All Chapters of His Biggest Regret Was Me: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Charlie's fading consciousness was violently dragged back by the excruciating pain crushing his chest. The piercing wail of sirens shattered the storm-filled silence surrounding the gates of Elena's estate. A pair of middle-aged paramedics in neon-yellow raincoats rushed toward him, lifting Charlie's body—already as cold as a corpse—from the rain-soaked pavement."His heartbeat is extremely weak! His blood pressure is dropping rapidly!" one of the paramedics shouted over the roaring wind as they carefully placed Charlie's frail body onto the stretcher inside the public ambulance.Charlie paid no attention to the oxygen mask covering his nose and mouth. His weary eyes drifted downward, staring blankly at the ambulance floor. Clutched tightly within his bluish, stiff fingers was the broken piece of Elena's silver locket. That small fragment of metal was the only anchor keeping him from sinking into eternal darkness.As the ambulance doors slammed shut, not far away, a single sheet of pa

Winter had completely locked Paris in its icy grip. The city's streets were blanketed in pristine white snow that reflected the shimmering glow of the city lights, a stark contrast to the warmth inside Aethel Corp's newly established European headquarters. On the luxurious top floor, Elena stood before a massive glass wall, gazing at the Eiffel Tower, its silhouette barely visible through the snowy mist.On her desk lay the silver pendant, now seamlessly repaired with white gold, resting in complete silence. Beside it sat an official document from Capital Law Firm, declaring that Leo's legal guardianship was now one hundred percent under her authority, with no room for legal disputes from anyone anywhere in the world.Aria stepped inside with the utmost care, carrying a steaming cup of herbal tea. "Madam, every preparation for tomorrow night's grand launch of Aura Herbal at Galeries Lafayette has been completed. Celebrities and the French Minister of Trade have all confirmed their att

The lights of Galeries Lafayette gradually went dark as the clock struck two in the morning, leaving a cold silence stretching across the snow-covered streets of Paris. Inside the limousine gliding through the night toward her private mansion on the outskirts of the city, Elena leaned back against her seat. Her silver evening gown still clung elegantly to her body, yet the warmth of the celebration honoring her success had already evaporated without a trace.Resting on her lap, a tablet displayed the soaring sales graph of Aura Herbal, which had surged dramatically within hours of its official launch. This was the pinnacle of success she had dreamed of ever since the night she had been cast out of the Vane residence five years ago. She had won. She had built an empire from the ruins of her shattered life.Yet every time her eyes caught her reflection in the limousine's darkened window, Charlie's bloodstained handwritten words on the back of that newspaper clipping resurfaced in her mi

Six months had passed since that critical night in Zurich. A cool autumn had settled over a quiet private physiotherapy clinic on the outskirts of Geneva. Inside the rehabilitation room overlooking a garden where the maple leaves had turned crimson, Charlie stood with his weight supported by a pair of parallel bars.The white linen shirt he wore no longer hung loosely from his frame. Thanks to a strict diet, intensive pulmonary treatment, and relentless physical rehabilitation, the body that had once been frail and emaciated had gradually regained its strength and solid build."One more step, Mr. Vane. Hold your breath... now exhale slowly," instructed the local physiotherapist beside him.Charlie drew a long, steady breath. His lungs no longer felt as though they were being pierced by thousands of needles; oxygen now flowed through them with remarkable ease, carrying renewed energy into every part of his body that had once felt numb and lifeless. With one firm push of his foot, he st

Morning at Elena's luxurious residence in City-B began with a quiet sense of activity. In the grand main foyer, Elena looked stunning in an ivory formal blazer suit. Her hair was neatly pinned into an elegant bun, radiating the poise of a powerful businesswoman while preserving her graceful charm. Kneeling in front of Leo, she gently adjusted the collar of her son's kindergarten uniform, her warmth toward him a striking contrast to the cold, commanding persona she displayed to the outside world.A soft knock sounded at the front door, and Aria stepped inside with her work tablet in hand. Her pace slowed for a brief moment as she took in the heartwarming scene between mother and son, but she quickly regained her professional composure and approached them."Madam," Aria greeted with a respectful bow before glancing at Leo with a gentle smile. "Young Master Leo's car is ready outside.""Mommy... I'm off to school now," Leo said in his adorably childish voice. He kissed Elena on the cheek