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THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT SINKING INTO A BOTTOMLESS PIT
ScarlettShutting the boardroom door behind me, whispers followed me down the hall from the lips of the other board directors after hearing me gut out Director Wells.Good. They should memorize this feeling of fear in their systems and remember not to ever cross me. Strolling into my office, I sank low onto the chair and picked up the landline.“Get me Mr. Hale, Sasha.”He was in my doorway before I could set down the receiver.“Sit,” I ordered, watching Mr. Hale lower himself onto the chair across from me without hesitation, like a man who had nothing to hide. “How did Director Wells have a meeting with Able Williams without you knowing?”Mr. Hale's head hung low. “I apologize, Mrs. Hartley. I must not have been paying close attention. If I had known about the meeting, I would have reported it to you immediately. I'm ready to pay for the consequences of my actions.”When he apologized so sincerely, I couldn't help but not get angry at Mr. Hale. My anger wasn't even a hundred percent
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT BARK LIKE A DOG
ScarlettAfter the call with Chase disconnected, I turned towards the thousand draft copies of my father's half-born sketches and ideas stacked and untouched, gathering dust on his desk for God knows how many years.Pulling out my phone, I started snapping each document page by page, my hand moving faster than my brain. When my phone storage space got full, I grabbed a physical copy of the Living Health Grid blueprint off the table.Something white caught the corner of my eye beneath the paper pile. Sliding it free, a small audio recorder settled in my palm. I pressed the play button.“July 23rd, 2008. The day Scarlett ran away from home. I had Mr. Hale constantly watching her.” A familiar voice came out of the recorder.My knees buckled hearing my father's voice for the first time in years.“Hale reported to me that Scarlett still falls asleep easily, so I started working on the Living Health Grid project. Dennis thinks it's a good idea, so I'm going to start working on the blueprint
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT PUT YOURSELF TO GODDAMN USE!
Chase“How was the interview, son?” Cedric asked, pushing me down onto the chair. “You sure took a lot of time.”I rubbed my sweaty palms against my pants underneath the table. “Mr. Harris wanted to know what he was getting into, so we had to make sure he understood the project in detail.”Father nodded. “I'm proud of you, Chase. You're starting to act and think like a real Denver, which is why I came to assign a very important task to you.”I blinked. “What task?”“An old friend of mine needs help getting out of a very sticky situation. And I thought to myself, it was about time to put your law degree to use.”My fist curled at my side. Cedric never approved of me studying law. In fact, he had seen it as a disgrace to further my education in general. Because of that, I had waited sixteen years before being able to sponsor my law studies.But even after graduating with the degree, my father made it impossible for me to get a job at any law firm. When I was on the verge of breaking dow
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT A SECRET DOOR
Scarlett “Sorry, I'm late,” I said, stepping into the Denver Corporation boardroom, cutting through whatever Chase had been asking Yasmin Harris. Chase's gaze never left me as I pulled out the chair beside him, sinking low into it. “I thought you couldn't show up.” I didn't regard him. Rather, I kept my attention fixed on Yasmin. “Shall we continue with the interview, Mr. Harris?” “Of course.” “Can I see your résumé?” He slid it across the table towards me. Picking it up, I flipped through the pages slowly, lost for words by his impressive qualifications.Setting his résumé down, I looked up at him. “We would like to have you onboard for this project. You're free to select the engineers you want on your team as well. Do you have any questions about the device you will be creating?” “None for now. If I do, it will be communicated to you immediately.” Turning to Chase, I asked, “Do you have any questions for Mr. Harris?” “I already asked them all before you arrived.” Pulling ou
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT STUCK, SO WAKE ME UP!
ScarlettI could hear two voices. One I knew by heart, Adrian's, and the other, a stranger's. I clawed into the darkness, reaching for his face but found nothing. I don't want to be stuck in a place where I couldn't see or touch the man I loved. I have to wake up!My eyes slowly fluttered open to the white ceiling above me. “Adrian, are you here?”A shadow leaned over my face. It was him. Even though I didn't want to admit it, I missed him.“I'm here,” he said, tightening his grip around my hand.“I knew I heard your voice in my dream.”“You had a dream about me?”“Just your voice. I couldn't see your face,” I said quietly, not wanting to admit how terrifying that dream had been. “What did the doctor say?”Adrian's facial expression turned serious. “Pancreatitis. But they already put you on IV fluids. Are you feeling better?”I nodded. “Yes, I am.”Watching my face closely, he asked, “Do you remember what we talked about before? We agreed to forget about the contract and date for rea
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT LOSING TIME
AdrianTwenty minutes had passed, and Scarlett still hadn't come out of Mills' mansion. Climbing out of the car's backseat, I crossed the porch, heading towards the front door when a maid stepped into my path, hands trembling at his side.“M-Mr. Hartley, you can't—“ I silenced him with a glare. “Move out of my way.““Y-Yes, sir,“ he stuttered, flattening himself against the doorframe.Barging through the front door, I spotted Cassandra curled up on the living room couch, sipping a cup of coffee.“Where is my wife?!“ I demanded.She didn't flinch. “Good evening to you too, Mr. Hartley.“The scowl on my face deepened. “I don't care about your greeting. Where. Is. Scarlett?“Settling her cup down without hurry, Cassandra lifted her eyes to mine. “Your wife is fine. She had too much to drink and passed out, so I had a maid take her upstairs to rest because I assumed Scarlett came alone. But it looks like she had company. If I had known, I would have called you up immediately.“Turning he
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT I WASN'T INFERTILE
Scarlett“Mrs. Scarlett, I've reviewed the documents,” Lawyer Leonard said over the phone. “If you're certain you want to proceed with the inheritance agreement, we can finalize everything today.”“I’m certain,” I replied, staring at my reflection in the vanity mirror. I looked younger, healthier,
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT I'LL INHERIT EVERYTHING ALONE
ScarlettThe name slapped me across the face.Aurelia Storm had been Durian's attending physician.Ethan had held my hand while introducing her, telling me her brilliance was why he hired her for his company.He wasn't praising a doctor... he was showing off his mistress in front of my face.“Now t
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT YOU'RE NOT YOUR HUSBAND'S LEGAL WIFE
Scarlett“You're not your husband's legal wife, Mrs. Scarlett,” the doctor informs me. “So we cannot authorize the use of Mr. Ethan’s medical insurance for your treatment.”My heart plummeted. What?“Doctor, there seems to be a mis–” I broke off, coughing into the blood-stained handkerchief clutche
THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT PRIDE OR TEN MILLION DOLLARS
ScarlettAfter finalizing the inheritance, I stepped out of the villa with Mr. Hale walking beside me.“We'll arrange the blind date as soon as possible,” he said. “Does tomorrow evening work for you?”“Perfectly.”“The location will be sent to you shortly.”As Mr. Hale’s car pulled away, I turned
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