Too Late For Regrets, Mr. Billionaire (Brianna Meyers and Brandon Levy) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

By the end of the meal, Darcy hadn’t managed to get anything out of Brianna. Instead, she just ended up pissed off.

Brianna hit back at her with perfect timing every time, almost making Darcy lose her cool.

Looks like when you’re dealing with a angelic Dich, you gotta play her own game.

Even though Brianna had the upper hand in the conversation, Darcy didn’t let anything slip. Se stayed tight–lipped and gave nothing away.

Brianna still couldn’t be sure Darcy was the one behind the scenes.

After dinner, even though she wasn’t exactly thrilled about staying with Brandon, she just couldn’t bring herself to stay alone anymore.

So, she had no choice but to force herself to go back with him.

Back at the hotel, all the strength Brianna had been forcing herself to hold onto just collapsed. She felt totally empty, like someone had just pulled the plug on her.

Brandon was about to take a shower when Brianna finally caught sight of the injury on his arm.

“What happened to your arm?” she asked.

“It’s nothing, really. Don’t worry about it,” Brandon replied.

He spoke to her softly, trying to reassure her.

“Was it because you were trying to save me?” Brianna asked softly.

Her heart twisted with a mix of guilt, gratitude, and a strange tenderness she couldn’t quite name.

“It’s nothing serious, really. Don’t worry about it,” Brandon said, trying to sound casual.

Brianna’s eyes stung with tears, but she just quietly reminded him, “Don’t shower. If your wound gets wet, it might get infected.”

Brandon nodded, but deep down, he couldn’t shake off the disappointment.

Back in the day, whenever she saw him get hurt, she’d be so heartbroken she’d end up in tears.

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The last time he accidentally cut his finger, she was all gentle and worried, carefully applying medicine and wrapping it up. even blowing softly on the wound like that would make it feel better.

He hadn’t seen that kind of tenderness from her in a long time.

After they washed up and got into bed, Brianna lay beside him, gazing at his face. For some reason, she felt an unexplainable sense of calm settle over her.

It was like everything had gone back to how it used to be. He was still the guy she fell for

Letting go of all the baggage and worries, she just wanted to rely on him, to trust him without reservation

“I think Darcy and her crew were behind what happened last night, Brianna finally said.

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he couldn’t keeper suspicions to herself any banger

Why didn’t heandon just call the police? Brigna couldn’t help but wonder

Tve always suspected he had his own agenda, she thought

“Why do you think that?” Brandon asked, his expression turning serinn.

“Not long ago, Manca came looking for trouble. She actually claimed the was the one who owned my mom em tad was responsible for her death, Brianna said, not taking her eyes off him

“We checked my mom’s call records. When the accident happened, she was on the phone ranger trans

Brandon locked eyes with her, listening closely. Without realizing it, his brows drew together is con

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Brandon stayed silent, his face unreadable.

Seeing him like that, Brianna felt herself losing control.

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“They killed my mom. Who knows if I’m their next target?” Brianna’s voice shook, fear and anger spring out i ke ked Brandon.

Brandon frowned, sounding unconvinced.

“If that’s true, and your mom is gone, she could just marry your dad openly. But what’s the point of going after your would she even get out of it?” Brandon asked, his tone skeptical

‘He only mentioned her, not them, Brianna thought, a bitter shirk tugging at her lips.

‘So in his heart, he’s still defending Darcy, isn’t he? Brianna douldn’t help but feel a stab of disappointment.

“You’re the one they’re really after,” Brianna said.

‘I can’t keep dancing around this anymore, Brianna thought. ‘Might as well just spell it out.

“Me?” Brandon blinked, caught off guard.

He laughed it off, acting like she was just being paranoid.

“Stop overthinking. Once we find out who did it, everything will be clear.”

As he spoke, he reached out, trying to pull her close.

Brianna, feeling let down, turned her back to him, pulling away from his hand.

Staring at the back of her head, Brandon couldn’t help but remember that filthy scene from that night, Ho gaze all trace of warmth replaced by a cold, dangerous edge.

Brianna figured he was just defending Darcy, keeping secrets and covering up what really happened

But in reality, he just wanted to spare her from the pain of knowing how much she really suffered that

Thank God that drug was so strong. She was completely out of it and had no idea they d stripped her and caken thow naked

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then he wrappedder in his arms again, rubbing her back in soothing circles.

“It’s all over now. I’m here,” he whispered, his tone warm and reassuring.

The faint scent of soap on Braudon surrounded her, wrapping her up in his warmth.

But she just couldn’t fall asleep anymore

She was terrified the nightmare would come back and trap her all over again.

After a long while, lying there in the dark, Brianna finally screwed up the courage to ask the question that had been haunting her.

“Did they check for HIV this morning?” she whispered.

“What?” Brandon asked, a bit thrown off.

Brandon looked at her, genuinely puzzled.

“If they didn’t, I’ll just go get tested in the morning,” Brianna said.

Her voice was thick with exhaustion and helplessness.

She’d heard there was medicine you could take within 48 hours to keep yourself safe.

“He didn’t touch you at all, you’re safe. Don’t worry,” Brandon said gently.

Back at the hospital, he’d already had the doctors run all the necessary tests for you.

Brianna just assumed Brandon was trying to comfort her.

From what she knew about him, Brandon was meticulous. He never let anything slip through the cracks.

If he said it was handled, she trusted that it really was.

So she didn’t say anything else.

Wrapped in each other’s arms, Brianna and Brandon found comfort and strength in one another. Hardship had brought them together, but their hearts were growing more distant with every passing day. Brianna felt like she was choking on her own emotions, the pain so overwhelming it was hard to breathe. Ever since she brought up divorce, this was the first ume she truly realized just how reluctant she was to let go.

But deep down, she knew there was no going back.

It had been the wrong kind of love from the very beginning. There was never going to be a happy ending

In the blink of an eye, it was already the day of the awards ceremony.

Ever since the incident, Brandon had basically become Brianna’s full–time bodyguard, stacking to her like give awAND LIFE clock.

He tagged along with her to the ceremony, always close by

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anna at the entrance.

When he spotted Brandon, his gaze lost some of its brightness.

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Clar didnt like Brandon’s intimidating vibe, but he forced himself to stay polite for Brianna’s sake.

Brandon reached out and shook his hand.

“Mr. Salazar, we meet again.”

The group made their way into the ceremony hall, found their seats, and settled in

Jus then. Brandon’s phone started ringing

Brianna glanced at the screen. It was Darcy.

Brandon picked up, sand a few words, then turned to look at her.

Darcy’s run into a bit of trouble. I’m gonna go check on her,” he said.

Before Branna could say anything, Brandon gave Clair a quick nod and headed out.

Brianna was clearly irritated.

She’d seen Darcy trying every trick in the book these past couple of days to get Brandon’s attention.

Pushing her feelings aside, she pretended not to care and made small talk with Clair.

When Larry Hepped out in that sheer, pearl–and–diamond–encrusted gown, the room erupted with the sound of cameras dicking

The men around her couldn’t help but whisper to each other, all of them completely blown away by her.

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She bowed with elegance, her smile shining with confidence and pose emisorging with grace and weler

As Brianna slid back into her seat, she was still buzzing. Her heart just wouldn’t settle down.

But Brandon leaned in, a devilish, mischievous grin playing on his lips.

“Thanks for the sweet words, Mrs. Levy, he teased

Brianna was in such a good mood, she just brushed it off and didn’t mind at all.

Clair, right next to her, looked a bit disappointed.

“Thanks a ton, Clair. I really owe you one. Let me treat you to dinner somer

Clair’s face instantly lit up with a big, goofy grin.

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Darcy was sitting across the room with Clifford, but her eyes kept drifting over to Briating

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Yeah, I’ve got everything set up. Let’s throw a little celebration for Brianna,” Clifford chimed in.

“No, we’ll pass. We need to rest,” Brandon said, firmly turning them down.

He knew Brianna hadn’t gotten much sleep last night, so he just wanted her to take it easy and get some real rest.

Brianna stayed silent.

She scrolled through the event photos of Darcy that were blowing up online, and sure enough, there was Brandon’s silhouette in the background.

The top comments were slyly speculating that Brandon was Darcy’s mysterious boyfriend.

‘So that’s why she dragged Brandon away before the ceremony,‘ Brianna thought.

‘Seriously, how many times is she gonna pull these lame tricks? Doesn’t she ever get sick of her own drama?‘ Brianna grumbled inwardly.

Tristan was still pestering Brandon to go out and have some fun.

But Darcy put on her best thoughtful act, looking all considerate and mature.

“Clifford, let’s just drop it, okay? Let my sister and Brandon have some alone time. They deserve a little couple’s world without us tagging along as third wheels,” Darcy said.

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue playfully, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

“Come on, you two have been married forever. What’s with all this alone time? Tonight’s Brianna’s big night. No way we’re letting you off without a couple of drinks!” Clifford chimed in.

Brandon was just about to turn them down, but Darcy jumped in before he could.

“Brianna’s pregnant, so she can’t drink. Let’s just drop it, Clifford,” Darcy said.

“Wait, you’re pregnant?” Clifford blurted out, totally caught off guard.

Brianna lifted her head, staring straight at Darcy, her tone cold and confrontational.

“How do you know that?” she demanded.

‘Did Brandon seriously tell her about this too? Brianna thought.

Darcy put on her best “oh no, did I mess up?” face, pretending to be all anxious about saving the wrong thing

“Did I say something I shouldn’t have?” she asked, her voice syrupy and innocent.

She gave Brandon a sad, pleading look, then kept talking

“Kendra told me. She tells me everything” Darcy said.

As she spoke, she gave Brianna a sly, taunting glance, then turned back to Bran

“Oh, I really need to watch my mouth, always saying stutt without thin

Brandon just similed, as if to comfort her

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is fo fig deal bed have announced it sooner or later anyway, he said, sounding casual.

Clifford couldn’t shake off a strange feeling.

“When did that happen?” Clifford asked, his eyes locked on Brianna.

“Wait, weren’t they supposed to be getting divorced? Clifford thought.

Suddenly, Clifford realized he might be caring a bit too much about his buddy’s wife.

He hurried to play it cool, trying to act like nothing happened.

“Well then, you better treat us to a big dinner, man!” Clifford said with a grin.

Brandon nodded.

“Let’s hang out when we’re back. We’ve got an early flight tomorrow, so let’s call it a night,” Brandon said.

“Wait, Brandon, are you really leaving? Didn’t you promise you’d come support me at my very first stage play?” Darcy said.

Her eyes grew misty, full of grievance and vulnerability.

She looked so delicate and pitiable.

“Something came up last minute. Name your price, and I’ll make it up to you,” Brandon said.

Brianna felt sick to her stomach. ‘Are they seriously flirting shamelessly right in front of me? Am I just invisible to them?’ she thought

She glared at Brandon, clearly annoyed.

‘So he came all the way to Seavale just to support her? Not for me at all, Brianna realized.

As soon as Brandon said that, Darcy broke into a bright, happy smile.

“Okay, you promised me, no backing out!” she said, her tone both sweet and insistent.

“A gentleman’s word is his bond.”

Brandon nodded.

Seeing all that go down, Brianna felt so disgusted she couldn’t take it anymore. She rushed straight to the bathroom and started retching

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