All Chapters of The Stranger Hidden in My Sketchbook: Chapter 81 - Chapter 84

The morning after the engagement, Bellevaux exploded. Every major entertainment outlet, business magazine, fashion publication, and social media platform carried the same headline. VALE GROUP HEIR OFFICIALLY ENGAGED TO STAR DESIGNER LYRA AVELINE FASHION'S GOLDEN GENIUS TO MARRY CEO ARSEN VALE POWER COUPLE OF THE YEAR CONFIRMED For once, the internet was surprisingly united. The reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Even veteran journalists who normally criticized everything seemed enchanted by the story. A self-made designer. A billionaire CEO. A romance that appeared elegant, private, and genuine. Most importantly, new information had finally surfaced. Sources confirmed that Lyra had received support from Vale Group years ago when her company was still struggling. The story transformed public opinion overnight. Suddenly people weren't discussing money or status. They were discussing loyalty. Growth. Mutual respect. A shared journey. Even the old r

The villa had become both a sanctuary and a prison. At first, Lyra hadn't noticed it. The mountain air was fresh. The scenery was beautiful. The food appeared exactly when she was hungry. The staff were kind. The gardens were peaceful. And Arsen had been beside her almost every day. But recently, things had changed. Wedding preparations were accelerating. Vale Group business continued growing. Several international partnerships demanded Arsen's attention. More and more often, he left before sunrise and returned long after dark. Sometimes he stayed only a few hours before leaving again. Yet strangely, security around the villa had increased. Doubled. Perhaps tripled. Armed guards appeared near the gates. New vehicles arrived. Additional cameras were installed. Even the perimeter patrols seemed more frequent. When Lyra casually asked one of the guards about it, he smiled politely. "Routine precautions, Miss Lyra." Routine. The answer sound