All Chapters of The General's Ex-Wife's Regret: Chapter 21
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Chapter 21
Carl arrived at the secret house he owned—a secluded refuge hidden deep within the mountain he also secretly possessed.No one knew about this place except him and the few people he trusted enough to live there. Not even Jasmine, the woman he’d been married to for three years, had any idea it existed.He knocked on the heavy wooden door. It opened immediately, and he stepped inside.A young woman quickly approached him, her face lighting up in surprise.“Carl!” Anna greeted him with a bright smile. “You’re here! You should’ve told me you were coming—I could’ve prepared something.”Carl gave a faint smile. “It’s fine, Anna. Where is he?”Her smile faded, replaced by a look of quiet sadness. She sighed.“He’s inside. He’s been asking for you, Carl. We thought… you weren’t coming back.”“I’m sorry,” he said softly. “I had to stay away for a while because of my mission.”“I’ll go to him now.”Anna nodded. “Alright. I’ll prepare dinner.”Carl walked deeper into the house, heading for the r
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The Gold Hotel was the most luxurious and prestigious establishment in Velmora. A single night’s stay cost a staggering $25,000, and fine dining was priced at $20,000 per person. Only the elite—the wealthy magnates and high-profile politicians—could afford to dine here without flinching.Carl entered the hotel effortlessly, his demeanor calm yet unreadable. If it were up to him, he wouldn’t have stepped foot in such a glittering place. But Javier had been good to him in the past, and Carl wasn’t the type to turn down an old man’s invitation out of pride.From the entrance, he could already see the Garcia family gathered around a long, ornate dining table. Even Javier Garcia himself was there, cane in hand, his silver hair neatly brushed back. Carl was about to approach when someone suddenly blocked his path.“Wow, Carl? Even here?” sneered Michael Montez, his lips curling into a smug smile as he swirled the wine in his glass. “You really don’t know when to stop, huh?”Carl looked
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Michael burst out laughing, nearly spilling his wine.“Pay? You?” he scoffed, half-choking on his amusement. “Are you serious right now? You’re saying you’ll pay for our meal?”He couldn’t stop laughing, as though Carl had just cracked the world’s funniest joke. The others at the table joined in with skeptical smiles. To Michael, it was ridiculous—absurd even. He knew for a fact that the total bill for their lavish dinner would easily climb past a million dollars. Carl, a man who had just been released from prison, didn’t even look like he had a dollar to his name.Carl frowned slightly. “Why? Is that wrong?”James sneered. “Oh, come on, Carl. Just admit you didn’t bring a gift for Grandpa. You don’t have to pretend you can pay for this place. Still trying to impress my sister, huh? Keep dreaming.”Ophelia crossed her arms. “He’s right. We wouldn’t be surprised if you came here empty-handed. You’ve been nothing but a leech—dragging my daughter down with you!”Carl’s jaw tightened, but
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The manager’s mouth fell open, his eyes darting between the red card in his hand and Carl’s calm expression.“D-Do you… own this, Sir?” he stammered, his voice trembling.Carl gave a slow, deliberate nod. Relief washed over him—finally, someone who recognized what that card meant.The red card was legendary. Only three people in the entire country possessed one—and Carl was one of them.Without hesitation, the manager bowed deeply.“What can we do for you, Sir? Our restaurant will serve you with the best we have! We’ll even prepare the presidential suite at the hotel right away!”Michael gaped at the scene, his disbelief almost comical.He abruptly stood up, his chair scraping loudly against the marble floor. “What the hell are you doing, Manager?! Why are you bowing to him? That card is nothing but a fake!”“He’s right!” Ophelia added sharply. “Don’t fall for his tricks, or your restaurant will go bankrupt!”The manager shot them a furious glare.“Silence! You know nothing!”The youn
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Manuel was midway through his meal when one of his men burst into the hospital room.“Master!” the man shouted.Manuel nearly dropped his spoon. “Finally! Why did it take you so long?” he snapped, irritation flaring. He’d been waiting for his crew—his father hadn’t shown, nurses and doctors had been avoiding him, and something felt wrong.“I’ve been waiting ages! Where is my father?” Manuel demanded.The messenger’s face fell. They’d tried to get into the hospital again, but police were still posted outside. Almost every Smith Gang member they could see was being arrested. The man even had to hide his marks with concealer just to slip in.“I’m sorry, Master, but the boss can’t come to the hospital,” he said.Manuel’s brow knotted. “What do you mean he can’t? Don’t we control this hospital? Are you making fun of me?”The man swallowed and kept talking. “He’s in jail right now. No matter how we tried to get him out, there was no bail.”Manuel went pale. His father—the man everyone in Ve
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Carl was walking leisurely outside the Golden Hotel when his phone suddenly rang. He pulled it out of his pocket and answered.“Mr. Donovan, where are you?” came Sophia’s voice on the other end.Carl sighed softly. “Why? Do you need something?”“Yes. I need to give you something.”Carl paused, thinking. He actually had something to check that afternoon, but it could wait.“Alright,” he replied.Sophia smiled through the line. “Send me your location. I’ll send my driver to pick you up.”After hanging up, Carl texted her his location. Within minutes, a sleek black car stopped in front of him. He climbed in, quietly wondering what this was about.Not long after, the car pulled up in front of Sophia’s company building. Carl got out and headed straight to her office.“Mr. Donovan, you’re here,” Sophia greeted, flashing a bright smile.She set down the folder she was holding and stood up gracefully. Moving closer, she gestured for him to sit beside her on the couch.“Why did you call me her
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The Garcia family arrived at the luxurious Emerald Hotel, drawing immediate attention the moment they stepped out of their cars. Cameras flashed. Guests whispered.“Is that Ms. Jasmine Garcia? She’s even more stunning in person!” one woman gushed.“And look who’s beside her—that’s Mr. Michael Montez of the Montez Group! They look perfect together!” another added.Michael’s lips curved into a confident smile as he caught the murmurs from the crowd. This was his moment. Tonight, he was determined to make Jasmine his girlfriend—no, his future wife.“Wow! This place is amazing, Jasmine!” James exclaimed, wide-eyed at the elegant ballroom filled with chandeliers and velvet drapes.Ophelia, their mother, nodded with pride. “Of course, James. You’d better get used to events like this. Your sister’s a big success now.”Michael, ever the charmer, leaned in slightly. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Garcia. After tonight, Jasmine will be even more successful,” he said with a polished smile.Ophelia gasped, h
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Sophia’s car came to a stop in front of the Emerald Hotel, the grand venue where the Carson family’s banquet was being held.He wasn’t particularly thrilled to be there, but he had little choice. With a quiet sigh, he reached up and touched the pendant hanging from his neck.“I’ll finally know what you’re for,” he murmured under his breath.“I appreciate that you came, Mr. Donovan,” Sophia said, smiling warmly at him.Carl exhaled, his tone blunt. “I’m only here because you said someone has the same necklace as me.”Sophia rolled her eyes with a teasing grin. “Yeah, right. I still need your help, though. Here.”She took a folder from Jessa, who was seated in the front, and handed it to Carl.“Help me choose which company I should partner with for my next big project.”Carl blinked, clearly taken aback. He stared at the folder in his hands. “What? Why me?”Sophia gave him a small, confident smile. “Because I trust that you’ll pick the right one for me.”Carl shook his head. “That’s you
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Michael stormed into the banquet hall, his anger still simmering from earlier. No matter how much he tried to calm himself, the image of Carl standing beside Sophia Carson burned in his mind. He clenched his jaw. In his head, he kept telling himself he was better—richer, more refined. But deep down, he knew the truth: Carl had something he didn’t—an undeniable charisma that even envy couldn’t erase.“What’s with the long face, Michael?” James asked, noticing the deep scowl etched on his features.Michael dropped into his seat beside Jasmine and grabbed a glass of wine, downing it in one gulp.“Nothing,” he muttered. “Just saw some trash outside.”Ophelia chuckled delicately. “Don’t mind it, Mr. Montez. Trash isn’t worth your attention.”Michael exhaled sharply through his nose, trying to steady his temper. “Yeah. You’re right.” He looked around. “Has Ms. Carson arrived yet?”“I heard she just did,” Jasmine replied. “The event will probably start any minute now.”The hall was already c
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“How can it be her?!” Jasmine’s voice trembled in disbelief.The woman clinging to Carl—was Sophia Carson. The Sophia Carson she had been dying to meet.“Isn’t she the woman always with Carl?” James asked, frowning.“She’s the same one who was with him at that hotel!” added Michael, his tone laced with shock.Michael clenched his fists. He couldn’t believe it—Sophia Carson and that mysterious woman always seen with Carl were one and the same.How the hell did Carl even meet Ms. Sophia Carson?! Why does he always end up surrounded by women like her?! His frustration burned quietly as he kept his gaze on the stage.Jasmine, on the other hand, could barely breathe. Her nails dug deep into her palms as she tried to contain her rage.So that was why Carl had been so calm about the divorce. That was why he didn’t beg her to stay.Because he already had someone else—and not just anyone, but another CEO.How dare he?!With perfect poise, Sophia Carson took the microphone from the emcee, her d