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THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET

Chapter 2 The Face in the Mirror

Word Count: 1454    |    Released on: 28/05/2025

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he ground, and my eyes we

alled out, bu

k me where it hurt the most, she knew how much t

as she raised her

sk the morning after losing the contract, and I couldn't believe it at first, b

d raising her to the top, she was just a lowly assistant who I tho

listened to Le

's p

way, unable to erase the image of Roman, who seemed to be enjoying the plea

ck in his eyes when he saw me, but it was quickl

g salt to my injury. Roman and I had shared me

d we would be in bed all day,"

ther is this morning, and you have to look go

re is all I need," he said, holding me c

that was left of him was the bo

ing to let go without a fight, yes, I may be the woman who stole the billiona

shed before my eyes, and in split

I?" My hea

looked around, I was in what seemed like a ho

nurse smiled at me. "

leave, but I

here am I?" I looked a

I'll go get the doctor," she smi

I had no idea how I went there and wh

reamed. The pain in

ked around the room more clearly,

nder my breath. I tri

't," it was t

ke some water," she o

iled. How long have I been here?"

eeks,

me by now, he would have bee

st as she was about to an

tor Adrian, I charge o

ndering why they didn

ctor?" I asked him, my m

ss the information. It came flooding back, the accident, I had hit a rock and the car had tumbled, I

ormed the woman who brought you

he must have been informed

d been badly injured, we had to undergo

n my face, anxiety

mirror?" I asked, st

Zara, it's been two weeks since we sent out your pictures, but w

t recognize me, and so he couldn't come there

ations. My face had become slimmer, and underneath my eyes had become fuller; my cheek

ould bear a small resemblance to who you once were,

be outdoor, if you need anything." He said, pat

will be outdoor, if you need anything." He s

ke up, where exact

tal, Conga Republi

epublic was miles away from

f Tania was also searching; they were the only family I

phone or keys, just the necklace I had been wearing, which wa

ad blood stains now, but it was still t

traditional ring like every other man. The necklace wa

filled with warmth., I couldn't find my voice,

ylvia

," I echoed, and s

s I could. I was scared, it's been two weeks, I brou

ild. I looked at her from head down, she wa

er, and even though I almost knew what her

u find me?"

red you, but you had been badly injured, and the doctors suggested reconstructive surgery for your face. I thought it was best. Unfortunately, I cou

urning my face from her, u

called out a

d back

t her, as if it wasn't enough for one day, I searched her eyes

ow that the baby is fine,"

t ba

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1 Chapter 1 Blueprints of Betrayal2 Chapter 2 The Face in the Mirror3 Chapter 3 The Weight of Goodbye.4 Chapter 4 She Who Walks Back!5 Chapter 5 Behind the Mask6 Chapter 6 Where the Past begins to Bleed7 Chapter 7 The wrong office, the right distraction8 Chapter 8 Unspoken Names. Unburied Ghosts.9 Chapter 9 Just when it was Getting Worse10 Chapter 10 Echoes of the Unsaid11 Chapter 11 Poised between War and Want.12 Chapter 12 Lines we shouldn't cross13 Chapter 13 Proof and Pretense14 Chapter 14 Mirrors and Motives15 Chapter 15 Collateral Damage16 Chapter 16 The fire she lit!17 Chapter 17 Beneath the Surface18 Chapter 18 Behind closed Doors19 Chapter 19 Everything she has and I don't20 Chapter 20 Chasing her Shadows21 Chapter 21 Folder F22 Chapter 22 The space she occupies23 Chapter 23 Key, Tapes and close calls24 Chapter 24 What he won't admit25 Chapter 25 Too Tired to Pretend26 Chapter 26 Twice claimed, Never free27 Chapter 27 Kneel 28 Chapter 28 Crossing lines29 Chapter 29 Where you left me!30 Chapter 30 Checkmate 31 Chapter 31 Ashes of Guilt32 Chapter 32 A Familiar Stranger33 Chapter 33 Whispers of Zara34 Chapter 34 Mama, Home 35 Chapter 35 The King's Gambit36 Chapter 36 Pawn, Queen, or Spy37 Chapter 37 Three Hearts, One Room38 Chapter 38 Fractures of a Triangles39 Chapter 39 Unlikely Allies40 Chapter 40 Lines in the Sand41 Chapter 41 Secret on the menu42 Chapter 42 If only you knew!43 Chapter 43 Undone44 Chapter 44 Terms and Conditions45 Chapter 45 Between the blows46 Chapter 46 Between Guilt and Desire47 Chapter 47 Roman Vale! Breaking news48 Chapter 48 The Devil's approval49 Chapter 49 Bruised Egos50 Chapter 50 The Taste of Guilt and Chocolates51 Chapter 51 Beneath the City Light52 Chapter 52 Ashes of Affection53 Chapter 53 Secrets in the Inbox54 Chapter 54 One step too Close55 Chapter 55 The Edges of Exposure56 Chapter 56 The Apology that cuts Deep.57 Chapter 57 Shadows of Loyalty and Trust58 Chapter 58 Strings of Regret59 Chapter 59 Evidence of Me.60 Chapter 60 Shadows around the Corner61 Chapter 61 Chasing Ghosts.62 Chapter 62 At least I didn't Steal63 Chapter 63 The Edge of Apologies64 Chapter 64 The Rooftop Confession65 Chapter 65 The Truth I can't tell.66 Chapter 66 Sins of the Fathers67 Chapter 67 A Mother's Claim68 Chapter 68 The Price of Silence69 Chapter 69 Secret within the Walls70 Chapter 70 The Card on the Table71 Chapter 71 Shadows of Two Women72 Chapter 72 Strings of Deception73 Chapter 73 When Silence Screams74 Chapter 74 The Price of a Lie75 Chapter 75 Father's Judgment76 Chapter 76 Pieces on the Board77 Chapter 77 A Knock at the Door78 Chapter 78 A Crown of Lies79 Chapter 79 The Meeting at La Brunch80 Chapter 80 A little Mischief.81 Chapter 81 Masks We wear82 Chapter 82 One Step Ahead83 Chapter 83 Deception84 Chapter 84 The Paper Trail85 Chapter 85 When Love Curdles into Hate86 Chapter 86 Threads that Choke87 Chapter 87 Whispers on her Lap88 Chapter 88 Tangled proof89 Chapter 89 Proof and Price90 Chapter 90 The shape of Truth91 Chapter 91 The Flight to Cedar Heights92 Chapter 92 Birthmark...93 Chapter 93 Truth...94 Chapter 94 Blood between Us.95 Chapter 95 Her name was Aria!96 Chapter 96 The Reckoning...97 Chapter 97 Countdown to Chaos...