All Chapters of The CEO's Forbidden Wife: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Thirdie stared at the phone in his hand, the faint vibration echoing through his palm. The cold air from the veranda still clung to his skin. Dawn hadn’t fully arrived, only a pale hint of light brushing across the quiet private subdivision. Gated homes lined the quiet streets, each one neat and clean. Gardens were full of flowers; their petals wet with morning dew. The streets were empty and still, the neighborhood calm and peaceful, like nothing bad could ever happen here.Inside, Kathalina lay curled on the bed, hugging his pillow like it was the only safe place left in the world. The faint morning glow filtered through the curtains, softening the edges of her peaceful face.She had no idea about any of it. She didn’t know about the chaos happening outside, the lies spreading online, or about Agnes. She didn’t know about the fierce determination burning inside him to keep her safe.Thirdie didn’t want her to wake up to any of this.And then… the phone rang again.Erica’s name flash

The car stopped in front of Kathalina’s office building.She unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to them. “I’ll see you later.”Thirdie stepped out first and opened her door. Before she could walk away, he leaned down and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead.“Be careful,” he said. “I’ll pick you up later.”She smiled at him.“I always am… okay.”Then she turned and walked toward the building, her head held high.Thirdie watched until she disappeared inside.Let the storm come, he thought coldly. This time, she won’t face it alone.Thirdie slid back into the car, the door closing with a soft thud, quiet, yet final.The car was wrapped in black leather and dark wood. The faint scent of expensive cologne filled the air. Soft lights glowed along the doors, making the space feel quiet and private. Outside noise vanished, leaving only silence inside the car.The moment he settled into his seat, something in him shifted.The warmth he had shown Kathalina moments ago vanished, wiped clean as i

The clock on Thirdie’s office wall ticked loudly in the quiet room, though he barely heard it anymore. Paperwork had a way of swallowing time whole. He leaned back in his chair, eyes still tracing the figures printed across the project report in front of him. It was already lunch hour, but he didn’t notice because on the executive floor, hardly anyone stayed. Access was limited. The space was quiet by design. Thirdie didn’t like noise, and very few people were allowed near the CEO’s office to begin with.Only two people are staying there.Him.And Jeff.Everyone else had already gone, yet he was still there, buried in contracts, deadlines, and numbers that never lied.He rubbed his eyes with his thumb and forefinger and let out a slow breath. Another project. Another responsibility on his shoulders. His company had many businesses, including airlines, construction, mining, real estate, restaurants, and international deals. And he handled all of them himself. He didn’t trust anyone els

Two hours later, the plane touched down in Davao.Kathalina felt the familiar pull of exhaustion the moment her feet hit the ground, but she didn’t slow down. She had never allowed tiredness to win, not when work was waiting.Steve and Erica walked beside her as they left the airport and headed straight to the hotel. Erica had already booked the rooms ahead of time, so check-in was smooth and quick. The bellboy took their luggage, promising to bring everything up to their rooms.“I’m starving,” Erica said the moment they were done. “We didn’t even eat before coming to the airport.”Kathalina nodded. “Let’s eat first, then rest. We start early tomorrow.”They chose the hotel restaurant and sat near the window. Outside, the city lights of Davao glowed softly, calm and quiet compared to Manila.Steve stood up. “I’ll go to the restroom first.”“I’ll call my husband,” Erica said, already pulling out her phone as she walked a few steps away.Left alone for a moment, Kathalina stared out the

After sending it, she set her phone aside and went straight to the bathroom. The warm water washed away the long day meetings, travel, worries she didn’t say out loud. She followed her usual night routine slowly, taking her time, letting herself breathe.When she was done, she changed into comfortable sleepwear and sat back on the bed, drying her hair. Just then, her phone buzzed.Thirdie was calling.She answered, and his face appeared on the screen.“Video call?” he asked softly.She nodded. “Sure.”She noticed right away that he wasn’t home. The background was dark, the lights unfamiliar.“It’s already past one,” she said gently. “Why are you still outside?”He paused for a second, then smiled. “Late meeting,” he replied calmly. “It ran longer than expected.”She looked at him closely, not fully convinced, but she didn’t push. “You should rest,” she said. “You’ve been working too much.”He smiled again, softer this time. “You too.”She lay back against the pillows, phone held above