The more Esmond dismissed her and the less he cared about her, the deeper Regina fell for him. She was hopelessly and obsessively in love.
Regina began using her connections and her money, plotting how she could take what was in Amelia's hands.
In the end, she couldn't hold back and called Esmond, wanting to tell him everything.
She picked up her phone and dialed several times, but that damn man still wouldn't answer.
Finally, she had no choice but to send him a message explaining the situation.
Almost immediately, he called her back.
Regina answered at once.
"You're absolutely sure that thing is in Amelia's hands?"
The moment the call connected, he spoke first. His voice was sharp with urgency.
"Heh. You're still all about profit, huh? If it weren't for this, you probably wouldn't have called me for the rest of your life, would you?"
Not only would he never call her first, but he also probably wouldn't pick up when she called.
On the other end, Esmond was clearly embarrassed by what she said. A flicker of guilt rose in him as he forced himself to explain patiently.
"I didn't mean to ignore you. That woman pretending to be Sabrina was exposed. I had to deal with it.
"Between the Jordans, that man's orders, and the company piling everything on at once, I've genuinely been swamped.
"And what happened to our daughter—you have no idea how heartbroken I am. But I can't fall apart. If I don't pull myself together, who's going to avenge her for us?"
Regina really was hopeless when it came to him.
Just a few soft, pretty words from Esmond, and she was immediately soothed and obedient.
"Fine. I know you've had it hard. I won't blame you. But you have to save me. If you don't, I'm really going to die."
"Of course. You're certain that thing is with Amelia?"
"Yes. I've already found solid proof." Regina was absolutely confident about this.
"Where are you? I'll come find you. We'll talk it through in person. It's not convenient over the phone."
Hearing that he was coming to see her, Regina's heart leapt with excitement.
How long had it been? How long had it been since this man had come to see her?
It had been so long.
Now that they could finally meet again, she was overjoyed and immediately set a place for them to meet.
After hanging up, Regina sat down in front of her vanity, wanting to make herself look presentable. Otherwise, she wouldn't even have the courage to face him.
But the moment she looked at her reflection, reality hit her hard.
That aged, frightening face staring back at her was a cruel reminder that she was no longer the well-maintained, elegant socialite she once had been.
The woman in the mirror had sunken eye sockets and dark, bruised shadows beneath her eyes, as if someone had punched her twice.
Her once full, firm cheeks now sagged loosely, deep lines spreading from the corners of her eyes like cracks in dried earth.


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The readers' comments on the novel: The Heiress They Couldn't Break (Amelia and Jeremy)
I'm starting not to like Josie's character. If any man did all the things she's doing, they'd be considered creepy. This version of Josie is giving me the ick....
Does the novel ends in chapter 716 or is it still ongoing?...
Absolutely beautiful!...
Oh my! I really like Whitney (Jeremy's mum). She's so down to earth. She didn't even acknowledge Sabrina's presence....
I don't know what's with this new writer, but they are only making things worse. Gianna does in fact know how to ride a horse. She's had lessons and she even had a race with Amelia where she threw nails on the track to cheat. Gianna fell in the mud and was embarrassed when they pulled the cameras at a riding club owned by Jeremy....
Why did Cloudspire Estate change from a house to an apartment? Why is the writer acting like Jeremy does not own the property and he is not the one that allowed Amelia stay there? I hate when the writer does not remember what they wrote....
This is chapter 51 again when it should be chapter 52. Please fix for future readers....
New chapters please. If Amelia doesn’t end up with Jeremy I’m going to cry...
New chapters please....