Billionaire’s Regret After Losing Her (Aurelia) novel Chapter 35

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Dominic had grown up pampered, like a spoiled prince. And with his sharp business instincts, he’d built a formidable reputation in the corporate world.

So wherever he went, people treated him with deference.

And yet here was Aurelia, constantly provoking him, trampling all over his last shred of patience.

Seeing him glare at her in furious silence, Aurelia went on coolly, “Or do you actually want to die? How about you stand in front of my car? I guarantee I can run you over.”

She said the words “run you over” with chilling seriousness.

Dominic was so angry he nearly ground his teeth to dust.

“Fine,” he snapped. “Run me over then. Come on–let’s go.”

He grabbed Aurelia and started dragging her toward the exit.

That was when Grant appeared.

Dominic was already seething. The moment he saw Grant, his anger spiked even higher.

Heyanked Aurelia closer to his side, an instinctive, possessive3 gesture-staking his claim without a word.

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Aurelia was surprised to see Grant.

“Mr. Fletcher,” she said politely.

Her tone was noticeably warmer than it had been with Dominic.

That subtle difference sent Dominic’s temper soaring.

Aurelia tried to pull her hand free, but Dominic only tightened his grip, shooting her a sharp warning look.

She bit back her anger, barely stopping herself from swinging her purse at him again—especially with Grant standing right there.

Grant’s gaze stayed fixed on Aurelia. “Did you catch a cold last night?”

After all, it had been windy and pouring when she’d stood at Elysian Bridge, completely exposed to the rain.

Hearing Grant’s concerned tone toward Aurelia, Dominic looked ready to rip him apart with his bare hands.

“Grant,” he said coldly, “I’m not dead yet.”

Grant didn’t even look at him.

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Before Dominic could react, Aurelia spoke instead. “Well, you can go die now.”

Dominic was left speechless.

He shot her a murderous glare, but Aurelia had already turned away. She looked at Grant and shook her head lightly. “I’m fine.”

Grant nodded and walked off without another word.

From beginning to end, he didn’t spare Dominic so much as a glance–let alone a greeting.

Dominic’s grip on Aurelia’s hand tightened in fury. “What, are you pretending I don’t exist now?”

What the hell is Grant’s problem? Has he lost his mind?

Things between him and Aurelia were already a mess–and now Grant was adding fuel to the fire.

Aurelia winced as his grip tightened. “Aren’t you and Lauren the ones pretending I don’t exist?”

Dominic fell silent.

The moment Lauren’s name came up, his expression darkened.

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Aurelia tried to wrench her hand free, but he refused to let go.

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Irritated, she swung her purse at him again.

This time, Dominic was ready. He caught it mid–swing.

“So what–now you just hit people whenever you feel like it?” he snapped.

She was really starting to make a habit of this.

Since when had she gotten so violent? She’d never been like

this before.

She must’ve picked it up from Chloe.

Still simmering after Grant’s deliberate snub, Dominic dragged Aurelia straight to his car and drove directly to the Hawthorne Group.

The moment they entered the building, every employee who caught sight of Dominic’s thunderous expression instantly started walking on eggshells.

Then they noticed Aurelia.

Confused looks were exchanged.

After all, Dominic’s marriage was supposed to be confidential— and Aurelia had never once appeared at the company before.

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assumed Dominic was going to marry Lauren.

And now–here he was, walking in with Aurelia.

A hushed whisper rippled through the crowd.

“Isn’t that the woman from yesterday’s marriage certificate? Maybe those online rumors weren’t fake after all.”

Yesterday’s media storm had convinced the entire company that someone was trying to scam their boss. People had even been speculating how that person was going to meet their end.

Another employee murmured back, “No way it’s fake. Didn’t you see Mr. Hawthorne holding her hand?”

“Then what about him and Ms. Drake?”

“Shh. Stop talking.”

Jason had arrived.

The gossip died instantly.

He looked exhausted–two straight days of crisis management had given him a pounding headache.

When he walked into Dominic’s office and saw Aurelia standing there as well, he froze for a split second. 5/7

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Then he quickly stepped forward. “Mr. Hawthorne, Mrs. Hawthorne.”

Aurelia shook off Dominic’s grip and headed for the door.

Dominic caught her wrist and pulled her back against his chest.

“You’re staying here with me today.”

He softened his tone as much as he could–but it was still unmistakably an order.

Aurelia looked up at him.

Then-

Smack!

She slapped him hard across the face.

Jason witnessed the entire scene and immediately regretted walking in. He instinctively turned to leave.

“Did the lawyers finish what I told you to handle yesterday?” Dominic’s low voice stopped him.

Jason hesitated.

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He shook his head, uneasy. “Not yet.”

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