All Chapters of The Blind CEO: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

32 Chapters

c21 - Meal.

“Karter, I told you so many times—don’t come here,” Jade said, clearly stressed as she met Karter at the company cafeteria.“What’s wrong?” he asked, flashing her a cute smile, as if clueless about her predicament. “You’re single, I’m single. I don’t see anything wrong if people see us together.”“You’re missing the point,” she sighed, sitting across from him at a table for four in the corner of the café. “Karter, I’m way out of your league. Don’t you feel ashamed being seen with someone like me? And this is my workplace. What would my colleagues think of me?”“Jade—”“And,” she cut him off with a wave of her index finger, stopping him mid-sentence, “you are not single. Don’t you have a supermodel girlfriend abroad?”“That’s our secret. You don’t even have to mention that,” he said. “What do you want? I’ll go line up.”The cafeteria was self-service since it was intended for employees only. Even the company executives were rarely seen there.So, Karter’s presence stood out. Of course,

c22 - Anxious.

She swallowed hard at his tone. Did she somehow offend him?She watched Karter go helplessly. A part of her wanted to argue with Zane, to ask what his problem was—but his expression made it clear: his mood had no space for negotiation.Silence enveloped the table. Jade had already finished eating, and now she was just pushing around the leftovers on her plate, waiting for Zane to say something.“Are you done yet?” he asked after a long pause.“I am,” she replied, pushing her plate aside. “Mr. Frost—”“Ryan, show her now.”Jade blinked, confused.Ryan, who had just lifted his spoon, froze mid-air before quickly setting it down and pulling out his phone.“Ms. Collins, earlier, the company’s internal page was swamped with pictures,” Ryan said as he handed her his phone.Jade’s hands trembled as she accepted the device—and her heart sank at what she saw.Photos of Zane and Zia filled the screen. The entire company was talking about it. It wasn’t just the fact that Zane appeared to have a

c23 - Warning.

"I came here personally because it doesn’t sit right with me that people from our own work family would spread baseless rumors about mine.So let me set the record straight—Zia is my great-granddaughter, but she is not Jade’s daughter with Zane. She’s Zane’s niece, the daughter of his late sister, Zaira. And the Frost family is deeply grateful to Jade for stepping up and caring for that little girl like her own.Because of her quiet strength, her dedication, and the grace she’s shown through all this, Zane and I both agree—she’s earned more. So starting today, Jade Collins will officially be part of our executive team.And let me be perfectly clear: anyone who dares slander her again—through gossip, disrespect, or anything underhanded—will be dealt with.”It was a short message from Helena, but it was enough to turn the earlier accusations against Jade around.Jade couldn’t help but cry in secret. She had expected to be fired—maybe even cut off from Zia’s life. But perhaps the Frosts

c24 - Displeased.

“Jade, when you have time, let’s still have lunch together, okay?” Mireia held her hands, tears streaming down her cheeks.“Of course,” Jade reassured her. “You’re my only true friend here.”Although her other colleagues had apologized, Jade knew it was only because Madam Frost had publicly corrected them.And, undeniably, part of the reason was that she turned out to be “related” to their employer. That made it a risky move to stay on her bad side.“You’re rich now and you didn’t even tell me,” Mireia joked, trying to lighten the mood as she wiped her tears.“If it were my own wealth, I would’ve told you for sure. But I’m not the rich one—Zia is,” Jade chuckled.“Well, you are her mom,” Mireia teased, laughing. “In her eyes, you are her mother.”“Yeah…” Jade murmured with a faint smile.“But if you become Mrs. Hall in the future, then you’d be rich by marriage, too.”“Whatever you say.” Jade poked Mireia’s forehead playfully. “I’m going now. It’s my first day. I shouldn’t be late.”“

c25 - Guilt.

“Is your work area comfortable enough?”Zane sat behind his elegant desk while Jade stood in front of it, her posture straight but tense.“Yes, Mr. Frost. Thank you,” she replied, trying to keep her voice calm. But she couldn’t help wondering—why did he seem to be in such a bad mood? Did something go wrong during his meeting?“Comfortable enough to take personal phone calls during work hours?”Jade blinked, caught off guard by the sharpness in his tone. But he was right—she had taken a personal call, and she'd been caught red-handed.“I’m sorry,” she said quietly. “It won’t happen again.”“Jade, this department is the busiest in the entire company. I don’t allow personal calls during work hours unless it’s an emergency. Make sure you remember that.”“Yes, Mr. Frost,” she said again, bowing her head slightly.“Ask Ryan to come in.”With that, he dismissed her.Jade sighed as she stepped out of the office. She shouldn’t have taken that call. But it was done—and there was nothing she cou

c26 - A lie.

Jade was dragged by the couple until dinner time. It had been a torture. But what could she do but comply like the special assistant that she was. “I’m glad I have someone to share my wedding ideas with now, Jade. When it was Ryan who was accompanying us, he just got bored listening to me. Much like Zane himself. They couldn’t be bothered with the details. It’s kind of frustrating, you know,” Catherine shared between their meal, rolling her eyes. “Wedding details really are girls matter, Ms. White. I’m happy to be able to give you a hand about it,” Jade sincerely answered. Though her heart cried inside her, she was genuinely happy for them. How could she not? Catherine was a very nice person. She was sure Zane would live a wonderful married life in the future. After dinner, they sent Catherine home first before heading back together to the Frost mansion. “Sit here in front. I’m not your chauffeur,” Zane told her upon his return from walking Catherine to her doorstep. Jade quietl

c27 - Help.

The days that followed were rather formal between Zane and Jade. He only spoke to her about work-related matters, and they no longer shared meals at home.With Zane’s wedding just a few months away, Jade told herself that the emotional distance was good for her. At least, that’s what her mind believed—her heart, however, disagreed and ached. Deep down, she had hoped to at least remain friends with the man she loved.Still, she was in no position to do anything but play along, especially when Catherine frequently requested her company for wedding preparations.Jade kept herself busy with her tasks, trying to distract her thoughts, when her phone lit up with a message notification beside her.‘I’m coming over for a meeting with your boss.’She only read the preview and didn’t dare respond. Ever since Zane caught her taking a personal call on her first day, Jade had been careful not to repeat the mistake.Besides, she already knew Karter was coming over for a meeting with Zane. Did he fo

c28 - Gambled.

Jade didn’t know how long she had been unconscious. When she finally came to, the world around her was white and sterile. The sharp scent of antiseptic stung her nose, and a soft, steady beeping echoed somewhere beside her.She was in a hospital.Her throat felt parched, her head throbbed, and an IV needle tugged lightly at her arm. Panic fluttered in her chest as fragmented flashes returned—the SUV, the men, the cloth, the struggle…She jerked upright, heart racing.“Easy,” a nurse hurried over, gently easing her back against the pillows. “You’re safe now.”“W-what happened?”“You were found unconscious near a café. A passerby reported what looked like an attempted abduction. You were rushed here. You were lucky.”Jade blinked, trying to process the words.Wasn’t I supposed to meet Sierra’s driver?“By the way, your valuables are here,” the nurse continued. “A man named Karter called earlier. We informed him that you’d been brought in by some concerned citizens. He arrived while you

c29 - Accusation.

Jade’s head snapped to the side when Catherine’s palm collided with her cheek—hard. The sound echoed through the room.“Catherine!” Zane and Karter moved instantly, stepping between Jade and the enraged woman, instinctively shielding her.Jade, who had been preparing for discharge with the two men assisting her, staggered slightly from the force of the slap. The sting bloomed across her skin, hot and humiliating. She blinked, stunned, staring back at Catherine in disbelief.The other woman was shaking with fury.“See?” Catherine hissed, eyes burning as she took in how Zane positioned himself protectively in front of Jade. “What a whore!”The accusation cut through the air like a blade. Zane’s expression darkened instantly. Karter’s jaw tensed, his hand twitching as if he was restraining himself from stepping forward.Jade touched her cheek gingerly, her mind still trying to catch up with what had just happened. She couldn’t even form words yet.Although both Zane and Karter were ther

c30 - Reflect.

Jade thought the day’s drama was finally over. However, when she and Karter arrived at the Frost mansion, Helena—along with Catherine and Zane—were seated in the living room. The atmosphere was undeniably tense.“Jade,” Helena tried to stand at once when she saw her. Concern was etched in her kind face. “Are you okay now, child?”“Grandma,” Jade walked to her and sat beside her. “I’m good, Grandma.” She had no idea how Helena even found out what happened, but the older woman’s genuine worry warmed something fragile in her chest.“Are you sure? Did the doctors say you’re free to go?” Helena held her hands tightly, as if afraid Jade might disappear.“I didn’t even need to spend the night there, Grandma,” she said with a reassuring smile.“Thank goodness,” Helena breathed out in relief. “Zane, make sure Sierra pays for this—”“Grandma!” Catherine protested sharply.Clearly, that was not why she was here.“Catherine, I’m being lenient by having Sierra pay for what she did alone. Or do you

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