Which Chapter Starts After Bad Husband：The Night With CEO Best?

For a slower, more character-driven entry I’d actually begin around Chapter 5 of 'After Bad Husband: The Night With CEO'. By then the initial setup has been laid out, but the characters have moved beyond exposition and started behaving in ways that reveal more of who they truly are. Chapter 5 often contains a turning moment—a frank conversation, a forced proximity scene, or a reveal about past mistakes—that reframes the relationship and makes subsequent chapters richer.

Starting at Chapter 5 feels like slipping into a train that’s already found its rhythm: you miss a little of the origin, but you get the momentum and the interpersonal stakes that keep the story compelling. If you’re someone who values emotional nuance and growth over pure plot hooks, this is a satisfying launch point. Personally, I tend to savor Chapters 5–8 on a second read because they show the micro-shifts in attitude and small kindnesses that make the big scenes land harder later on. It’s quieter than jumping in at Chapter 1 or 10, but it rewards patience with texture and payoff, and it made me appreciate the leads more than I expected.

If you want to get hooked fast, my pick is Chapter 1 of 'After Bad Husband: The Night With CEO'. It sets the mood right away—introducing the bruised-but-still-fiery protagonist, the prickly CEO energy, and the central tension that carries the whole story. Chapter 1 doesn’t waste time with filler; it gives you a clear sense of the stakes, some sharp dialogue, and just enough backstory to understand why both leads are so messy and interesting. For me, a powerful opening chapter is the difference between dropping a book after a few pages and diving straight into a weekend binge, and this one nails that trapdoor moment.

If you’ve got less patience for slow-burn setups, though, there’s a sweet spot later on: Chapter 10. That’s where the chemistry stops simmering and starts boiling—confrontations pile up, a confession or accidental intimacy (depending on how you read it) happens, and the characters' façades begin to crack in earnest. Jumping in at Chapter 10 gives you the emotional punch and the most addictive scenes without slogging through every single setup chapter. It’s the best chapter to start with if you want the romance and conflict front-loaded.

My personal strategy is hybrid: I always read Chapter 1 because I want to learn the tone and the author’s voice, then I skim to Chapter 10 to get the payoff, and then I binge the middle properly. There are also a few side-character beats sprinkled between these two points—funny supporting cast moments and a couple of cliffhangers around Chapters 6–8—that make the middle worthwhile if you’re in it for character growth. If I had to pick one single place that ‘starts best’ for most readers, Chapter 1 wins for setting; but Chapter 10 is the fastest route to the parts that keep me up late reading. Either way, this story has chapters that made me laugh, groan, and root like crazy—so whichever starting point you choose, you’ll probably end up replaying your favorite scenes in your head.