The Billionaire Regretted Losing His Invisible Wife novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Revelations

**Mia’s POV**

The silence in the room shattered at Kyle’s words. My father’s face drained of color as he stared at Kyle’s hand gripping his wrist, recognition slowly dawning in his eyes.

“Kyle… Kyle Branson?” Dad’s voice wavered, all his previous authority crumbling. The name carried weight – everyone in the business world knew what crossing a Branson meant.

“Mr. Hawthorne.” Kyle’s voice remained perfectly controlled, but ice cold. “I suggest you lower your hand. Now.”

Dad jerked away as if burned, his eyes darting between Kyle and me. “What are you doing here? This is a family-”

“Mia is my wife.”

The words fell like bombs in the elegant living room. I watched the impact ripple across their faces – Dad’s jaw going slack, my stepmother’s perfectly arranged features freezing in shock, Taylor’s eyes widening in genuine surprise for once.

“Wife?” Dad choked out. “That’s impossible. She’s been-”

“We’ve been married for three years.” Kyle’s tone left no room for argument. His stance was protective, but not aggressive – every inch the powerful CEO defending what was his. “And I won’t stand by while you threaten her.”

Taylor moved forward, her designer heels clicking softly on the hardwood. “Kyle,” she said, her voice honey-sweet, reaching for his arm. “There must be some misunderstanding. Mia’s just upset because-”

Kyle stepped away from her touch, but his expression remained neutral. Not cold, not angry – just distant. “There’s no misunderstanding, Taylor. The Havers project appointments went through proper channels. Mia earned her position through merit and expertise.”

“But…” Taylor’s lower lip trembled. “I thought… after everything we’ve been through together…”

“I know.” Kyle’s voice softened slightly, colored with old affection. “You’ve been important to me, Taylor. Ever since we were children. When we were both in danger, you helped-”

Taylor’s face transformed so quickly I almost missed it. The color drained from her cheeks, her eyes widening in what looked like genuine fear. “Kyle, don’t-”

“I’m grateful for what you did back then,” Kyle continued, oblivious to her growing panic. “But that doesn’t change the fact that-”

“I have to go!” Taylor’s voice cracked. She spun around, practically running from the room, her sobs echoing dramatically through the house.

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