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Chapter 97- TIRED OF FIGHTING
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2026-07-09 04:48:29
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THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 113- THE BACKGROUND CHECK
I didn’t go back to Lumina after leaving the café. My mind was too full. Instead, I told the driver to take me home. The city lights passed by outside the window, but I barely noticed them. Adrian’s words kept replaying in my head. “Don’t accept whatever Alexander Roth is offering you.” Why? Why would he suddenly care about my company? After everything that had happened between us, why would he warn me instead of watching me fail? I rubbed my forehead. “No,” I whispered to myself. “I can’t make decisions based on emotions.” Whether Adrian was telling the truth or not, I needed proof. Nothing more. Nothing less. I can't work without proof. By the time I arrived at the mansion, the children had already finished dinner. The moment they saw me, they ran toward me. “Mommy!” I smiled immediately and knelt to hug them. “There’s my two favorite people.” My daughter wrapped her little arms around my neck. “You came home late.” “I know.” My son looked up at me. “Were you working again?
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 112- A DANGEROUS SCAM
I frowned at Adrian. The way his expression changed when I mentioned Alexander Roth wasn’t normal. His face had gone pale. His jaw tightened. He looked worried.“Why did you say that?” I asked quietly. “Why are you telling me not to accept his offer?”Adrian leaned back and let out a slow breath. “For once, Serena… I need you to listen to me.”I laid my phone on the table. "Speak, I'm listening.”He looked around the café before lowering his voice. “Years ago, when the Laurent Group was at the top of the stock market, a businessman approached my father.”I stayed silent.“He introduced himself under a company's name. He talked about international investments, overseas expansion, and unbelievable returns for the market.” He smiled bitterly. “He was convincing.”I folded my arms. “So?”“It sounded believable with proof, charts, records and my father ended up believing him.” Adrian’s eyes remained fixed on the table. “Not completely… but enough.”“How much?”He looked at me. “Two billio
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 111- THE OFFER AND THE WARNING
I looked down at the folder Alexander Roth had pushed toward me. It was neatly arranged, with Lumina’s name printed boldly across the front.“This is… unexpected,” I admitted.Alexander smiled. “You will love it.”I opened the folder carefully. The first few pages contained figures, expansion plans, and projected growth. The deeper I read, the more my heart raced. This wasn’t just an investment. It was an opportunity to take Lumina beyond the country.“I don’t understand,” I said honestly. “There are much bigger companies than mine. Why Lumina?”Alexander folded his hands. “Because bigger doesn’t always mean better.” He leaned back in his chair. “I’ve watched your company for months. Your clients stay loyal. Your employees don’t keep leaving. Your reputation keeps growing without unnecessary scandals.”He smiled. “That tells me everything I need to know.”I looked at him quietly.“I don’t invest in products, Ms. Voss. I invest in people.”His words stayed with me.“You’ll still own Lu
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 110- WORDS BETWEEN THE LINES
I remained in my seat as the lights dimmed across the auditorium. A quiet murmur spread through the crowd. Everyone was curious. The surprise guest hadn’t been listed on the program, and judging from the whispers around me, no one knew who it was. After a few minutes of waiting, the host stood in the center of the stage with a smile. “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for making today’s Business Leadership Summit a success. Before we conclude, we have one final keynote speaker.” She held up the envelope again. “Our guest accepted this invitation only a few minutes ago.” The room became even quieter. She opened the envelope and looked up. “Please welcome… Mr. Adrian Laurent.” For a second, I forgot how to breathe. The applause came almost instantly. People around me exchanged excited looks. “Adrian Laurent?” “I didn’t know he was coming.” “This should be interesting.” “Heard a lot has been going on with their business.” I stayed completely still. My fingers tightened around th
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 109- THE WOMAN THEY COULDN'T IGNORE
The summit venue stood in the heart of the city, surrounded by polished glass towers that reflected the bright morning sun. As my car rolled in through the main entrance, security officers stepped forward to inspect the vehicle before waving us through. I looked out the window. Luxury cars filled the parking area. Men and women dressed in expensive suits walked confidently toward the entrance. Their conversations blended into the steady buzz of the event. “Quite the turnout,” I murmured. The security guard beside the driver nodded. “It is, ma’am.” When the car stopped. My security officer got out first and opened my door. I stepped onto the red carpet leading into the building. Immediately, cameras flashed. Not because I was a celebrity. Because in the business world, Elena Voss had become someone people wanted to know. “Ms. Voss!” “Over here!” “Can we get one picture?” I smiled politely without stopping. “Maybe after the event.” Inside, the lobby was elegant. Crystal chan
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 108- A NEW WEEK AND ADRIAN'S HARD TRUTH
Adrian was driving home to think when he remembered his friend whom he called for advice the other time. That friend had told him to plead with Serena. Then he picked up his phone to call him. He picked on the 4th ring. “Hey, it’s Adrian. Can we meet up? I’ve got a lot on my mind and would like to talk to you.” They agreed on where to meet up the next morning. Back at Serena’s mansion. I woke up that morning with a clear head. The sunlight came through the curtains in soft rays. I stretched and stood up. The house felt peaceful. Downstairs, I could hear Clara’s voice guiding the children. “Brush your teeth properly,” she said gently. My little girl laughed at something. I walked to the mirror and chose my outfit for the summit. A simple but elegant dress. Professional. Strong. I wanted to look like I belonged there. Because I did. A gathering was going to be happening and I was invited. Tech companies, big corporations. Governor’s representatives would be attending. It was
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 8- LINES DRAWN
I spent the morning trying to make myself useful. Anything to feel less like a shadow in this house. One of the younger maids was struggling with heavy flower vases in the main hall, so I stepped in to help carry one. Her eyes widened in surprise, but she gave me a small, grateful smile.We were ha
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 7- RULES OF THE HOUSE
I avoided everyone for the rest of the day. It wasn’t hard.Nobody came looking for me anyway.The mansion was too large, too cold, filled with people who work as maids. Every hallway felt unfamiliar. Every room reminded me that this wasn’t my home.I spent most of the afternoon sitting near the wi
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 6- INVISIBLE
I stayed slumped against the wall for a long time, his release still sliding down my thighs. The house was quiet now. Too quiet. Later that night, I couldn’t sleep. I wandered the halls, trying to find water, when I heard voices from the guest wing, low, intimate. I froze outside the slightly aj
THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED Chapter 5- THE IMPOSTOR'S RECKONING
Where is Lia?” He asked again. His voice cut through the room like something sharp. I didn’t answer. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I didn’t know where to start.He swung his legs off the bed and stood up, running a hand through his hair. The calm from last night was gone. What stood in
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