The Secret Groom of My Wedding Night のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

A wave of uneasiness settled heavily in Mia's chest as soon as she realized the hotel suite door would not open, sending a chill down her spine. She rushed toward the entrance and twisted the handle again, hoping that she had somehow made a mistake, but when the lock refused to budge despite her repeated attempts, panic began replacing the confusion that had initially accompanied her arrival. "Hello?" she called loudly, pressing her palm against the door. Although her voice echoed through the luxurious suite, no answer came from the hallway beyond. The silence felt unnatural. The longer she remained in the suite, the more aware she became that something was terribly wrong. Initially, she tried convincing herself that there must be a reasonable explanation. Business events often involved private meetings and unexpected arrangements; but then, as ten minutes became twenty and twenty became thirty, that explanation became harder to believe. Her fingers trembled, and a cold sweat

The emergency board meeting began at exactly nine o'clock. Jason stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room, watching the city below. Normally, he entered these meetings with confidence but today was different. The scandal had spread everywhere overnight. News channels discussed it. Financial analysts discussed it. Social media dissected every photograph. And worst of all, Lu Group's stock had already begun reacting. A single night had undone weeks of progress. The conference room doors opened. Board members entered one after another. Their expressions revealed everything-Disappointment, suspicion and frustration. Second Uncle Lu arrived with a faint smile on his lips. The old man looked far too pleased for someone concerned about the company's future. Jason noticed immediately. As soon as everyone took their seats, the attacks began. "This scandal is damaging the company's image." "Our investors are demanding explanations." "The media is

The revised proposal worked far better than anyone inside Lu Group had anticipated. Since the changes addressed the concerns that had driven the overseas supplier away, negotiations resumed within forty-eight hours of Jason presenting the new strategy. What had seemed like a looming disaster only days earlier suddenly transformed into one of the company's most impressive recoveries of the year, while investor confidence, which had begun to decline after several weeks of instability, quickly rebounded as news of the renewed partnership spread through the business community. The board members who had spent weeks questioning Jason's leadership now appeared remarkably supportive, and although their sudden loyalty irritated him more than it pleased him, he understood that success often rewrote people's opinions far more effectively than arguments ever could. Financial analysts praised Lu Group's swift response to the crisis, business publications highlighted Jason's leadership, and sha

The more Jason tried to ignore his feelings, the more impossible it became to pretend they did not exist. He repeatedly told himself that nothing had changed between him and Mia, but reality continued proving otherwise because every day brought another moment that lingered in his thoughts far longer than it should have. Whenever he entered a room, his eyes unconsciously searched for her. Whenever something unexpected happened during the day, he found himself wondering what her opinion would be. Anytime he encountered a difficult problem, he remembered the calm, practical solutions she always seemed to provide. None of those things should have mattered. At least, that was what he kept telling himself. Yet the excuses were becoming less convincing with every passing day. During a board meeting that week, one of the directors presented a proposal regarding a construction project. Although the presentation lasted nearly forty minutes, Jason barely absorbed half of it because his a

The atmosphere inside Lu Group had not been this positive in months. The supplier crisis had been resolved successfully, and several major investors had renewed their confidence in the company. What had once looked like a costly disaster had become another victory for Jason's leadership. At least that was what everyone believed. To celebrate the success, Lu Group organized a private dinner for senior executives, major shareholders, and a few important business partners. The ballroom was elegant. Crystal chandeliers illuminated the ceiling. Soft music drifted through the air. Waiters moved gracefully between tables carrying expensive champagne and carefully prepared meals. For the first time in weeks, people were smiling. Business conversations had been replaced by laughter and congratulations. Jason stood near one of the tables while several executives praised the company's recovery. "President Lu handled the situation perfectly." "The supplier never would have returned wi