Semua Bab The Substitute Twin Bride: Bab 41 - Bab 49

It was the first time Rose had ever set foot in the Cavanaugh family’s company. The skyscraper stood tall, gleaming with modern grandeur. The futuristic minimalist décor was striking as soon as she stepped inside.“I had the office redesigned last year. Now it’s simpler and more comfortable for the employees,” Matteo explained, pride slipping into his tone.“You always think of your employees’ well-being, huh? That’s admirable.”Matteo chuckled softly. “Without them, I’d be nothing, Romilda.”As Matteo walked side by side with Rose, all eyes followed them with curiosity. No one had the slightest idea who this woman really was. Matteo had deliberately scheduled the meeting with his lawyer at the office so the matter could be handled more efficiently. But there was also something else he wanted to tell his employees—something Rose wasn’t aware of.Security guards gave Matteo respectful nods as he passed through the scanner. When Rose followed, Matteo suddenly reached out his hand to her

The clinking of forks and knives filled the tense air of the Cavanaugh dining room during dinner. Ever since he met Jackson that morning, Matteo’s mood had changed drastically. Though he tried to act normal in front of Rose, she could tell he was hiding his feelings.That was why she decided to return home early and stay in her room until nightfall. In the Cavanaugh household, she was the public enemy—there was no way she could wander around freely with everyone watching her.When dinnertime came, Matteo finally returned. He looked even more grim, but Rose didn’t dare ask him about it. She remained silent.Matteo set down his utensils, drained the last of his water, and dabbed his lips with a napkin."Sorry, I had a lot on my mind at the office today. How was your day?” Matteo finally broke the silence after dinner.“It’s fine.” Rose gave him a faint smile. "I thought about you all day.""I didn't mean to make you worry. You don't have to think about me, Romilda."“But why not? You’re

A hurried knock sounded on the door, pulling Rose from her sleep. When she glanced to the side, Matteo was already out of bed. He walked to the door, still drowsy. When he opened it, Nicole barged in. But she froze the moment she saw Rose lying in bed, wrapped in the sheets."Oh, I..." Nicole stammered. "I'll wait for you in the dining room, Matteo. There's something important I need to discuss." "Okay," Matteo replied briefly.Once the door closed again, Rose sat up, clutching the blanket to cover herself. "Was that Nicole?" Rose asked. Matteo turned and nodded. "I have no idea what's going on, for her to come this early." "Oh..." Rose swallowed hard. "I feel awkward." "Why?" The man climbed back into bed and pulled Rose into his arms. "What's making you feel awkward?" "Sleeping here… in the same bed with you." "You're my wife. That's perfectly normal." Rose just nodded, but it still felt awkward. "We should shower. You don’t want to keep Nicole waiting, do you?" Rose tosse

Days passed with Rose buried in Letty’s job desk and handling the upcoming project. From morning until late at night, she worked side by side with Matteo, preparing presentations. What surprised Matteo most was how much Rose exceeded his expectations.The Romilda he knew before seemed like a completely different person from the woman before him now. This one was focused, intelligent, and full of brilliant ideas he never imagined she had. Somehow, it felt like he was living with Romilda… but she wasn’t the same woman.“This is excellent. The board will definitely approve of you as director,” Matteo said after reviewing their presentation on the laptop screen.“Don’t be too confident. I’m sure Letty’s ex-husband won’t make any reckless moves either.”Matteo looked at Rose and smiled. “You’re right. But my wife won’t be crushed that easily.”His words filled Rose’s heart with warmth. Day by day, she could no longer deny how deeply she had fallen in love with Matteo. Yet she also knew she

The office door was opened by the secretary, and Rose entered with Matteo. The room, once occupied by Letty, was no less grand than Matteo’s. Rose could hardly blink as she took it all in.“This is your office now. And Ingrid will be your secretary,” Matteo said, glancing at Ingrid, who had once served as Letty’s assistant.“I’ll be helping you, ma’am,” Ingrid said politely with a nod.Rose smiled back. “I’ll be counting on you, Ingrid. I’m still not used to all of this.”“No worries, ma’am. You can rely on me.”“Good. I’ll leave you with Ingrid, then. I need to check on a project. I’ll come pick you up when it’s time to leave,” Matteo said.“Okay. Drive safe,” Rose replied with a nod.Matteo left Rose’s office and headed toward the elevator. While waiting for it to arrive, his phone buzzed in his pocket. Seeing the caller ID made him freeze—Detective Kevin.Matteo stepped into the elevator and answered. “Yes, Detective?”“Mr. Cavanaugh, I found a lead regarding Mrs. Romilda’s sister.