Все главы THE SPITEFUL BRIDE: Marry To Rival's Son : Глава 111 - Глава 120

Chapter 112Stefan had wanted to go alone.“It’s late,” he said, already reaching for his hoodie. “You don’t have to.....”“I have to,” Mia cut in, already slipping into sneakers. “It’s our building, Stefan. I’m coming.” He didn’t argue again. He just nodded once and they both headed out.The city was quiet.... too quiet for what had just happened. The streets were still asleep, but here they were trying to save the one thing that mattered to them.By the time they reached the construction site, fire trucks were already there. A few workers that had to spend the night, stood around. Mose met them near the gate, a flashlight in hand, a thin layer of sweat on his brow.“We were lucky” he said before they could even speak. “The fire didn’t spread.”Stefan's brows furrowed. “What do you mean? I thought.....”Mose gave a tired smile. “I thought so too, but it was stopped on time before it spread. And remember the fire-resistant system we had installed? That flame-blocker wallboard and the

Chapter 114The moment the clock on the wall ticked to seven, Stefan closed the file in front of him. He hadn’t finished the work, not even close, but right now, work didn’t matter.He was tired and fraustrated. Not from the long day, but from the silence Mia had wrapped herself in since the meeting. She hadn’t yelled, hadn’t accused, hadn’t even said much, and somehow, that silence was worse than anything she could have said out loud.He was done watching her keep him at a distance with polite smiles and clipped words like he was just another associate.He glanced at her across the room.She was still seated, flipping through a document like nothing was wrong. Like she hadn’t just watched another woman call herself his first love in front of a boardroom full of people. Her face was calm, unreadable, but he knew Mia too well. She was hurt. She just refused to show it. And it was because of him. That was the most painful part of it all.He stood and walked toward her, determined.“Mia

Chapter 116He lifted her and set her down on the edge of her makeup table, knocking over a few brushes and bottles that clattered to the floor, completely forgotten. His lips never left hers, urgent and consuming, like he’d been starved of her and could finally breathe again.He kissed her like he she was his air, like the world had stopped and only they existed in that moment.She gasped when his mouth moved to her neck, then to her ear, his teeth grazing her earlobe. The sound that escaped her made him groan deep in his throat, and her fingers tangled into his hair, gripping tight as if anchoring herself.Her thoughts blurred, her mind a haze of sensation and need. Every stroke of his hand sent another tremble through her. He touched her like he knew every part of her, what made her weak, what made her breathless.His fingers slipped lower, finding her already wet, trembling, and aching for him. A knowing smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.Mia narrowed her eyes, trying to glar

Chapter 118The emotional exhaustion hit her like a wave. The sleepless night, the shock of what she'd witnessed, the effort of keeping herself together, it all crashed over her at once.Her eyelids grew heavy. She fought it at first, but her body was shutting down, protecting itself the only way it knew how.The gentle hum of the engine, the rhythm of the road, the afternoon sun streaming through the window, it all conspired to pull her under.She closed her eyes, just for a moment. Just to rest. She didn't know how many minutes or hours she's slept but she felt was off.Something was definitely wrong.Her eyes fluttered open, her mind struggling to surface from the depths of sleep. The car had stopped, but they weren't in the city anymore. Through the window, she saw trees. Thick, dark woods that seemed to stretch endlessly in every direction.And in the distance, barely visible through the foliage, was a structure that made her blood run cold.An abandoned warehouse, its windows b

Chapter 120Everything felt heavy. Mia's eyelids, her arms, even her thoughts seemed to move through thick honey. The first thing she noticed was the beeping. Steady, rhythmic, annoying. Then the smell hit her, that sharp, clean scent that screamed hospital.She forced her eyes open, squinting against the harsh white light. The ceiling tiles above her had water stains, and she found herself counting them before she realized where she was. Hospital room. White walls. That terrible antiseptic smell."Make sure there's no mistake."The voice was familiar, but different. Harder. Stefan stood by the window, his back to her, phone pressed to his ear. His shoulders were tense, and there was something in his tone she'd never heard before. Something cold."I don't care what it costs. I want them all dealt with. No loose ends."Mia's eyebrows shot up. Who was he talking to? And what did he mean by 'dealt with'?She tried to sit up, and the bed creaked. Stefan spun around so fast she thought he