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Too Late For Regret: The Unbothered Bride

Chapter 5

Word Count: 938 | Released on: 30/09/2026

red through the floor-to-ceiling windows of

posture immaculate. She was not there

nd pay the penalty fees out of her own pocket, eager to

bove the salon ent

ok up from her

dress shoes approached, accompanied by the

ce sounded

r folder and l

ssed in a bespoke charcoal Tom F

as Hollie Mathis, dressed in a pris

stom diamond tulip bracelet gleamed obnoxi

sses froze by the fitting podium, their ey

wn on the armchair across from Alex, c

filings for my signature," Basil declare

the hot car, so I brought her

ront of her white skirt, bowing her he

nderstand. Mr. Mcleod just car

d her gaze to Basil. Her face was

salon for your executive suit

ence. He reached into his breast pocket, pulled out a navy velvet jewelr

thing," Basil said, leaning back with a smug, self-satisfied smi

e velvet box. She

irector hel

out an exasperated sigh, leaned forw

racelet, paved with brilliant-cut diamonds

, meant to symbolize their unique vow, wa

voice dripping with a

h have one, and you don't have to act like a jealo

il's shoulder, covering her

match, Miss Marsh! It shows how

he sparkling dia

ve thrown the box at his face, cursed him, or colla

g, profound emptin

her. Basil wasn't just a cheater; he was

out of betrayal by forcing his fiancée t

s didn't just fade-it evaporated completely,

ece of work, Basil,

folder, and grabbed the velvet box.

past them and pushed through the heavy glass doors of th

ing slightly. Her absolute silence unnerved h

he front door of the massive,

felt lik

en, stopping in front of the sta

The tulip diamonds caught the afternoon l

rene as a winter lake. She

ong the discarded coffee grounds and spoiled fruit. She tossed the

ibrated in

n, her senio

ce came through, cri

asset division waivers are attached. Are you absolutely certain about t

lion-dollar mansion that she had helped bui

hority of an undefeated litigator. "Print it. I want it delivered t

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“Alex was standing in a VIP bridal boutique, getting fitted for a million-dollar custom gown paid for by her billionaire tech CEO fiancé. They had been together for eight years, building his empire from a cold studio apartment to Wall Street. But while she was suffocating in French lace, her phone buzzed with an Instagram post from his executive assistant, Hollie. It was a beach photo in St. Barts. In the reflection of Hollie's sunglasses, Alex clearly saw Basil-the man who had just texted her that he was trapped in a New York blizzard for emergency board meetings. When Basil returned, he didn't even try to hide his betrayal. At a high-society gala, Alex caught them making out behind a velvet curtain, with Basil feeding Hollie dessert and promising her executive suites. The final straw came during her last dress fitting. Basil brought Hollie along, mocked Alex's custom gown as boring, and bought Hollie an ultra-revealing bridal sample to try on right in front of her. When Alex threw a glass of champagne in the assistant's face, Basil flew into a rage. He shoved Alex violently to the marble floor, severely injuring her elbow. "Get on your knees and apologize," he snarled, standing over her. "Or the wedding is off. Let's see how long you survive in this city without my capital." He truly believed that eight years of her silent sacrifices and brilliant legal work were just stepping stones for his ego. He thought that without his wealth, she was just an insecure, helpless woman who would cry in an empty mansion and beg for his mercy. But Basil forgot one crucial detail: Alex wasn't just his fiancée, she was an apex corporate litigator. She didn't shed a single tear. Instead, she packed her bags, threw his first promise ring down the trash chute, and walked into his favorite Michelin-starred restaurant three days later to serve him with papers for a total asset partition.”