All Chapters of the contract wife who came back with his heirs : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Evelyn’s PovThe night of the gala came faster than I’d expected.I stood in front of the mirror, fixing the diamond earrings Lily had insisted I wear.These ones make you look like a queen, mama.” She had said earlier, holding the jewelry box with all seriousness.I smiled at that thought.Children had a way of making the heaviest days lighter.I patted down the dark blue evening gown I'd picked out for the occasion. It was elegant without being showy, powerful without trying too hard. I would have spent days agonizing over whether I was good enough to stand next to Rhysander Bert.Not now.I built my own empire.I’d earned my place.I no longer needed anyone’s approval.There was a soft tapping on my bedroom door.'Come in.The door opened and two little faces peered in.Liam & Lily."Wooow.Lily's eyes opened wide.'You look like a queen, Mama.'Liam nodded his head in agreement.You are so beautiful.My heart melted immediately.Cheers.Lily came in and scowled."Do you really hav

Rhysander’s PovI left Evelyn’s house well after midnight.The city was strangely quiet.I usually enjoyed the quiet.I hated it tonight.More time to think with the red traffic lights.About Harold. On Amanda's confession.On the twins.About Evelyn.It didn't make sense.Harold had spent years moving pieces on the board without anyone noticing.Amanda had been nothing more than another pawn.Someone who is easily manipulated.He'd promised someone desperate enough to believe him.But one thing Amanda said kept running through my mind.He wants your family.Not your company.Not your fortunes.Your family.Those words carried a meaning much darker than obsession.By the time I got to my office, I'd already made up my mind.This wasn’t just about protecting Evelyn anymore.It was about stopping Harold before anyone got hurt.And that was what I intended.I got there and my assistant was already there.He looked like he was surprised."Sir, it's nearly one o'clock in the morning."“I

Rhysander’s PovI fixed my gaze on the notification on my phone for a prolonged moment. Mr. Bert, some doors are better left shut. There was no contact number. No identification. No immediate way to follow the lead. Ordinarily, most people would disregard it. For me, that wasn't an option. The timing was too coincidental. The woman had scarcely exited the café when the text came through. This indicated one thing. Someone had been observing us. It didn't matter if it was Harold himself or one of his associates. The outcome remained unchanged. He was aware of our investigation. He realized someone had communicated. And now he intended for me to recognize that he was watching my every action. Sadly for him, intimidation has never fazed me. In fact, it only strengthened my resolve. I tucked the phone away in my pocket and headed back to my vehicle. This investigation had just taken on a personal dimension.Upon my arrival at the office, my team of inv

Evelyn's POVHarold's message robbed me of restful slumber.After Rhysander retreated to the guest quarters, I remained awake, focusing on the ceiling, endlessly replaying the cryptic text in my mind.Stop pursuing the truth… or the next shock could be more than just a note.Harold aimed to instill fear within me.No.His true intention was to divert my attention.These two are not synonymous.Fear muddles clarity. Distractions lead to errors. Harold had invested years in guiding individuals into their blunders, and I was determined not to fall victim to his tactics.The alarm chimed before the sun rose.After dressing, I made my way downstairs with quiet steps. The atmosphere in the house was oddly serene. The lights in the kitchen were already illuminated.Rhysander was at the coffee maker, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows."You ought to be resting," I remarked.He responded without turning, "You weren’t."I hesitated for a moment."You realized?""I heard your footsteps."He off

Evelyn's POVLong after Daniel had departed, I found myself standing next to the expansive window in my office.The city below hummed with its typical activity, yet my thoughts remained in turmoil.Daniel’s parting remarks replayed incessantly in my head."Harold maintained a notebook.""Every individual who triumphed over him... every individual he blamed."And my identity was recorded within it.For years, I had been under the impression that Harold had first entered my life after my contractual marriage to Rhysander.Now, I realized how mistaken I had been.He had been aware of me long before I had ever laid eyes on him.A sudden knock on the door interrupted my contemplation.Jeremy walked in."The afternoon meeting is ready."I cast a glance at the pile of papers cluttering my desk and then shook my head."Postpone it."He stared at me in surprise."You’ve never called off a meeting.""I’m aware.""But I need some time to think."Jeremy silently acquiesced, turning to exit.Just