The chase After Betrayal

Gabriel Shaw had discarded. She had rebranded herself

ry for its bold and innovative designs. Cassidy adjusted her blazer as she walked into the gala event h

ement, Cassidy greeted investors, designers, and celebrities with ease, while she kept emitting her polished smile which did not fade. The event gave her much joy as she reflected on how far she has come

husband. Cassidy's concentration was lost. What was he doing here? Her fingers tightened as memories of their l

started walking toward her. "Hi Cassidy," he said, with his deep voice sending a shiver down her spi

said, with an earnest

mind him that he had lost the right to ask anything of her. But curiosity won out. She nodded to

oked at her with an intensit

ke, and I regret ever

st, but I need you to know that I am very sorry. I was wrong and i regret it all." Cassidy's was surprised he

el," she said, her vo

thing ever happened, when all you did was throw my love away and destroy my life wit

want a chance to make things right." he said. Cass

y nodded accepting her words even when it must have hurt. But Cassidy could still see the regret written all over his face - a regret that no amount of time could erase. Before Cassidy could respon

to say more but refrained. "Excuse me," she said, walk

e years. "...When I started C.W. Atelier, I faced countless challenges," Cassidy said with a steady and confident voice. "But through determination and the support of an incredible team, we have turned those challenges into opportun

face, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Gabriel. Although she refused to admit the sudden disturbance i

by the balcony where the cool evening breeze touched her, comf

his gaze fixed on the glittering skyline. "I wanted to thank you for giving me five minutes earlier. Even if you hated every second of it." Cassidy couldn't help but laugh softly. "

thing." "I know," he admitted. "I just wanted you to know that I'll always regret what happened between us Cassidy." Searching for any trace of insincerity Cassidy studied him for a moment, But all

atisfaction. Gabriel Shaw had once been the center of her worl