Lahat ng Kabanata ng President's Contract Wife : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Sulia's eyes gleamed with malice as she lifted her chin, her gaze dripping with disdain. "How dare you, a mere waitress, stain a guest's clothes without even bothering to apologize?" Her voice was laced with contempt, and the air between them thickened with tension.Nina's face flushed, her fists clenched at her sides. She could feel the eyes of the entire restaurant on her, but the weight of her pride kept her rooted in place. Sulia's arrogant stare made her blood boil, but Nina wasn't about to give this woman the satisfaction of seeing her break.Sulia's expression hardened, her patience fraying. She had expected Nina to cower in submission, but instead, the girl had the audacity to meet her glare head-on. Sulia slammed her fist on the table, drawing the attention of everyone nearby. "Get the lobby manager here!" she demanded, her voice ringing out with authority.Heads turned as diners whispered among themselves, curious about the commotion. The tension in the air was palpable, and

Nina Morrison's chest heaved as she stormed out of the Prague Restaurant, her heart still racing from the confrontation inside. Thank God for all those long-distance runs, she thought, as her steps quickened against the pavement. She could only imagine how much worse things could have been if Lucien had caught up to her. The image of his cold, dark eyes flashed through her mind, and she shivered.The cool night air brushed against her skin, offering a welcome relief from the stifling atmosphere of the restaurant. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves as the familiar hum of the city night filled her ears. It had been so long since she had taken a moment to simply breathe, to let herself feel the city around her. How long has it been since I really stopped and looked at the world outside? she wondered. Her life had become a blur of responsibilities and endless tasks-no time to think, no time to rest.The thought of her father, Barry Morrison, tugged at her heart, bringing a

Nina found herself back in her hometown, standing on the familiar grounds of her high school. The sun bathed the campus in warm light, and there, in the midst of it all, stood Troy, wearing a crisp white shirt that gleamed in the sun. He was tall and confident, a radiant smile illuminating his clean, white teeth. "Nina, run, or we will be late!" he called, his voice echoing with a warmth that made her heart swell.Suddenly, Nina jolted awake. The sun was already shining through her window, and the clock on her bedside table read 7:30 AM. Panic surged through her; she had class this morning, and it would take her over 20 minutes to get to school. If she didn't hurry, she would be late!With adrenaline coursing through her veins, Nina sprang from her bed, her movements quick and frantic. She rushed to the bathroom, brushing her teeth and splashing cold water on her face, desperately trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. She pulled on her blue-and-white dress, the fabric soft again

Sensing something, Lucien Gray turns to glance at the girl beside him. Her eyes are squeezed shut, and her pale face is twisted in pain and despair. Her snow-white teeth bite so hard into her pink lips that they nearly bleed.What the hell is going on? Why does she look so sad? Lucien reaches over and pokes Nina's pale face with his finger, curiosity mixing with irritation."What are you doing? That hurts!" Nina yelps, jerking back. Her eyes fly open, and in her shock, tears spill down her cheeks. She quickly wipes them away, flustered and determined not to show her weakness to the man next to her.Lucien's brows knit in frustration. "Why are you crying?""It's none of your business!" Nina snaps, hastily wiping at the last of her tears. She turns her head, fixing her gaze on the passing scenery, desperate to escape his prying eyes. Troy is her most guarded secret, a part of her she's not willing to share with anyone-especially not him.The light ahead turns red. Lucien suddenly grabs

The long lesson finally ends.Nina breathes a sigh of relief, her small, fair face lighting up with mischief. Her pearly eyes twinkle as she glances at Lucien Gray, still standing at the front of the room. Bye, Wolf, she thinks with a smirk.Lucien Gray catches the look Nina throws his way. She's making a face at him, clearly muttering something to the girl beside her. He doesn't need to hear her words to know she's badmouthing him. His dark eyes narrow, flickering with a strong desire to conquer. Little girl, you have it coming."Mr. Gray! Just a moment, please!" A sudden burst of voices interrupts his thoughts.A group of students with recording pens swarms the classroom door. Lucien raises his eyebrows, his hands still tucked casually into his pockets as he stands tall, looking down at the girl leading the group. His stance is relaxed, yet commanding, with his long legs anchored firmly in place."Mr. Gray, we're from the T University News Agency. We'd like to interview you. Could