Divorcing the Cheating Billionaire Who Regrets Me Novel - Chapter 17

17 Chapter 17 Crossing Paths Seraphina's POV Nathaniel Brooks built Obsidian Capital from nothing. The company had exploded in growth recently, hitting a market value over a hundred billion-one of the few domestic firms that could actually challenge Ironwood. Their rivalry had been brutal for years. Nathaniel had wanted me at Obsidian back then. Logic said I should've gone. But I turned him down for some high school dream I couldn't shake. After joining Ironwood, I even fought Obsidian in the corporate arena, stealing a project right from under their noses. The guilt ate at me constantly.

I couldn't even face Nathaniel after that. But Nathaniel never lashed out or called me ungrateful. He just said, "I knew I was right about you. You've exceeded my expectations." We lost touch for a long time. Until Nathaniel contacted me recently. Maybe he'd known about my mess all along. In the end, the teacher I'd betrayed was the one offering me a lifeline. Love really does make you blind to right and wrong. But I'm fortunate. There's still time to make things right. My two colleagues kept whispering nearby.

"Department Two was crushing it under Seraphina Thorne's leadership- 12:12 1/7 landed some massive deals. Too bad she got knocked up and transferred. If she'd handled the Starwave project, she might've sealed it." "Word is it wasn't just the pregnancy. She pissed off Preside. ance." 11 One was about to spill more tea, but she turned toward the window and spotted me getting water. Her mouth snapped shut. I pretended I heard nothing. Filled my cup and walked out. Heading back to my desk, I nearly collided with Alaric Vance returning to his office.

Even from several feet away, his intimidating, bone-chilling presence hit me like a wall. He was clearly in a foul mood. I didn't dare meet his glacial stare and quickly moved aside. As he passed, the air pressure seemed to drop, making it hard to breathe. I kept my eyes down, every nerve on edge. Only after Alaric disappeared did I exhale. Back at my desk, I pulled out my phone and texted Nathaniel: "Professor, did you guys secure the Starwave Holdings contract?" No immediate reply. He must be swamped. Half an hour later. Nathaniel responded: "Yes.

Pure luck, honestly." The current Department Two head was seasoned, with countless major wins under his belt. This loss had to sting badly. I texted back: "Congratulations." Nathaniel: "Is your resignation official?" Me: "Almost done with everything." 12:12 2/7 Nathaniel: "Perfect. Take a few days to decompress. I've got some loose ends to tie up on my side." Me: "Sounds good." After thinking it over, I asked: "Professor, are you and Mr. Dalton available tonight?" Nathaniel: "What's up?" Me: "I want to thank Mr.