All Chapters of The Secetary’s Secret Marriage: Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

Chapter – Shadows RisingThe morning light felt colder than usual, as if the sun itself knew today would not be easy. I sat at the edge of the bed, hands wrapped around my mug of tea, staring out the window at the city below. Every noise seemed louder than normal—the faint hum of cars, the distant construction, even the subtle creak of the floorboards in our apartment.Lucien was already up, pacing near the window, his phone pressed to his ear. The sharpness in his tone made my chest tighten. I didn’t want to interrupt, yet I couldn’t help but feel the weight pressing down on me.After a long moment, he ended the call, sliding the phone into his pocket. His eyes met mine, and for a heartbeat, I saw the storm behind them.“Alina,” he said quietly, “I need you to be careful today. Things are moving faster than I anticipated.”I nodded, though inside I felt restless. Careful? That was not enough anymore. I wasn’t going to sit back while he carried the weight of everything alone. Not aga

Chapter 183 : The Shadow StrikesI had barely caught my breath that morning when the first warning arrived. It wasn’t a call, not yet, but a feeling—a sudden chill that ran down my spine as if someone had whispered my name in the shadows. I was folding laundry in the sunlit corner of the living room when I saw the envelope slip under the door. My heart skipped.Lucien didn’t even flinch when I picked it up. But I could feel the tension in the air around him, thick and sharp, like the edge of a blade.I tore it open.Inside was a single photograph—an old one of my mother and me, smiling in happier times—and beneath it, a blood-stained scrap of cloth. My stomach turned. I recognized it instantly: it was from the dress I had worn the night Dima first cornered me.“Alina…” Lucien’s voice was low, calm, but I could hear the restrained storm beneath it. He stepped closer, placing a hand over mine. “This isn’t just a threat. He’s coming. He wants to hurt you… or anyone who stands with us.”I

Chapter : Saved AgainThe morning sunlight tried to pierce through the curtains, but the warmth couldn’t reach me. My mind was restless, my thoughts spinning like leaves caught in a storm. Ever since the last attack, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Dima was no longer just lurking in the background—he was circling closer, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.I paced the living room, glancing at every window, every corner, half-expecting someone to appear. Each phone ring or car passing by made me jump, and I could feel my heart hammering in my chest. This wasn’t just fear—it was awareness. Every nerve in my body screamed that the war we thought was under control was far from over.Lucien appeared in the doorway, his expression calm yet sharp. He always looked so collected, like a storm contained in a human form. “Alina,” he said softly, but there was an edge in his voice. “Sit down. Breathe.”I hesitated, unwilling to slow down, but his steady gaze made me obey. I sank into the

Chapter 187: Fire WithinThe morning light barely reached my room, but I was already awake. My hands were shaking slightly—not from fear, but from anticipation. Ever since Dima’s last threat, I couldn’t stop thinking, planning, wondering what would happen next. Lucien had been tense too, but I refused to let him shoulder all the danger alone. Not anymore.I dressed quickly, choosing clothes that would let me move freely—something practical, but still neat. My heart pounded as I checked the house one last time, ensuring everything was as safe as it could be. I wasn’t a child anymore. I had survived, I had learned, and I was ready.Lucien entered the room, his expression a mix of surprise and admiration. “You’re ready,” he said, voice low, almost approving. “You shouldn’t have to face this, Alina.”I shook my head. “I’m not waiting in the shadows anymore. If Dima wants to play his games, he’ll deal with both of us. I can’t just sit and watch.”He didn’t argue. Instead, he gave a small n

Chapter 189: Standing My GroundThe morning sun barely broke through the clouds, and I felt a restless energy coursing through me. I couldn’t sit still. Dima’s last move had shaken me more than I wanted to admit, but I refused to feel powerless anymore. No more hiding. No more waiting for Lucien to fix everything.I spread out the papers and notes I had been collecting for days. Names, addresses, connections — anything that might lead me to Dima’s new ally. Every line I read, every detail I connected, made my pulse race. I realized something Lucien hadn’t: someone close to him was feeding Dima information. That someone trusted Lucien… but betrayed us.I swallowed hard. This was bigger than I thought. And if I didn’t act now, the next attack would hit harder.I checked my phone. Lucien was still in meetings at the office, probably unaware of the detail I had just discovered. I knew I couldn’t wait for him to notice. I took a deep breath. “I can do this,” I whispered to myself. “I have