LOGINShare
Chapter 46: Your sister is here
publish date:
2026-09-17 20:50:54
Latest chapter
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 56: She sounds gentle
The room remained quiet after Lucien's phone stopped ringing. Neither of them reached for the notebooks again. They simply sat there, the silence between them no longer carrying the weight it once had.Lucien glanced at the phone lying face down on the table before looking back at Chloe. "I've been meaning to ask you something."Chloe lifted her eyes. "What is it?"He was quiet for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "It's about your mother."The question caught her slightly off guard. "My mother?"He nodded. "You've mentioned her before, but... not much."Chloe lowered her gaze. For a brief moment, she simply looked at her hands resting in her lap. When she finally spoke, her voice was softer than before."My mother wasn't rich, but she made everything around her feel rich."Lucien listened without interrupting."She loved making things. She believed beautiful things didn't have to be expensive. They only had to be made with care."A small smile found its way onto Chloe's face. "
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 55: These are extraordinary
The silence remained between them. Neither Chloe nor Lucien moved. The conversation they had just shared lingered in the room, settling into every quiet corner. For the first time, neither of them seemed eager to escape it.Lucien's gaze rested on the notebook still in Chloe's hands. He looked at it for several moments before speaking. "Show me."Chloe blinked. "...Show you what?"He met her eyes. "The designs."She frowned slightly. "What designs?""The ones you've started for Blue Designs." He glanced toward the stack of sketchbooks on her desk. "All of them."She stared at him. For a second, she thought she had heard him wrong. "You... want to see them?""Yes." The answer came simply. Without hesitation.Chloe searched his face. She had become good at reading people over the years. She looked for sarcasm. For doubt. For another accusation waiting beneath the surface. For some hidden reason behind the request. She found none. Lucien simply stood there, waiting.She looked away first
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 54: They became invisible
Chloe sat quietly in the doctor's office. Neither of them spoke for several seconds. The doctor's expression remained calm, but there was a carefulness in his eyes that made her stomach tighten.He folded the papers in front of him before looking at her again. "Mrs. Grey, I'd like to run a few more tests."Chloe blinked. "More tests? Is... something wrong?"The doctor offered a reassuring smile. "I don't want you to worry unnecessarily. There are still things I'd like to confirm before saying anything definite."She nodded slowly, though the answer did little to ease her mind. "So you don't know yet?""I have a suspicion," he replied honestly. "But medicine isn't about assumptions. I'd rather be certain."He slid a request form across the desk. "I'd like you to come back as soon as possible. The sooner we complete these, the sooner we'll have answers."Chloe looked down at the paper. It suddenly felt much heavier than it should have. "Is it serious?"The doctor was quiet for a moment.
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 53: I think we need to talk a little More
The next few days passed quietly. Blue Designs kept Chloe busy with revisions, meetings, and discussions about their upcoming collection. Most mornings, she left the penthouse with her sketchbooks tucked neatly into her bag, returning only after sunset with fresh ideas filling another notebook.She liked it that way. Work gave her something else to think about. Something that belonged entirely to her.The conversation with Amelia had faded into the background. It no longer occupied her thoughts. Every time doubt tried to creep in, she reminded herself of the promise she had made. She wasn't waiting anymore. She was moving forward. That was enough.Late one afternoon, Chloe sat at the dining table, reviewing several gemstone combinations for a necklace design. Her pencil paused. A sharp pain spread through her lower abdomen. She immediately inhaled."...Ah."This one lasted longer than before. Her fingers tightened around the edge of the table as she remained perfectly still. The pain
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 52: A little Warning
Caleb parked his car outside a quiet café on the outskirts of the city. He checked the time before stepping inside.A man in his late fifties was already seated by the window, stirring a cup of coffee absentmindedly. The moment he saw Caleb, he stood with a smile. "It's been a long time.""It has."Caleb shook his hand before taking the seat opposite him. "Thank you for agreeing to meet me."The older man nodded. "You sounded serious on the phone.""I am."A waitress came over to take Caleb's order. Once she left, the conversation resumed."You mentioned Mr. Grey." The man leaned back slightly. "Is everything alright?"Caleb chose his words carefully. "I'm trying to confirm something from many years ago."“And what is that?” The man asked with a serious gaze"The summer camp?" Caleb asked trying to see if he remembered. The older man nodded immediately. "I followed Lucien there for three summers.""I remember."Caleb placed a small folder on the table but didn't open it yet. "I've bee
From substitute bride to CEO Chapter 51: Maybe I'm wrong
The following morning, the penthouse was quieter than usual. Chloe had already been awake for hours. After finishing breakfast, she carried one of her sketchbooks into the living room and settled on the sofa.She wasn't drawing this time. She was reviewing a few designs Evie had asked her to improve before their next presentation. Every now and then, she made small notes in the corner of the page before turning to the next sketch.The sound of the doorbell pulled her attention away. A few moments later, the butler entered the living room."Mrs. Grey."She looked up. "Yes?""Mr. Caleb is here."Chloe nodded. "He can come in."The butler stepped aside just as Caleb walked into the room, a leather document case in one hand. He greeted her with his usual respectful smile. "Good morning, Mrs. Grey.""Good morning, Caleb.""I hope I'm not disturbing you.""Not at all."Caleb glanced at the sketchbook resting on the coffee table before looking back at her. "I came to deliver some documents t
You May Also Like
Master Odell’s Secret Ex-wife
Eggsoup1.2M viewsWild Epic Desires
F. Prince 597.8K viewsTwo Can Play
Rosa Kane1.8M viewsSpoiled by Mr. Russell
Luminous Night1.0M viewsHer First Time With Daddy
Pure Moon153 viewsThe Crippled Heiress’s Revenge
Elsie Pink76 viewsThe Billionaire Sinful Pact (The Club Seduction)
Lucy 23 viewsThe Mafia King's Untouchable Rose
Sage_Ryuuzen64 views
