All Chapters of Darling Husband's Regret : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Three years had changed everything.Camille Lockhart had not run far. She had simply moved to the city of Havenport, three hours away from Crown City far enough to hide away for the meantime, close enough to keep one eye on the man who had broken her. From nothing but the small bundle of cash she had saved and a single contact from an old college friend who believed in her, she had built C&A Sardines from the ground up. She had spent sleepless nights pitching to small investors, charming reliable partners who saw her vision for premium, sustainable canned sardines that actually tasted like luxury instead of cheap filler. She had gathered a tight circle of allies — a lawyer, a marketing genius whom is her PA, and partners who invested in her company despite knowing whom she was.She kept her name off every document. The public face of C&A was a faceless board. No one in Crown City had any idea that the quiet, beautiful Mrs. King who had vanished three years ago was now the anonymo

The applause slowly died down as Camille stood at the center of the stage, microphone in hand, lights glowing softly against her skin. She looked every bit the powerful woman she had become.“Thank you.” She began, her voice clear and steady, carrying through the grand ballroom. “Three years ago, I started C&A Sardines with nothing but a dream, a little savings, and a lot of fear. Today, standing here, I am incredibly proud. Not just of the company, but of the woman I had to become to build it.”She paused, letting her gaze sweep across the room.“C&A doesn’t just stand for premium sardines. It stands for Camille & Adrian Sardines. My son, Adrian, is the reason I fought so hard. He is my inspiration, my motivation, and the reason I wake up every single day determined to build something lasting. To every single person who believed in me when I was starting from nothing — my team, my partners, my investors, thank you.”“None of this would exist without you, and to everyone here tonight

(C&A Sardines)The sleek black SUV pulled up to the curb of the C&A Sardines headquarters, the glass-and-steel tower reflecting the morning sun. The door was opened by security, and Camille stepped out.June followed a step behind, tablet in hand, the silent engine of Camille’s daily operations."What’s my schedule for the day, June?" Camille asked, not slowing her pace as she glided through the lobby."You have the quarterly review with the production heads at ten, a lunch meeting with the logistics partners at one, and at four, you’re signing off on the new marketing campaign." June read off the screen. She hesitated for a fraction of a second before adding, "And you have dinner at 6:00 PM with Mr. King."Camille stopped dead in her tracks. The sudden stillness in her posture was more intimidating than her stride. She slowly pulled her sunglasses down, her gaze icy."Roderick?" She asked, her voice dropping to a dangerously level."Yes, ma'am." June replied, bracing herself.Camill

The morning sunlight streamed into the living room of the mansion, but Camille barely noticed it. Her attention was anchored to the massive 85-inch television mounted on the far wall. On the screen, a ticker tape of financial headlines scrolled rapidly, but the main story was static, a photo of her from the previous night alongside a portrait of Miguel Valdez.The news anchor’s voice was high-pitched with excitement. « "In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the Crown City stock exchange, Valdez Holdings has announced a multi-million dollar investment into the newly arrived C&A Sardines. This partnership unites two of the most powerful rising names in Norland’s economy. Rumors are already swirling that this isn’t just a strategic merger, but a personal alliance, as the two were spotted sharing an intimate dinner late last night at The Obsidian..." »Camille clicked the remote, the screen turning black. She stood in her silk pajamas, her expression blank as she turned to

Roderick remained frozen, his heart hammering against his ribs as he stared down at the small boy. Up close, the resemblance was haunting. Adrian had the same stubborn look, the same defiant arch of his brow—a King through and through. But the look in the boy’s eyes wasn't recognition, it was a pure, unfiltered hostility that made Roderick feel more like a monster than a man."Adrian, baby, it’s okay." Camille whispered, her hand resting on the boy’s small shoulder. Her voice was thick with the remnants of her tears, but her gaze, when it met Roderick’s, was as hard as flint. "The 'mister' was just leaving."Roderick opened his mouth to speak, to say 'I’m your father', but the words died in his throat. How could he claim that title when he had spent the last three years in a villa with another woman while his son was learning to walk and talk in exile?"I’ll leave." Roderick said, his voice a hollowed-out rasp. He looked at Adrian one last time, a desperate, aching look, before turn