All Chapters of The CEO's Forbidden Wife: Chapter 81 - Chapter 88

After they entered the room, Leonel gently helped Erica lie down on the bed. He could see how shaken she was her eyes were red, her hands still trembling. He understood her fear. Kathalina wasn’t just anyone. She was Erica’s best friend.“Stay here, honey. I’ll get you some water,” Leonel said softly after settling her on the bed.But before he could stand, Erica quickly grabbed his hand, holding it tightly.“Leonel… do you think Thirdie can really find her?” she asked, her voice weak and full of worry.Leonel sat back down beside her and pulled her into a gentle hug. “Absolutely,” he said with quiet confidence. “You don’t know that man well enough. He’ll tear Davao apart if he has to, just to find his wife.”He let out a small laugh, trying to lighten the mood.Erica looked at him, a bit surprised. “Really, hon?” she asked, a small hint of hope in her voice.Leonel nodded and gently brushed her hair. “Hmm… so don’t worry too much. He’ll do everything to bring her back.”Then he look

Kathalina stayed quiet, her heart racing as doubts threatened to surface. She didn’t fully understand Thirdie. Even though he was mysterious, distant, and often cold, she knew he was a kind person. Deep inside, something told her he wasn’t cruel. The man she had loved for so long was caring, even if she hadn’t always seen it she could feel it in the way he protected her silently, never asking for anything in return, even if it meant hurting himself. Her fingers tightened around the necklace he had given her, seeking comfort in its weight. She lifted her gaze, trying to steady her voice despite the fear and confusion swirling inside her.“No,” she said softly, firm yet unsure. The man frowned, clearly not expecting that answer, sensing her inner strength even as her uncertainty lingered.“I don’t know your full story,” Kathalina continued, her voice steady, “but I know him.” She paused, then added carefully, “And I think… you’re blaming the wrong person.”The man’s expression darkened

The door opened again, the sound echoing inside the small, dim room. Kathalina didn’t move. She remained seated on the cold cement floor, her back pressed against the wall, her expression calm despite everything. The tray of food in front of her was still untouched, now slightly scattered from earlier, and the bottle of water sat beside it. Two men stepped inside. One of them was the same man who had brought the food before, but this time, he wasn’t alone. The moment they noticed the untouched tray, their expressions darkened.“She didn’t eat?” the second man asked sharply.“Looks like it,” the first replied, clicking his tongue in irritation.They walked closer, their presence filling the small space with tension. Without warning, one of them grabbed Kathalina’s arm roughly, pulling her slightly forward. “Why didn’t you eat?” he demanded, his grip tightening.Kathalina looked at him, her gaze steady and unafraid. “I’m not hungry,” she answered calmly.The man frowned. “Then drink the

The moment they stepped into the open air, everything stopped.Jeff froze. Steve looked away. Leon’s jaw tightened. Seeing her condition said everything without words.Thirdie carefully lowered her in his arms, making sure she was steady before he let go. Then, without hesitation, he removed his coat and wrapped it around her, shielding her from the cold and covering her fragile state as gently as he could. After that, he lifted her again into his arms, holding her securely as he turned and walked toward Jeff and Leon.“Secure the area,” he ordered sharply. “No leaks. No media. I don’t want her name anywhere in this.”Jeff nodded immediately. “Yes, sir. I’ll handle it.”Thirdie’s gaze shifted to Leon. “Make sure every suspect is accounted for. I want names, connections, everything.”Leon responded firmly, “Understood.”Thirdie adjusted his hold on Kathalina slightly, keeping her close as he continued, his voice low but deadly calm. “No one leaves this mountain without my permission.”