บททั้งหมดของ Step Daddy’s Naughty Girl : บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

Greer's POVThe morning after the hit-and-run attempt, I woke up in Cassey’s spare room with a heavy weight pressing on my chest. My body felt exhausted even though I had barely moved. The image of that car tumbling and catching fire kept flashing behind my eyes. It was supposed to be me. Another attempt on my life, and this time an innocent person had suffered because of it. The guilt mixed with terror made it hard to breathe.I forced myself out of bed anyway. I couldn’t hide forever. Lumina Bloom needed me. The new store needed me. My future needed me.Cassey was already in the kitchen making coffee when I walked in. She looked as tired as I felt, but she gave me a small, encouraging smile.“Calder called earlier,” she said, handing me a mug. “He’s increasing security again. And he wants you to stay safe today.”I nodded, sipping the hot coffee. “I have to go to the store. The furniture delivery will be finished today, and I need to approve the final layouts.”Cassey didn’t argue.

Greer’s POV I could feel it so deeply. The break-in at my apartment, the hit-and-run on the road, and now Cassey’s house deliberately set ablaze, it was all connected. Someone was coming after me with increasing aggression, and they didn’t care who got hurt in the process. My best friend had lost her home because she had taken me in. How many more people would suffer because of the danger following me?Tears slipped down my cheeks silently. The pregnancy made everything feel even heavier. I placed a protective hand over my still-flat stomach, thinking about the tiny life growing inside me. Four weeks. Our baby. The joy of it was mixed with overwhelming fear. What kind of world was I bringing this child into? One where assassins were trying to kill their mother?Calder found me like that. He sat beside me on the couch and pulled me gently into his arms. I buried my face in his chest, letting the tears fall freely.“It was for me,” I whispered, voice breaking. “The fire… they were tryi

Greer’s POVThe day before the Royal Business Ball felt like a beautiful kind of chaos. My nerves were buzzing with a mixture of excitement, anxiety, and cautious hope. The flagship store was almost fully ready for its grand launch, the pregnancy was still our precious secret, and the threats against me had gone strangely quiet for the past few days. But the ball itself loomed large, one of the most prestigious events in the world, filled with royalty, billionaires, media, and powerful figures. Being nominated for Best Rookie CEO made it even more surreal.A knock at Cassey’s door pulled me from my thoughts. When I opened it, a professional delivery team stood there with several elegant black boxes tied with silver ribbons. Calder had sent them. My heart fluttered as I carried the largest box to the bedroom.Inside was the most breathtaking dress I had ever seen. It was a rich, deep royal blue halter neck gown crafted from luxurious, flowing silk that shimmered subtly under the light.

Greer's POVThe host’s voice rang out clearly through the grand hall. “And now, for the highly anticipated awards — Best Rookie CEO, Most Innovative Beauty Brand, and Rising Entrepreneur of the Decade — please welcome Greer of Lumina Bloom!”The applause was immediate and thunderous. It washed over me like a wave as I stood up from my seat, smoothing down the luxurious royal blue silk of my halter neck gown. The crystal beading on the bodice caught the light beautifully with every movement. My silver strappy heels clicked softly against the polished floor as I made my way toward the stage. Cassey gave me an encouraging smile and a subtle thumbs-up from our table. I tried to smile back confidently, waving gracefully to the audience, but my heart was racing.This was supposed to be my moment. A celebration of how far I had come despite every obstacle. But as I ascended the steps to the stage and the applause continued, something felt terribly wrong. I noticed Indira and Veda sitting at

Calder's POVI stormed through the city like a man possessed, my blood boiling with a rage I had never known before. The Royal Business Ball had turned into a nightmare, and Greer was gone. Taken. The love of my life, the mother of my unborn child, had been snatched away in the middle of her greatest moment. I had searched everywhere; the Grand Royal Hall, the surrounding streets, her new flagship store, my house, Cassey’s new place. Nothing. No trace. The police were now fully involved, but every second without her felt like torture.My security team had been working nonstop, pulling every camera feed, tracking every lead. But I knew exactly where to go next.Veda’s penthouse.I didn’t knock. I kicked the door open with such force that it slammed against the wall. The scene inside made my blood run even hotter. Veda and Indira were lounging on the expensive couch, glasses of champagne in their hands, laughing and cheering like they had just won the lottery.“To finally ruining that l