All Chapters of The CEO’s Wife Was Never Ordinary: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

The table groaned under an array of delicacies abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, fish maw, all swimming in thick golden broth that caught the crystal chandelier's light.Each dish was beautifully crafted, but the richness was so heavy it made Joy's chest tighten.Nausea rose fast. She held her plain white teacup, sipping slowly, the chopsticks in front of her untouched.Margaret, smiling warmly, used her serving chopsticks to lift a piece of richly fried foie gras, setting it gently in Joy's dish."Joy, you're far too thin. You need to take better care of yourself."Just as Joy opened her mouth to smile and thank her, the nausea she'd been suppressing all evening broke through."ugh" she gasped, unable to stop it.She clamped a hand over her mouth, lashes damp, trembling faintly under the chandelier light.The massive hall went dead silent for a beat.Then dozens of eyes locked onto her stomach, pupils widening in realization.Someone gasped. "She's pregnant?"At the head of the table

Nathaniel leaned against the door frame, eyes hazy from drink.Light caught her features, softening every line of her face.He watched her quietly for a moment."Go to sleep."Joy paused, asked without thinking. "And you?"A twitch at his mouth, finding the question absurd."This is my bed."Joy's grip tightened on the chair back as she slowly stood.He'd already turned, disappearing into the bathroom.Water running.Joy stood by the bed for a moment, then finally lifted the corner of the blanket and climbed in.Honestly, whether as her boss or her husband, she'd never found him unpleasant to be around.He'd been clear about the arrangement. No reason to be coy about it now.The mattress was soft; she pulled the blanket up to her chin, gripping the edges tight with both hands.The water shut off.The bathroom door opened.Nathaniel emerged, damp, black silk pajamas hanging loose at the collar.He crossed to the other side of the bed, lifted the covers, and lay down.The low neckline r

Nathaniel had already turned toward the door. "I've got business out there anyway. I'll drop you on the way."Lily, quick on the uptake, wheeled Joy's suitcase over to him."Sir, ma'am safe travels."Joy got in the car, still unsettled.She checked his schedule daily. He had two major meetings in the city over the next three days nothing remotely connected to Minton.On the way, huh?She snuck a glance at him, eyes closed, resting beside her.So... he's doing this on purpose?The thought settled in her chest like candy dissolving, sweet and unexpected.She pressed her lips together, turning toward the window so he wouldn't catch the smile tugging at her mouth.The car headed toward the airport.Nathaniel's phone rang. He glanced at it, handed it to her.Joy answered Christy.Her voice carried a note of embarrassment."Unexpected change of plans... my husband found out I'm heading to Minton and insisted on coming, says he's worried with me this pregnant.""Sorry for adding someone last

The group arrived at the hotel.It was the best five-star property in the area, but Nathaniel's brow stayed tight the moment he stepped into the suite.Joy set her bag down, crossed to her suitcase, and pulled out a plain dust bag a neatly folded dark gray silk bed sheet inside.Next came a small diffuser, and a familiar bottle of woody essential oil.She crossed to the bed, swapping the sheets with practiced efficiency.Nathaniel, leaning by the window, watched the familiar pattern of the sheets and the oil bottle for a moment before speaking."You seem to know my habits a little too well."Joy's hands paused imperceptibly mid-fold, then resumed, smoothing the edges flat.She didn't turn around, voice even."I asked around beforehand."She plugged in the diffuser, added the oil, and the faint scent of cedar began spreading through the room."So you'd sleep better tonight."His eyes lingered on her pressed-together lips for a beat.How did she know I'd be coming at all?"Better safe t

Joy stopped, nodding at him, something unfamiliar in her expression.The man smiled, extending his hand."You probably don't remember me two years ahead of you, Henry Vance. I'm the main organizer for today's event."He glanced at Christy and Jason beside her, nodding politely, but his attention snapped right back to Joy."I never forgot you, though.""Hi, Henry." Joy smiled politely, giving his hand a light shake."You in Minton these days?" Henry asked."No Meridian City.""No way!" Henry's eyes lit up, voice growing more animated. "I'm building my career there too! We should""Henry! Over here!"Someone called out another organizer, clearly.Henry frowned slightly at the interruption, then forced the smile back."Sorry, something's come up. Grab a seat, I'll come find you when I'm free we definitely need to catch up."He shot Joy one last glance before hurrying off.Christy scoffed, pulling Joy toward a quieter corner to sit."What's there to catch up on? You don't even know the gu