My Work Husband's Regret explores the delicate boundaries between professional and personal relationships. Emma Walker, a dedicated executive assistant, and Lucas Harper, a driven senior associate, develop a bond that evolves beyond the office. Despite their best intentions, an impulsive kiss changes the course of their relationship, leading to complications they cannot ignore. As emotions grow and regrets settle in, both characters realize that their professional connection has now been marred by feelings they can't control. The story delves into the consequences of crossing lines in the workplace, the emotional turmoil of unspoken connections, and the bittersweet reality that sometimes, love and regret are inseparable.
The Unlikely Beginning
Emma Walker had always prided herself on her professionalism. As an executive assistant at Harper & Montgomery, a prestigious law firm, she had carved out a reputation for being meticulous, reliable, and incredibly organized.
No one could ever accuse Emma of mixing business with pleasure. She kept her work life separate from her personal life, a boundary she maintained with fierce determination. It was easy for her-work was work, and everything else was secondary. That was, until Lucas Harper walked into her life. Lucas was everything Emma wasn't.
He was a senior associate at the firm, sharp and highly ambitious but also charming and effortlessly likable. He was the kind of person who could light up a room with his smile, a skill that made him an effective lawyer and an incredibly frustrating colleague. While Emma thrived in the quiet and structured world of office management, Lucas thrived in the chaos of legal battles and high-profile cases.
When the firm assigned Lucas to collaborate with Emma on a critical case involving a corporate merger, she was less than thrilled. She had worked with others on similar cases before, but there was something about Lucas that unsettled her. Maybe it was his innate confidence or the way he made every conversation feel more like a performance than a discussion. Still, she couldn't deny that his presence added a certain energy to the office.
At first, their collaboration was purely professional. Lucas needed Emma's organizational skills to keep the case files in order, and she needed his legal expertise to navigate the complicated case details. It was a symbiotic relationship, but nothing more.
However, Emma quickly noticed that their partnership grew more effortless with time. Lucas made her laugh with his dry sense of humor, while she admired the way he could win over clients with his persuasive arguments and charm. Despite herself, Emma began looking forward to their daily interactions. At first, she dismissed it as a professional connection, but as their collaboration deepened, she realized that she enjoyed his company in a way she hadn't expected. Each day, Lucas would share snippets of his life outside work-his hobbies, his travels, his dreams for the future.
And Emma, though she was usually private, found herself sharing more than she intended. The conversations they had, though centered around work, sometimes veered into more personal territory. She was starting to wonder if there was something more to their connection, but she was determined not to entertain the idea. One late evening, after a particularly stressful meeting, Lucas suggested they grab a drink to unwind. Emma hesitated at first, unsure if it was appropriate or if it would lead to complications. She knew better than to get too close to a colleague, but the idea of spending a little more time with him outside the office felt strangely appealing. They found a quiet bar downtown, just around the corner from the office.
The ambiance was low-key, with soft jazz music playing in the background and a faint murmur of voices from other patrons. They sat at the bar, each with a drink in hand, and began to talk-not about work, but about their lives. Lucas spoke of his childhood in a small town, his passion for hiking, and his love for old movies.
Emma shared stories about her family, her quiet evenings spent reading, and her growing sense of satisfaction from a job well done. For the first time in what felt like forever, Emma let her guard down completely. As they laughed over shared experiences, something changed. It wasn't the sudden spark of romance, but a subtle shift.
A deeper connection formed between them, one that neither of them had anticipated. They both began to realize that they were not simply colleagues anymore. The chemistry between them was palpable, though neither was willing to admit it at first. They had crossed an invisible line, one that would eventually lead them into uncharted waters.
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire ,he lives by one rule - no love, no commitment. Ayanna Davies isn't looking for a relationship. She's focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. Not knowing that he is an old acquaintance whom she despises.
"It's getting hot in here, don't you think?" I shudder as my clit becomes wet with his smooth voice. I melt away in his arms. He kisses me with a passion I've never felt before, and I moan into his mouth, lost in the moment until I sense him kicking open a door. I realize we're in a room. He continues the kiss as I wrap my leg around him, pulling him closer, his erection pressing into me. I feel my panties dripping wet from arousal. He releases me, resting his back on the headboard, and grabs my thigh, pulling me closer. His hand goes to my hair, releasing it to let my curls fall freely. He guides his fingers from my scalp to the ends of the curls, muttering in a husky voice, "Fucking beautiful. ****** Jasmine found herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Her world shattered when she uncovered her husband's betrayal on his birthday. Heartbroken and betrayed, she made the difficult decision to leave him and start anew in Illinois, with her friend Ava by her side. As Jasmine tried to go through her new life, a one-night stand left her pregnant, uncertain about the father's identity. But complications arose as Maxwell, Jasmine's ex-husband, refused to let go. Jasmine discovered shocking truths about Ava's betrayal. As secrets unraveled and loyalties were tested, Would she find the strength to overcome the obstacles in her way? Could she trust her heart, or would the shadows of the past forever haunt her?
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."