Too Late For Regrets, Mr. Billionaire (Brianna Meyers and Brandon Levy) novel Chapter 121

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The scandal had been brewing for days, and the public’s interest showed no sign of fading.

Entries about Horizon Group and Brianna were quietly taken down.

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But online chatter was still going strong, with terms like “vicious woman” and “capitalist vampire” now permanently linked to Brianna.

Over the past few days, Horizon Group’s official website had been under constant hacker attacks, and its flagship store on major shopping platforms was being bombarded with malicious reports.

Patsy was running around like a headless chicken, but Brianna didn’t seem the least bit worried.

That day, while she was sorting through emails in her office, her phone rang. It was the private investigator.

After a brief conversation, a relieved smile spread across Brianna’s face.

‘Looks like it’s time to pull in the net, she thought.

She dialed Josefina’s number, her tone coy and affectionate. “Grandma, I’ve had so much on my mind lately. Would it be okay if I borrowed your name as an excuse to bring everyone together for dinner?”

“Of course, sweetheart! I’ve been wanting to get everyone together for ages, but I was worried you young people were too busy. You just focus on your own things, I’ll handle all the arrangements,” Josefina replied cheerfully.

She guessed her grandson and granddaughter–in–law had hit another rough patch and were just looking for an excuse to make up. She was delighted to play the mediator.

“Grandma, it’s been ages since I had the fish fillet and tofu pudding at Cloud Restaurant. Can we go there?” Brianna cooed, acting spoiled.

“Of course, sweetheart. Wherever you want to go,” Josefina replied.

Cloud Restaurant had been her mother’s favorite spot back when she was still around. Brianna wanted to show her mother, wherever she was, that she wasn’t the same fragile girl anymore.

The dinner was set for Friday afternoon. Brianna showed up early, carrying the gifts she’d prepared, ready to meet Josefina and Gabrielle.

Gabrielle was chatting with Josefina when Brianna walked over. She greeted them warmly, then pulled two velvet boxes from her bag and handed them over.

“Grandma, Gabrielle, these are my latest designs. I picked out some beautiful gemstones just for you,” Brianna said with a smile.

Inside were two brooches.

Josefina’s was shaped like a gourd, crafted from rose gold and set with emeralds, with a touch of traditional

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elegance.

Gabrielle’s was a phoenix in flight, with pink diamonds and pearls, bold and glamorous.

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As the saying went, it was hard to stay mad at someone who was smiling at them. Brianna’s warm smile made Gabrielle’s expression soften a little.

“Gabrielle, Mom, you’ve been working so hard lately. I wanted to surprise you, so I didn’t ask for your opinion. What do you think? Do you like it?” Brianna asked.

Gabrielle actually smiled, something she rarely did. “I have to admit, you really do have a knack for design.”

Brianna smiled to herself. ‘Looks like tonight’s off to a good start.’

Before long, most of the family had arrived.

Brandon walked in, holding Kendra’s hand. Kendra shot Brianna a look and then turned away, expecting her mother to come over and apologize. She deliberately picked a seat as far from Brianna as possible.

Brianna felt completely numb and disappointed. She didn’t even spare Kendra a glance.

The rest of the family was busy chatting and laughing, completely oblivious to the tension between Brianna and Kendra.

Before all the dishes were even served, the Meyers family arrived early, following the scent of food.

The door swung open, Whitney and Blanca flanking Darcy as they stood in the doorway.

The atmosphere at the table instantly turned icy.

Brianna looked up, staring straight at them, unflinching.

Unity Group had gone bankrupt, and Whitney had fallen seriously ill. The couple looked utterly defeated, their faces lined with new wrinkles and their spirits noticeably dimmed.

“What a coincidence! We heard your voices from outside. Mind if we join you?” Blanca said, not bothering to ask for permission. She boldly pushed Darcy forward and strode right in.

“Not at all,” Margo replied, pointing to the empty seats. “We’re all family, just pull up a couple chairs and join

us!”

Other than Margo, the only one who showed any friendliness toward them was Kendra.

Kendra, worried her mother might make things difficult for Darcy, and also wanting to annoy her mother on purpose, cheerfully called Darcy over to sit beside her.

Brianna remained unfazed.

Josefina cast a disapproving glance at them, but didn’t want to cause a scene. “Well, since you’re here, let’s all

eat together.”

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As she spoke, Josefina paused, as if something had just occurred to her. “I heard Darcy had a miscarriage?”

Blanca gave Brianna an accusing look. “Yeah, Darcy just wasn’t lucky enough, I guess.”

“This is such a serious matter. Did you tell the baby’s father?” Brianna asked, her smile steady as she looked right at Darcy.

Darcy looked a little confused, a hint of doubt flickering across her face.

“Of course, the baby’s dad knows. He’s the one who took Darcy to the hospital,” Blanca said, giving Brandon a smug glance. “He’s been sticking by her side at the hospital these past few days.”

Gabrielle was clearly annoyed and just snorted in response.

“Oh…” Brianna dragged out the word playfully. “As long as the baby’s dad knows, that’s all that matters. I was just worried that with Whitney running around so much, people might mistake him for the dad.”

As soon as she said it, Brandon stared at her in shock.

‘What is she talking about?‘ he wondered.

“Exactly,” Gabrielle said with a sarcastic smirk. “If there’s a real father, he should step up. Whitney’s just a relative, after all.”

Blanca’s smile slipped as she realized the conversation was taking a turn.

She and Darcy exchanged a glance, and a sinking feeling crept up in Darcy’s chest. ‘Did they plan all this? Are we being set up?‘

Under the table, Blanca gave Darcy’s hand a reassuring squeeze, telling her to stay calm.

With Unity Group gone, their only hope was to cling to Brandon. Whitney had completely dropped any pretense, acting shamelessly and desperate.

“Listen, everyone, you all know Darcy was carrying Brandon’s child. All that stuff online about her having a boyfriend was just a smokescreen to protect Brandon, and you know it, right?” Whitney pushed, his tone sharp and confrontational.

“Now that Darcy’s lost the baby, you need to give us an answer.”

“Dad,” Brianna said calmly, “Darcy claims I pushed her down the stairs. But I’m your daughter too, her real sister. This is our family’s business. How can you put the blame on Mom?”

It was the first time in years she’d called him “Dad,” and she only did it to play her part in their drama.

Whitney was left speechless.

Brianna continued, her voice cool and sharp. “You’ve been going on and on about how Darcy was pregnant with Brandon’s kid, but are you actually sure it was his?”

Seeing how confident Brianna was, Blanca started to freak out. She hurriedly dug out some photos from her

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bag and retorted, trying to sound all self–righteous.

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“If that baby wasn’t Brandon’s, then whose was it supposed to be?” Blanca shoved the photos at Gabrielle. “What, you think everyone’s as shameless as you were? Take a good look, your precious daughter–in–law has probably made your son a laughingstock more times than you can count!”

Gabrielle took the photos and flipped through them one by one, her expression growing stormier with every shot.

Blanca and Darcy exchanged a smug glance, looking mighty pleased with themselves.

“Stop slandering her,” Patsy shot back, finally losing her patience. “Clair is Brianna’s mentor and our business partner. As for Tristan, he’s just an old childhood friend, nothing more.”

“Business partner? Is that what you call sneaking off to a hotel together?” Blanca mocked. “And Tristan? Everyone knows his fiancée keeps coming after Brianna again and again. If they were really innocent, would his fiancée have thrown water in her face?”

While Blanca kept ranting, Gabrielle’s expression soured as she shoved the photos at Brandon.

“Brandon, what were you thinking messing with a Meyers girl?” Margo said with a mocking tone, giving her brother a hard time.

“Clair’s company is just starting out, so he rented a hotel for office space. If Brianna doesn’t go to the hotel, where else is she supposed to meet him?” Patsy retorted angrily.

Brandon flipped through a few photos, then set them aside, his expression totally calm. The way he looked at Darcy grew colder and colder.

“Darcy, was that baby mine?” Brandon’s eyes were chilling, as if he could see straight through Darcy.

Darcy felt a wave of fear, but she fought the urge to run. She braced herself and said, “It’s yours, Brandon…”

“You just won’t learn your lesson until it’s too late, will you?” Gabrielle spat, her anger finally boiling over. She couldn’t tear into Brianna in front of everyone, but she sure wasn’t about to let that homewrecker Darcy save face.

Gabrielle pulled a paternity test report from her bag and tossed it toward Whitney, her voice full of disdain.

“See for yourself. The baby isn’t Brandon’s! Look at the daughter you raised, shameless, always flirting and scheming. And now she has the nerve to play the victim? What, you think any washed–up woman can just throw herself at my son?”

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