Semua Bab Hate To Love: The CEO's Regret: Bab 1 - Bab 8

LAURA’S POVThe next day dragged on like a painful blur, the only constant being the lump in my throat—a reminder of what awaited me later. I was going through the last batch of files when Elijah stormed out of his office.“We’re going to pick up Miss Stone,” he said flatly, as if it meant nothing.I felt bile rise in my throat and my stomach churned. I did my best not to show any reaction.“But we have a meeting in five minutes,” I reminded him, scanning his schedule on the tablet.“Cancel it,” he replied without blinking. I simply nodded, swallowing my frustration.Moments later, we arrived at the airport. People bustled around us—some rushing, others waiting eagerly for loved ones. And here I was… waiting for my husband's childhood best friend. Or was it more than friendship?“Do I really need to be here for Astrid’s grand welcome? The so-called love of his life?” I muttered under my breath, typing company models on the tablet.Elijah glanced at his wristwatch, sighed, and shoved h

LAURA’S POV.“Oh my God Laura, I missed you,” Elijah's Aunt embraced me in a hug, “you have lost so much weight, Elijah haven't you been taking care of her?” She groaned as he glared at Elijah.We stood by the airport, as we welcomed Ms Ivy and Ethan Reed.Elijah had a striking resemblance to his brother Ethan, he had brown eyes, black hair. He was a bit shorter than Elijah. His auntie had the same green eyes, what a striking feature.“No Ivy, how are you and how was your trip?” Elijah asked.“All good my Sonny, I am so tired from the flight. Ethan get in the car with your brother, let me bond with my daughter in law.” She smiled. Even in her late 40’s she still looked beautiful. Ms Ivy Reed had always been kind to me, like a daughter. I felt safe around her, I saw her as my mother. A mother I wish I had.We hopped into the car and headed to the mansion.“Hey bro..” Ethan jumped to hug Elijah, “did you hear that Astrid is in town?” He was goofy , yet organized and kind. He was a tot

ELIJAH’S POV“Sir, I think you’ve had enough drinks for the night,” the bartender said cautiously.“Nonsense! I'm paying you for the drinks, ain't I? Now do your job before I buy this place and fire you myself!” I barked. My glass was empty. The sleeves of my white shirt were rolled up, and my patience wore thin.“But sir, this is your fourth—”“How dare you question me?! Do you know who you're talking to?!” I snapped, my speech slurred, vision spinning slightly. Maybe I had drunk more than I thought.Seeing I wasn’t going to get another drink, I got off the barstool, exasperated and ready to storm out—until I locked eyes with the last man I ever wanted to see.Liam Styles.My fists clenched instinctively. My jaw tightened, and the veins in my temple throbbed.“Ah, Elijah,” Liam drawled mockingly, straightening his already perfect navy suit. “I see you haven’t changed one bit.”He still had the same stupid haircut. The smugness. The oversized bodyguard trailing behind like a shadow.“

ASTRID’S POVI had always covered my tracks so that no one discovered anything.How did Liam end up with Laura? Now she's ten times richer than Elijah.“I shouldn't have aborted Liam's baby,” I snapped, slamming the glass against the wall. I paced back and forth, the memory of Laura walking in with Liam burning in my brain. My plan was simple: make Elijah think we slept together and trap him with a baby so that I could become a billionaire. But how did Laura become one so quickly while I am stuck here without six figures?The door creaked open, startling me from my thoughts, and it was Luna, Laura's daughter. “Mom, why are you awake this time?” Luna walked into the room, clenching her teddy bear to her chest, “And where is Dad?”"It's none of your business! Go back to bed; you know you're not allowed to roam around the house at this time!" I snapped.Luna flinched and started sobbing. Unimpressed with her tears, I summoned Ms. Lilly to take her to bed.I remained in the room, pacing