Lahat ng Kabanata ng Marrying the Chairman in the Wheelchair: Kabanata 101 - Kabanata 110

“Lower your voice, Gloria. There’s no need to make a scene,” Ashton said calmly.“But...” Gloria’s suspicious look turned to Hannah. “Are you trying to deceive me, hey Admin?”“Her name is Hannah,” Ashton corrected. “And no, she’s not deceiving you.”“She’s pregnant!” Gloria exclaimed, pointing to Hannah. “And married!”“Pregnant but divorced,” Ashton corrected again.Gloria stood there stunned, as did Hannah. Hannah felt as if her defenses had crumbled. The last thing she wanted was for Gloria to know the truth about her marital status. But Ashton had already revealed it. This was going to be a disaster!“Are you telling me she’s divorced and pregnant?” Gloria asked in disbelief.“Yes, I am,” Hannah spoke up this time.“We’ll talk about this later, Gloria. I’m s

"It's Gloria," Elizabeth whispered. "Oh, dear. Shall we just go back? I don't want to make you uncomfortable, Hannah."Hannah knew that Elizabeth had been looking forward to the event, so there was no way they would leave. She quickly shook her head firmly, not wanting to disappoint Elizabeth."This is the event you've been waiting for." Hannah smiled reassuringly. "Nothing to worry about, Elizabeth. Let's go inside."They entered the great hall after signing the guest book and presenting their invitation. The place was filled with upper-class members, their glamorous appearances dazzling under the chandeliers. Hannah looked for her table number, which wasn't far from the stage, although it was on the edge.Those who recognized Elizabeth greeted her warmly. Elizabeth introduced Hannah to these acquaintances, and their conversations lasted no more than four minutes before they returned to their respective tables, where the event was about to begin.

Ashton arrived at Elizabeth's residence an hour before 7 p.m. When she saw him, Elizabeth's face lit up with joy."Oh, you finally came to visit the old lady," Elizabeth said warmly."Actually, I come by almost every day, but Hannah never lets me in," Ashton replied with a chuckle."Really?" Elizabeth laughed softly."Yeah, I think she's afraid I'll settle in and drink tea for too long."Elizabeth's laughter was hearty. "Oh, Ashton. You really do have a sense of humor."Ashton was invited in for the first time while waiting for Hannah to come out of her room. Elizabeth joined him in the living room."I didn't see your mother at the gala last night. I forgot to ask," Elizabeth said."She didn't attend. She's at an event on another continent," Ashton said with a shrug. "Mom's also working on a new project in your hometown—Summerhill, I suppose?"Elizabeth looked surprised. "Well, yes. Your mother mentioned it to me,

Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of warm, appetizing dishes, a moment Hannah felt saved by the bell. Thankfully, Ashton didn't press her further about her ex. Deep down, Hannah was sure Ashton could find out on his own if he wanted to.Dinner proceeded with light conversation, allowing Hannah to regain her composure. It seemed Ashton had no intention of digging into her past, and she appreciated his respect for her privacy....After dinner, Ashton walked Hannah back to Elizabeth's apartment, all the way to her door. It seemed that Elizabeth hadn't heard about the dramatic incident in the elevator because the older woman was already asleep when Hannah arrived home."See you tomorrow, Ashton," Hannah whispered as she held the door open. "Be careful in the elevator.""I might start using the stairs now," Ashton replied with a soft chuckle.They both laughed lightly like smitten teenagers awkwardly chatting on a doorstep. Ashto

Hannah stared at her phone screen, reading Elizabeth's message. A small smile curved her lips. Although Elizabeth had included some advice, asking Hannah to be careful during her trip to Japan, the middle-aged woman wrote at the text's end: "Have fun with Ashton."Oh, Elizabeth, always something, Hannah thought.Elizabeth didn't know about the drama between Ashton and Gloria, which still made Hannah feel uneasy. Hopefully, Gloria wouldn't stir up any more trouble, but Hannah thought it best to let Ashton handle it if she did.When Hannah saw Ashton approach with two cups of drinks, she shoved her phone into her bag. Ashton handed her one of the cups before sitting down next to her."There's a delay. We won't be boarding for another hour," Ashton grumbled. "And this is supposed to be a direct flight.""It's okay. It's no big deal. We're not getting in too early, are we?""We were supposed to land at five in the morning, but now it'll probably