Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Regret too Late: Kabanata 301 - Kabanata 310

Wyatt had been listening to Maria and Cameron's conversation in silence before finally adding a proper introduction. "Mr. Lane oversees all the venues we need for a tour. He's the most well-known real estate mogul in this region."Maria raised a brow. Seeing that he clearly controlled something that could be useful to her, she gave a reluctant reply after a brief pause."Alright. Since you put it that way, we can keep it mutually beneficial." Her tone stayed indifferent, as if she had no real interest in Cameron at all.Cameron studied her for a moment, then picked up a thick photo album and passed it to her. "If your style has been influenced by Linda, then you should look at this. She passed away a few months ago, but I've always loved her work. See, I have written notes on every piece."Maria was somewhat surprised. She took the album and realized that while it was indeed a photo album, the content was anything but.Every slot where a photo should be held was a carefully pr

"Congratulations on doing so well," Richard said.Maria paused for a moment. Before she could react, another bouquet appeared in front of her."Congratulations on being in the top three, Ms. Marina."Richard's hand stilled. He snapped his head toward the other man in a tailored suit, handsome and poised.That man's gaze was fixed entirely on Maria, his intent out in the open.As a man, Richard knew exactly what that look meant. He suddenly felt a strong sense of danger. He gritted his teeth and glared at Cameron. "What do you think you're doing? Who said you can give Marina flowers?"Cameron lifted a brow. "Why would I not be able to give her flowers? Is Ms. Marina only allowed one fan? Are you the only person qualified to give her a bouquet?"His tone carried a cool confidence as he stared back at Richard.Richard pressed his lips together and said nothing. He felt the threat immediately.This man was nothing like Hector. From the moment Hector appeared, he had never trul

Maria's words shut Wyatt down completely.He lifted his hands in surrender. "Fine, fine. I know you're not going to listen to anything now. I'll stop talking."Maria stared straight ahead and ignored him.Wyatt held it in for a few seconds, but still couldn't keep quiet about it. "But you need to remember the world doesn't work the way you want it to. Since Mr. Shaw is interested in you, if you ever plan on getting married, you really should give him serious thought."Maria finally ran out of patience. She shot him a cold gaze. "Do you actually want to let me rest or not? If you don't, you can go onstage for the next round.""Alright, alright. I'm really done this time." Wyatt raised his hands again and shut his mouth, saying nothing else.Only then did Maria look away and stop responding.After the car dropped them off, she went straight to see Willow. He had been waiting at home.The moment he saw her come in, his face lit up with a bright smile. "I already watched the

Maria left Willow's room. The moment she stepped into the hallway, she started to think.Mr. Carson studied her expression. Curious, he asked, "What's the matter? You look like you have something on your mind. A penny for your thoughts?"Maria smiled. "I'm thinking. If I really want to shake Richard off, maybe I need to give him a nemesis? Someone who can actually match him... A rival strong enough to keep him in check. Does that make sense?"Mr. Carson looked at her with surprise, a little confused by what she meant. "Miss, please don't do anything that would upset Master Brooks without informing him. You know he worries about you more than anyone in this world."Maria let out a soft, helpless laugh. "Of course, I know my brother loves me and cares about me. But I have to stand on my own two feet, too."If she needed her brother to handle everything, then all the suffering she had endured over the years would have been for nothing.Mr. Carson forced himself to calm down, only ha

Cameron called out to Maria with a steady gaze, his tone mild."You can't hide anything from me. That being said, I'm very pleased we've reached this agreement. The more we cross paths, the more I look forward to it. Maybe you're carrying more surprises and secrets than I ever imagined. We'll see."Maria's steps froze as her heartbeat pounded in her chest uncontrollably. She didn't dare to look back. She calmed herself down, then walked away without another word.After she left, Cameron stayed by the window, watching as she got into a car and drove off. He was already sure that the face under that mask was the one he had pictured in his mind.He lowered his eyes to the composition in his hand.Cameron had his answers.He thought of all those nights when he had listened to these pieces over and over just to get through till morning, while he was drowning in depression. Softly, he mumbled, "Linda, you really are still alive. I finally found you."-Maria couldn't calm herself a