All Chapters of Marrying My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin: Chapter 381 - Chapter 390

Footsteps gradually faded, and the kitchen fell silent.Isolde stood alone, the flush on her face slowly receding. She raised her hand and brushed her fingertips over her still slightly numb lips. Then she smiled faintly.'Ha! Ten minutes? He's my man. I won't allow that, not even for ten minutes!'…Claudia had already resumed her seat at the head of the long table. She wore a perfect smile, her posture composed and elegant, as if the earlier commotion and irritation had never occurred.She relished the thrill of snatching Bruce away from Isolde. Even if it was only ten minutes, this man had to remain with her, to belong to her in this moment.The thought of Isolde hiding in the kitchen, frustrated and flustered, only improved her mood. This morning tea had become all the more delightful."Bruce, the coffee just now—"Claudia had barely begun when a crisp, familiar female voice cut in, "The table is dirty. I will clean it for you, Your Highness."Claudia turned sharply and sa

She glanced first at Nestor, who focused on the instruments, then at Isolde's pale face.The assistant looked conflicted and hesitant, as if she wanted to speak but held back.Nestor frowned. "What is it? Don't you see she's in the middle of treatment?"The assistant bit her lip and steeled herself. "Dr. Mills, I'm sorry, but… there's a message. Her Highness instructed that it must be delivered to Ms. Vancrest immediately."Isolde's heart skipped a beat. She gritted her teeth, forcing herself to endure the pain in her fingers, and turned her head weakly. "What… is it?"The assistant's gaze flickered with unease as she noticed the fine beads of sweat at Isolde's temple and the faint pallor of her lips.But she could not defy Her Highness' order.She lowered her head and avoided Isolde's gaze. "Her Highness instructed me to tell you that her meeting was temporarily canceled, and now… she is with the Prince, heading to the amusement park downtown."Isolde's pupils constricted shar

The Ferris wheel was enclosed, private, and cramped. As it rose, it felt cut off from the world, creating a sense of intimacy and emotional ambiguity, a romantic sanctuary cherished by countless couples.Bruce followed the direction of her finger and looked over. The steel structure, wrapped in colored lights, reflected a cold sheen under the sunlight.Irritation nearly spilled from his eyes, yet he remained rational. His thin lips pressed into a hard, cold line.He said nothing as he stepped forward with long strides and walked toward the Ferris wheel entrance without expression.Claudia watched his back as he moved forward despite his reluctance. A flicker of complicated emotions crossed her eyes, but a stronger desire to conquer quickly overtook it.She quickened her pace and caught up, walking beside him like the most perfectly matched couple.The crowd in line parted automatically to make way for them. Curious, envious, and admiring gazes followed closely behind.However, j

Then Bruce lifted his wrist and checked the time, his expression indifferent. "Since we can't play and time's almost up, let's head back."With that, he turned and walked toward the amusement park's exit."Wait!" Claudia hurried forward and blocked his path. "What's the rush? The park is huge. It's not as if only the rides that need electricity are fun."Her gaze shifted and landed on an entrance not far away, its façade covered with horror posters. A calculating glint flashed in her eyes as her red lips curved upward."Let's go," she said, pointing. "We'll try the haunted house."Whoever was pulling the strings behind the scenes could, if they had the nerve, cut the power in the haunted house as well.The corridors would be pitch-dark and narrow, with a terrifying atmosphere. When the moment came, she could act frightened, lean into Bruce, tug at him, or even "accidentally" hug him, all of which would feel perfectly natural. This setting would be even more effective than rides a

A sudden change erupted. Behind the canopy bed draped in blood-stained gauze, a white figure appeared out of nowhere and lunged forward.It was a "female ghost" dressed in a bridal gown. The gown was bright white, yet stained throughout with dark brown blood. Her long hair hung loose and covered most of her face, but through the strands, the exposed skin looked unnaturally pale and marked with eerie bluish patterns.Even more horrifying, in the dim light her eyes resembled two black voids, with dark red, bloody tears constantly flowing.Claudia was completely caught off guard."Ah!" she screamed and stumbled back several steps. Her high heel twisted, and she nearly fell, barely managing to steady herself against the wall. Her heart pounded so hard it felt as though it would leap out of her throat.Hadn't she already ordered that no NPCs be placed in this room? Where had this "female ghost" come from? Could it be a real ghost?Still shaken, she panted and stared fixedly at the whi