All Chapters of Love in the CEO's Trap: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Back in high school, I had zero self-confidence. Group projects? I hid behind the loud ones. Reporting in front of the class? My hands shook so badly I could barely hold the paper. Even answering a teacher’s question, even when I knew the answer, felt like standing on a cliff’s edge.It took years to climb out of that hole. By the time I graduated college, by the time I applied to Jazper Ray’s company, I’d built something solid in myself. Or so I thought.And then, just like that, it was gone. Breaking up with Jazper Ray didn’t just feel like losing him. It felt like losing everything. Like walking into a job interview, handing over your best self… and being told you’re not good enough for the position.Now, I have to pretend the confidence is still there. Because today, I’m working with him again. He’s still my boss.“Keep breathing, sleepy head,” Ivan said beside me, his voice casual, but hi

"Romeo! Rose!"My sadness vanished the moment I saw them. My friends.Around us, the other officemates glanced at each other, clearly surprised to see me walk in.“Dad!!”“Audrey!!”They rushed toward me, and I wrapped them in a tight hug.“Dad! What happened to you? We were so worried! I thought you’d… ended up somewhere else,” Romeo said, his voice cracking. “You’ve been worrying us so much! Don’t do that again, okay? Where did you even come from?”I placed the paper on my old desk and sat down, trying to steady myself.“Yes, Audrey! You witch, where have you been? You haven’t let us sleep for days!” Rose chimed in, half-scolding, half-relieved.“True, Dad!” Romeo added.“We broke up,” I said quietly.“Child?” Rose blinked in surprise. “You don’t even have a boyfriend, &rd

When we got into Ivan's unit, we were surprised to see Sharmaine standing there, still holding a spoon.“What happened to you, Ivan?!” she asked worriedly, eyeing the bruises and cuts on his face.Ivan gave a reassuring smile. “I’m okay. I just fell on the street.” He was joking, but Sharmaine looked serious.“Who did this to you?” she demanded. Then she turned to me. “Don’t tell Jazper Ray, right?”Ivan and I both bit our lips and shyly looked away.The three of us talked it over, no fighting involved, but this was the messy result of our plan. It was really embarrassing, especially for Sharmaine.She frowned and said, “Haven’t we already talked about this, Ivan?”“I’m sorry,” I finally spoke up. “We didn’t mean to drag you into this. Don’t blame Ivan. If I had just followed the plan, none of this would’ve happened.

The sun was already high when I woke up.Crap, I’d slept until noon again. But honestly, I felt so good after these past few days of rest. I stretched and felt light, almost like a weight had been lifted from me.I looked around the familiar room. Wait, was I at Romeo’s house? Posters of his favorite artists covered the walls.“Dad!” Romeo’s shout pierced the quiet.I yawned, “Ow?” and pulled the blanket over myself again.“Hey, dad! Get up! You have a visitor!” Romeo tugged at my blanket.“Who?”“Guess who!” he said happily.“Tell me.” I yawned again, still too sleepy to care.He grabbed my hand to help me up and pulled me out of the room. Even though I was lazy, I followed.I slowly turned to the man sitting on the sofa. “Jake?” I asked, surprised.“Riri,” he greeted me happily. “I’v

I stared at Isaac, trying to process it. My mind was racing. Is that why I’ve been so tired lately? Why my moods swing so fast? Why every smell feels stronger? Even… Ivan.No. No, no, no.Yes. My mind screamed it back at me.I remembered every time I saw him. Every time I touched him. How it felt to be near him these past few days.Pregnant. And the father was… Ivan.My eyes locked on Jazper Ray, horror twisting in my chest.He looked away quickly. "Who’s the father?" he demanded from Isaac, his voice sharp.Isaac’s gaze slowly shifted to Ivan.Ivan just stared at me, his mouth slightly open."Audrey..." he stammered.Jazper Ray grabbed Ivan by the collar and yanked him forward."You slept with my wife, Fraizer?!" His voice boomed in the small room, echoing off the walls."Jazper Ray, don't—" Isaac tried to step in, but Jazper Ray didn’t loosen his grip. His ey