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58. Croissants & Confessions
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2026-06-10 09:19:36
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The Forgotten CEO 58. Croissants & Confessions
The morning sun spilled softly through the tall windows, painting the kitchen in gold. Jacyn leaned against the counter, still in Liam’s shirt, sipping juice with a mischievous smile. Her hair was loose, her bare feet tapped lightly against the tiled floor. Liam watched her from across the room, amused, as if she had turned his orderly world upside down.“Get dressed,” he said, folding his newspaper with deliberate precision. “We’re going out.”Jacyn tilted her head, her eyes narrowing playfully. “Out? Where?”“You’ll see,” he replied, his tone deliberately vague.She smirked. “You’re terrible at surprises. You always look smug when you’re hiding something.”“Maybe I am smug,” he said, sipping his coffee. “But you’ll thank me later.”Jacyn rolled her eyes, but her smile lingered.An hour later, Jacyn found herself walking beside Liam through a quiet shopping district. The air was lighter here, filled with the scent of fresh bread and flowers from the stalls. The cobblestones echoed so
The Forgotten CEO 57. Borrowed Shirts, Stolen Hearts
The gala had ended, but its echoes lingered in Jacyn’s chest. The house was quiet now, the kind of silence that felt heavy after hours of music and chatter. She curled up on the sofa in Liam’s study, her heels abandoned on the floor, her gown pooling around her like spilled silk.The door opened softly. Liam stepped in, not with wine, but with two steaming mugs of hot chocolate.Jacyn blinked, surprised. “Hot chocolate? After a gala?”He smirked, setting one mug in front of her. “You looked like you needed comfort, not champagne.”She rolled her eyes but smiled, wrapping her hands around the warm porcelain. The first sip was rich, sweet, and unexpectedly grounding. For a moment, she felt like a child again — safe, cared for.Her gaze drifted to Liam, and then, like a whisper, a memory stirred. A boy’s laughter. A hand reaching for hers in a sunlit garden. Liam’s face, younger, softer, before the years had sharpened him into the man beside her.Her breath caught. I knew him… before eve
The Forgotten CEO 56. The Gala Night 2
The doors opened with a soft sigh, and Liam guided Jacyn outside. The sudden coolness of the night air brushed against her skin, chasing away the heavy warmth of the ballroom. She gripped the railing, staring at the city lights scattered below like fallen stars.For a moment, neither of them spoke. The silence wasn’t awkward — it was grounding. Jacyn let out a shaky breath, her voice trembling but steady.“When you said I wasn’t alone…” She paused, swallowing hard. “It meant more than you know. I’ve carried so much shame from Lou Group. Tonight, for the first time, I felt like I belonged again.”Liam turned toward her, his gaze steady, tender. He reached up, brushing a loose strand of hair from her cheek with a gentleness that made her chest ache. “You’ve always belonged. It’s the world that failed to see it. My only wish is that you see yourself the way I see you.”Her chest tightened. Heat rose to her cheeks, and she laughed softly, almost shy, trying to break the tension. “Careful,
The Forgotten CEO 55. The Gala Night
On Friday evening, Jacyn stood before the mirror again, the sapphire gown hugging her frame. Her hair was styled simply, her makeup light but elegant. She barely recognized herself.Liam appeared at her door in a sharp black suit. His eyes swept over her, lingering longer than usual. For a moment, silence stretched between them.“You look…” He paused, then smiled faintly. “Ready.”Jacyn raised an eyebrow. “That’s all you’re going to say? Ready?”He smirked. “If I say more, you’ll accuse me of flattering you.”She rolled her eyes, but her cheeks warmed. “You’re impossible.”As they stepped into the car, Jacyn adjusted the necklace nervously. Liam noticed and leaned closer. “Relax. You’ve faced worse.”She gave him a sideways glance. “Like relay races and tug-of-war?”He chuckled. “Exactly. If you can survive that, you can survive a gala.”Jacyn laughed, the tension easing. The car glided through the city lights, carrying them toward the grand ballroom where reputations were built and d
The Forgotten CEO 54. Shadows Before the Gala
The week after the outing passed in a rhythm that felt both comforting and unsettling. Jacyn carried with her the small victories of laughter and camaraderie, but the memory of her dream still lingered like a shadow. She knew the next test was coming—the gala. Unlike the outing, this wasn’t a casual day at the resort. This was Liam’s world at its most polished, most scrutinized.On Monday morning, Liam placed a sleek envelope on the dining table where Jacyn was sipping her tea. “The gala,” he said simply.Jacyn lifted it, her fingers brushing the embossed lettering. Horizon Group Annual Gala. The words gleamed in silver, heavy with expectation. Horizon Group was a rival company, ambitious but not quite at Lee Group’s level. Still, their gala was known for its spectacle, and the guest list was a battlefield of reputation.Jacyn exhaled slowly. “So soon.”“Yes,” Liam replied. “Friday night—we’re going.”Jacyn nodded. “Of course. I’ve attended galas before.”Liam’s gaze lingered on her,
The Forgotten CEO 53. Broken Legs and Fried Rice
The outing ended with the sky painted in shades of orange and violet, streaks of color stretching across the horizon like brushstrokes on canvas. Jacyn sat quietly in the car as Liam drove them back, her body tired but her heart strangely light. The laughter of the employees still echoed in her ears, mingling with the memory of her own hesitant chuckles. For the first time, she hadn’t felt like a ghost among them.She leaned her head against the window, watching the scenery blur past. “It wasn’t so bad,” she murmured, almost to herself.Liam glanced at her, one hand steady on the wheel. “Not bad? You joined a tug-of-war, a relay race, and managed to laugh at yourself. I’d call that progress.”Jacyn smiled faintly. “Progress, huh? I nearly tripped during the race.”“And yet you kept running,” Liam said. His tone was matter-of-fact, but his eyes softened. “That’s what matters.”She turned to him, studying his profile. The strong line of his jaw, the way his eyes stayed focused on the ro
The Forgotten CEO 24. Flashbacks
“Someone’s following us, young miss.” Uncle Shan warned her, while he glimpsed at the rearview mirror from time to time. “Look at that white van, since we passed by the crossroad, it's already tailing us."Jacyn looked back and saw a white van in the distance. It was early in the morning and there we
最後更新 : 2026-03-23The Forgotten CEO 22. If only he could, he would.
'Has she gone overboard? Was it worth it?' She asked herself while looking at the receding figure of the couple. Was it better if she just let Marco explain his side of the story? No, there is no other better way than this, to let him feel the same pain he caused her. They both deserve this."Are you
最後更新 : 2026-03-22The Forgotten CEO 20. There's only one Jacyn Lou
"We're here, Jace." Liam's husky voice woke her up from her trance. She didn't realize that they were now in front of the restaurant. " What were you thinking?" He said while looking at her gently."Uhmm.. no-nothing." She shook her head, denying that she's in a deep thought."Are you sure?" He looked
最後更新 : 2026-03-21The Forgotten CEO 19. Asking him a favor
"What's my schedule for the day, Miss Lin?" Jacyn asked as she entered her office. She sighed as she saw piles of documents on her table. She just arrived and now, she's expecting a full packed day. Her work load seemed to have increased lately since the movie audition. She thought that it had somet
最後更新 : 2026-03-20
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