat. It didn’t just feel like home. It looked like a b

Serena's POVHe slipped back into his seat, eyes narrowing as if trying to decode a hidden message in my words. "You really think that’s what’s best for me?" he asked quietly.I caught his gaze. "You’ve wasted many years waiting for someone who could never love you the way you deserve. Maybe it’s finally time to let someone else try.”Damien’s lips flickered, caught on the line, between a smile and a sigh. "You sound as if you’re dispensing relationship advice " he teased gently.I shrugged. "Maybe I am.. Perhaps I’ve simply grown disinclined to see you alone longer.”His eyes went soft, a warmth spreading through them. "You care a lot about Serena.”“Maybe " I muttered, eyes wandering. ". I’d stop being me if I didn’t.”For a moment the atmosphere between us seemed to thicken, not uneasy just saturated with everything left unsaid. He watched me, a hushed stillness, in his stare, his eyes drifting over my features like he was trying to imprint them in his memory.“You know " he final

Serena's POV“I’ll let the board meet with Vincent first,” I said. “Let them think he has leverage. Then I’ll step in. Quietly, but firmly.”Sophia grinned. “That’s my girl.”Damien nodded approvingly. “Smart. The element of surprise works best when your opponent doesn’t see you coming.”The mood lightened after that. Sophia began talking about the restaurant downstairs, insisting we should order something sweet before bed. Ella teased Damien about looking too serious all the time, and he playfully rolled his eyes.For a moment, I just sat there watching them. These were the people I trusted the most—the small circle that had been with me through the worst. And though tomorrow loomed uncertain, I felt stronger knowing they were by my side.After a while, Ella yawned and stretched. “I’m heading to bed before my brain starts plotting crimes,” she said.Sophia laughed. “Goodnight, troublemaker.”Ella waved and disappeared into her room.I turned to Damien. “You should rest too. Tomorro