Chapter: Chapter 62: The Nationโs JewelLady Rory Williams slipped into a red suede gown, looking drop-dead gorgeous. Her ethereal beauty was shining ever so brightly, one can say even more than the sun. Today, she was a woman on a mission.....It was the second time sheโd be visiting the palace walls as a royal delegate who had every right to be there. The first time, sheโd only been introduced to the court as a new member. But this time, the royal seal would be holding a luncheon party to welcome her officially into the noble service.It wasnโt a necessary occasion to be held for newcomers of the court but, her uncle Damien had pulled some strings on her behalf as expected, making sure his โpreciousโ niece got the best treatment.It wasnโt just an ordinary welcome party for Rory though. It was a great opportunity to execute her plans. Hopefully, her heartthrob, King Shawn, would be in attendance. It was his palace, after all, and it was mandatory that he attend or at least show face to every royal event held at the palace
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Chapter: Chapter 61: A Sinking FeelingCatherine was well aware of the strict royal system in Australia. The expectations placed upon nobles were too extreme, and any misstep could result in public ridicule and embarrassment. She couldn't help but imagine the whispers and laughter that would ensue if word got out about her day-long nap. It was going to be a big deal, and the media would eat it up. The thought of becoming a laughingstock in the kingdom made her stomach churn with anxiety. โOh, my God. Iโm fucked!โ There were a lot of eyes and ears in the palace, and if this gets out, she could as well step down as the Kingโs Fiancรฉe. As a journalist and former newspaper editor, Catherine could already imagine the thousands of humiliating front-page headlines. โLady Catherine Is Lazy And unfit to rule!โ โDoes Australia Needs A Lazy queen?โ โThe Jones Girl Is A Downgrade For A Queen.โ โThe Royal Sleep Scandal: Lady Catherine's Day-Long Nap Raises Eyebrows in the Kingdom! โThe Future Queen Who Snoozed!โ โSleeping B
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Chapter: Chapter 60: Ice-Cold ShowerAfter watching her for quite some time, Shawn's hands moved with a delicate touch, helping her remove her clothes, shoes, and jewelry till she was left with just her inner, comfy wear. He let out a frustrating sigh as he gazed at Catherine's delicate figure, peacefully asleep. The way her body curved and the gentle rise and fall of her chest immediately stirred a desire within him that he couldn't ignore.The softness of her skin and the way her hair cascaded over her shoulders all added to her allure. Shawn's heart raced, his mind filled with a mixture of longing and desire. He couldn't tear his eyes away from her, his gaze tracing the contours of her body. Catherineโs absence during the past week had left a void in Shawnโs heart, and he had missed her presence more than he could have ever imagined. โShe's like a dream, a fantasy come to life.โHer body was so soft and inviting that he couldnโt help but have dirty thoughts. But as much as he was captivated by Catherine's beauty,
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Chapter: Chapter 59: Sleeping BeautyCatherine couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion as King Shawn's thumb continued to caress her cheek. She felt herself leaning into his touch, her eyes fluttering closed for a brief moment.She wanted to back away but couldn't find the will to. This man had a way of making her weak in the knees. She was unable to think straight.She had been extra anxious and apprehensive ever since she stepped into the grand palace, waiting for the worst to happen. All her thoughts were that he would end their relationship and maybe tell her he was getting back with his gorgeous blondie Ex.But now, the man said that he missed her. She didn't know what and how to reply to that at all. The fact that his fingers were also gently caressing her face while he stared deeply and lovingly into her eyes was also something she wasnโt expecting.โWhat's wrong?โโUh?โ Catherine asked with a puzzled expression on her face.โYour faceโฆ Are you sick?โโWhat's wrong with my face, Your Majesty?โโItโs extra flushe
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Chapter: Chapter 58: Iโve Missed YouโOMG, Bestie, go online asap! Check whatโs trending at No. 1,โ Steven cried out hysterically as soon as he walked into Catherineโs bedroom at the Jones Mansion.Catherine, sprawling on her elegantly adorned bed with her long brown hair cascading like a river of silk, raised an eyebrow at his urgency. She was used to her best friend's dramatic entrances, but this one seemed particularly intense.Even her pet, Zowie, who had been lazily lounging on her lap, jerked up at Steven's frantic entrance. His screams made her scared as she darted under the bed with a startled โmeow.โ"Steve, keep it down. Look how you scared Zowie away. What has got you so worked up?" Catherine inquired, setting aside her favorite Colleen Hoover book.Steven, with his phone, clutched tightly in his hand, was practically vibrating with anxiety.โJust go online, Babes. Hurry!โโOkay, Okay. I've heard you.โ Catherine reached for her phone and quickly navigated to the top trending news online.Her eyes immediately w
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Chapter: Chapter 57: She Is BackThe Royal Palace, Sydney.An incredibly gorgeous blond with emerald green eyes alighted from an exquisite car in front of the castleโs grand halls. Her tight-fitted white body suit hugged her hourglass figure perfectly. The bright smile radiating from her face made her look like a beauty goddess sent from above as she posed for the paparazzi stationed at the entrance.โGod, I'm so nervous to see my Shawny. I feel like it's been ages already,โ Rory muttered to herself as she followed the palace guards who led her through the enormous gardens and walkway.Memories of the last time she visited the palace flooded her mind. It was a painful experience she wished to forget โ one that left her broken within. She had gone on her knees, cried bitterly, and begged him to give her another chance to prove her love.The chance to be his wife and rightful queen!Rory had been so hopeful and trusted in the love they shared in the past. She thought it was about time they rekindled those lovely feelin
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My Stone-Hearted Billionaire Husband
โYouโre mine now, Wifey. You donโt call the shots; I do.โ
Just weeks before her wedding, Kourtney Allenโs world shatters when she catches her fiancรฉ in bed with her sister. Her devastation deepens when her family sides with her sister, forcing Kourtney to walk away from the life she thought was hers.
Writhing in pain and coughing up blood, she plots her revenge.
Unexpectedly, she got a husband โ Sebastian Woods, the ruthless, untouchable billionaire feared as โThe Stone-Hearted CEO.โ Known for his cold demeanor and strange aversion to women, heโs shocked to discover Kourtney doesnโt trigger his mysterious condition. Intrigued, he offers her an escape: a marriage on his terms.
But the manโs idea of marriage is control, and Kourtney refuses to be tamed. As secrets from her past emerge and his first love returns, their fiery dynamic threatens to explode.
Can Kourtney break free from the chains of his obsession, or will she surrender to the man she swore to despise?
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Chapter: Chapter 179: A Sugar BabyKourtneyโs senses sharpened immediately.This couldn't possibly be just a technical mishap! The entire event had been going on smoothly for hours now. So why now?Why when she was on stage speaking?A rush of urgency pulled her attention back to Debbie Howard once more.She felt a bead of sweat trickle down her temples as she recalled the smirk plastered on Debbie's face. It was still lingering, still taunting. Was this part of her plot?What more was she plotting? As if to confirm her suspicion, the giant screen on the stage behind her suddenly lit up and started playing an ear-piercing sound.Kourtney wanted to cry at this point. It was as if the universe was conspiring against her triumph. Her big moment was being ruined by such disruptions.But that wasn't even the end of it.Gasps and loud murmurs from the crowd suggested that something much worse could be happening. People were pointing at the screen behind her.She turned back to face it with her heart in her throat.A vid
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Chapter: Chapter 178: A Warm WelcomeKourtney smiled brightly.Goodness, it felt incredible to be acknowledged in such a way. She knew that the glamorous lights made her look radiant, but their astonishment ran deeper than appearance. She could tell that they couldnโt fathom why the most powerful man in the room would break his stoic persona for her.And with each sound of approval from the crowd, Kourtneyโs confidence began to swell, her earlier apprehensions replaced with a fiery determination. She turned toward her in-laws seated in the front rows.Grandpa Woods was on his feet as he supported his frail legs with his walking stick. Kourtney blushed. The Old Man had a sparkle of pride in his eyes, as if saying โThat's my talented Granddaughter-in-law.โApart from him, Edwin, his sister, Clara, and a few other Woods family members were upstanding in honor of her.However, the majority of them, including Sheila, her mother, and her sister still had that disdainful and envious looks on their faces.Nevertheless, the ovati
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Chapter: Chapter 177: A Standing OvationAs she made her way towards the podium, through the backstage, Kourtney was still nervous as hell. The howling and supportive chants from the crowd could do nothing to calm her raging nerves.She just had a bad feelingโฆas if something would go wrong and she just couldn't shake it off. She decided to keep her head high regardless, not wanting to flop.She would grace the stage in front of so many people, her husband, his family, her own family, her ex and his family, and then the entire worldโThere should be no room for flopping!A feeling of impending dread should not be her utmost thought at the moment. She just needed to focus on what she was going to say so as not to appear stupid.But then Kourtney saw her, and her heart dropped.A very familiar figure!There, lurking in the shadows of the backstage area, was Debbie Howard dressed informally in a black and white uniform as if she were among the lighting or technical staff.Kourtney felt a chill run down her spine, like icy fingers
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Chapter: Chapter 176: I Have Stage FrightScarlet knew that getting a little revenge would at least make her feel so much better about herself tonight.While she stood, brainstorming ideas of what to do, the live performance ended.โGive it up for BTS!โ the host announced as all seven members left the stage in high spirits.It was a spectacular ten-minute medley of their top hits across the span of their decade-long career. The crowd erupted into thunderous applause, still buzzing from the electrifying performance that had turned the evening into an unforgettable spectacle.The crowd of people that had gathered including Kourtney and Lilian, started going back to their various seats. Everyone was chatting so excitedly.โDid you see that choreography?โ one woman exclaimed, her eyes shining with awe.โRight? I thought I was going to faint!โ her friend replied, clutching her purse as if it were a lifebuoy.It was one hell of a show!The performance was finally over, and it was time to move on to another part of the program.โNow
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Chapter: Chapter 175: A Brand New ManHis eyes drifted across the crowd, scanning for something familiar.Then he saw herโKourtney.It was effortless to spot her amid the crowd; her vibrant green dress had been so eye-catching all night.Of course, she was going to be there at the forefront enjoying this nonsense!In fact, it was like she was at the center of it all.Soon enough, he was capturing every move she made, unable to tear his eyes away as she danced with her friend. It was almost as if they had previously mastered the moves as they imitated the backup dancers on stage.Hilarious!But the more Kourtney glowed with undeniable joy, the more Sebastianโs irritation melted away, replaced by something warmer as he felt a strange tug in his chest.Just seeing his wife so happy lifted the weight off his shoulders, as if he were dancing along with her.And to his surprise, he found himself swaying slightly in rhythm to the music. Unconsciously, he began to nod his head, tapping his foot against the polished floor.Just wa
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Chapter: Chapter 174: Her Stress RelieverLilian hated this.She didn't want Kourtney to wake up one day and realize you wasted years waiting for a man who only wanted you in the shadows.She wasnโt just Kourtney anymore; she was Kourtney Woods, the wife of the most powerful man in Melbourne. And she needs to shine beside him.โLook, Kourt, I care about you, and it worries me. You have every right to be out there, sitting by his side and drawing the kind of respect that comes with being his wife. Youโre not just some side project; you deserve to shine, to be the most important person in his life.โKourtney bit her lip, filled with the combination of sorrow and a will to believe in Sebastian. โButโฆ But he introduced me to his family. Doesnโt that mean anything?โโMaybe,โ Lilian said, softening a bit. โBut you need to have a talk with him. Make him realize that hiding you isnโt an option. Youโre not a secret; Girl, youโre his wife! And I swear to God, if you let this man keep treating you like some *hidden secret*, I will perso
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