All Chapters of CEO's Regret After I Divorced: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

Sophie's POVI slipped into Blue Mountain Café after meeting my client, heading straight for the private room tucked away in the back.These days, I've been keeping my head down, terrified that Derek might track me down again. Finding out he'd been targeting Serena had my nerves completely shot.When I pushed open the door, I found Lucian West's assistant waiting inside, his expression cold and calculating. My shoulders instantly relaxed. At least it wasn't Derek or one of Ryan's people."What's the matter?" I asked, sliding into the seat across from him without waiting for an invitation.The assistant gave me a dismissive once-over, his eyes revealing nothing. "Mr. West asked me to deliver some news to you.""What news?" I leaned forward, unable to hide my curiosity."Derek has... disappeared. You won't need to worry about him coming after you anymore."I couldn't contain the flash of excitement in my eyes. "Are you serious? Is he actually—"The assistant shot me a warning glare that

Serena's POV"If anyone wants something, tell Serena what you'd like, and we'll bring it back for you." Ryan said, his tone surprisingly casual.My staff erupted in cheers and excited chatter. I couldn't hide my surprise, watching him interact with my team like this.This was the same man who once commanded boardrooms with ice in his veins? The untouchable Mr. Blackwood who barely acknowledged junior staff? Something had shifted in him - not just toward me, but in how he carried himself with others.I felt a strange flutter in my chest that had nothing to do with the baby."Let's go," he said softly, his hand hovering near my back but not quite touching me.I noticed immediately that he'd chosen Rosetta's - my favorite Italian place with the patio seating I loved. The hostess led us to a quiet corner table, away from the lunch crowd noise.While waiting for our food, Ryan broke the comfortable silence between us. "Your next prenatal appointment is coming up soon, isn't it?""Tomorrow,

Ryan's POVHer lips were like a goddamn drug. One taste and I was already hard as steel, my cock straining painfully against my pants as I drove us home.Every fiber of my being wanted to pull over right there – find some secluded spot and take her in the backseat like we were fucking teenagers.But Serena deserved better than that. My pregnant wife deserved better.So I gripped the steering wheel tighter, jaw clenched, painfully aware of her scent filling the car.She kept stealing glances at me, those brown eyes wide and uncertain, lips still swollen from our kiss."Ryan..." she started, but I cut her off."Not now, baby. If we start talking about what just happened, I won't be able to focus on driving. And I need to get you home safe."The flush that spread across her cheeks was delicious. I wanted to devour her.When we finally pulled into the driveway, the staff had already unloaded our purchases from the baby boutique. I dismissed them with a nod, then took Serena's hand."Come w

Author's POVKane nodded slowly, processing her request. After she left his villa, he immediately dispatched people to investigate that suburban project."Hold on," Kane called to his assistant before they left. "Look into Sophie Su as well. Find out who she's been closely associating with lately."He wheeled himself to the window, watching her car disappear down the driveway. "Why would she suddenly want to work with me again?" he muttered, eyes narrowing with suspicion.Kane didn't trust Sophie one bit. He knew better than anyone that beneath that angelic face lurked a serpent's heart."Be discreet during your investigation," he instructed his assistant. "Ryan absolutely cannot catch wind of this.""Yes, Mr. Blackwood," the man replied with a slight bow before leaving.Kane's position was precarious at best. If the Blackwood matriarch wasn't protecting him, Ryan would have eliminated what little influence he had left. Under such circumstances, Kane had been keeping a deliberately low

Serena’s POVI landed in San Francisco right on schedule, greeted by the warm California sunshine that instantly felt several degrees hotter than what I'd left behind in New York. The organizer's staff was already waiting for me at the airport, whisking me away to my hotel with practiced efficiency."Miss Serena, if you need anything during the competition, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm here to assist with whatever you require," the young woman said earnestly, handing me her business card.I nodded politely, accepting the card. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."The hotel was luxurious - all gleaming marble and tasteful art pieces in the lobby. My suite overlooked the famous bay, where fog was just beginning to creep in over the water. San Francisco really was beautiful with its year-round spring-like climate, so different from the intensity of New York's seasons.As soon as I settled into my room, I called Ryan. He'd been texting me every hour since I boarded the plane, h