The CEO's Forbidden Wife
Kathalina Ruiz never believed in fairy tales. Her mother's dying wish bound her to enigmatic CEO Thirdie Stone in an arranged marriage she accepted out of duty, not romance. Yet somewhere between quiet nights and fragile smiles, Kathalina fell deeply for her distant husband only to keep her love locked away, too afraid it would never be returned.
For three years, their marriage balanced on politeness and silence. Then one stormy afternoon shattered it all. Kathalina walked into Thirdie's office and found another woman-half-naked-sitting on his lap. Without demanding an explanation, she signed the divorce papers he placed before her, his gaze as cold as the ink that sealed their separation. What she never knew was that Thirdie's betrayal was a lie... a desperate act to protect her from the dangerous threats circling his empire.
Heartbroken and grieving, Kathalina fled abroad. From the ashes of her pain, she rebuilt herself into a celebrated jewelry designer, admired for her elegance and independence. But fate had other plans. Years later, her mother's lawyer makes a revelation she has inherited a vast fortune and controlling shares in Stone Corporation. The life and the man she tried to escape are waiting for her return.
Back in the city where it all began, Kathalina comes face-to-face with Thirdie once more. Old wounds resurface, secrets linger in every shadow, and danger draws closer than ever. Now, she must decide to protect her heart from the man who once broke it or uncover the truth he buried......a truth that could change everything she thought she knew about their past.
A story of love, sacrifice, and second chances, The Stones We Keep asks.....is it ever too late to believe in a love that never truly died?
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 89: Between Desire and RestraintFor a moment, she stayed still, silent, her breathing uneven, her body weak.Minutes passed slowly, stretching into nearly ten, and Thirdie remained by her side the entire time, his clothes damp, his attention unwavering as he watched her every movement.Just as he shifted slightly, intending to step out and ask for the next step, Kathalina suddenly reached out, her trembling fingers catching his sleeve.“Don’t leave…” she whispered, her voice fragile, filled with fear.He froze instantly.For a brief moment, he didn’t want to move at all. Every instinct in him told him to stay. But he knew he needed to act fast.“I’ll be right back,” he said gently, his voice softer than before.“I just need to ask something.”Carefully, he loosened her grip and moved toward the door, opening it just slightly. Through the narrow gap, he looked at Nigel.“What next?” Nigel’s expression was serious now, all traces of humor gone.“Dry her. Change her clothes. We need to stabilize her condition before any
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 88: The Hardest ChoiceThe moment they stepped into the open air, everything stopped.Jeff froze. Steve looked away. Leon’s jaw tightened. Seeing her condition said everything without words.Thirdie carefully lowered her in his arms, making sure she was steady before he let go. Then, without hesitation, he removed his coat and wrapped it around her, shielding her from the cold and covering her fragile state as gently as he could. After that, he lifted her again into his arms, holding her securely as he turned and walked toward Jeff and Leon.“Secure the area,” he ordered sharply. “No leaks. No media. I don’t want her name anywhere in this.”Jeff nodded immediately. “Yes, sir. I’ll handle it.”Thirdie’s gaze shifted to Leon. “Make sure every suspect is accounted for. I want names, connections, everything.”Leon responded firmly, “Understood.”Thirdie adjusted his hold on Kathalina slightly, keeping her close as he continued, his voice low but deadly calm. “No one leaves this mountain without my permission.”
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 87: The Storm UnleashedThe sound of gunfire gradually faded into the distance, replaced by heavy footsteps and sharp commands as the police and military secured the entire area. One by one, the remaining kidnappers were dragged out, their weapons confiscated, their resistance completely broken. Some had tried to fight back earlier; those men now lay motionless outside, a grim reminder of how quickly everything had collapsed.But none of that mattered to Thirdie. His focus was only one thing…..Kathalina. And she was still missing.Room after room was cleared, empty.Hallways nothing.The deeper they searched, the heavier the silence became.Jeff’s voice came through urgently, “Sir, we already checked the east side….nothing.”Leon scanned another corridor and added, “Upper floor is clear as well.”Steve clenched his fists tightly. “She has to be here somewhere…”Thirdie didn’t respond. His eyes were cold, sharp, and dangerous, like a man holding back a storm.Then they saw him.The man with the scar.Officer
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 86: The Breaking PointThe door opened again, the sound echoing inside the small, dim room. Kathalina didn’t move. She remained seated on the cold cement floor, her back pressed against the wall, her expression calm despite everything. The tray of food in front of her was still untouched, now slightly scattered from earlier, and the bottle of water sat beside it. Two men stepped inside. One of them was the same man who had brought the food before, but this time, he wasn’t alone. The moment they noticed the untouched tray, their expressions darkened.“She didn’t eat?” the second man asked sharply.“Looks like it,” the first replied, clicking his tongue in irritation.They walked closer, their presence filling the small space with tension. Without warning, one of them grabbed Kathalina’s arm roughly, pulling her slightly forward. “Why didn’t you eat?” he demanded, his grip tightening.Kathalina looked at him, her gaze steady and unafraid. “I’m not hungry,” she answered calmly.The man frowned. “Then drink the
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-03
Chapter: Chapter 85: Eight Hours of SilenceIn Kathalina’s hotel room, the atmosphere was heavy with tension. Thirdie sat on the sofa in the living area, his posture relaxed, but the cold intensity in his eyes said otherwise.Across from him, Leon, Steve, and Jeff stood in silence, waiting. No one dared to speak lightly. The situation had already gone too far.“We’ve confirmed the location,” Steve finally said, breaking the silence. “An abandoned building near the mountain area. Our contacts have already informed the police, and backup is being prepared.” Leon nodded.“We also have people surrounding the area quietly. We just need the signal.”Jeff glanced at Thirdie, hesitating for a moment before speaking. “Sir… the plan is ready. But… are you sure you’re going there yourself?”The room fell silent again. Jeff swallowed. “This is clearly a trap. They want you there. Your life is at risk.”Thirdie didn’t respond immediately. His gaze remained fixed ahead calm, unreadable.“They’re not just after Miss Kathalina,” Jeff continued
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 84: The Truth She Chose to BelieveKathalina stayed quiet, her heart racing as doubts threatened to surface. She didn’t fully understand Thirdie. Even though he was mysterious, distant, and often cold, she knew he was a kind person. Deep inside, something told her he wasn’t cruel. The man she had loved for so long was caring, even if she hadn’t always seen it she could feel it in the way he protected her silently, never asking for anything in return, even if it meant hurting himself. Her fingers tightened around the necklace he had given her, seeking comfort in its weight. She lifted her gaze, trying to steady her voice despite the fear and confusion swirling inside her.“No,” she said softly, firm yet unsure. The man frowned, clearly not expecting that answer, sensing her inner strength even as her uncertainty lingered.“I don’t know your full story,” Kathalina continued, her voice steady, “but I know him.” She paused, then added carefully, “And I think… you’re blaming the wrong person.”The man’s expression darkened
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-01
When the Fool Heals the Mafia
Amara Georgia Musk, the 20-year-old granddaughter of the powerful tycoon Elton Musk, has returned to T City after years of being hidden away overseas. Labeled as "the retard" by her own family and sent away to protect the Musk legacy, no one expected her return much less her claim to the empire her late parents left behind. Amara, the daughter of a renowned traditional doctor and a wealthy businessman, carries a secret strength beneath her quiet and misunderstood exterior.
But not everyone is pleased with her return.
Her cunning adopted uncle, and his ambitious family will do anything to stop her from taking back her rightful place even if it means ending her life. To them, Amara is nothing more than a brainless obstacle standing in the way of power and wealth.
Across the city, Zogo Walton, the ruthless 30-year-old CEO and infamous underworld mafia boss, is racing against time. His beloved mother is slowly dying from a rare, mysterious poison, and not even the best doctors can help her. Known for being cold, enigmatic, and allergic to female attention he once punched a woman for trying to cling to him......Zogo makes a desperate public plea.
"Whoever can save his mother will be rewarded with unimaginable wealth."
When fate throws Amara and Zogo into each other's world, secrets begin to unravel. For Amara it is not who the world thinks she is. Behind her soft gaze and clumsy steps lies a hidden identity......one that may be the key to saving Zogo's mother... and changing the destiny of the Musk family forever.
But in a world ruled by greed, betrayal, and power... can a misunderstood girl and a heartless mafia boss survive each other?
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 58: Buried TruthsAfter everything was settled in the cemetery, the gunfire faded into silence, and the fog slowly lifted with the early morning light.Zogo and Amara remained behind while the others stepped away, giving them space as the battlefield quietly returned to what it was meant to be, a place of rest.Amara stood in front of her parents’ grave, her expression calm but distant, as if her thoughts were somewhere far beyond the moment.Zogo stood beside her, his presence steady now, no longer sharp with anger but grounded and certain. It was his first time seeing the names carved into the stone: the people who had shaped the woman standing next to him.Slowly, he stepped forward and bowed his head in respect, his voice low but firm as he spoke, “I’ll take care of her. No one will touch her again.”Amara heard every word. Her fingers tightened slightly at her side as she turned to look at him, something unfamiliar flickering in her eyes; something softer, something she couldn’t quite name.But Zo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 57:The Truth Behind the “Fool”Fear spread quickly, because in the underground world, those names were not small,they were warnings, people you avoided, not fought.Then another figure entered the battlefield from the far side, cutting through the chaos without slowing, Zogo Walton. Gun in hand, eyes cold, every shot he fired dropped a man. No wasted movement. No hesitation.“Zogo… Walton?” one of the enemies stammered, stepping back.A ripple of fear spread through their ranks.Zogo Walton was not just a name, it was a warning. The ruthless mafia boss of the East. The man who ruled the entire east side of the city without question. No one dared challenge him. Even the powerful bosses from the North and West treated him with caution, choosing their moves carefully whenever his name was involved. And now…He was here.“What the hell is this job?!” another shouted.“We were told she’s just a rich heir!”“A fool…!” someone added, panic breaking through their voice.But now, looking at Amara, at the people around her, a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 56: Blood Among the GravesWhen they finally reached her parents’ grave, Amara didn’t slow down. She walked forward as if nothing was wrong, as if no guns were quietly aimed at her from the shadows. The cold morning air brushed against her skin as her black dress moved softly with each step. Without looking around, without showing even the slightest fear, she stepped in front of the grave and slowly knelt down.In her hands, the flowers she had carefully chosen were placed with gentle precision, her fingers adjusting each stem as if this moment mattered more than everything else around her. Then she lit a candle calmly, shielding the small flame with her hand as it flickered against the light fog, fragile yet steady, just like her.Behind her, tension tightened like a wire ready to snap.“Four minutes,” Finn said quietly through the earpiece, his eyes scanning every direction without missing a detail.“They’re getting closer.” Cristy’s voice followed immediately, low and precise. “Two moving behind the left pat
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 55: Five Minutes in the Cemetery“Our team,” Amara explained quietly. “They’re at the cemetery right now.”Cristy’s eyes widened in shock. Even though she was Amara’s personal assistant, she didn’t know about this plan because Amara was used to moving alone. “And Zogo’s people don’t know?” she asked.Amara shook her head.“That’s why I’m worried,” she said calmly. “They might mistake each other for enemies… and end up hurting each other.”Finn, still focused on driving, spoke without turning back.“Then tell them.”Amara looked at him through the rearview mirror.“You’re the boss,” Finn continued steadily. “Your people listen to you. Give the order. Make it clear.”For a moment, Amara said nothing.The weight of his words settled over her.She had almost forgotten that part.She wasn’t just someone being protected.She was someone others followed.Slowly, she nodded.“You’re right.”She picked up her phone again at the same time activating the earpiece Brook had given her earlier. Her eyes remained steady, her expres
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 54: Early Morning – The Breakfast TableAt four o’clock in the morning, the house was already awake.The long dining table was filled with quiet tension.Amara sat near the center, her posture calm and composed. Zogo sat on her right, his body slightly angled toward her, alert and watchful. Cristy sat close on her left, almost too close, as if ready to protect her at any moment. Across from them, Jerald, Brook, and Finn remained seated in silence, their eyes sharp, their expressions serious.The soft light above reflected on the polished surface of the table, casting a pale glow across their faces. Plates of untouched food sat neatly arranged.Mario, the butler, and Rita moved quietly around them, placing dishes and pouring drinks with careful, practiced movements. Even they could feel the heavy atmosphere, and neither dared to make unnecessary noise.No one spoke at first.The air felt thick.Zogo, seated at the center, finally broke the silence. He looked at Brook.“How is the cemetery?” he asked, his voice low but firm.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 53: The Cemetery TrapOn the other side of the city, behind tall iron gates and old stone walls covered with ivy, Page Villa stood quiet in the night. From the outside, the mansion looked peaceful, its windows glowing softly under the moonlight. But inside, the air felt cold and heavy.The large chandeliers in the hall were dim. Long shadows stretched across the marble floor. The servants had already been sent away.Tonight, no one else was allowed inside the house.Damian stood beside the tall window, looking at the distant city lights. The city looked calm and alive, but inside him, there was only anger.His reflection stared back at him with sharp eyes, a tense jaw, and a face filled with cold determination.He began pacing slowly across the floor.Back and forth.His footsteps echoed through the quiet hall.Tonight, his thoughts were filled with only one thing.The inheritance.Behind him, Edgar Page sat calmly in a large leather chair. His silver hair was neat, and his cane rested beside him. Unlike D
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-18
Doted by the Ruthless Billionaire
Twenty-year-old Lyra Moreno appears to be nothing more than a cold, sleepy noble girl porcelain-doll beautiful, always wrapped in blankets, and seemingly uninterested in anything beyond her next nap. To her father, stepmother, and scheming stepsister, she's a burden. But beneath her drowsy charm lies a dangerous secret.
Lyra is the anonymous founder of GALAXY, a covert hacker syndicate responsible for dismantling criminal empires from behind glowing screens.
Living quietly under the doting care of her powerful grandparents, Lyra is named heir to their fortune but on one condition....she must marry Elias Vale, the ruthless, cold CEO of Vale Corp, who just so happens to be investigating Virgo.exe, her old hacker alias.
Seven years older, Elias is brilliant, powerful, and emotionally walled off until fate throws him into the path of the sleepy girl he's been unknowingly watching. When her scheming stepmother and stepsister pay a criminal to ruin her, the two are dragged into a public relationship... and a private war they can't avoid. And even, secretly..... marriage.
As they work together to uncover a traitor within Vale Corp, Elias begins to see the fierce strategist behind Lyra's sleepy façade. And Lyra, used to keeping the world at a distance, starts to wonder if she's finally found someone who sees all of her and wants her anyway.
But with enemies in her own home and shadows from her past returning, Lyra must decide: can she let someone into her world, or is silence the only way to survive?
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 48: Quiet Mornings, Unspoken ChangesIt was already ten in the morning, yet Lyra remained curled beneath the soft covers of their bed, the curtains only half-drawn as gentle sunlight filtered into the room, casting a warm, quiet glow across the space. The stillness lingered, peaceful, undisturbed…..until a soft, measured knock broke through it.“Miss Lyra,” Yani’s voice called from outside, calm but firm. “You need to wake up now. The dress for Saturday’s gala has arrived for fitting, and you still have reports and notes to finish before Monday.”Inside, Lyra stirred faintly, her brows knitting as her eyes slowly opened, heavy with sleep. Everything felt sluggish…..her limbs, her thoughts, even the air around her seemed thick and slow. She turned her head lazily toward the other side of the bed, her gaze instinctively searching.Empty.Elias was already gone.For a moment, she simply stared at the space he left behind, her expression unreadable, something quiet passing through her eyes before she exhaled softly and force
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 47: Lines You Don’t CrossLyra leaned back slightly, her eyes still fixed on the screen as she waited, the silence on the other end stretching just long enough to feel deliberate. A full minute passed, but she didn’t rush it. Patience was part of control. “Thinking…” she murmured softly to herself, her fingers idly tapping once against the desk.A faint smirk tugged at her lips.“Or you already have someone in mind.” Right on cue, the reply appeared.S: Who?Lyra’s gaze shifted back to the profile displayed on her monitor, the man’s image staring back at her, composed, unreadable, almost too controlled. The kind of face that didn’t reveal anything, yet suggested everything. Dangerous. Calculated. Someone who moved without hesitation.Her fingers moved.UNKNOWN USER: Your secret admirer. The man with the obsidian eyes.She watched the message send, her gaze lingering a second longer than necessary. For a brief moment, curiosity surfaced, how someone like Sia got entangled with someone like him. But just as qui
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 46: Hidden Codes and Unspoken DealsLyra was pulled back to the more immediate concern….her dress. Three gowns stood before her, each elegant, each carefully chosen, yet none quite right. She observed them in silence, her gaze sharp, assessing not beauty but function.“I don’t want anything tight around the legs,” she said plainly. “I need to move freely if something happens.”Yani nodded at once, fingers already moving across her tablet. “Understood.”Camelle stepped closer, studying the designs with a more critical eye. She circled one of the mannequins, then another, her expression slowly tightening. “Then none of these work as they are,” she said honestly.Lyra didn’t argue. “Exactly.”Silence settled between them as they all considered the problem. It wasn’t about appearance anymore, it was about survival dressed as elegance.Then Camelle paused, something shifting in her expression. “What if we don’t choose from these?” she said, turning back to Lyra.Lyra lifted her gaze slightly. “Explain.”Camelle picked up one
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 45: The Calm Before the Sea Turns BlackInside Lyra’s glass office, the atmosphere had shifted from quiet calm to focused tension. Yani, Rane, Sylas, and Korin were gathered around her desk, documents and digital layouts of the upcoming gala spread across the surface. The event was set for this Saturday, the exclusive gathering aboard the Grande Crow, a luxury ship owned by Liam, a man whose name alone carried danger. The auction would begin at 7, and once the vessel sailed into open sea, there would be no easy return.Sylas tapped the screen, bringing up the ship’s structure. “Security is tighter than expected. Multiple checkpoints before boarding. After that, everything is under Liam’s control.”Korin leaned back slightly, arms crossed. “So once we’re inside, we’re essentially locked in with him.”Rane exhaled slowly, eyes still on Lyra. “Beatrice and Serene already met with Liam. They’re coordinating something… an escape route if things go south.”Lyra didn’t respond immediately. Her fingers traced the edge of the table,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 44: A Day Meant Only for YouElias pushed the door open quietly, careful not to make a sound as he stepped inside. In his hands were warm plates of breakfast, the faint aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread filling the room.But the moment his eyes landed on the bed, he paused.Lyra had fallen asleep again.She was curled slightly under the soft sheets, her hair spread across the pillow like silk, her breathing slow and peaceful. The morning light slipped through the curtains, casting a soft glow over her delicate features.Elias exhaled quietly, a faint smile tugging at his lips.“Still the same…” he murmured under his breath.He walked over to the terrace and placed the food carefully on the small table, then returned and sat at the edge of the bed beside her. For a moment, he simply watched her this cold, untouchable woman everyone feared, now looking so soft, so defenseless.As if sensing his presence, Lyra stirred.Her lashes fluttered, and her eyes slowly opened half-lidded, still heavy with sleep.“You’r
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 43: In the Quiet of the NightElias smiled against her skin as he listened to Lyra's needy moans. He increased the speed and pressure of his tongue and fingers, driving her steadily closer to climax. His free hand wrapped around her hip, holding her in place while his mouth worked relentlessly on her body. Her screams of pleasure echoed through the room as she convulsed around him, her inner muscles clenching tightly around his tongue and fingers.Elias pulled back slightly to watch her face, captivated by the expression of raw ecstasy that spread across it. Panting heavily, Lyra turned her head away from him while he threw off his pants and underwear.His manhood was impressive, standing tall and thick against his abdomen, coated in a shimmering sheen of sweat. The head glistened as it pointed toward her, the slightest movement of air causing it to twitch slightly, promising more pleasure to come. Unable to resist any longer, Lyra reached out tentatively and wrapped her hand around him, marveling at how solid he f
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-30
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