Semua Bab THE SPITEFUL BRIDE: Marry To Rival's Son : Bab 101 - Bab 110

Chapter 102Stefan stood on the balcony of their hotel room, watching the city lights blink in the distance. A soft breeze brushed past him, but he barely felt it.Behind him, the suite was quiet... too quiet.Mia was inside, working on her laptop again, same as she had been for days. They had done everything they came here to do... secured key signatures, built strong alliances, even caught the attention of major investors. On paper, the trip was a huge success.But something wasn’t right. Something had changed. Mia was distant. She didn’t laugh as much. Didn’t tease him or smile at him like she used to. Every conversation between them lately was work-related.... short, clipped, professional.And whenever he tried to go for a kiss, she'll one way or the other dodge it.And the worst part? He didn’t know why.He thought this trip would bring them together, strength their bond. A break from the chaos, a time to focus on each other while still chasing their goals. And a place they cou

Chapter 104The next day, Stefan stood near the window, bare-chested, his phone in hand, staring at the screen like it held the weight of the world.Mose had sent him the video just twenty minutes ago. And he had watched every second.He saw himself at the bar.... relaxed, a soft smile playing on his lips. That was a huge alliance, and he wanted to act his best.Then the drink. He saw as the pill was dropped in his drink. By who and the look they gave themselves. He could still remember how it all happened.It was a moment of distraction, a lady had sat on his lap. She was an escort sent to keep him company, but he had politely turned her down. That was when they dropped the pill.He watched as his own body slumped forward, completely unaware of what was done to him.He saw the men drag him out the back like some trash. Saw how they moved fast, like it was rehearsed. Not after asking the escort to act like they were kissing, and then the picture sent to her was taken.At the hotel, th

Chapter 106Stefan didn’t let go of her immediately, when he finally eased back, his hand stayed on her waist.His eyes were on her.... soft but intense. Then, without a word, he leaned in and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Gentle. Reassuring. Like a promise. A promise to always protect from people like her dad who only sees her as a tool.Mia closed her eyes. Letting the sensation of the kiss evolve her.Then Stefan looked down at her... at the small, faint scars now exposed where her shirt had ridden up slightly. His fingers brushed over them gently, then without saying a word, he leaned down and kissed one.Mia breath hitched. She never expected Stefan to kiss her scar. A scar she's always been ashamed of. She as always seen it as what it was. A scar. She didn’t move, just stared at him with astonishment.His lips touched her damaged skin like it was made of something precious.When he looked back up, her eyes were wide, staring at him. He then raised his head and placed a quick k

Chapter 108Mia stood in front of the mirror, as they adjusted the last part of her dress. For a second, she didn’t recognize the reflection staring back at her.The gown was everything. Luxurious. Bold. Feminine.It was a deep emerald green, made from soft velvet that clung perfectly to her body without trying too hard. The strapless neckline curved into a sweetheart shape, showing off her collarbones and shoulders in the most flattering way. The dress hugged her figure down to her knees before flaring out into a dramatic fishtail that trailed softly behind her.The details were even more stunning up close.... delicate hand embroidery ran along the fabric like vines, and the design was studded with tiny beads and shimmering stones that caught the light whenever she moved.Attached to the back was a removable train made of light tulle and silk. It flowed like a cape and added that extra drama for when she needed to make an entrance.... or give a speech. She could clip it on or off as

Chapter 110The applause that followed their reveal still echoed softly as Stefan took the mic, standing center stage beside Mia. The lights bathed them in gold, casting a soft glow over the two figures who had just changed the entire direction of the construction world.Mia looked at Stefan, expecting him to launch into numbers, plans, visions for the future.... maybe something about MSS and how it would shake the foundations of traditional building.But he didn’t.He turned to the audience, holding the mic steady. His voice was calm, deep, firm. The kind that made people stop mid-whisper just to hear him speak.“I know everyone’s waiting to hear how we made this happen,” Stefan began, “but the truth is… I didn’t. At least not alone.”He looked down at Mia with a soft smile.“This woman right here,” he said, gesturing to her, “is the mind, the heart, and the force behind MSS.”A soft murmur rippled through the crowd.“She’s the kind of partner people pray for. Not just in business… b