Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Ultimate Cure: A New Husband: Kabanata 191 - Kabanata 200

"Chris, I need some money. Could you lend me some?"Chris had been preoccupied with Adriana's move. Without a moment's hesitation, he agreed."Alright. I'll transfer it to you.""Thank you."Joan's voice was gentle, but her expression was anything but.Compared to Adriana's thirty-one percent stake, the amount she was asking for was barely worth mentioning.And besides, Dean's assets would inevitably belong to Edward, but Chris's might not.She returned to the living room and smiled at Dean."Edward will be out of school soon. I should head back."After that call from her mother, whatever desire she'd felt earlier had completely vanished.Dean walked her to the entryway and crouched down to help her change her shoes."Did something happen with your mom?""Nothing. She just told me to come home when I have time."Her family asking her for money—it was a blow to Joan's pride. She had always seen herself as the Hill family's precious daughter. It was one thing that her family

During dinner, Joan glanced around the table but didn't see the child anywhere. For some reason, a trace of irritation stirred in her chest."Mrs. Higgins, have your grandson eat with Edward.""Umm…" Mrs. Higgins hesitated, looking troubled. "Miss, Dennis has a cold and a fever. We wouldn't want him to pass it on to the young master.""That's right! We can't let him infect my precious grandson," Cassandra chimed in, lifting Edward into her arms and personally feeding him, her eyes brimming with affection.Seeing how doting her mother was toward Edward, Joan didn't think further on it. Instead, she asked, "Is Dad not coming back for dinner?""He wants to, but the company's in such a mess he's overwhelmed and can't get away."As she spoke, Cassandra cursed silently to herself. Alfred had originally been on his way home, but the moment he heard that his daughter had brought his grandson back, he turned the car around and went straight back to the company.Joan frowned. "Which suppl

Today was the regular project meeting with the Paradigm Group. As usual, Adriana arrived early—but when she pushed the door open, she was surprised to find Francesco already seated at the head of the table.He was flipping through documents, his fingers gliding across the pages.They had come too early; the conference room was empty except for the two of them.At the sound of the door, Francesco looked up slightly."I'll be personally overseeing the project's progress from here on. I hope you won't slack off."Adriana smoothed her skirt and took a seat, offering a flawless professional smile. "Rest assured, I never slack off when it comes to work.""Six years in exchange for thirty-one percent of the Slater Group's shares—not a bad deal."Francesco arched a brow, a faintly mocking smile curling at his lips. In his deep-set eyes, her slightly pale face was reflected with unsettling clarity.Adriana held his gaze for a moment. Her lashes cast a faint shadow as her fingernail scra

Remembering that this was a business setting, Adriana pretended she hadn't heard anything and took her seat as if nothing had happened."The dishes will be served shortly."Oliver wasn't sure whether she had overheard and felt a trace of concern.Francesco remained indifferent, leaning by the window as he fed the fish.Oliver changed the subject and continued discussing the partnership.Adriana quietly sipped her tea, only speaking when the conversation touched on her area of work.After the meal, she used feeling unwell as an excuse and asked Oliver's driver to take Francesco back.Francesco glanced at her, as if wanting to say something. But seeing her head lowered, absorbed in her phone with no intention of acknowledging him, he said nothing and got into the car.Oliver slid into the driver's seat of Adriana's car. "Let's go. I'll take you back to rest.""Take me to the lab. I'm fine."Adriana had only made that excuse to avoid being alone with Francesco.Sensing that she

In the blink of an eye, the day of the birthday party arrived. Adriana got up early and went to a studio to have her makeup and styling done.A dark green evening gown paired with an emerald necklace—classic, timeless, and impossible to go wrong.Her hair was swept up high, revealing the graceful line of her fair, slender neck, lending her an air of cool elegance and noble poise.By the time she reached the hotel's banquet hall, Chris was already there."Mrs. Slater, you look stunning."He stepped forward to greet her, offering his arm.Adriana smiled and looped her arm through his as they welcomed their guests together.To any onlooker, they appeared deeply in love and perfectly harmonious. And indeed, the guests showered them with praise—some sincere, others merely polite."Mr. and Mrs. Slater, you are truly a match made in heaven—talent and beauty combined.""Mrs. Slater is even more beautiful than a celebrity. Mr. Slater is a lucky man.""Mr. Slater is so refined, and Mrs