Chapter 19 After the shock and torment of recognizing his own heart , Sebastian fell into a stunned hush . Then came a cold almost surgical clarity . 2 " W He began to examine both his past and present with Serena through a new , icily honest lens . The details he once ignored or forced himself to romanticize now surfaced vividly , magnified until they became sickening . Superficial and self - serving : she cared more about the latest handbag drops than about his exhaustion after sleepless nights at work When stress pressed so hard he rubbed his temples , her only complaint was , " You're spending less and less time with me , " never once aşking , " Are you tired ? " Endless appetite : her closet overflowed with designer clothes , her jewelry box piled high with luxury pieces , yet she always found something rarer , more expensive , hinting he should buy it for her . His generosity was never enough - it was simply taken for granted . Sometimes she even complained , " This isn't the latest season . " Emotional blackmail : " If you don't buy it , do you even love me ? " " Am I less important than your work ? " Over and over , she used these words as a weapon , chipping away at his patience .. Lack of respect ; she openly mocked his vinyl collection as " old junk , " scoffed at his pour - over coffee ritual as " pretentious , " and even toss out the meticulous filing system manual Elena had created for him . When he stopped her sharply , she only grew tearful and sulky . Revulsion and regret coiled around his heart like poisonous vines . For a woman so vain , shallow , and selfish , he had cast aside Elena Hartley - a woman silent yet tolerant , tender yet unyielding , a treasure beyond measure . He had been the blindest fool to ever walk the earth . The first step was to cleanse away the mistakes of the past . He summoned his lawyer and Serena without delay . Before she could cry or beg , he passed sentence , " We're done . Keep the house and what's in your accounts - enough to burn through for a lifetime . Everything else returns to the estate . " Serena froze in shock before bursting into sobs , tears streaking her face . " Why ? Sebastian , is this because of Vivienne ? She's dead ! Are you still thinking about her ? What does she have that I don't ? " Sebastian looked at her carefully painted , twisted face and felt only disgust . " You never loved me . You loved the title of Mrs. Langford , and the life I could provide . And I mistook novelty for love . We were a mistake from the start . Ignoring her screaming , her curses , her hysteria , he ordered the guards to escort her out and severed every tie with her . Once Serena was gone , he felt a brief sense of release . But it was quickly drowned beneath a deeper , suffocating sea of regret and emptiness . He knew cutting ties with the past was only the beginning . The real battle lay in how to win back the woman he had scarred beyond repair - the woman who had shed her old self and emerged reborn . ] When he learned of her stomach trouble , he remembered the soups she had once quietly made for him . He signed up for cooking classes ; oil raised blisters , blades nicked skin , until a few passable recipes took shape . Chapter 19 W WebNovel 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN I knew you were trouble when you walked in 95.00 % He waited outside her studio , forcing himself to hand over the thermos . She only gave it a brief glance before saying , polite and remote , " Thank you , I've already eaten . " Then , in front of him , she handed the thermos to a homeless man by the street . On one project site , a sudden landslide struck . Sebastian threw himself over her , shielding her body with his own . Stones tore scalp , his bone snapped , and he went under . At the hospital , Elena paid his bills and , when he woke , spoke words colder than any winter wind : " Mr. Langford , the expenses are settled . Thank you for your help , but don't ever do that again . We're even now . " She turned and walked away , not sparing him another glance . Time and again , he waited for her on familiar streets , repeating the same broken pleas- " I'm sorry . I was wrong . Please give me another chance . " Her answer was always the same , unwavering , merciless . " Mr. Langford , we've already settled everything . Please stop intruding my life . " He watched helplessly as her partnership with Gabriel deepened . They appeared together at design forums , speaking with confidence . They scouted construction sites side by side , dusty yet bright - eyed . They stood beneath the lights at an awards ceremony , sharing applause and congratulations . The harmony between them , the intellectual and spiritual resonance , pierced Sebastian like needles driven day after day into his heart . Jealousy and regret mingled into venom , corroding him from within . And he was powerless . He understood , with searing clarity , that he was losing her for good . To her , his remorse , his desperate attempts at redemption , his torment - were nothing more than a tiresome , unwelcome intrusion . Chapter 19 In "Someone Loved is Never Lost" by CrushReel, readers are immersed in a captivating CEO drama that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of corporate power struggles and personal relationships, this ongoing novel delves deep into the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of both the boardroom and the heart. Themes of ambition, betrayal, and resilience intertwine with complex character dynamics, making for a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. 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