All Chapters of The Ruthless CEO's Contract Bride: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

The vibrating ring of her mobile phone beside the bed jolted 'Linin' awake from her reverie. Her grogginess vanished instantly when she saw the hospital's number. The screen glowed in the dim darkness of her small, cramped rental room."Is this Ms. Linin?" The voice on the other end, a nurse, sounded urgent."Yes, it is.""Mr. Thana has been admitted to the hospital. His condition is very critical and requires immediate surgery."When she heard the words 'father' and 'critical condition,' it felt like a sledgehammer striking her heart. Linin nearly collapsed, her voice trembling. "What... what happened to my father!?""A ruptured cerebral artery. If he doesn't have surgery immediately, he might not survive." BOOM!Linin's entire world shattered in an instant. Her father... the only anchor in her life was about to leave her? She had only recently been through the worst period of her life. Her family had gone bankrupt, her father's business had been completely swindled, and even her mo

Phupha's luxurious car pulled up in front of the grand mansion, sprawling before me like a private estate, embraced by high walls and lush trees. The atmosphere was serene, yet it held a gloomy undertone that sent a shiver through my heart.'This is where I'll have to live for the next year, then,' I thought, clenching my fists.A man in a black suit opened the car door. I stepped out onto the cool marble, my gaze sweeping across the surroundings, only to find that every inch of the place reflected its owner's immense wealth and luxurious taste.Phupha led the way into the mansion. The interior was decorated with classic modern furniture in muted tones, looking dignified yet strangely lonely."Your room is on the top floor," Phupha said calmly, without turning to look at me. "I've already arranged your clothes. A maid will look after you."I nodded without a word. The only thing I wanted was to go back to care for my father and to ensure that Nong Time was safe.That's right... Nong T

On my second morning in Phupha's mansion, I woke to the chirping of sparrows outside the window. Morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, making the room feel warmer than last night, but my internal feelings remained cold.After getting ready, I walked down to the dining room again. Phupha was already there, newspaper in hand as usual. His sharp gaze flickered to me for a moment before returning to the words before him."I have to go to work today," he said without looking up. "The housekeeper will assist you. If there's an emergency, call my secretary."I nodded, accepting his words. Although I felt like an outsider in this house, I tried not to show it."You can visit your father if you're free," he added, which surprised me slightly that he still cared about this. "But you must be back before 6 PM."I looked at him with suspicion. Why did he need to set a time, even though we weren't truly husband and wife? But I didn't ask, knowing I wouldn't get a satisfactory answer

After discovering the truth hidden in the photo album, my heart was filled with countless questions. I tried to recall the events of that day in detail, but the images from the past were too blurry to piece the story together completely.All I knew was that I was involved in that boy's accident, and Phupha was also present. That might be the reason he hated me so much, and not just because of our past.The next morning, I woke up feeling uneasy. I went down to the dining room and found Phupha already seated, as usual. I tried to act as normal as possible, but my gaze couldn't help but steal glances at him frequently.He was quietly reading the newspaper, his sharp features as cold and distant as ever, which kept me from daring to ask anything."Today, I have to go check on a construction site out of town," Phupha broke the silence. "I might be back late."I nodded absently, my thoughts still revolving around the photo album from last night.When Phupha left for work, I spent time in t

After that night, when I saw the photo album and vaguely pieced together the past, I felt like a heavy stone was weighing on my heart constantly. The newly discovered truth kept me awake for several nights. I tried to recall every detail of the event that day, but I was still unsure if I understood everything correctly.Doubt gnawed at my mind, making me want to know more about Phupha and Nong Pete's story. I wanted to know what exactly made Phupha so angry with me, beyond just our personal history.The next day, I remained in the quiet mansion. I decided to try and find information about Phupha and his family. I walked to the library again and searched for books about the business of the 'Worathana' family, which was Phupha's surname.I spent almost the entire day in the library, scanning through various books and documents related to the Worathana family, hoping to find some clue that would unlock the mystery in my mind.Finally, my eyes caught an old newspaper article collected in