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CHAPTER 5: The Truth in the Dark
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The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 137 : Golden Chains
Carson stood in the middle of the ballroom, his eyes scanning the chaos around him. Workers moved about, carrying flowers, setting tables, and adjusting decorations. The air smelled of roses and fresh paint. He tugged at his collar, feeling the tightness spread across his chest.Victoria stood by the stage, her voice sharp and commanding. “The centerpieces must be higher! Everything must look perfect!” she said. Carson sighed quietly. Her tone had not changed in weeks. Every day felt like a performance, and he was the unwilling actor.He watched as Bridget walked in, her heels clicking against the marble floor. Her eyes shone with excitement as she inspected the arrangements. “It’s beautiful, Carson! Can you believe it’s almost here?” she said, holding his arm. Carson smiled weakly. “Yeah, almost,” he said.Bridget turned to a planner nearby. “Make sure the champagne matches the tablecloth color,” she said. Carson frowned slightly. “I think champagne is champagne,” he murmured.
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 136 : The Echo of Absence
Fred woke up to the sound of silence. The room felt cold, and the air carried no warmth of movement or laughter. He sat up slowly, rubbing his eyes, and for a moment, he almost called out Anabelle’s name. But then he remembered—she wasn’t there anymore.He looked at the empty chair by his window where she used to sit with her morning coffee. Her cup was still on the shelf, clean and unused. Fred sighed, pressing his lips together. The sound of her humming, the way she always filled the house with energy, was gone.He walked into the kitchen, his footsteps echoing faintly on the tiles. The sunlight streamed through the curtains, landing on the clean counter. No music, no chatter, no smell of toast. “Guess it’s just me today,” he muttered, forcing a small smile that didn’t reach his eyes.Fred opened the fridge and stared inside. He noticed the things she liked—the jam jar, the oat milk, the half-empty butter container. He touched the jar gently and whispered, “You always left it op
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 135 : Bittersweet Reflections
Fred sat on the edge of the couch, his hands clasped together. The house was quiet, too quiet. The ticking of the clock on the wall seemed louder than usual. He let out a soft sigh and looked around the living room that once felt full of life.Anabelle’s laughter used to fill this space. He could almost hear it echoing faintly in the corners of the room. Her favorite blanket still rested on the armchair, folded neatly, just the way she liked it. Fred reached out and touched it, his chest tightening as memories flooded back.He remembered how she used to hum softly while cooking breakfast. The scent of toast and coffee would drift through the house every morning. Now, the kitchen was spotless and silent, the counters empty, the air still. It felt strange not to hear her voice singing off-key.When she told him she had found her own place, Fred smiled. He told her he was proud, and he truly was. But deep inside, something heavy began to settle. He knew this was what he wanted for he
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 134 : A Fresh Perspective
The streets were illuminated by the morning sun as Anabelle and Fred left the café with their coffee cups. Her eyes glistened with excitement. “I'm still in shock that this is actually happening I just want everything to feel right.”“It will. We'll locate the ideal one today” he said. “You really think so?” She asked “I know so,”he remarked. Taking a tiny sip of her coffee she grinned. “Last night I researched three apartments online. They appear nice but images can be deceiving” she said. “They always do. We're meeting them face-to-face because of this” he said. “I’m happy you're accompanying me,” she said. “Obviously. Someone needs to ensure that you don't pick a location based solely on its attractive curtains” he said. She burst out laughing. “I wouldn't do that.”“You would.” he laughed As they approached his car they both laughed. She grinned appreciatively as he opened the door for her and entered. The first apartment was encircled by flower gardens and trees in a p
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 133 : Her success
As Anabelle walked out of the office the cool evening air felt gentle against her face. The city lights twinkled like little stars and she couldn’t stop smiling. Her steps were swift and her heart felt light. She took out her phone and called Fred. He heard the second ring. He said “Hey, what's that smile in your voice?” “I want to share something important with you.” she said “You seem excited,” he said. “What is it?” “I will tell you face-to-face.” She said “Are you home?”“Yes, I just returned from work,”he said. “I’ll be over” she said. “All right, move quickly. I'll place an order, " he declared. She said “All right see you soon.”She flagged a cab as the call came to an end. She was constantly grinning when she was reflected in the window. “I did it,” she muttered to herself. The hallway of Fred's apartment was filled with the aroma of food when she arrived. Quickly she knocked. Fred, still in his casual shirt, opened the door. He said “You ran here didn't you?”“Perh
The CEO'S SECRET BRIDE Chapter 132 : The Ascent
Soft light fell on the desks as the morning sun touched the office windows. Anabelle was typing rapidly while seated in her corner. She made an effort to remain composed but her heart was racing. Despite being exhausted from working late every night this week she felt a different vibe today. Her phone rang. Jude had sent her a message. Her hands trembled a little as she read it twice. “What could it be?”She muttered to herselfClara, her friend, bent over the desk. “You seemed alarmed.”“Jude just sent me a text. He wants to see me.” Anabelle told herClara smiled back. “Perhaps it's a good thing” she remarked. “Hopefully so. My heart is pounding too quickly” Anabelle said. “Calm down Anna. You've put in a lot of effort. He might want to express his gratitude for the project.” Clara said Anabelle nodded slowly but the tightness in her chest persisted. She checked the time. Five minutes to ten o'clock had arrived. After straightening her shirt she got up and proceeded down the
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