บททั้งหมดของ His Biggest Regret Was Me: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Aria took a deep breath before delivering the result of her call with Ray. On the other end of the line, Elena's voice sounded extremely impatient. And of course, rejection was not the answer Elena Victoria wanted to hear."Rejected?" Elena's voice rose an octave, barely containing her irritation. "Aria, we're talking about money here. Do they think offering three times the price is some kind of joke? Push them again. Negotiate, or at least ask for the contact of another craftsman of equal skill.""I already tried, Madam," Aria replied regretfully. "But Mr. Ray insisted that their master craftsman is suffering from a very serious heart condition. They absolutely cannot accept any new orders."Elena rubbed her throbbing temple. In the background, Leo's faint sobs could still be heard, piercing her heart."Find another way, Aria! I don't want my son getting a fever again from crying himself exhausted. You can hear him yourself, can't you? Leo has been whining nonstop. I don't care how y

The pen resting between Elena's slender fingers tapped repeatedly against the glass desk, creating a constant, monotonous rhythm.Tap... tap... tap...Her attention had completely drifted away from the stack of quarterly reports spread before her. Her thoughts wandered far away, returning to her luxurious mansion—or more precisely, to Leo. The afternoon was almost over. Her son's school day had already ended, and Elena knew exactly what the little boy would ask for the moment she stepped through the front door.How am I supposed to persuade him? Elena wondered anxiously.She couldn't keep lying forever. As a mother, she knew Leo was exceptionally perceptive. If she came home empty-handed without that wooden ship, her son's heartbreaking sobs would surely erupt once again. And just imagining Leo's tiny body trembling with fever after crying himself into exhaustion made her chest tighten painfully.Ring!The sharp ringtone of the phone on her desk instantly shattered her thoughts.Start

Curiosity that had spiraled into a dangerous obsession eventually drove Elena far away from City-B.After Aria failed to obtain the passenger manifest due to the airline's strict privacy policies—leaving behind only one clue that the mysterious man in the hat had indeed disappeared through the international departure terminal bound for Europe—Elena completely lost her sense of reason.She had to find out for herself.Using her private jet, Elena flew straight to Zurich, Switzerland. Not for Aethel Corp business, but to visit the one place she had tried her hardest to avoid for the past several years—the cemetery where Charlie had been laid to rest.The Swiss sky that afternoon was overcast, matching the gray knitted dress Elena wore. A light drizzle began to fall, soaking the earth as she stood motionless in a quiet, impeccably maintained corner of the cemetery.Aria stood half a step behind her, faithfully shielding her boss beneath a large black umbrella."Madam... you've seen it wi

Keeping her promise to Stevani, Charlie was ready by around nine o’clock that morning. He looked sharp and distinguished in a crisp white dress shirt that fit his well-built frame perfectly. As always, Charlie did not forget to bring along Ray, his personal assistant. It was a deliberate decision—not only to avoid unnecessary attention from the media but also to ensure that everything remained strictly professional. Charlie knew exactly who he was going with. Stevani belonged to the Vanguard clan. Any movement involving that influential family was bound to attract the relentless attention of City-B’s reporters. "Boss, should I prepare a bouquet of flowers?" Ray asked suddenly as he buttoned his suit jacket. Charlie paused while adjusting his wristwatch and turned to him with a puzzled look. "What for?" "For today's date, Mr. Vane," Ray teased with a knowing smile. Charlie's brows immediately knitted together. "What do you mean?" His voice turned flat. "We're only going there

"The dust in the outer lobby area irritates my throat quite a bit, Miss Stevani," Charlie replied calmly from behind his ivory-white mask. His voice was slightly muffled, yet it still carried a sense of controlled composure. "My immune system is rather sensitive to sudden changes in temperature."Stevani blinked before offering an understanding smile. "Ah, I see... My apologies, Mr. Vane. I forgot that you've just arrived from a long trip. Come, let's head straight into the main hall. The air inside is much better filtered and far more comfortable.""Thank you," Charlie replied evenly as he adjusted his mask.Behind them, Ray let out the faintest sigh of relief. The three of them walked through the grand double doors with their golden finish and entered the main ballroom.Meanwhile, near the front corner of the hall, William's grip around Elena's hand had yet to loosen. Elena jerked her hand away with a stronger pull until she finally broke free from his grasp."Please conduct yoursel