Billionaire’s Regret After Losing Her (Aurelia) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 What Did I Do Wrong?

Vertex Biotech’s research was at a critical stage, and with someone as unhinged as Marilyn involved, Aurelia didn’t want her cards exposed for anyone to use against her.

She stared at Grant, still in shock.

His tone remained calm, giving nothing away. “Where should I drop you off?”

Aurelia straightened and muttered, “The studio, I guess.”

Grant didn’t offer any explanation for why he was helping her.

But evidence against Lauren was exactly what she needed, so she wasn’t about to turn it down.

He drove her straight to Evergreen Residences.

As Aurelia got out of the car, she hesitated, then said softly,

“Thanks.”

Grant remained seated, looking at her with those deep, unreadable eyes. He gave a slight nod.

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“No need to explain,” Grant interrupted calmly.

“But what about your relationship with him?”

No need to explain?

When something like this happened between friends, it usually destroyed the friendship. Grant and Dominic had worked. together on countless projects over the years.

Grant didn’t seem bothered in the slightest.

“Even marriages change,” he said evenly. “Friendships aren’t any different.”

Aurelia was caught off guard, unsure how to respond.

There was something about his tone–something layered,

almost deliberate.

And even more unsettling, when Grant looked at her through those elegant glasses, the light in his eyes felt… different.

Aurelia felt a chill crawl up her spine.

Thankfully, Grant didn’t say anything more.

The car door closed automatically. Through the glass, she heard him say to Victor, “Drive.”

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And just like that, he was gone.

Even after the car disappeared, Aurelia’s breathing was still unsteady from the way Grant had looked at her.

She called Gareth, and he picked up right away.

“Ms. Smith.”

“Come pick me up at Evergreen Residences.”

“On my way.”

Gareth arrived soon after.

He showed her a few pictures on his phone–photos of Lauren standing on the hospital rooftop, looking like she might jump.

Aurelia snorted. “Change tomorrow’s story. Just release my surgical records from the hospital.”

The surgical records. The ones she’d signed herself.

So Lauren wanted to play the victim to flip her image in New York?

Fine. She’d use a far more pitiful angle to ruin Lauren’s little

stunt.

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Back at Starlight Hill, Aurelia had just finished a hot shower and was settling into bed when a message from an unknown number popped up.

It was a photo.

In the picture, Dominic was on the hospital rooftop, holding Lauren as he guided her down.

Aurelia switched off her phone.

This had to be Lauren, sending it from some random number.

Go ahead, gloat.

The more smug you are now, the worse it’ll be for you

tomorrow.

At the hospital, after Lauren was pulled back from the rooftop, she was in terrible shape.

Her injuries throbbed relentlessly, every movement sending pain through her body.

Eleanor and Lydia stayed with her.

Eleanor kept wiping away her tears. “Lauren, what were you 4/7

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thinking? You have to think about the children. They’re still so young.”

Tonight had been terrifying.

That building was so tall–if Lauren had actually fallen, she wouldn’t have survived.

Lauren’s face was streaked with tears. Her voice trembled.

“I don’t know what came over me. I really don’t… I don’t know anything. I just wanted to find Adrian. I…”

Hearing how broken she sounded made Eleanor’s heart ache.

Lydia said angrily, “This is all Aurelia’s fault! Look at what she’s done to Lauren these past few days.”

Lauren’s tears kept falling.

“What did I do wrong? Why is everyone attacking me like this? All of New York is cursing me… What did I do wrong? I…”

Her voice dissolved into sobs.

Lydia pulled her into a hug. “It’s okay. It’s okay, sweetheart. Don’t cry. Just sleep. Tomorrow, everything will be better.”

Eleanor nodded, adding, “That’s right. Get some rest, and 5/7 everything will be fine when you wake up.”

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Lauren sobbed into Lydia’s arms.

Her tear–filled eyes turned to Dominic, looking so vulnerable and pitiful. “Adrian… are you going to leave me again?”

Lydia and Eleanor froze.

Realizing that Lauren had mistaken Dominic for Adrian again, Eleanor began to cry as well. “My poor Lauren…”

Her depression wasn’t easing at all.

It was getting worse.

Dominic frowned as Lauren called out again, “Adrian.”

Eleanor and Lydia exchanged a series of meaningful looks.

The air around Dominic grew dangerously cold.

Without a word, he turned and walked straight out of the

room.

Lauren’s heart froze. “A–Adrian! Adrian!”

“I’ll go get him. Don’t worry.”

Seeing Lauren’s emotions spiraling again, Eleanor rushed to

intervene.

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That brat… could he at least try to comfort her? The situation was so messed up just now.

She hurried after him.

Dominic made a beeline for the elevators. Eleanor caught up and grabbed his arm. “What are you doing? You’re leaving?”

Dominic glanced at her, his gaze as cold as ice.

He didn’t say a word.

Eleanor could see it on his face—he was going after Aurelia.

She grabbed his sleeve tighter. “Lauren’s not doing well. Please, just stay and keep an eye on her tonight, okay?”

“Ten bodyguards will be here soon to keep an eye on her.”

Eleanor’s heart skipped. “W–What do you mean by that?”

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