Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Ruthless CEO'S Chosen Wife : Kabanata 191 - Kabanata 200

Michelle’s office was quiet and peaceful. Sunlight poured through the large windows, lighting up her whiteboard and sketches. She was building a new life for herself, one step at a time. It was her plan, her future. Her assistant came to the door with the phone. Michelle, there’s a call for you. The client with the phoenix card wants to talk. Michelle raised her eyebrow and picked up the phone. This is Michelle. A voice she knew spoke with confidence. Michelle Hawthorne. Happy we finally got to talk. It’s Victor Calloway. She straightened in her chair. Victor? He laughed a little. I hope the card wasn’t too mysterious. I wanted to catch your interest. You did get my attention, she said carefully. What do you need? He replied, It’s about what we can achieve together. I want to meet you. There’s a large project—one I've wanted to work on for years. I want you to be the designer. Michelle was surprised. Victor Calloway was a well-known, influential person who usually stayed behind the

The mysterious donation lingered in Michelle's thoughts, like a shadow she couldn’t shake off, as her office hummed with activity the following morning. The envelope with the strange message—You’ll need protection—was locked away in a drawer, but its content was still loud and clear in her mind. Standing by the window, Michelle watched the city stretching out before her. Despite the warm sun, a chill ran through her. Her business was flourishing, gaining recognition, and with that, it seemed to attract mysterious shadows. Quietly, Raymond entered, placing two cups of coffee on her desk. You didn’t get much sleep, he observed, looking out the window with her. Neither did you, she answered, finally facing him. Did you find out anything about the donation? He shook his head. My team’s investigating. It was pushed through an offshore shell company. No names, just layers of redirections. The donor didn’t want to be easily found. Michelle frowned, pondering. Yet they wanted me to know they

The atmosphere in Michelle's home office was tense, filled with the hard truth Victor had just revealed. Charles Blackwell, once a trusted friend and mentor, was now a looming problem from Raymond’s past affecting their present. Raymond stood by the desk, arms crossed and face tense. This can’t be true. Victor stayed calm. I checked everything three times. The money trail was hidden, but the last link, supporting Mercer’s main company, came from a Luxembourg fund. It's under Charles’s name in a secret account. Michelle took a deep breath and asked, Why would he do this? Raymond let out a sigh. He wanted a bigger role in our overseas projects. I said no years ago—told him we needed more partners. He seemed fine then, but now…Victor added, Your decision probably didn’t sit well with him. It seems he’s now helping Mercer dismantle us from the inside, Michelle said quietly. Raymond looked at her with determination. Then we must take action against him first. The following day, Michell

Life had taken a pleasant turn for Raymond and Michelle, allowing them to slow down and appreciate the small joys. After experiencing a period filled with stress and constant busyness, they now savored the calm. Their home, once bustling with work calls, had transformed into a sanctuary filled with the gentle songs and laughter of their young children, Olivia and Oliver. The twins were growing quickly, filling each day with new surprises. Olivia loved playing games, especially hiding behind the curtains and jumping out with a loud Boo! to startle her brother, which made both of them giggle endlessly. Oliver, determined to keep up with his sister, had finally learned to walk without tumbling over. He proudly marched around the house, holding random objects like they were treasures. Michelle cherished these daily joys—morning giggles, warm hugs, and the comforting smell of pancakes. Their home had become a world of its own, with each day bringing new firsts. From first words to first

A few months had passed quietly since that emotional night at the Hawthorne estate. Raymond and Michelle finally felt relaxed and happy, as if wrapped in a warm, comforting blanket. The tough times were over, and their days were now filled with love, growth, and new memories. Their twins, Olivia and Oliver, were almost one year old—a big milestone that brought both laughter and a bit of chaos into their lives. But in a fun way.Raymond was deeply involved in a new project at Hawthorne Enterprises. This project was a departure from the stressful boardroom battles of the past. It represented a new beginning, supported by forward-thinking investors who believed in Raymond's vision and leadership. A key figure among these investors was Victor Calloway, a trusted family friend whose support came at just the right moment.On a calm Thursday morning, Raymond was in his office reviewing design proposals when he received a message from Victor. It said, Can we meet? There’s something I think yo