Lahat ng Kabanata ng REGRET UNTIL SHE SAYS GOODBYE : Kabanata 311 - Kabanata 320

SARA’S POV I turned back toward the room, slowly then exhaled.“You need to attend because of Mauve,” I said, redirecting us back to the reason he had called me in the first place. “Because the CEO will be there.”“Yes.”“And you can’t refuse the Ford’s family invitation because it will be a slap on his face and might ultimately damage our partnership, right?”“Yes.”“Okay, but I see no reason why you should bring me with you, or is there any?”I didn’t speak after that, I waited for him to reply.The silence stretched on for longer than I thought it would, as if Alaric needed time to figure out what to say.I didn’t even know why I asked him that question again, even though I could already guess at his reason and had done so.Still, I waited until he spoke.“Leaving personal reasons out of this, you led the negotiations with Mauve, Sara and seeing as the contract and partnership with them hasn’t been fully finalized, I suggest that you attend to ensure continuity.”“Moreover, this g

SARA’S POVSubconsciously, my eyes snapped shut, my body bracing for impact but instead of the loud shatter of glass that I expected, I felt a hand on my shoulder instead.The same way it had snapped shut, my eyes flew open then enlarged to twice their size.The bowl I had been expecting to shatter was held in one of Derek’s hand while the other was on me.I had no idea how he had done it so fast, but he was right behind me and when I staggered back in surprise, my back hit his chest.Stumped, I stood there for a moment, then snapped myself out of it.“Thabk you,” I muttered then snatched the bowl out of his hand before returning to the island.My body itched to say more, he had saved me from an accident after all but I pressed my lips together and refused to.“You should get a stool…”My gaze met his again and my brows knitted. “A stool for what?”“For next time,” he nudged his head towards the shelf.Strangely, he sounded concerned and maybe that was ultimately what pushed me to spe

THIRD PERSON’S POVThe Ford Gala was exactly what everyone expected it to be.It was loud, boisterous, a measure for the influential and wealthy to flaunt their wealth. It screamed of opulence.Even the interior of the ballroom where the gala was hosted wasnt left out. It was decorated to the nines.Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceilings, golden silk curtains draped the windows, the floor shone so brightly one could almost make out their reflection and flowers were places in tall, glass vases everywhere, filling the room with their sweet scents.There were tables with food, buffet tables precisely abd waiters walked around with tray of wines balanced on their palms while a string quartet played near the stage.The music was soft and it blended perfectly with the low hum of conversations.It was city’s most powerful people had gathered in this location, people from all walks of life, ranging from CEOs of large corporations to politicians, then designers, investors and even pop

THIRD PERSON’S POVThe whispers began near the entrance then spread into the rest of the ballroom like a ripple through water.“Is that..” Someone said, their voice trailing off with surprise.“I think it is…” Another said.“Yes, that’s Alaric Lennox but who’s the woman next to him?”“Don’t you think she looks familiar?”“I think so too…Hold on, wasn’t she the woman who was seen at a restaurant with him? The one said to be his employee, a rising designer?”“You’re right, I think she is…No, I’m sure she’s the one now.”Once the last person’s words fell, the camera flashes intensified immediately.Reporters near the entrance leaned forward eagerly as Sara stepped fully into the ballroom with Alaric.She had never liked large social events but for this one, she kept her chin up and her shoulders raised, despite the many eyes that were on them and the voices of judgement.Her rumored affair with Alaric had been so long ago that she thought that everyone would have forgotten about it. She

SARA’S POVThe reaction Alyssa expected never came. I just simply stared at her as if she had grown two heads and she was speaking in a language I couldn't understand.To make it worse, I did that on purpose, because I knew how badly reactions like this affected spoilt brats like her.My lips even curled in amusement as her face darkened even more in anger and irritation.We stood there, staring into each other's faces while the music and murmurs of the invited guests danced around us.“Is that so?” I tilted my chin and crossed my arms, my smirk growing.I had no idea what Alyssa was thinking or what she thought would happen if she approached me and said that but it had no effect on me.How much more affected could one get by what they already knew? Moreover, to my face, Derek had more or less admitted with his silence that he was in love with her.What else could possibly top having my husband admit that he loved another woman the entire time we were married?The answer- Nothing.May