Todos los capítulos de HIS REGRET AFTER I WALKED AWAY : Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

CATHERINE'S POVRain poured down hard, drenching the streets of Jordan County. I shivered as I stood next to my car, phone pressed to my ear. My head felt light, and my feet wobbled slightly on the slick pavement.Ryan's eyes darkened as he stepped closer, his hands moving before I could react. Calmly, he took the phone from my hand and ended the call.Before I could even protest, he scooped me up in his arms. The sudden lift made me gasp, nearly dropping my umbrella. My fingers instinctively clutched his jacket, the cold seeping into my skin."Ryan, put me down!" I yelled.He ignored me, opening the passenger door and settling me inside."Are you done causing trouble?" I snapped, my voice sharp. "I can find a driver. You don't have to worry about me."His jaw tightened. I saw him notice the stubborn tilt of my head and the way I refused to meet his eyes."It's raining cats and dogs. Even if you ordered ano

CATHERINE'S POVMy heels clicked against the office floor. I hadn't expected Kate Walker to show up at Paragon Technologies today, and yet here she was, storming in with hands on her hips and a scowl that could stop traffic.Before she could lunge forward, I reached out, grabbed her wrist, and pushed her back. Kate stumbled, losing her balance, and landed hard on the floor with a groan."Madam Walker, mind your behavior," I said, my voice flat. "If you want to throw hands, I won't hesitate to do the same."Her face twisted in rage. "How dare you speak to me like that!"In the past, I would have cowered under such fury. Obedience had been my default. But today, I was different."I knew you were a bitch," Kate spat. "All this time pretending to get along with me."I raised an eyebrow and said nothing."You refused to take a single cent when you divorced Ryan," she went on, her voice rising. "And now you have the n

CATHERINE'S POVI glanced at my phone, frowning at the caller ID."Madison Clark speaking, but I don't have a brother. You must have the wrong number.""No mistake. He says he's your brother. His name is Tyler Brooks."I froze. That name carried a flood of memories annoying, reckless, and chaotic ones. I gritted my teeth."I'm sorry, I don't know him," I said sharply, and hung up before another word could be said.Michael raised an eyebrow, curiosity getting the better of him. "Brother? You mean Carl?""No. Wrong number," I muttered, trying to shake off the tension as we walked toward the elevator. We were supposed to discuss Paragon Technologies' next steps over some Japanese food.The elevator doors closed, and just as I exhaled a small sigh of relief, my phone rang again. I answered quickly, keeping my composure, only to hear a gruff voice on the line."Hey, Catherine, come pick me up from the p

CATHERINE'S POVThe next morning, my office buzzed with work. I was buried in paperwork when my secretary tapped the door and walked in, holding a slim folder."Miss Clark, this just came from Jason Carter.""From Jason?" I muttered, reaching for the file.I flipped it open. Inside were reports, valuations, all pointing toward Continental Company. It read less like information sharing and more like an invitation to buy.He wants me to take it over? Why?I dialed my phone quickly, calling Michael."Michael, Jason Carter just sent me documents on Continental. He's hinting I should make a move. What do you think?"Over the line, Michael chuckled. "That's a good opportunity. If you can pick it up as a subsidiary under your group, it'll strengthen your position.""My company's tight on cash lately, though.""You'll have to cover it yourself."I flipped through the papers again. "The va

CATHERINE'S POVThe hum of jazz and low chatter filled the Celeste Lounge, its dim lights painting gold streaks across the tables.Sarah sat with an effortless smile, her eyes occasionally drifting toward the woman beside her. "She's something, huh?" Rebecca leaned in and whispered, her voice low enough for only Sarah to hear. "That's Melody Strider. Granddaughter of a retired minister in Norfolk. Anyone close to her doesn't have to worry about climbing the ladder."I sat quietly, my expression calm but my mind turning. I hadn't been part of this high class crowd for long. These people the kind who measured worth by who you knew always made me feel like I was trespassing on someone else's world. Still, I'd learned not to show it.So that's why Sarah's been acting so humble lately, I thought. Melody's connections could make or break her.Melody turned toward me, her glossy hair flipping as she did. "Oh, you're Ryan Brooks' ex-wife?" H