Elara Dawn

For seven years, Elara Thorne lived in the shadow of her own marriage. While her tech mogul husband Damien showered attention on his mistress, Elara played the perfect corporate wife—making his coffee, organizing his schedule, and watching her six-year-old daughter Cora grow closer to the other woman.

The other woman who happened to be her half-sister.

Vivienne Dubois had everything Elara didn't—Damien's heart, Cora's adoration, and the respect of everyone at Thorne Industries. When Elara flew home hoping to celebrate her birthday with her family, she found them planning a surprise party for Vivienne instead. When little Cora innocently asked if Vivienne could be her mommy, something inside Elara finally snapped.

Elara had been a brilliant AI researcher before marriage stole her ambitions. She'd co-founded YodaVision Technologies, only to abandon it all for a man who never loved her back. But now Julian Croft, her former partner, wants her to return as Chief Innovation Officer. The tech world that forgot her exists is about to remember why she was once called a visionary.

Walking away seems impossible when it means leaving Cora behind. But staying means accepting a life where she's invisible in her own home, humiliated at her own workplace, and competing with her half-sister for scraps of attention from her own family.

Damien thinks his wife will quietly accept whatever he gives her, the way she always has. He's about to discover that seven years of silence doesn't mean surrender—it means she's been planning her comeback. And when Elara Vance reclaims her name, her career, and her power, the tech world won't be the only thing shaken.

Some women bend. Others break. But the smart ones? They rebuild themselves stronger than before.

My Coldhearted Husband’s Regret

Vivienne Dubois emerged from the restroom with Cora bouncing excitedly at her side. Jorge noticed how the little girl chattered non-stop while Vivienne listened with genuine attentiveness.


"And then Daddy said we could go to the beach next weekend if I'm good this week at school," Cora explained, her eyes bright with anticipation.


"That sounds wonderful, Coco," Vivienne replied, adjusting the child's slightly rumpled dress. "The beach will be perfect this time of year."


Jorge observed their interaction with interest. Despite his initial skepticism, he could see that Vivienne's affection for Damien Thorne's daughter appeared genuine. She smoothed Cora's hair with practiced ease, checked her face for any remaining chocolate stains, and held her hand naturally as they walked back toward their table.


"Mr. Robinson," Vivienne acknowledged him with a polite nod. "Thank you again for showing us the way."


"It was my pleasure," Jorge replied, following a few steps behind them.


The Lingering Shadow of Elara