All Chapters of His Biggest Regret Was Me: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The modern minimalist mansion stood atop the exclusive hills of City-B, only one kilometer away from Elena's private residence. From the dark second-floor balcony, Charlie stood holding a glass of whiskey he had not taken a single sip from. His gaze remained fixed on one place—a warmly lit house below, where Elena and Leo lived.In just twenty-four hours, Ray had managed to purchase the property for three times its market value. To Charlie, money was no longer an issue. Losing every cent of his fortune would never be as terrifying as losing the chance to catch even a glimpse of Elena.The balcony door slowly slid open. Ray stepped outside, carrying a tablet filled with documents in his hand."Mr. Vane, I've obtained Mrs. Elena's and Leo's daily schedule," Ray reported quietly, careful not to trigger Charlie's increasingly unpredictable temper. "Every morning at eight o'clock, Mrs. Elena takes Leo to City-B International Kindergarten before heading to Aethel Corp's headquarters."Charl

The lingering warmth from Elena's slap still clung to her palm, leaving behind a burning sensation that spread all the way to her chest. Inside the SUV as it drove back down the hill, Elena stared at her slightly reddened right hand beneath the dim glow of the dashboard lights.Aria, seated behind the wheel, occasionally glanced at her through the rearview mirror."Madam, are you all right? You look very tense."Elena clenched her hand, hiding the faint tremor that refused to leave her fingers. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm the heartbeat that had raced wildly with anger only moments ago."I'm fine," Elena replied, her voice once again flat and as cold as ice. "Make sure Leo's security detail at school is doubled tomorrow morning. I don't want to take any chances after tonight.""Yes, Madam. We've already installed additional surveillance cameras around every exterior corner of the school, all directly connected to our central security system."Elena nodded before tur

The crystal chandeliers in Aethel Corp's main boardroom cast dazzling reflections across the long conference table. This morning, the room felt more like an execution chamber than a meeting hall. Six executive directors from the procurement division sat with rigid backs, their breaths restrained. Not one of them dared to lift their heads toward the far end of the table.There, Elena sat with the unshakable grace of a queen. A sharply tailored black business dress hugged her figure, perfectly matching the icy aura radiating from her eyes. Her slender fingers tapped steadily against the marble tabletop, each measured knock slowly eroding the composure of everyone in the room."So," Elena began, her voice clear and low, yet sharp enough to slice through the suffocating silence like the edge of a blade. "In less than twenty-four hours, Phoenix Logistics managed to seize our alternative vendors in the western region after already taking control of the south. Is that the report you've come

Night once again enveloped City-B, bringing with it a violent sea storm that churned the waters of the international harbor into a raging frenzy. Inside Aethel Corp's executive office, Elena showed no intention of going home. She stood before a massive monitor displaying the fluctuations of the stock market alongside the latest updates on the port's operations.Aria entered without making a sound, carrying the worst report she had ever delivered throughout her career as Elena's assistant."Madam," Aria said, her voice trembling as anxiety filled her face. "Charlie Vane... he's completely lost his mind. The port acquisition documents were officially approved an hour ago. He sold another twenty percent of his controlling shares in Capital to finance this madness. He is now the controlling shareholder of the City-B Port Authority."Elena's hand, resting on the marble desk, slowly curled into a fist until her knuckles turned white, her nails digging into her own palm. A wave of overwhelmi

The morning sun bathed the elite residential compound of Aethel Corp beneath the hills of City-B. A three-meter-high black iron fence surrounded Elena's mansion, standing firm under the watchful eyes of four tactical security guards stationed at each corner. The peaceful atmosphere was disturbed when an old taxi came to a stop across the street, directly beneath the shade of a sprawling oak tree.The taxi door swung open, and a man slowly stepped out.Charlie Vane looked far thinner than he had just a week ago. His expensive tailored suit had been replaced by a plain, loose-fitting black shirt and a pair of ordinary trousers—clothes he had purchased from a small retail store after all of his bank accounts had officially been frozen by Capital's board of directors the previous night.He no longer owned a luxury car. He no longer had a personal assistant after dismissing Ray from his position using the last of his remaining cash.Charlie was truly alone now.He walked toward the roadsid