LOGINShare
Chapter 169 I'm not Ready
publish date:
2026-05-06 19:19:32
Latest chapter
My stunning bride Chapter 171 Terms Of War
Aiden Days later, in the city. The past few days had been silent. No word from outside. I didn’t trust silence anymore. Not the kind that came after victory. Not the kind that came after loss. This silence felt different. Measured. Intentional. Like something was sitting behind it, waiting to be spoken first. I stood by the glass wall of the temporary city penthouse, watching the city stretch beneath me in restless motion. Lights moved like they were alive. Cars stitched lines through the dark. People below lived inside noise they never questioned. Up here, everything sounded distant. Controlled. My phone rested in my hand, already unlocked. Waiting for confirmation I hadn’t decided to give yet. Martin’s call had ended minutes ago. Q’s message still sat open. I read it again. Then again. Not because I missed anything. But because I didn’t like the shape of what it meant. “They’re ready to negotiate.” Simple sentence. Heavy consequences. I exhaled slowly, set
My stunning bride Chapter 170 You're in my world
Arianna The night had settled properly now. Not the kind that softened things or made them feel safe. This one felt like it was holding its breath. I stayed on the porch longer than I should have, knees slightly drawn in, eyes fixed on the stretch of ocean ahead. The waves rolled in quietly, steady, like they didn’t care what was happening on land. Nothing here did. Or maybe it just didn’t show it.Everything about this place screamed money and class, but I couldn't even enjoy it's properly.Ever since the intrusion, we spent most of our days indoor, wrapped in each other's arm.Just the way I liked it. Aiden's hadn't initiated sex, the tension was too much. Even for him.I couldn't wait to go home. Aiden sat beside me without saying anything at first. He was studying me. Carefully. Not too close. Not distant either. Just there. Present in a way that didn’t demand attention but somehow took it anyway. I could feel him more than I could see him. That was becoming a pat
My stunning bride Chapter 169 I'm not Ready
Arianna The island was quiet as usual. Just like we were the only ones on it. Not the kind of quiet that soothed. The kind that made you think. Too much. I sat on the porch, facing the sea, my knees drawn slightly toward me, my phone resting loosely in my hand. The waves moved in a steady rhythm, rising and falling like nothing in the world had changed. I wished it felt that simple. But it didn’t. Nothing felt simple anymore. Not after everything. The wind brushed past me, lifting strands of my hair again. I didn’t bother fixing it this time. I just let it move, let it do whatever it wanted. I was too tired to care. My phone lit up. Again. I didn’t have to look to know who it was. Still, my eyes dropped to the screen. Dad. The name sat there like a weight. Heavy. Uncomfortable. Familiar. The call rang once. Twice. Three times. I didn’t move. Didn’t answer. Didn’t reject it either. I just watched it. Until it stopped. The screen went dark again. I exhaled
My stunning bride Chapter 168 No Room For Hiding
AidenThe island was quiet again.But this time, it wasn’t deceiving.It was controlled.Every entry point sealed. Every movement tracked. Every signal monitored twice over.Exactly how it should have been from the start.I stood in front of the main console, eyes scanning through layers of data that kept updating in real time. Movement logs. Thermal readings. Signal integrity.Everything looked stable.But I knew better than to trust “stable.”Not after what had already happened.“Sir.”I didn’t turn.“Report.”“Secure line ready. Martin is on.”Good.Right on time.Martin had was my best friend, he hadn't been around. He was heading my tech company for over a year now while I stay focused on my family's franchise. We needed all hands on deck, so now he's back, handling things with Q.I stepped closer, activating the connection without hesitation.The screen flickered once before stabilizing.Martin appeared.Calm.Focused.Exactly how I expected him to be.“Aiden.”“Status.” I wasn'
My stunning bride Chapter 167 Blurred Lines
AidenThe room was quiet again. But not the same quiet.This one carried weight.After everything that had just happened, the silence didn’t feel calm—it felt like something waiting to break.Arianna was still close.Closer than she had been all day.Her head rested lightly against me, her breathing finally steady, like she had found something solid to hold on to.I didn’t move.Didn’t loosen my hold.Didn’t say anything. I just wrapped my hand in hers.Because for a moment, I didn’t want to think about what was outside these walls.About the message.About the breach.About how close they had gotten.I just stayed there.Letting the stillness settle.Then my phone vibrated.Once.Sharp.Precise.The kind of vibration I didn’t ignore.I didn’t reach for it immediately.But it came again.And I already knew who it was.I shifted slightly, just enough to pull the device from my pocket without completely letting go of her.Arianna noticed.She pulled back just enough to look up at me.“
My stunning bride Chapter 166 Understanding
Aiden The walk back felt longer than it should have. No one spoke. Not me. Not the men behind us. Not even Arianna. But I could feel her. Close. Too close to let go. My grip on her wrist had loosened, but I hadn’t released her completely. Not yet. Not until we crossed back into the secured perimeter of the house. Only then did I let go. But even then, I stayed close. Too close, maybe. I didn’t care. “Lock everything down,” I said the moment we stepped inside. “Yes, sir.” The response came instantly. Doors secured. Systems reinforced. Movement restricted. Everything shifted into place within seconds. The house that had felt open before now felt sealed. Controlled. Safe. Or at least… safer. I turned to the men behind me. “No blind spots,” I added. “I want every inch of this island covered.” “Understood.” They moved quickly, disappearing into their roles without hesitation. That left just the two of us. Silence settled. Heavy. Uncomfortable. I finally loo
My stunning bride The day everything shifted
It was the morning of Arianna’s eighteenth birthday, and it felt as though the heavens themselves understood the weight of the day. The sun rose with unusual brilliance, casting streaks of gold across the Young family estate. The sky was clear—blue and endless—while a gentle breeze drifted through
My stunning bride Birthday eve
“I’ll take my leave now,” she said softly to the young master, her voice barely more than a breath. She didn’t wait for his response—she didn’t trust herself to stay another second in that suffocating office. With hurried steps, Chloe slipped out, closing the door behind her with a muted click that
My stunning bride Courtney Yates makes a scene
Once again, Chloe was met with another round of hostility — this time from the very top office in the building. She had barely regained her composure from the elevator ambush when the door to Aiden’s office swung open with the force and confidence of someone who believed the world itself paused for
My stunning bride Chloe's visit to Aiden's office and a surprise appearance
For someone who always had a lot to say, Chloe was surprisingly quiet. Seconds ago, she had been escorted through the large, intimidating office floor belonging to the young master himself. The space was vast—high ceilings, dark wooden panels, glass walls overlooking the city, and a chilling stilln
You may also like
Beyond the Divorce
Third Blossom3.0M viewsPowerful Papa with Triplet Babies
Pink Dolphin633.7K viewsMommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return
LiLhyz3.4M viewsDear Ex-Wife, You Are MINE!
Cerise R. Wood650.6K viewsWhat We Kept In The Dark
Neena52 viewsGoodbye, My Hidden Billionaire Ex
Lana Mora357 viewsOwned By My Father's Rival
Nancy Druski160 viewsMr. Sterling, Your Wife Wants the Baby, Not You
Whispering Mist1.1K views
