All Chapters of Once you let me go : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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The ceo

The morning sun rose softly over the city of Riverton, its golden light spilling through the tall glass windows of Harrington Corporation. The building stood proud in the heart of the business district — sleek, modern, and a symbol of power.Inside the boardroom, the directors and department heads gathered around a long marble table. Everyone was buzzing with quiet excitement. Rumors had spread that the founder, Mr. Robert Harrington, would be stepping down and naming his successor.The doors opened, and Robert walked in with calm authority. Despite his age, his presence still commanded respect. His sharp eyes scanned the room. “Good morning, everyone,” he said, his voice steady.“Good morning, sir,” the team echoed.Robert set his briefcase down and stood at the head of the table. “I called this meeting to make an important announcement,” he began. “As many of you know, I’ve been planning to step away from daily operations. It’s time for someone new to lead this company forward.”The

The beginning of revenge

The next morning came quietly. The city of Riverton was alive, but inside the tall glass building of Harrington Corporation, Mira Harrington sat behind her new desk, staring at the skyline through the wide window of her office.For a moment, she let herself breathe. The office smelled faintly of fresh paper and coffee. Everything was organized — files neatly stacked, a new nameplate shining on the desk: Mira Harrington — Chief Executive Officer.But her mind wasn’t on her new title.It was on her son.She closed her eyes for a second, remembering his laughter, his tiny hands, and the last time she held him. A sharp pain settled in her chest. No matter how far she had come, that wound would never close.Her voice was quiet when she finally spoke, “I can’t rest until I know what really happened.”Liam, her personal assistant, entered the room holding a few documents. “Good morning, Miss Harrington. Here’s the schedule for today’s meetings.”“Thank you, Liam,” Mira said softly, taking th

The boardroom shock

The afternoon sun streamed into the tall glass building of Harrington Corporation. Inside the boardroom, several men and women were already seated, flipping through documents and waiting for the meeting to begin. The air was thick with quiet conversation and the rustle of papers.At the head of the table sat Ethan Hale, dressed in a sharp black suit. His phone was in his hand, but his eyes occasionally drifted toward the clock on the wall. He hated waiting.His assistant whispered beside him, “Sir, Mr. Robert Harrington said the new CEO will be here shortly.”Ethan nodded slightly, his tone calm but impatient. “Fine. Let’s get this over with. I have other things to do today.”The assistant gave a small, nervous smile. Everyone in the room could feel the tension building. The collaboration between Hale Enterprises and Harrington Corporation was one of the biggest projects in the city. But no one dared to speak too loudly while Ethan sat there.At that moment, Liam Parker entered the ro

Snake in the room

Ethan slammed his car door and stormed into the mansion. His jaw was tight, his hands still trembling from the confrontation with Mira earlier that day. The humiliation, the way she had looked at him with that cold, confident smile — it burned deep inside him. He had never seen her that way before. “Who the hell does she think she is?” he muttered under his breath, his voice low and dangerous. “Canceling a contract worth millions like it’s nothing.” He yanked off his tie, tossing it carelessly onto the couch. He needed a drink. Something to clear his head. As he poured himself a glass of whiskey, his mind wouldn’t stop replaying the scene. Mira — standing there in front of everyone, powerful, unshaken, fearless. The woman he thought was weak had turned into something he could no longer control. She humiliated me. In front of my board. In front of everyone. He downed the whiskey in one go. The bitterness burned his throat, but it didn’t help. Nothing did. He ran a hand through

Snake in the room 2

“I take money from Ethan’s company using his name.” His jaw tightened. He couldn’t even bring himself to believe it — not until he saw it with his own eyes. At exactly 7:00 a.m., Ethan grabbed his phone and scrolled through his contacts until he found the name he was looking for. “Michael Reid — Company Accountant.” He hit call. The line rang twice before a calm voice answered, “Good morning, sir. This is Michael.” “Michael,” Ethan said in a low voice, his tone sharp. “Meet me at the mansion. Now. And bring every financial record from the last two years. Everything — no summaries, no excuses.” Michael hesitated. “Everything, sir?” “Everything,” Ethan repeated. “And don’t mention this meeting to anyone. Not even the board.” There was silence for a moment. Then Michael replied quietly, “Understood, sir. I’ll be there in an hour.” Ethan ended the call and stood up. He walked to the window, pulling the curtains aside. The morning sun poured in, but he felt no warmth. His mind w

She’ll pay for this

I used my son to save her,” he muttered under his breath. “And now look at me.”Michael cleared his throat quietly. “Sir… if I may say something?”Ethan didn’t look at him. “What?”“You’re not bankrupt yet,” Michael said carefully. “If we freeze the fraudulent accounts now, you could recover a significant portion. I can contact the bank immediately.”Ethan finally turned. “Do it.”Michael nodded and began dialing numbers, speaking in a low, professional tone to the bank representative. Ethan watched him in silence, his thoughts spinning wildly. Every word Chloe had said last night echoed again in his head — her laughter, her confidence, her cruelty.“He’s too busy to know he’s going bankrupt.”“I take money from his company using his name.”Ethan clenched his jaw so tight it hurt. “Not anymore,” he muttered.After a while, Michael hung up. “Sir, the accounts are frozen. No further withdrawals can be made without your approval.”Ethan nodded. “Good.”Michael gathered the printed docume

He used me

I was fifteen,” he said quietly. “I came home from school and found him. There was a note on his desk. He wrote that he couldn’t bear the shame anymore. That he failed his family.”He clenched his fists. “Ethan’s father caused that. He took everything from my dad. And Ethan inherited the empire built on my father’s blood.”Chloe stepped closer, her voice trembling. “So… all this time, you’ve been pretending?”Nathan’s eyes met hers — cold, sharp, and merciless. “Yes. I pretended to be his friend. I waited for the right moment. I wanted to watch him fall the same way my father did.”She shook her head. “That’s why you used me?”He smiled faintly. “Exactly. You were perfect for the plan. When things started going so well for him — when he got married, built his company, became untouchable — I knew I needed someone close to him. Someone who could break him from the inside.”Chloe swallowed hard, fear creeping into her chest. “And that’s me.”“Yes,” Nathan said calmly. “You were his weakn

Yeh diary from my heart

Ethan arrived home late that evening. The house was silent, too silent. He stepped through the door and called out, “Mira?” — but his voice quickly trailed off. The moment the name left his lips, he froze, realizing what he’d just said. She wasn’t here anymore. She hadn’t been for a long time. He sighed heavily and placed his briefcase on the table. The air felt cold, almost lonely. Everywhere he looked reminded him of her — the couch she always sat on while watching him work, the flowers she used to change every three days, even the faint scent of her perfume still lingered on the curtains. He ran his hand through his hair and muttered, “Why can’t I stop thinking about her?” His chest ached with guilt, regret, and something heavier — longing. As he walked up the stairs, his feet led him to her old room. He hadn’t been in there since the divorce. When he reached the door, he hesitated. For a moment, he considered walking away, but curiosity got the better of him. He turned

Diary

He sat there for a while, staring at the floor. Then, as if unable to stop himself, he flipped through more pages — entries about how she tried to surprise him on their anniversaries, how she stayed up late waiting for him to come home, how she cried silently when he didn’t. Each word stabbed deeper than the last. He leaned his head back against the wall and whispered, “I really don’t deserve her.” He thought back to all those years — how she’d wait for him with dinner ready, how she’d smile when he ignored her, how she’d apologize even when she wasn’t wrong. And yet, what did he give her? Coldness. Silence. Pain. His throat tightened. He clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white. He slapped himself hard across the face. Once. Twice. “You fool,” he hissed. “You absolute fool.” Tears streamed freely now, and he didn’t care. “I gave our son’s bone marrow to that woman,” he whispered. “To Chloe. The woman who destroyed us. I let her manipulate me. I called it an acci

New beginnings

Mira looked down, her voice quiet. “Caleb…”He took another step closer. “I don’t care about your past, Mira. I care about you — right now. And if you’ll let me, I’ll prove to you that not every man is like him.”Her throat tightened. She didn’t know what to say.He smiled faintly. “You don’t need to answer now. Just tell me you’ll give me a chance.”Mira stared at him, caught between shock and warmth. His eyes didn’t lie — they were honest, patient, and full of something she hadn’t seen in years: sincerity.She smiled faintly. “I don’t know what to say.”He chuckled softly. “You don’t have to say anything. Just say yes.”Mira hesitated. Her heart thudded gently in her chest. She thought of Ethan — his cold words, his silence, his lack of love. Then she looked at Caleb — kind, calm, open.After a long pause, she nodded slowly. “Yes.”Caleb’s entire face brightened. “Now that’s what I wanted to hear,” he said, grinning widely.Mira laughed softly, her cheeks warming. “You’re quite conf

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