The CEO's Regret: Darling, Don’t Leave Me novel Chapter 410

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Chapter 319: An Unexpected Event, Part 1.

Clara

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The day began like any other, uneventful. Without that uncomfortable feeling that had settled in uninvited in recent days. Today everything seemed in order, perhaps even too normal.

Work flowed more smoothly than expected. I reviewed documents, signed authorizations, answered calls, and finalized details for the Boston launch. Mr. Howard’s return had stabilized processes, and for the first time in weeks, I felt I could breathe in the office.

Those “strange” things that had been happening hadn’t occurred in days, so yes, it was all in my head. And that, strange as it may sound, gave me peace of mind.

I check the time and realize it’s later than I thought. I start gathering my things when my assistant knocks on the door.

“Ms. Clara… the partners from Boston just arrived in town.”

I frown.

“Today?”

“Yes. There was a change in the launch dates. They say they need to meet with you tonight; it’s urgent.”

I close my eyes for a second. It doesn’t surprise me, but it does make me uncomfortable.

“Where are they?”

“At the hotel restaurant where they’re staying.”

I nod with a slight sigh.

“Okay. Schedule the meeting.”

“It’s already confirmed.”

I grab my phone immediately and call Ethan.

“Are you leaving already?” he asks as soon as I answer.

“No… something came up with Boston.”

“What happened?”

“Changes with the dates, The partners are here and want to meet today.”

There’s a brief silence on the other end.

“Tonight?”

“Yes.”

I can imagine his expression, that serious look he gets when he doesn’t like something, but he’s trying to

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understand.

“So we won’t be able to have dinner…”

“No. I’m sorry.”

“Okay,” he says finally. “I understand.”

And he does. He always does.

“I don’t know what time it will finish,” I add. “But I let you know.”

“Okay. Text me when you get off.”

“I will.”

I hang up, sta leave the

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nk screen of my phone for a moment. Then I put it away, grab my bag, and

when I arrive at the restaurant. Lights, traffic, people coming and going as if no

er than I expected; the partners are tense. There are disagreements, last-minute to meet deadlines. I have to intervene several times, maintain control, negotiate.

project has faced so many obstacles that I’m starting to regret taking it on.

ends, I feel the accumulated fatigue throughout my body.

time; it’s late, much later than I had anticipated.

of the restaurant, and the cold night air hits me like a ton of bricks. It’s a stark contrast to the atmosphere inside.

e out my phone. I have a message from Ethan.

Are you done yet?”

I barely smile and reply:

“Yes. I’m on my way.”

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I start walking toward the parking lot. At this hour it’s almost empty, the lights are dimmer, colder. Everything feels quieter.

My heels click against the ground.

Click… click… click…

The sound rep

Then t f

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too obvious.

lone.

lengthened by the artificial light, nothing more.

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You’re tired, Clara… I murmur softly.

“t resume walking, but now I’m more aware of each step.

I get to my car and rummage through my bag for the keys, a little more hastily than necessary.

When I find them, I instinctively look up. Nothing. Nothing again.

But the feeling doesn’t completely disappear. I open the door, get in, and quickly close it.

I lock the doors immediately, my breathing not as steady as it should be.

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I place my hands on the steering wheel a second before starting the engine, forcing myself to calm dow There’s no one here, nothing happened.

It’s just tiredness… That

I start the car and

something insid

As if I’ve left

I start the

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