All Chapters of Advantageous Contract With The Domineering CEO: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

"Daughter, please. Give us a sign of life. We're very worried about you," says one of the audio messages I play.Damn it.With trembling fingers, I dial her number, and after a few rings, I finally hear her voice."Juliette, is that you?" I hear her say with a worried tone."Mom.""Daughter," she responds distressed. "My girl, tell me you're okay.""Mom, calm down, I am.""Oh my god, Juliette!" I hear her exclaim amidst sobs."Is it her?" I hear another voice ask. "Can you pass her to me?""Juliette, is that you?" they say, and now I realize it's Chloé."Chloé, how are you?""How am I, Juliette!? We're all so worried about you. Where are you?""Uh...""Why did you disappear like this?""I..." I stutter as I think about what response to give. "Uh, I... needed some time for myself, just like you said, friend.""But why not tell us, Juliette? And can we know where you are?""No.""No?"Damn it."Because...""Juliette, you have to come back. We were about to go to the police to report a m

After approximately eight hours of travel, we landed in Toulouse.As soon as I arrived, I notified Gérard, who warned me to behave and take care, causing me to roll my eyes.Honestly, I noticed he was very paranoid and reluctant about me being back here. And no wonder, we have a tendency for terrible things to happen every time we're apart.It seems like the only way for us to be okay is to be together all the time. Although I don't think much can happen when I'll only be here for a day.I know it won't be easy to convince my mother, but once I do, I hope she decides to leave voluntarily, or I'll have to find a way to persuade her to go.At the airport, I choose to take a taxi to avoid arousing suspicion when I arrive at Isabella's apartment, where my mom told me she is. Apparently, everyone is gathered there waiting for me, and they're eager to see me.I feel a bit anxious thinking about their reaction or the number of questions they'll ask. I'm pretty sure they'll subject me to some

I decide to stay silent as I listen to them share their spirits and converse as if they've known each other for a lifetime. I'm struck by how differently my mother behaves with Damien compared to how she did with Gérard."Let me tell you, my dear, that it has definitely been a pleasure to see you again after that tragic event," she says, reminding me of the fight in Madrid."It wasn't the best way to introduce myself to you.""You already apologized to me back then, there's no need to do it now," my mother replies. "I knew from that day that you were a good guy, Damien.""Well…""And I can't understand why my daughter didn't notice you before.""Mom!" I exclaim, bewildered."Things happen in their own time, we can't rush or delay them," Damien responds."And time gives us the ability to make the best decisions," she says, while Damien glances at me through the rearview mirror.I silently shake my head at all the words coming out of my mother's mouth, and for my own well-being, I decid

I clench my fists in frustration, holding back the urge to scream. I'm annoyed, terrified, and I have no idea who the hell is behind all of this."Are you taking any clothes with you?" Damien asks, looking at me."No, I'll just sleep at your house tonight," I say, getting up to leave.This situation is not okay at all, and if Gérard finds out... I don't even want to imagine what would happen if that occurs.Several hours have passed since we left the apartment and settled into Damien's familiar house. I haven't exchanged a word with my mother since then. She, on the other hand, has been chatting away with her "beloved" Damien.I swear if I could escape I would have done it already. I'm so tempted to call Gérard and ask him to come get me. I don't feel well at all right now.Unnoticed by them, I step out into the backyard, looking for a place to sit and meditate.Damien has a beautiful garden, so I approach the flowers that are barely distinguishable in the darkness of the night. I kee

"Do we know each other from somewhere?" I ask, as I might have forgotten meeting her."I wish," she murmurs. "But no, everyone in this city knows you. You're Juliette Moreau. You were Gérard Durand's girlfriend and also Damien Garnier's. Moreover, you work for the prestigious Marketing agency in Carter Falls, right?"Damn, she's just a step away from knowing where I live."Oh... yes," I mumble, taken aback. "That's right.""Truth be told, I never imagined coming to work and finding you here. This is officially the best day of my life!"She squeals excitedly, and I force a smile before bidding her farewell. I leave the store with the sheets and paint, heading towards Gérard's mansion.The sofa and TV will be delivered to me tomorrow, so I don't have to worry about that.Upon arriving at the beautiful house located almost at the top of the hill, I cautiously made my way to the master bedroom, where they had stained the wall with a threatening message next to my picture.I must admit, it