Semua Bab Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO: Bab 1611 - Bab 1620

Stella did not let Lucas apologize to that actor. Lucky for him, too. If Lucas had really gone to say sorry, that guy would have spent the rest of his life looking over his shoulder.Lucas had gotten pretty good at removing Stella's makeup, having practiced a lot. In no time, he was done. "All set. I'll wash your face and apply some moisturizer. Keep it simple."Lucas, who had never cared for makeup, was now learning everything he could to win back his wife.Stella was disgusted. "You're the big boss of White Corporation, and you're wasting your days tailing me. Aren't you worried your empire will crumble?"Lucas replied, "Chasing you is the only business that matters to me."Stella was at her wits' end with him but chose to ignore him.Then Lucas leaned in, whispering close to her ear. "The biggest threat to White Corporation used to be the Sandow family. But with their internal strife, Steve got nabbed by the cops, and Rian isn't a threat anymore."Even after all this time, St

"Dream on!" Lucas snapped."What are you waiting for, then?" asked Stella.Lucas, caught off guard for a moment, quickly regained his composure. "You little vixen, I won't let you get away with this."The night was filled with intense passion.The next morning, Stella had an early shoot. Despite having little rest and a mind full of thoughts from the night, she woke up early. She stirred slightly, feeling the arm wrapped around her waist. "Lucas, let go of me, I need to get up."Lucas held her tight, unyielding and silent, lost in a deep sleep.Growing impatient, Stella pinched him hard on the waist. The sharp pain jolted Lucas awake, his eyes slowly opening."What's up, honey?""I need to get up. Let go of me."Lucas lazily reached for his phone to check the time, then pulled her closer into his embrace. "It's just past six, still early. Let's sleep a little more.""I've got an early shoot today." Stella pushed against him with more force, finally breaking free and swinging

A face flashed in Stella's mind. Just the thought sent a shiver of excitement through her, making her hands tremble slightly. 'Could it really be her? The one who likely perished in the inferno, the one for whom Ron had been hunting relentlessly for two years?'Stella wanted to get closer, to see clearly, but fear held her back. She was afraid of facing a truth she might not be ready for. So, she stood there, her gaze fixed on the slender, familiar silhouette.As Stella gazed intensely, her assistant, Bernadette Leggero, followed her gaze and spotted the same figure. "What's so special about that woman?" Bernadette asked.Bernadette's words snapped Stella back to reality. She quickly averted her gaze, feigning indifference. "Nothing, let's head back," Stella replied.They had only taken a few steps when Stella could not resist glancing back. She could not shake the thought that the silhouette was unmistakably Emma's. "Bernadette, give me my phone," Stella said.Bernadette promptly

Ten years ago in Valtara, Glenn Hagrid, a young man, was polishing a pool cue, but his mind was not on the game. It was fixed on Ron, who was lounging in the corner with a cigarette smoldering between his fingers."Ron, I heard that the Blue family from South Florivera sent a bride your way. Instead of checking her out, what's got you stuck here watching us shoot pool?"At the mention, Ron took a couple of hard drags on his cigarette and crushed it into the ashtray. "So eager for a girl, huh? Why don't you marry her?"Glenn shot back with a grin, "I would love to, but our grandpa won't allow it."Glenn, Ron's younger cousin by a year, was always one step behind in the family's pecking order.In Valtara, where the Hagrids were top dogs, and the Blues of South Florivera were high society, a marriage between these families was no small affair. It was a power move, carefully orchestrated by the elders who were selecting and reselecting the perfect match.After much deliberation, the

Ron's gaze lingered on Emma, a fact that everyone in the room noticed.Seeing this, Philip quickly steered the conversation toward Emma. "Emma's violin playing is superb. She must've been practicing for years," he said.Regina replied with a smile, "Mr. Hagrid Sr., we've always emphasized artistic development in our family. Emma started learning various instruments at the age of three and has since mastered them all."Just recently, she was accepted into a prestigious music academy abroad. However, her father and I would prefer her to attend Valtara University, so she can spend more time with Ron and nurture their relationship."Philip nodded in approval. "The Hagrid family needs a lady of her caliber."Regina beamed. "It's a great honor for Emma to be chosen by you from so many girls."The two families discussed their children as if they were commodities to be bartered, right in front of them.Ron's eyes met Emma's once again.Emma, her pristine face adorned with a flawless sm