All Chapters of CEO's Regret After I Divorced: Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

Serena's POVRyan swept me into his arms with startling ease, carrying me through the master suite. My heart hammered against my ribs as he set me down on the cool marble of the bathroom counter."Stay," he commanded, his voice dropping to that dangerous baritone that made my skin prickle with anticipation.He turned to start the bath, steam rising as hot water cascaded into our oversized tub. The scent of jasmine oil filled the air as he poured it generously into the swirling water.I watched, transfixed, as he straightened and began unbuttoning his shirt. Each movement was deliberate, his eyes never leaving mine. The crisp white fabric parted to reveal bronzed skin stretched over sculpted muscle. He shrugged it off his shoulders, letting it fall carelessly to the floor.My breath caught as his hands moved to his belt. The metallic clink as he unbuckled it echoed through the marble bathroom. He unzipped his trousers with maddening slowness, pushing them down powerful thighs before ste

Author's POVKane Blackwood paced his office like a caged animal, his patience wearing dangerously thin. Days had passed without Lucian making any move against Ryan, despite the carefully planted witnesses."What the hell is going on?" he demanded of his subordinate. "Has West even met with our people?""His assistant interviewed them, sir, but West himself hasn't made direct contact."Kane cursed under his breath. "So he didn't meet them personally?""No, sir."Kane's jaw tightened as he considered the implications. His carefully orchestrated plan was failing to gain traction. West was too cautious, too methodical."Has West been in contact with Ryan? Or with Serena?" Kane asked, his voice sharp with suspicion.The subordinate shook his head. "We've been monitoring all communications as instructed. There's been no contact. Celestial Gems seems fully focused on their Jewelry Season preparations and their expansion into the domestic market."Rather than reassuring Kane, this information

Serena's POVSomething was off about Ryan's face. I hadn't rejected his suggestion to walk, but now I was noticing his strange expression."Ryan, are you hiding something?" I pressed again, searching his eyes.He shook his head, not willing to tell the truth. "Nothing at all. That restaurant you like is nearby, right? Walking instead of driving sounds better anyway, don't you think?"Ryan took my hand firmly in his, offering this new excuse so smoothly I almost believed him. Almost."Really? Nothing you're keeping from me?" I raised an eyebrow, unconvinced."Of course not," he nodded, squeezing my hand. "Let's go eat."After dinner, Ryan's assistant arrived with a car to drive us home. Only when we reached the Blackwood mansion did I overhear the assistant's hushed report."The driver has been hospitalized. We haven't detected any suspicious contacts—only family members at his bedside.""Keep watching him," Ryan instructed firmly."Yes, sir."Later, after taking a shower, I excitedly b

Author's POVLucian watched Ryan's retreating figure with narrowed eyes, a calculating expression settling across his face. Sophie Hart's little sister had caused more disruption than he'd anticipated - and for what? A moment of petty revenge that ultimately accomplished nothing.These Hart sisters truly despised Serena with a passion that bordered on obsession. To create such a scene at the industry's most prestigious event, risking their own reputations in the process..."Amateurs," Lucian murmured to himself, taking a measured sip of his champagne. Whatever business relationship he might have entertained with Sophie was now firmly off the table. He had no use for partners who let emotion overrule strategy.The jewelry season opening had descended into chaos. The organizers, attempting to regain control, announced the cancellation of all remaining speeches. This announcement triggered immediate protests from other jewelry houses who'd been eagerly awaiting their moment in the spotlig

Serena's POVI watched Ryan's face carefully as Sophie begged. This was my own private test - I needed to see how he'd react when his precious first love turned those tear-filled eyes on him. Would he waver? Would that old flame reignite?But Ryan stood firm, his expression hard as granite while Ivy spilled every dirty secret about her sister. Each revelation painted Sophie in increasingly darker shades - how she'd used her looks to deliberately seduce Ryan years ago, how her supposed "tragic death" was nothing but an elaborate scheme to marry some wealthy old man overseas, how her grieving widow act was just another performance."Sophie even partnered with Kane to cause trouble for you!" Ivy shouted, her dislocated arm seemingly forgotten in her frenzy to destroy her sister. "She wanted to bring down the entire Blackwood Group! She's done far worse things than I ever did!"I maintained my composure throughout this sisterly bloodbath, keeping my expression neutral. None of this was par