All Chapters of Ex-husband Regrets: I married a Billionaire Single-Dad: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I splashed cold water on my face, gripping the sink as though it was the only thing keeping me grounded. My reflection stared back at me, flushed cheeks, trembling lips, and eyes too wide with the storm of emotions swirling inside me. Clarance’s words echoed mercilessly in my head, each syllable like a thorn digging deeper.You don’t belong in his world.I hated that it stung. I hated that for a moment, Just a single, awful moment, I believed her.The bathroom smelled faintly of roses and expensive perfume, and all I could think about was how out of place I felt in my own skin. I had prepared for tonight, told myself I could handle this glittering world of Adriano’s. But Clarance’s smirk, her mocking tone, her possessive mention of Iris, had shaken me more than I wanted to admit.My hands curled into fists on the sink. Anger came, sharp and hot, replacing the hollow ache in my chest. How dare she? How dare she use Iris like a weapon, as if she had the right? And how dare she look at m

I never thought I’d enjoy an auction as much as I did tonight.At first, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to be here. These kinds of events always felt like theater—wealth paraded under chandeliers, laughter that carried a sharp edge, the kind of gathering where power whispered behind every smile. I had expected it to be another night of polite faces and carefully measured words.But then I saw Adriano.He wasn’t just in the room—he owned it.From the moment the auction began, something shifted in the air. At first, I didn’t quite understand it, but I caught on quickly. Dante Vale, Laura Vale, Martin Roosevelt—all of them had come dressed in smugness, certain the night would belong to them. Their confidence was practically dripping from their champagne glasses. And then Adriano raised his paddle.The first time, I thought it was nothing. A man of his wealth bidding higher than expected wasn’t surprising. But when Dante tried to match him—and Adriano outbid him so decisively, so effortlessl

ADRIANOADRIANO WATCHED AVERY walk away with her head down. He looked up at Clarance, who was being led away by Martin. Clarance gazed back at him and gave him the most discreet wink that nobody saw. He knew she had done this on purpose. He wanted to wrap his fingers around her scrawny neck and squeeze until that smug smile was gone."Mr Mancini," Zach said, standing up. "I am extremely sorry for this incident. Accidents happen. I will have a servant attend to her clean up. We even have some dresses that she can change into."Adriano wanted to yell that this was not an accident, but he swallowed his words and scoffed. He looked around the room menacingly at the people who were about to laugh, then he stormed out without saying anything.He went down the hallway and through another door, and he saw Avery. She was not crying or doing anything, she just stood at the balcony overlooking the night sky."I am sorry for everything," Adriano said. "If i had known that Clarance or your sister

~AVERY- I still remember the first day Adriano Mancini first walked into my office like it was yesterday. The Italian billionaire had filled the doorway, his tall, muscular frame clothed in an impeccable tailored suit that couldn't hide his raw, animal magnetism. I had felt a magnetic spark right there and then. Even with all the cold and hard exterior, I caught a glimpse of the soft man underneath. All these thoughts bounced in my head as he kissed me on the kitchen counter again, my professional detachment crumbled and I wrapped my arms around him, pulling him into my arms. He hesitated only a moment before returning the hug fiercely and buried his face in my neck. Then slowly, giving him time to pull away, I leaned in and kissed him. His eyes fluttered shut as he kissed me back softly at first, then with growing hunger. I felt him hardening against my belly and I arched into him with a breathy moan. His hands roamed my body, caressing every curve through my clothes as the

AFTER ADRIANO AND Avery walked out of the room, Clarance was left feeling unsatisfied. She had wanted to humiliate Avery, but it now felt like she had given Avery more power and attention than before.Seeing the way Adriano held her hand and led her out of thr house and sparked something in Clarance, and a pang of bitter jealousy reared it's head in her heart."ARE you alright, darling?" Martin asked from beside her. He placed a hand on hers. She was suddenly disgusted, but tried to disguise it as she nodded."I'm fine, baby," she replied. "I'm just a bit tired.""Oh, we can go home now," Martin said. "And I can't wait to fuck that tiredness from your body." He tried to nuzzle her neck, but she shook him away and stood up."What is it?" Martin asked, shocked at her reaction."Nothing," she replied coldly and walked away.Martin sat back, lost and dumbfounded as he walked her walk into the other hall.Clarance was mad that Martin allowed Adriano to outbid him on every piece that night.