Too Late, My Love, You Lost Me

After seven years of dating, Holden said he was bored and found a younger girl. This time, I didn't cry or throw a fit. I simply threw away the ring, shredded my wedding dress, and bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles. He even bet his friends that I would definitely be back within three days, begging him to take me back. He was wrong. Three days passed, and then another three. I completely vanished from his world. Holden finally couldn't take it anymore and called me: "Ella, stop throwing a tantrum. Come back." But the voice that answered from the other end of the line belonged to a strange man, who let out a low chuckle: "My wife is asleep and can't come to the phone. I need to wake her up with a kiss first."

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Chapter 6

Ella Rosales's POV:

Later, as we lay there tangled together, I finally understood what he meant by "couldn't help it."

"So," I asked, breathless, my voice still trembling slightly, "Ethan, how long has it been since you were with a woman?"

He had been so ferocious in bed, I could barely keep up.

His body tensed, his jaw tightening. He turned his head away, his expression unreadable. "A while."

I propped myself up on my elbow and looked at him. "A while? Stop pretending, Ethan. Be honest."

He sighed, then turned back to face me, his expression solemn. "Always," he admitted, avoiding my eyes. "I've always been too focused on work, on building my company. It just hasn't been a priority for me."

I blinked, genuinely stunned.

Single this whole time? For a successful, handsome billionaire like Ethan, it was almost unbelievable.

His honesty completely disarmed me. My laughter died in my throat, replaced by a sudden, unexpected surge of emotion.

Tears welled up in my eyes, hot and stinging.

"Oh, God," I choked out, a sob catching in my throat. "I'm sorry, Ethan. I..." I've tainted you.

I suddenly felt a wave of regret.

I wasn't good enough for him. I shouldn't have slept with him. He deserved to find a woman so much better than me.

He instantly panicked, his eyes widening in alarm. "Ella? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" He sat up, frantically fumbling for tissues on the nightstand, his movements clumsy and rushed. He gently wiped my tears away, his touch soft and hesitant.

But the tears wouldn't stop; they poured down like a broken dam. "I shouldn't have done this," I sobbed, pulling away slightly. "I shouldn't have... I'm a bad woman, Ethan."

He cupped my face, his grip strong yet incredibly tender. His eyes were fierce and unwavering. "You are wonderful, Ella."

He pulled me closer, resting his forehead against mine. "Now you have to face this. You started this, so you have to take responsibility for the consequences. Okay?"

I held my breath. I stared into his eyes and saw nothing but a quiet intensity, a kind of devotion.

For the first time in a long time, I felt a spark of trust.

"What consequences?" I asked.

"Be my girlfriend." He kissed my forehead.

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Action Modern Mystery

9.5

I Was Scammed 10,000 Dollars For A Meal

9.5

While treating her mother to a vacation at a hotel she manages, a professional woman is accosted by a hostile trainee manager. Despite being the owner, she is insulted for her appearance and slapped with a fraudulent $10,000 charge for a meal she never ate. When the trainee claims her brother owns the establishment, the protagonist realizes a deep-seated conspiracy is afoot. She must now uncover who is impersonating her family to seize control of her business.

Action Billionaire Modern Mystery

9.1

I Will Make Him a Widower

9.1

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Action Mafia Modern Mystery Romance

9.3

Kidnapped on My Wedding Night

9.3

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Action Billionaire Modern Mystery Romance

8.6

Lady of the underworld

8.6

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Action Adventure Modern Mystery Romance

9.2

My Ex-Husband Buried My Mother's Jade With His Mistress

9.2

She hasn't set foot in New York in three decades, but the city that greets her is nothing like the one she fled. The skyline has changed, the air tastes foreign—and the man she once married has committed the ultimate betrayal: laying her mother's treasured jade to rest beside his mistress. As she navigates the familiar streets of Manhattan, every click of her heels unravels a past woven with secrets and long-buried deceptions, forcing her to confront the ghosts she thought she'd left behind forever.

Modern Mystery Romance

Too Late, My Love, You Lost Me

Chapter 6

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