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Heartbreak Billionaire - Heartbreak Billionaire: He should never have let go - Chapter 58
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He scrolled through the endless stream of messages cluttering his phone screen, his thumb moving with practiced efficiency as he bypassed countless notifications until his eyes landed on Millie’s chat thread.
The digital exchange remained painfully one-sided, displaying only his earlier curt message: “I told my grandfather yesterday you weren’t feeling well, so you couldn’t come. This weekend, you’ll be going with me to visit them.”
A shadow of irritation crossed his features as he cast the device aside with casual indifference.
Brandon pushed himself upright, his fingers working small circles against his throbbing temples before he rose to his feet. The cool hardwood floor met his bare soles as he padded toward the bathroom.
The chrome faucet responded to his touch with a rush of icy water, which he cupped in his palms and splashed against his face in desperate attempts to clear the fog clouding his thoughts.
Yet, without warning, his mind betrayed him, conjuring memories from years past, when he had endured similar sleepless marathons during the company’s most challenging periods—his body wracked with identical bone-deep fatigue.
During those grueling times, Millie had remained steadfast at his side, weathering every storm alongside him. Her hands, like his, had been stained with the ink of contracts, her eyes as strained from endless strategy sessions as they witnessed the company’s remarkable transformation together.
One particular morning surfaced in his mind with startling clarity—he had stood in this exact position, splashing frigid water against his weary face while Millie lingered nearby, a pristine towel folded neatly in her caring hands.
When he had turned to face her, she had approached with the gentle care one might show a beloved pet, dabbing away the water droplets with tender precision before playfully ruffling his dampened hair.
His instinctive frown had prompted him to reach for the towel, but she had intercepted his movement, her fingertips beginning a soothing massage against his aching temples.
“Does this bring you some relief?” Her voice had carried the softness of silk, drifting through the air.
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The melodic quality of her words had possessed an almost magical ability to ease the tension that had coiled like a spring within his chest.
“Today should finally yield the results we’ve been working toward, shouldn’t it?” She continued with unwavering optimism. “Brandon, what would you like to eat tonight? I’ll prepare whatever your heart desires.”
Despite having sampled the most exquisite cuisines from renowned establishments across the globe during business dinners and social obligations, nothing had ever compared to the simple, unpretentious meals she had crafted in their modest kitchen—each dish infused with a warmth that no expensive delicacy could ever provide.
That particular day, before he could voice his culinary preference, the shrill ring of his phone shattered the intimate moment between them.
The news that followed exceeded his wildest expectations, surpassing even the most optimistic scenarios he had dared to imagine.
He had ended the call with trembling hands, spun around to face her, and swept her into his arms before lifting her off the floor in a spontaneous celebration dance right there beside the running sink.
His sudden burst of euphoria caught her completely off guard, leaving her with wide, startled eyes when he had finally lowered her back to the tile floor.