Semua Bab THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Bab 191 - Bab 200

Avalynn and Jace were both very conscious of the situation as they spoke about what to do next. It was tense to have Amelia apprehended before she could evade punishment. They needed to move quickly, but there were many obstacles to overcome due to the intricacy of international law and logistics.Jace's determination intensified with every ring as he phoned the number for the Brazilian authorities.Avalynn stated, "We need to make sure every avenue is covered," in a strong yet encouraging tone. "We can't let Amelia slip away."With a tightened jaw, Jace nodded. "I concur. The goal here is to stop any more harm in addition to providing Elena with justice."Jace used the Malvis moniker to accelerate their request as he explained the scenario as the line connected.He was given the assurance by the officer on the other phone that they would make every effort to find the jet and capture Amelia and her mother when they got there. But despite this comfort, Jace couldn't shake a nagging d

Grasping his phone, he noticed Elizabeth's name flickering on the screen. The timing of his secretary's call felt suspicious because she didn't often call him after work.His chest tightened with unexpected dread, but he answered, his voice firm. "Elizabeth, what’s going on?"Elizabeth said, "Mr. Malvis," in a tone that was both composed and urgent. I apologize for bothering you at home, but you should know this. It has to do with the Ryder Group.Jace furrowed his brow. Although Ryder Group was a rival, their presence was never more than a slight annoyance. It didn't seem possible that they might be a significant threat to his business. Elizabeth would still never call without a solid reason."What about them?" With a little shift away from Avalynn, who was observing him with worry, Jace questioned.After pausing momentarily, Elizabeth said, "We have some concerning information. It seems that Ryder Group is adopting a more assertive approach to business. They're moving aggressively

Jace felt his heart pound relentlessly in his chest, a constant drumming that mirrored his mounting fear. Feeling the weight of Stephanie's piercing gaze, he stood still.His head was filled with thoughts, frantically trying to figure out how to get out of this situation and please her without giving in. However, there was no obvious way out and no simple fix.He took out his phone from his pocket with a quivering palm. It was almost 6 PM when the luminous screen showed the time. At home, in a safe haven from this storm, Avalynn would be waiting for him. Trying to relax his breathing, he pushed a long swallow, but the tightness in his chest persisted.His voice faltering, he said, "Stephanie, it's been good seeing you, but I really have to go." Trying to get some distance, he stepped carefully back.His eyes raced around, looking for some kind of justification, any way out.Stephanie's countenance darkened as her eyes narrowed. Her voice was low and menacing as she screamed, "Where

Comfortable in the living room, Avalynn waited for Jace to come back with a nice smile on her face. Eager to spend some quality time with him, she had laid out a pleasant evening. In a few minutes, the door crested open, and Jace entered. His expression was tense and his shoulders clearly showed strain; but, he felt comfort flood over him as soon as he saw Avalynn's brilliant smile. Though he was struggling in his head, he couldn't help but smile back.Jace's heart raced as he got near. Avalynn loved his happiness very much, hence he dreaded anything that would break it. Her calm and contentment was like a salve for his wounded spirit, yet his mind strayed back to Stephanie's unannounced homecoming. Why was Stephanie back? His belief was that their chapter finished. She had stopped getting in touch with him, apparently living her life. Still, her unexpected comeback had sent him into a whirl of uncertainty and doubt.As Avalynn welcomed him kindly, Jace battled to concentrate;

The following morning, Jace sat in his office, his thoughts concentrated on the work at hand. His assistants, Mark, and Elizabeth were occupied with going through files on his desk; each folder held crucial information about what to do in response to the Ryder Group threat."We must immediately strengthen our cybersecurity measures," Jace stated, according to his voice company. "They are attempting to get inside our systems. Their success must be allowed."Elizabeth turned the pages of the documents and nodded. "I concur. I've already made touch with our IT division. They are currently developing improved methods."Mark lifted his head from his notes. "How about our legal counsel? Should we involve them in case things get out of hand?"Jace massaged his temples, his tension level rising due to the circumstances. Yes, confirm that they are in standby mode. We must be ready for any legal actions they may take against us."The intercom chimed as they carried on with their conversation.