Lahat ng Kabanata ng My 18-Year-Old Contract Bride: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Huffing, he returned the phone to her bag. He then headed into the closet, dressed up for bed, and walked out of the room.When Shawn got downstairs, he called for Madam Susan. “Take the girl away from my room and help her with the needful.” Madam Susan bobbed knowingly and then headed up the stairs with two maids.The moment the trio entered the Master’s bedroom, they walked over to the bed and stared down at the sleeping beauty.Madam Susan couldn’t help but wonder how the girl got there. Did the master carry her there? That was the first time a stranger was entering Shawn’s room. And to think he carried her in himself… and even laid the girl on his bed.Madam Susan blinked away her thoughts and hunched low. Patting Mia’s arm, she said, “Madam, please wake up. Let’s get you bathed.”Tired and sleepy as hell, Mia groaned in her sleep. The housekeeper nodded her head at the maids and they immediately helped Mia up, each holding one of her arms, and then led her out of the room.Dro

All the way through to Beats Corporations, the chauffeur who drove the CEO would occasionally catch the CEO smiling to himself, through the rearview mirror. Initially, he had thought he was imagining things, but as it continued to happen, it became evident that he wasn't hallucinating.He couldn't help but wonder what exactly was causing the big boss to act in such a manner. Did something happen? Shaking his head, George shifted his focus away from the CEO and concentrated on his driving.Upon their arrival at Beats Corporations, as the CEO stepped out of the car, he adjusted his tuxedo's button and walked past George, who was holding the car door open, with a lowered head.After taking just three leisurely steps, CEO Shawn halted abruptly and turned to face his chauffeur. "Good work today."With those words, the CEO entered the main building.George was extremely taken aback by the statement. As he watched the CEO's retreating figure, he blinked in confusion.Something seemed off ab

—————The Previous Day (About Thirteen Hours Ago)Abroad.During the time her sister and her family were in town, Yvonne made sure to visit them at their suite every day, enjoying their company as they explored together.But their trip soon came to an end, and it was time for them to leave.Yvonne drove the family of three to the airport in the afternoon, an hour before their flight was scheduled to take off.When they arrived, it was time to say their goodbyes.“I’ll miss you,” Stella's eyes welled up with tears as she hugged her little sister.“I’ll miss you too.” Yvonne's voice quivered as she pulled away from the embrace.She then embraced her brother-in-law and her nephew. “I’ll miss you guys,” she sobbed.Once they left, she would be alone again, back to her usual lonely routines in this foreign land among unfamiliar faces.“Don’t worry, we’ll come back very soon. Once Vee finishes high school, we’ll all come here. I promise. She’ll be done soon,” Stella assured.Hearing this, Y

Soon, night fell, marking the start of the birthday party. The event drew a crowd of influential and prestigious personalities, given that the guest of honor was a highly respected figure in the society. Old Master Mandez, along with his father, founded Beats Corporations, and the man had led the company for many years before passing the CEO role to his grandson, Shawn Mandez. His reputation drew people from far and wide to attend the celebration.Shawn's aunt and her family had also traveled early from overseas to join in, adding to the festivities.The ballroom buzzed with lively conversations and happiness as attendees presented their gifts to Old Master Mandez and shared heartfelt speeches about him.Shawn Mandez, however, sought solitude and settled on a couch in a dimly lit corner, secluded away from the bustling crowd, sipping wine as he observed the festivities. Despite his engagement with the celebration, his thoughts continuously drifted back to the girl left behind at home.

A faint smile graced his lips as he pushed open the front door. When Shawn entered, the house was enveloped in silence, and the lounge bathed in dim light. "She must have retired to bed," he surmised, feeling a subtle pang of disappointment.He sighed, fatigue pressing upon him as he made to ascend the stairs. Yet, just as he approached the staircase, his steps faltered. He turned to the side and spotted a frail figure curled up on the couch. His eyes narrowed as he recognized the Little One.Why was she there? He moved closer to the couch, his tall frame looming over her as he observed her in silence.Right at that moment, Madam Susan entered the lounge and took in the scene. She instantly grasped what was going through the Young Master's mind. "Madam insisted on waiting for you here and refused to retire upstairs to sleep..."Without her needing to say more, Shawn already understood. A warm feeling swelled within him."Thank you, Madam Susan. It's late; you should retire for the nig