《The contract Bride of The Ruthless CEO 》全部章節：第 1 章 - 第 10 章

The departure hall of John F. Kennedy International Airport buzzed with energy. Travelers rushed to their boarding gates, flight announcements echoed through the terminal, and rolling suitcases glided across the polished floors. Amid the sea of passengers, one man stood out effortlessly: Adrian Blake, President and CEO of Blake Corporation, one of the nation's most powerful business empires. Tall, handsome, and dressed in an immaculate, charcoal-gray suit, Adrian walked with the effortless confidence of someone accustomed to total control. Beside him, his secretary, Ethan Cole, kept pace while reviewing the day's schedule on his tablet. "Mr. Blake," Ethan said, "your meeting with the executives at Nova Care Foods is confirmed for this afternoon." "Good," Adrian replied, giving a brief nod without slowing his stride. Meanwhile, Chloe Bennett was darting through the crowded terminal, a stack of research papers tucked under one arm, a hot coffee balanced in her hand, and her phone p

The Product Development Department at Nova Care Foods was unusually lively that afternoon. Instead of the usual quiet routine, cheerful chatter and warm laughter filled the office—it was Chloe Bennett’s birthday. Despite the heavy workload, her teammates were determined to celebrate. Chloe sat at her desk organizing research reports, her face glowing as she bantered with her coworkers. The door opened and Victoria Hayes, the deputy manager, stepped in with a warm, elegant smile. She clapped her hands to gather everyone's attention. "Everyone," Victoria announced, "since today is Chloe's birthday, I’ve booked a table for us at Auntie's Street Food tonight!" The room instantly erupted into cheers. "Our favorite spot!" one researcher exclaimed. "It’s been months since we all ate out together," another added. Victoria turned to Chloe with a grin. "And since it’s the birthday girl's favorite restaurant, attendance is mandatory." Touched by the sweet gesture, Chloe smiled gratefully

The private hospital suite was unusually quiet, the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor the only sound breaking the silence. Adrian Blake stood beside the bed with his secretary, Ethan Cole, while the attending physician reviewed the latest test results. After a moment, the doctor looked up and smiled reassuringly. "Mr. Blake's condition is stable. His blood pressure is slightly elevated, but it's nothing to be concerned about." Ethan let out a relieved breath. "So he'll be alright?" "Yes," the doctor replied. "With proper rest and medication, he should make a full recovery." Before anyone could relax, William Blake sat upright in bed and frowned. "Nothing to be concerned about? Last week, you told me my lungs were failing, my kidneys were weak, and my intestines weren't functioning properly." The doctor's confident expression faltered. "Well... yes, I did say that." Adrian sighed quietly while Ethan bit the inside of his cheek to stop himself from laughing. The doctor

Chloe sat across from Adrian, barely touching her food as her mind raced. Don't panic, she reminded herself. He doesn't know I'm Chloe. He thinks I'm Aria. She stole a glance at him. Adrian sat completely composed, entirely unaware that she was frantically trying to sabotage their date. Desperate to escape before things spiraled further, she decided to try a new tactic. She tugged at her jacket collar and sighed. "It's getting a bit warm in here, isn't it?" she asked, removing her jacket. "Warm?" Adrian asked, looking toward the air conditioning vent. "It's actually quite cold." "Well... my body runs hot," Chloe countered, pulling her hair back dramatically. Adrian raised an eyebrow, staring at her bare arm. "You have goosebumps." "I get goosebumps all the time!" she insisted, forcing a laugh. Adrian simply nodded, unbothered. A moment later, his phone buzzed. As he began typing a quick reply, Chloe narrowed her eyes. "What are you doing?" "Sorry, just replying to a work text

Adrian rested his head against the high back of the leather sofa in his top-floor office, his posture completely relaxed despite the tension thick in the room. His face was a mask of cold composure, completely unreadable. Across the glass coffee table, Ethan stood as stiff as a statue. He stared at his best friend, his mind racing as he tried—and failed—to make sense of the news. “You’re really going to marry the woman from that blind date?” Ethan asked, his voice strained with genuine disbelief. Adrian kept his gaze fixed on the quiet iPad in his lap, turning a page with a slow, deliberate swipe. “How many times do I have to answer that question, Ethan?” Ethan let out a sharp sigh, pacing two steps before running a frustrated hand through his hair. “Because it defies all logic! She literally admitted to you—without an ounce of shame—that she’s seeing multiple men at once. She’s playing the field in broad daylight, Adrian. How can you sit there and tell me you’re going to walk dow