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Chapter 8 Returned
It's been a week since Lucien hasn't come home, but she was sure he is in the country.
Though she wasn't the kind to meddle with his affairs, it's puzzling how he could survive without her for several nights now. Unless something happened to him, which is impossible since she had seen him in the news earlier. More than six months married to the CEO and she is already not used to being away from him for a long time. With a confused mind, she followed Trina enter the restaurant. The woman brought her to celebrate her promotion as assistant manager. Engrossed with her thoughts she didn't notice Trina stopped midway, facing a group of people around the table."CEO Wright good evening" Trina's words made her snap from her stupor. She turns in the direction of Trina's eyes and there she met the piercing eyes of the man bothering her mind. "Good...evening... Mr. Wright..." she stutters but catches herself on time. A polite smile g
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Already composed, she decided to go home. After her long stroll at the pathway from the gate, she entered and was welcomed by a warm smile."Good evening, Lexie" Mavis greeted with a smile. The woman's cheerful aura lifts her spirit."Hello, Mavis, good evening" she greets back. If the older woman noticed her puffy eyes she was thankful when she didn't ask."You had your dinner, Lexie?" warmly, she asks."Yes, Mavis, I did with a friend. You can retire for the night now. I will be heading to bed. Goodnight" she sweetly smiles as he ascends the stairs.All household staff has their quarters at the back of the mansion. She is the only person inside for the night with just the securities roving outside. A rule, Lucien had imposed even before she arrives.Entering the huge bedroom, she was welcomed by silence. During the previous days, she didn't mind, but today, knowing where Lucien was, she feel suffocated. The room seems to be trapping her de
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 10 Without A Trace
It's before dinner time when he arrives at the mansion. Lost in his thoughts, he hasn't realized the vehicle has already stopped in front of the huge door.No one disturbs his silence as he blankly stares outside. But something caught his attention snapping him from his stupor, the opening of the huge door.Expecting someone to come out, he held his breath as he waited. Seeing who came out, he heaved a sigh. It was Mavis, smiling at him.Stepping out of the vehicle, he was welcomed by the woman's usual smile."Welcome home, Mr. Wright" she cheerfully greeted."Thank you" he casually replied, walking inside but stopping midstep."Has... Zia, home already" he softly asks without turning towards the woman."No, Mr. Wright" Mavis politely responded.Unmoving, he becomes thoughtful."Prepare the dinner" he announced before continuing to walk towards the stairs.He enters the unusually silent room and his gaze immediately wanders. Th
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 11 Bitter Taste
"She had resigned three days ago, Mr. Wright" Ben reported after he was ordered to ask for Zia in her office.Raising his gaze to Ben, he halts signing the documents on his table." No one knows where she was right now, even her close friend, Miss Trina" Ben added after he remains quiet."Excuse Mr. Wright, this came in just now" before he could reply to Ben, his secretary interrupted. After handing him the envelope, she stood at the side."What is this? Discount coupons?" he irritatedly exclaims while tossing the envelope towards the woman. The cards scattered and something caught his attention.Quickly, he grabs one of the cards and inspects it. The name written in it is very familiar to him.Flipping the card, he carefully reads before grabbing his phone.He dials the number indicated on the card and he didn't wait long before it was answered."Sam's Boutique and Rentals, this is May, how may I help you?""I received a disc
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 12 Nightmare
Lex stood up from her knees after scrubbing the floor when she staggered. She feels dizzy."You forgot to eat again, Lexie" she mumbles frustratedly, leaning on the wall to steady herself.She has been home for a week and she has started cleaning her house after it was released from the mortgage."Lexie? Lexie?""Here in the bedroom, Dom" she responded while cupping her head, massaging her temple."I told you to wait for me. We will clean together" Dom stepped inside, ranting, unaware of Lexie's predicament."Dom... " she calls for him but her voice was weak.He just turn towards her in time she wobbled and almost fell on the floor."Lexie!" he was startled but caught her on time."Have you overworked yourself again?" he mutters frustratedly, bringing her on the couch. Patting her face, she started to come around. "This has been twice already, Lexie. Are you not well?" he raves worriedly. "I've been light-headed lately, maybe from the long travel" she weakly mumbles, cupping her temp
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"What will I do, Dom? I have nothing left. The mortgage of the property is taking so long" she whispers frustratedly."There will be another way, Lex" the man responded, rubbing her back."All my savings were gone. Where will I get the remaining amount? It's been two months and we should have been back for the assessment" she softly retorted.During the first attack Lucy had, a relapse was discovered. An occurrence of after a few months of improvement, his heart condition undergo regression. And they were back to the start."Why not give the invitation a try? It could work, Lex" Don moves away to look at her tearful eyes."Dom, it's embarrassing" she glares at the man."No, it's not, Lexie. It's an art. I have submitted it to my agent and she was ecstatic to have it. She said it has great potential. Please...give it a try" Dom persisted."Imagine the money we could get from it. Minerva said I will get the 70% share from the income" he c
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 14 Her Past
With Dom as her handsome escort, they entered the venue packed with guests and artists.Wearing a black backless gown, with a long slit that starts from the middle of her slender and flawless thigh, men's intense gazes followed her. If she was gorgeous four years ago, she is more stunning and voluptuous now. She aged perfectly despite living in a simple village where farming is the basic livelihood of the people. Walking around the display of all the masterpieces of different talented artists, her eyes searched for a particular creation. The painting of herself. She was curious about people's reaction or maybe their perceptions of Bared Soul. For several years, it was just displayed inside her room, with only she could see it. Tonight it was displayed for an audience to feast. The painting does not reveal anything of her sensitive parts. Her pose strategically covered them as part of the concept. But instead of giving her privacy, it created chaos in the imagination of those who wo
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Unable to tear her gaze away from the man across, she stiffened at the uproar his presence caused her. She wanted to look away, she wanted to run but she was nailed on her seat while burning under his intense gaze."You alright, Lex?" noticing his anxiousness, Dom worriedly asks. He even turn to face her, but he got no response. She remains quiet while staring afar.Following her gaze, he tried to find what made her look ashen. He scan the entire hall for something peculiar until a certain man caught his attention. The same man Lexie was staring at. Watching as they continue to lock their gazes, his eyes narrow upon realizing something."Lexie is he..." he asks without turning to her but paused midsentence."Dom...later..." she whispers her plea as she struggled to look away. But not before she saw the sharp scowl from the woman beside him, Ellen Johnson, his wife.Needing to maintain her composure, she calmly turns to the stage. Although her mind is s
The CEO's Ten Million Dollar Wife Chapter 16 Just For Charity
Startled by the spectacle, everyone was dumbfounded while staring at the serious-looking CEO. Even Gabriel Simon looks surprised by the last-minute bid."Ahm...wow. That caught us quite in surprise. Ten million dollars from CEO Lucien Wright" Samuel awkwardly announced.Dom contained his grimace at the digging nails on his skin as Lexie was unaware of her tight hold. She looks like ready to faint and to ease her anxiousness, he pried her hand from his arm and intertwined their fingers."Hey..." he leans closer to her ears."You will be fine...inhale...exhale, Lex" he whispers, which Lexie follows. It may be normal bidding to everyone but for Lexie, it means everything. What does the CEO plan to do with such an abrupt decision?At the CEO's table, all eyes turn to Lucien. His parents were looking at him with unremarkable expressions while Ellen was glaring at him, which he openly ignored. His eyes were fixed afar."What's this drama, brother?
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