All Chapters of The CEO's Forbidden Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“Angelie, are you okay?”Jeffery’s voice cut through the tension as he stepped forward. The sound of the cup shattering on the marble floor had drawn his attention. He rushed to her, concern plastered on his face.“I’m fine,” she said quickly, bending to pick up the broken pieces, avoiding his gaze. “I was clumsy. I’ll go now.”She didn’t wait for a reply. She turned and hurried away, the hot tears already clouding her vision.She barely made it to her room before the dam burst. Her hand trembled as she shut the door, leaning against it for support. The tears wouldn’t stop, even though she kept wiping them away, again and again, as if she could scrub away her feelings.On the other side of the hall, Anita smirked to herself. She had seen the look in Angelie’s eyes, and it was satisfying. She had planned it perfectly. Just as Jeffery turned to scold her, she quickly buried her smug smile.“Don’t ever do that again,” Jeffery said sharply.He didn’t wait for her response. He walked away,

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to barge in like that. I think I missed my way,” Angelie said, embarrassed, already backing toward the door.Damien smiled, the kind of smile that made you wonder if he practiced it in the mirror. “You must be new here,” he said, his voice smooth and clear, almost like a melody. “Always use your map till you get used to this place. The building can be confusing.”“I forgot mine in my room,” Angelie confessed, adjusting her bag.“No worries,” he said, that calm look never leaving his face. “What’s your room number?”She told him, and without hesitation, he stepped forward.“Come on, I’ll walk you there.”They moved down the hallway together, and a few turns later, they reached her room.Just as Angelie was thanking him, the door flung open, and Damien left.Flora stood there, wide-eyed.“No way! Just how many days and you already got Damien’s attention? Girl, you are on fire!”Angelie rolled her eyes, but made sure Flora didn’t see it. What is it with this g

"Engagement?" Jeffery said repeatedly, blinking as if he had misheard. His grandfather's words lingered awkwardly between them."I wasn’t joking when I said you need to get closer to Anita," Grandpa Lu said, swirling his glass in his hand, his face was still calm.“You’re not getting younger either.”Jeffery stood silent for a moment, his hands tucked neatly into his pockets. Calmly, and without raising his voice, he spoke, "Grandpa, I know you want the best for me, just like you wanted the best for Dad. But maybe, just maybe... if you hadn’t interfered so much in his life, he and my mother wouldn’t have lived so miserably."Grandpa Lu stiffened, but Jeffery’s tone remained respectful, his words calculated."Some things," Jeffery continued, "are better left to the people involved. Let me make my own mistakes, my own choices."There was a heavy silence.Jeffery exhaled and gave a slight bow of his head. "I’ll be in my room. Call me if you need anything, Grandpa."Without waiting for a

"Damn! This old man is at it again," Morris muttered under his breath, the veins on his forehead bulging as his face flushed red with anger. He immediately stood up, but Amaya grabbed his hand tightly."Calm down," she whispered just loud enough for him to hear. "People are watching."Meanwhile, Jeffery kept his composure, masking his shock behind a calm, unreadable face. Inside, though, he was boiling, a lot was going through his mindGrandpa Lu continued, "We will communicate the wedding details to you soon." he flashed a quick smile.Anita looked as if she'd just been crowned queen. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and her smile stretched so wide it almost hurt. This announcement had taken her by surprise, but it was the surprise she had always dreamed of.Guests started congratulating Jeffery and Anita. Jeffery kept his cool, offering polite smiles but deep down, he wanted to leave the party already."Now, let the birthday celebrations begin! Eat and be merry!" Grandpa Lu declar

A disgusted look was plastered across Jeffrey's face. Lucas and Lizzy were so engrossed in their moment, moaning loudly within the soundproof office walls, they hadn't even noticed his entrance.Jeff couldn't believe the level of shamelessness unfolding before him."How shameless can one be?" Jeff's voice thundered, drawing their attention.Lizzy wished the ground would open and swallow her at the moment; she hastily grabbed her clothes from the floor and ran out of the office, her face burning with embarrassment.Lucas, however, showed no ounce of shame. He zipped up his trousers lazily and smirked."You want to join the show, brother?" Lucas sneered."How shameless can one be? No courtesy for the office or any iota of respect."Lucas shrugged, that devilish grin never leaving his face. "Said the man who can't let go of his brother's wife. Talking of courtesy, nothing stops you from knocking. You just cut off my enjoyment."Jeff clenched his fists. He knew exactly what Lucas was tryi