Todos los capítulos de Too Late to Regret: Claimed by my Stepbrother: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

Cruz had been busy these past few days, his schedule a blur of meetings and power plays.But when his calendar began to blare, reminding him that the date of the wedding was drawing closer, nothing could stop him. The anticipation burned in his gut like a live wire, electric and consuming.The revenge he planned on Rose would not only make his sister, Maya, feel better but would also turn the Novarian Group investors running to the White's Corporation.He could already taste the victory, the sweet satisfaction of watching Rose crumble while his empire soared.As such, Cruz was certain that nothing holding off the request from his biggest investor, TRICARO2 Group, was worth it. The risk was calculated, the reward immeasurable.He paused everything in the office and finally focused on the wedding. It was such a shame that he couldn’t have some final moment with Rose but it was all worth it. She should not have crossed his sister and the thought of Maya’s crumbled form three years ago, h

When Rose arrived at the hotel room, there was a man so elegantly dressed sitting around a dinner table. He was the picture of sophistication, his suit immaculate, his posture perfect. A bottle of wine and two glasses sat between them, the crystal gleaming under the soft light."I came here to have a meeting with Mr. White, but he planned a surprise for you. Sit, eat, drink. I'll leave now," the man said, his voice smooth and practiced, a serpent wearing a human's skin.Rose knew without a doubt it was the gigolo as he walked past her. Her heart hammered in her chest, adrenaline flooding her system.She was confused for a moment when he reached the door, her brow furrowing as she wondered why he was going out, until she realized she had left it ajar, and he was the one closing it.Her blood turned to ice. The trap was closing.She panicked and turned around, her breath catching in her throat, the same time Tristan pushed the door open with a force that almost sent the man to the floor

Cruz had searched every nook and cranny of his penthouse for Rose, his footsteps frantic, his heart pounding against his ribs like a caged animal. He threw open closet doors, checked behind curtains, even dropped to his knees to peer under beds.But he was met with disappointment at every turn. The penthouse was as quiet as ever, the silence deafening, with only the lingering scent of her fragrance mocking him from the air.Returning to the living room with his laptop, Cruz's hands trembled as he set it on the coffee table. His fingers hovered over the flash drive for a moment, a flicker of hesitation passing through him.Then, with a sharp exhale, he quietly picked it up and plugged it into his laptop, freezing at the sound of the recording that filled the room.Jessica's voice, smug and triumphant, echoed through the speakers."Romeo, everything worked out exactly the way we planned. At first I was scared Cruz might actually be in love with the spoiled princess, but once he took me

Cruz froze at the realization, the cold truth washing over him like a bucket of ice water. Indeed, remorse had so much overshadowed his eyes that he failed to realize one thing.Without money, his search for Rose would be fruitless. He would be chasing a ghost, a phantom that would slip through his fingers at every turn.He'd once wanted to bankrupt her father by stealing his investors, a calculated move to cripple the Jones empire and claim Rose as his prize. And now, Cruz was the one going bankrupt, his empire crumbling beneath his feet like sand.Even if he found Rose, everyone would think he only wanted her father's wealth. The irony was bitter, a cruel joke played by fate."Rose, you wait for me," he said to no one in particular, his voice hollow and broken. The words hung in the empty air, swallowed by the silence. Then he sat back in his car and drove away, the engine humming a mournful tune.Just as he was about to reach the penthouse, his phone rang. He was about to answer wh

Disappointment filled Hailey's eyes, a shadow of something darker flickering beneath the surface, but she forced a smile. Jason casually responded, his voice light and dismissive."Mom, Dad, why are you surprised? Rose and Tristan have always been close. Now that she's here, he'll definitely want to keep her under his watch, especially to make sure that jerk doesn't find his way back into her life."At the mention of that jerk, an idea formed in Hailey's mind, a spark igniting behind her eyes. Her smile brightened, the expression suddenly genuine, though it held a sharp edge that no one noticed."I know, but I have to spend time with her too," Cassie said with disappointment, her shoulders slumping slightly. Franklin plastered a kiss on her forehead, his lips lingering against her skin."Hey, are you that bored with me?"Cassie felt guilty, a flush creeping up her cheeks. Her husband has always doted on her, showering her with affection and attention, but naturally, she missed her dau