All Chapters of His Bride by Contract, His Obsession by Fate: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Rory snapped awake, her hand shooting out to the mattress beside her before her eyes even opened. Nothing. Just smooth, tight fabric. She sat up abruptly, staring at Rue’s side of the bed—already perfectly made, the pillows fluffed, completely untouched by the chaos of the night before.Surprised, Rory sat up immediately. She quickly put on her robe, smoothed down her hair, and hurried out of the room. Descending the staircase toward the hall, she scanned her surroundings, but the sprawling mansion was dead silent. There was no sign of Rue, nor his father, Mr. Dimitrios.Before she could reach the dining area, she bumped into the head butler carrying a tray of freshly pressed linens."Miss Rory, you're awake. Good morning," the butler greeted respectfully with a slight bow."Good morning," Rory replied politely, gesturing around the quiet foyer. "Where are Rue and Mr. Dimitrios?""Ah, Sir Rue left very early this morning," Mr. Higgins explained. "He was up around six o'clock and left

Rory felt a sudden heat rush to her cheeks, burning with deep humiliation. Nearly every customer inside the restaurant was staring in their direction, a few whispering among themselves while casting judgment. She was used to keeping a low profile and hated being thrown into the center of a public scene.Sitting back down quickly, Rory adjusted her posture and forced her trembling hands to steady themselves.Across the table, Yui stared at her with knit brows and eyes filled with utter confusion. Of everyone she knew, Rory was the epitome of a devoted sister, an obedient daughter, and a patient fiancée who constantly sacrificed her own peace to keep the water calm. Yui couldn't begin to fathom why Alana would treat her with such deep-seated hatred and utter disrespect."Rory..." Yui began softly, her tone gentle yet thick with concern. "Why... why does Alana treat you like that? Why is she so furious on Richard's behalf when you are his actual fiancée?"Rory paused, her hand hovering o

The day of the groundbreaking ceremony arrived for the largest joint project between Dimitrios Company and Rivaz Company. The red carpet was rolled out, massive tarpaulins stood tall, and respected engineers, architects, city officials, and prominent media outlets gathered, cameras flashing continuously.Parked a short distance from the venue, Rory slowly slipped on her large dark sunglasses and wrapped a shawl over her head and shoulders, practically concealing her face.Watching the commotion outside, she made a sudden split-second decision. As Project Head, she was supposed to stand center stage, deliver the opening address, and face the press. But today, she had zero desire to step into the spotlight.She quickly dialed Janine's number.Within moments, Janine knocked on the car window. As the glass rolled down, Janine's eyes widened in utter disbelief at Rory's disguise."Miss Rory? Why are you hiding like that?" Janine asked, shocked. "The ceremony is about to start! The organize

Rory pulled her car up alongside Richard’s as soon as they reached the parking bay. Since Richard had driven his own vehicle, they agreed to travel in convoy toward a renowned luxury shopping mall in the city.Once they stepped out, Rory and Richard quickly made their way into an exclusive, high-end boutique. Because they were only attending an intimate family dinner tonight, they originally intended to purchase a simple casual dress, yet the shop was nevertheless brimming with the latest designer collections."Try this on, Rory. The color suits you," Richard offered tenderly, holding up an elegant cream dress.Rory took the garment and stepped into the fitting room. When she emerged, a sweet, radiant smile swept across her lips. She sauntered toward Richard, wrapping both arms around his waist and resting her head against his chest."Babe... does it look good?" Rory whispered, her voice dripping with soft affection as she looked up with pleading eyes. "I want to look beautiful for yo

The night unfolded amidst lively banter between Helen and Amanda regarding potential venues and themes for the upcoming wedding. Every time Helen brought up grandiose nuptial plans, Rory nodded in warm agreement, her hand intertwined with Richard’s, making him feel as though this was the happiest night of his life.Meanwhile, Alana could barely stomach her food. Underneath the table, her fingernails dug viciously into her thigh, trembling with silent rage as she watched Rory shower Richard with smiles and affection.When dinner concluded, Rory excused herself to the restroom to touch up.As Rory emerged from the bathroom and adjusted her hair before the hallway mirror, Alana materialized behind her. Alana slammed the hallway door shut, confronting Rory with eyes burning with venom and envy."What kind of game are you playing, Rory?!" Alana hissed in a venomous whisper. "You just waltz in here, acting thrilled about a wedding after leaving Richard to rot in jail?!"Rory slowly turned a