All Chapters of Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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71. REED'S BIG ASK

ARIAI was hesitant about going to the office the next day, but I went anyway. Rowan had backed off for a bit, but Darion informed me he had gone cake tasting with Zara for their wedding.Maybe now that he was really into planning the wedding with Zara, he would leave my children and I alone. At the office, Mara was already waiting anxiously for me at the door. She handed me a coffee and smiled nervously. “I hope Mr. Finnick was not too angry about last time?” She asked hopefully. I walked past her, taking the coffee she was offering. “How many times have I warned you against gossiping, Mara?” I asked her instead. “Miss Stanton?” She asked, standing in front of my desk.I sighed. “No, Mr. Finnick was not angry. But don't repeat that.” No, Caspian had been rather pleased to hear her gossiping about him. I grimaced into the coffee as I thought of last night. Dmitri was an asshole, but I wasn't even too angry at him. Caspian had shocked me with his reaction to Mr. Dmitri putting

72. "NYX'S ART-MOSTPHERE"

ARIA“You don't have to answer that. I'm sure you're eager to see me. I'll bring some food.” He said finally, ending the call as he was called away to work.I dropped my phone, my eyes jumping to the door where Xander was standing. My eyes widened as he stepped into the room, his eyes looking rather suspicious.“Who was that?” He questioned, taking the seat in front of my desk, looking rather serious.Watching him with his jaw locked and harsh, I could finally understand why he and Caspian were friends. Xander could be just as hard and tough as his best friend when he wished to be.“Why would I answer that question, Xander?” I asked with a raised brow. “It's none of your business, is it?” “Aria…” he started but I interrupted before he could finish.“I should be the one questioning why you're here, shouldn't I? How long were you standing by my door?” Xander had not called to inform me he was coming. “You're Mrs. Finnick’s Belle, Aria. You're not to be photographed meeting with any

73. HUNGRY FOR HIS TOUCH

ARIAMy stomach twisted at the frustrated tone of Nyx’s voice. She took a sip of the coffee so the mug hid her face. When I saw her face again, she grinned. “I'm glad someone loved it enough to buy it.” I gulped, nodding. “Yes. The sculpture was stunning. Xander paid for it, I could never afford to buy something that expensive.” Nyx’s eyes narrowed. “Xander paid for the painting?” Her shoulders had become tense and she dropped the coffee mug. “Yes.” I answered, watching her body language. She nodded. “I see.” She stood and poured out the coffee in the sink inside her office. “I have another meeting in a few minutes, did you want to see any other sculptures?” I had meant to question her about if she knew my mother, but obviously, that wouldn't be necessary. I stifled the disappointment and stood, pulling out my phone to text Xander.“No. Thank you for taking the time to see me.” Nyx took my hand, shaking it smoothly. “I'm sure we'll meet again, sometime soon. You are Mrs. Finnic

74. A NIGHT IN WITH REED

ARIA I snapped my fingers in front of Caspian’s face, closing my spread legs. “For one, you can't keep coming into my office. Mara could come in here at any moment.” Caspian grinned, his grey eyes turning the color of honey. “The door's locked. She couldn't come in here if she wanted to.” I groaned, pushing my weak knees to stand. My body revolted, craving to snuggle into his warmth instead. I dragged myself a few steps away, remembering what happened the last time I trusted a man wholeheartedly to take care of me. “Caspian, I'm fucking serious. You can't keep coming in here like this.” I glared at him, my eyes flashing until the smirk left his lips as he realized I was damned serious. “Would you prefer to come to my house? The last time I asked you to, you said it was against company policy.” Caspian chuckled, standing and prowling towards me. I stepped back hurriedly. “Stay right there. I find that when I'm within a few steps from you, my brain doesn't work the way

75. STAYING SANE

ARIA“Reed…” My voice trailed off and I gulped as Reed held my hand closer to his chest. He smiled, his full lips curving into a bow as he pressed his finger against my lips. “I know this is very abrupt. You don't have to answer now, Aria. Take a few days to think about it.” I nodded, almost tripping over my own feet as I stepped away from Reed and he drove away. I walked inside, uncertain how to feel about Reed’s question. There was no doubt that I was flattered by his attention. I could even admit that I enjoyed his company. But I knew Caspian was the man I wanted. It was impossible to think I could date another man. I went to bed, still thinking about it.What if it felt to Reed that I was leading him on? Would I have to end my friendship with him completely? The thought of it made my stomach sour as I finally fell asleep. The next morning, I woke to my phone ringing. I hurried out of bed and answered the call. “Hello?” “Aria? This is Nyx. I'm sorry to interrupt your slee

76. LITTLE MISTAKE, DICEY COMPLICATIONS

ARIAXander shrugged innocently. “I guess not then. Your indignation is genuine.” “Am I that obvious?” I winced as I asked the question. “Yes you are. To me anyway. And to anyone else who knows Caspian.” Xander answered.I sat back and closed my eyes. I remembered what Analide had said about Talia and I having some sort of hold over Caspian. Did she know how much we wanted each other too? “Will Caspian be at the meeting?” I whispered, keeping my eyes closed. “Yes. He's your beau after all.” Xander replied.We pulled up at Mrs. Finnicks house. The appearance of the mansion pulled a gasp from my lips. This was the very essence of luxury. As we walked into the house, I could already tell that the art works on the walls alone cost more than my paycheck for a month. “Mrs. Finnick is having breakfast. We can join her or wait down here.” Xander informed me as we walked in. Inside the living room, Nyx was already seated. She had a tablet in her hand and she was brushing strokes of her

77. FLASHES FROM THE PAST

ARIAI smiled, though it felt more like a grimace to me. “Good thing I won't need that much time, then.”I opened the documents, leaning forward to show him each place that needed his signature. I turned the document, finding the pen and handing it to him. “You'll sign here.” I looked up to find Mr. Dmitri’s eyes fastened on my breasts. He looked up, grinning winsomely as he took the documents from me. “You can put those away for now. I'll sign them just before we leave.”“I have to get back to work. I have only a few minutes to spend here.” I argued, shielding my breasts with my arm which I crossed over my chest. I wanted to claw his eyes out. He knew damned well that I was uncomfortable with his eyes on my chest like that, but he obviously didn't care because his eyes kept dropping there for peeks at my chest every few seconds.“I'm sure you can get the afternoon off, Aria. This deal is worth millions, are you sure you want to throw it away just to hurry back to work?” My jaw ti

78. THE REMAKE OF MY PAIN

ARIAFucking hell!I turned around, seeing that he was right behind me. His hand curved around my arm and he started tugging me towards a dark limo parked a few feet away. “Mr. Dmitri?” My bag fell off my arms in the struggle. I crashed against his chest as he turned me around suddenly. “You can't think I'm so stupid, can you? You're not going anywhere, damn you.” He pulled the car door open and shoved me in.I bounced off the seats, falling on the floor. I sprang back up, shaking my head.I'd come to the end of my patience, if he put his hand on me again, I'd have no choice but to hurt him.“Mr. Dimitri…” His hand locked around my neck and he jerked me into him. “Stop fucking calling me that. My name's Ivan.” “Ivan…” I choked out, struggling to breathe as his fingers tightened, digging into my skin like barnacles. “Mr. Finnick knows where I am and is expecting me back in a few minutes. I texted him while you were in the restroom. Whatever you're planning is a bad idea.”“Is it?”

79. ANGER AND GUILT

CASPIAN“Aria?” The words seared my throat on their way out. I climbed onto the bed and lifted her into my arms, holding her against my side. She pulled back, glaring at Ivan. “What’s he doing in my room?” I let her go though my arms ached to hold her against me. I wanted to cuddle her into my sides and keep the monster away. Even if the monster was a billionaire who really should have known better. “He's here to apologize to you.” I shoved my finger into Ivan’s side. “Go on. Say it like we rehearsed.”Aria shook her head, shoving away from the bed. “Get him away from here. Get him away from me!” She yelled. “Aria? He's only here to…” Xander hurried to bed, taking her into his arms. Before I could allow the jealousy settle in my guts she shoved him away and stepped away rigidly. “I do not give a rat’s ass about why he's here. I want him gone. Get him away from my house!” She broke down, cupping her hands over her face. “Get him away from me, please, please. Get him out of my

80. CLASH OF THE TITANS

ARIAI spent the rest of the day in bed. Caspian promised I didn't have to go to work until I felt perfectly alright, both mentally and physically. The only time I left bed was when I went into Nylah and Lark’s room. I hadn't seen them since I returned home the day before and immediately they returned from school, I was standing outside waiting for them. “Mommy!!!!” Nylah and Lark yelled, both rushing into my arms. I scooped them up and hugged them tight, sniffing their hairs while my heart pounded in my chest. “How was school?” I asked them both, taking their hands and leading them inside.They told me their experience in school as I made lunch and we ate together. Meredith kept staring at me with worry in her gaze. I hadn't told her what happened with Ivan. I wasn't ready to speak of it yet because I didn't want to deal with it. I had been molested twice. I needed a moment to sit with that before I could let it go. “Mommy? Are you okay?” Nylah asked as I walked with them up th

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