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Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 35: Charles’ Ruthlessness
Lysia stomped down hard on Arthur’s shoe, using the momentary distraction to break free from his grip. She stumbled back a few steps, her hand tightening around the syringe as she leveled a fierce glare at him.Her voice was low but dangerously sharp. She said, “Take one more step, and I swear I’ll stab you to death.”Arthur let out a dark chuckle, clutching his arm where the needle had pricked him. His eyes gleamed with a deranged glint as he sneered, “I really underestimated you, Lysia. Thought you were just another useless woman, but turns out, you and Kyle are equally troublesome.”Just as he lunged forward to grab her again, a firm, unyielding grip seized his arm from behind. Before Arthur could react, his wrist was twisted back at an agonizing angle."Kyle!" Lysia shouted excitedly.Moving with swift precision, Kyle yanked Arthur’s arm behind his back, locking him in place with little effort. Within moments, Sebastian emerged from behind the towering stacks of shipping container
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-27Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 36: A Final Meeting
[BREAKING NEWS: This morning, the Reeds City Police apprehended the mastermind behind the tainted diamond-encrusted product line of Reinhart Diamond Ring, a subsidiary of Reinhart Corporation. According to reports, the suspect was formerly an assistant to ex-CEO Henry Reinhart. He had interfered with production for personal gain and forged critical business documents using the company’s red seal without authorization. The first trial is set for tomorrow, with Senior Legal Director Luke Reinhart representing Reinhart Corporation. In response to this news, CEO Kyle Reinhart has declined to comment personally, stating his trust in the judicial system.]As she stood at a pedestrian crossing, waiting for the light to turn green, Lysia looked up at the massive LED screen broadcasting the latest breaking news of the day. Her expression darkened for a moment before she shook her head and let out a soft sigh.Earlier that day, after accompanying Ryder to a café for a meeting with a long-time b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 37: The Day Even the Heavens Wept
[To my beloved children,How long has it been since our family last sat down for a meal together? I’m getting old now—my mind isn’t as sharp as it used to be, and my memory often fails me. But I feel as though it has been so long that I might as well have lived another lifetime. A lonely, sorrowful lifetime without my precious children by my side.Before every meal, I pray to God to watch over my children from afar, because I am a failed mother—I was never able to protect you myself. I’m grateful that you’ve all grown up safe and healthy, but my heart aches knowing that the ones who hurt you the most were your own parents.As I write this letter, I am in the hospital, battling this cruel disease called cancer. I have lived with it for the past ten years, but believe me, its arrival at such a dark time in my life strangely gave me strength—the will to keep going. So, my dear children, please don’t grieve too much for me.Jacob, my dear eldest son. When I left the Reinhart family, you a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 38: A New Project
"Lysia, you have to stop this partnership!" Catherine suddenly pulled her aside, her voice urgent and laced with concern.Lysia frowned in confusion and asked in return, "Why? I've never interfered in Kingsley Corporation's business matters before. Ryan is more than capable of running the company, and he’s always firm in his decisions. I don’t think I can do anything about it."Catherine’s gaze turned sharp as bullets, locking onto Charlotte with obvious displeasure written all over her face. She clutched Lysia’s arm tightly and insisted, "Not Kingsley Corporation. I’m talking about Reinhart Corporation. You have to convince Kyle to drop this partnership with her.""Why?" Lysia asked again. It was the most crucial question, yet Catherine had yet to provide an answer.Charlotte’s confidence in negotiations was truly impressive, and Lysia couldn’t help but admire her professionalism. She had just overheard details about Charlotte’s project and had also done some quick research on her on
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 39: The ‘Husband Surveillance’ Plan
That morning, even as the golden sunlight streamed through the windows and bathed the room in a warm glow, Lysia remained curled up beneath the covers, indulging in the comfort of a late morning snooze.Kyle, having already showered and changed into a perfectly tailored suit, emerged from the bathroom. He walked over to the bed, leaned down, and placed a tender kiss on her forehead before gently coaxing, “Babe, it’s the start of the week. Are you absolutely sure you don’t have to go to work today?”Lysia groggily stretched her arms before lazily sitting up, her eyelids still heavy with sleep. She nodded drowsily, “I only have an online interview with a business partner who's currently traveling in Asia. After that, I’ll just be working on my article from home.”Kyle, in the midst of tightening his tie, pressed another soft kiss on her forehead and said with a smirk, “Alright, then get some more rest. You were absolutely amazing last night.”Last night—The mere thought of it made Lysi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 40: Kyle’s Punishment
[WARNING R-18] THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS.After clearing up the misunderstanding with the police, Kyle and Ryan finished their business at Charlotte’s store. The two men then drove the "detective duo" back home. Throughout the car ride, they couldn't stop laughing in sheer amusement, much to the dismay of Lysia and Catherine, who were both awkward but utterly powerless to refute them.When Ryan dropped Kyle off at Reinhart Corporation’s headquarters, Lysia had to get out as well, since Ryan had a scheduled lunch meeting with an important business partner."Good morning, Mr. Reinhart, Mrs. Reinhart," the receptionist at the front desk greeted them politely as they stepped inside.This was the first time Lysia had ever set foot inside the headquarters of Reinhart Corporation, as well as Kyle’s office. She hadn’t expected the employees to recognize her so quickly, considering that her only public appearance had been at the company’s anniversary c
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 41: The Family Meeting
As Lysia stood waiting for the elevator at the end of her workday, her phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message from her mother.Rachael: [Sweetheart, have you sent those gift bags to your brother yet?]Lysia: [Not yet. I’ve been too busy today, so I haven’t had the chance to reach out to him. But, Mom… why did he buy so many women’s dresses? And they’re from the latest fashion collection of the year, no less.]Rachael: [shaking head emoji] [Ryan said he wanted to buy gifts for a female business partner. Since the stores in Reeds City haven’t stocked the newest designs yet, he asked me to pick them up while I was in Italy.]Rachael: [You should deliver them to him today. I spoke to him this morning, and he seemed to be in quite a hurry.]A female business partner? Lysia pondered for a moment, and only one name came to mind—Charlotte.Even though she wasn’t directly involved in managing Kingsley Corporation, she was well aware of every plan and project the company undertook. Naturally, she
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 42: An Allergic Reaction
“Please wait a moment. Charlotte had to stop by the store to inspect a new batch of products that were put on display this morning, so she’s on her way back to the company right now.” Vincent poured a cup of tea for her and took a seat across from her.Lysia smiled. “No problem at all. Tell her to drive safely.”As she took a moment to observe the office around her, Vincent retrieved something from the bookshelf in the corner of the room and then placed it in front of her.“Miss Kingsley, is this the article that won you your very first journalism award? I was truly impressed when I first read it in a special edition of ‘The Economic Boom of Reeds City.’ I found it so compelling that I had to cut it out and keep it as a keepsake,” Vincent remarked with admiration.Holding the newspaper clipping in her hands, Lysia was genuinely surprised that someone had managed to preserve a printed copy after all this time. The ink was still in good condition, though the paper itself looked slightly
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Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 65: Pregnant
At Austin Miller’s house. Austin sat on the sofa, watching as the doctor and nurse checked Lysia’s vitals once again. About two minutes later, they completed the health examination and began packing up their equipment. Before Austin could say anything, the doctor removed his mask and calmly informed him, “Mr. Miller, you can rest assured—your wife is fine. She only has a common cold, which caused some physical weakness and led to her fainting. However, she must stay in a relaxed state, as that would be best for the baby. In these early stages, you and your family should take good care of her.” This doctor had been called in for Lysia’s emergency case and had witnessed Austin’s deep concern for her from start to finish. Naturally, he had misunderstood the relationship between the two. The more Austin listened, the more confused he became. His brows furrowed as he asked, “Excuse me? What baby are you talking about?” “The baby in her womb. Your child? Don’t tell me you didn’t kn
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 64: A Debt Of Gratitude
That night, instead of returning to Reinhart Grand Apartment, Lysia went back to the Kingsley estate. As soon as she entered her familiar bedroom, she collapsed onto the bed, burying her face in the pillow. Before long, soft sobs echoed through the room.Kyle’s sharp, scolding voice kept replaying in her mind, over and over again.For someone who had always been cherished like Lysia, this was a severe emotional blow, especially since it came from the man she loved deeply.The next morning, Lysia woke up and got ready for work as usual.When she turned on her phone, there were no missed calls. No messages.She truly wanted to stand in front of Kyle and ask him, “Just what exactly do you mean by this attitude?”When she went downstairs, the butler looked surprised to see her in the mansion. After all, she had returned in the middle of the night when everyone was already fast asleep. Only the security guards knew she had come back.“Lys, I didn’t know you were home, so I didn’t prepare b
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 63: Kyle's First Outburst
“Thank you, Captain Grey. It was truly fortunate that you arrived in time,” Lysia shook hands with James Grey and smiled in gratitude.James returned her smile, a stark contrast to the serious demeanor he had while on duty. “You did well by calling the police in advance, Mrs. Reinhart. I live in the apartment across the hall, so jumping in to handle an emergency like this is just second nature to a cop.”“You live here?” Lysia asked in surprise before turning to glance at Helen, who stood behind her.Noticing Helen grimacing in pain, Lysia stepped closer and lowered her voice, “Are you okay?”Helen tried to suppress her discomfort, her face pale as she forced out, “I… I’m fine…”Lysia, however, was unconvinced. She firmly pulled back the hem of Helen’s shirt, revealing a large bruise along her side. Her expression darkened for a brief moment before she grabbed Helen’s arm and led her toward her car. “I’m taking you to the hospital for a checkup.”“Mrs. Reinhart, wait a moment,” James
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 62: Mend A Broken Friendship
"Mr. Reinhart, R-Tech's stock is continuously declining. It seems that news of our technological defeat has spread throughout the city," Sebastian reported from his seat to Kyle’s right, his eyes fixed on the candlestick chart displayed on his computer screen.In just a few short hours, R-Tech had lost 500,000 shares."This is a sign of a sell-off," Kyle observed coldly."A sell-off?" Sebastian and several other R-Tech employees exchanged surprised glances.Kyle held the latest stock market report for R-Tech, tracking data from the past two months—the exact timeframe when NexusAI had begun making moves in Reeds City. A massive influx of capital had surged into R-Tech, rapidly driving up its stock price, even before Kyle had approved funding for the company's new project. As an astute executive, Kyle had noticed the unusual activity early on.However, he lacked the concrete evidence to draw conclusions. Reeds City was home to many hidden affluent investors. Initially, he had assumed th
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 61: Unexpected Results
“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Mr. Ryan Kingsley, I would like to announce the start of today’s meeting. We have placed the two plans of R-Tech and NexusAI on the table at your seats. Before listening to the presentations of each party, please read them first to make your own assessment, contributing to the objective vote at the end of the meeting.” David Thompson, the head of transportation and logistics of Kingsley Group’s headquarters, stood at the podium. He then added, looking down at the seats filled with shareholders and representatives from the two companies, “Okay, now which company wants to present first?” In an instant, the whispers suddenly disappeared. The entire room seemed to be holding its breath, waiting for one of the two parties to volunteer to come forward first. Austin leisurely tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair and then smirked, “Because it is a small business that has just entered the Reeds City market, then Reinhart Corpor
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 60: Avoiding Austin
One week later.Today marked the presentation of technology solutions by R-Tech, a subsidiary of Reinhart Corporation, and NexusAI. As a shareholder of Kingsley Corporation, Lysia attended the event and participated in the voting process. Initially, it was believed that only NexusAI possessed the innovative technology they needed. However, in just a few short months since NexusAI's announcement, R-Tech's team had successfully developed a similar system with additional enhancements.Kingsley Corporation’s logistics system had been facing severe issues. Fortunately, with Reinhart Corporation's assistance, the situation had temporarily stabilized, allowing operations to continue smoothly until a new technological system could be implemented.Reinhart Corporation was given a one-week deadline.Most Kingsley shareholders were astonished by Reinhart Corporation’s impressive capabilities. Under Kyle Reinhart’s leadership, the company had experienced exponential growth and demonstrated signif
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 59: Love Grows
[WARNING R-18] THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG READERS. “Kyle… mmh… let me go first,” Lysia spoke in broken breaths. She was nearly out of air from Kyle’s deep, consuming kiss. Her back felt cold against the surface of his car, and the only way she could stay steady was by wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. They had just bid farewell to their parents and were still in the parking area of the Kingsley estate. Kyle slowly pulled away from her lips, tilting her delicate chin up as he murmured in his husky, seductive voice, “Didn't you say you missed me? So I had to come to you right away. Still clinging onto him, Lysia pouted, “You drank too much again. I told you not to have more than three glasses, but you never listened to me!” Kyle's deep chuckle brushed against her ears like an intoxicating melody, blending with the soft evening breeze. They stood there like a picture-perfect couple, bathed in the dim glow of the parking lot lights, m
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 58: A Solution for Kingsley Corporation
Knock, knock.The sound of two knocks on the car’s window abruptly pulled Lysia out of her wandering thoughts.She quickly rolled down the window, revealing a stern-faced police officer. However, his serious demeanor softened into a small smile upon recognizing her."Good afternoon, Mrs. Reinhart. I wasn’t expecting to run into you here," he said. "I’m sorry to inform you, but this area has a strict 30-minute parking limit during peak hours. I’d appreciate it if you could move your car soon.""Captain Grey, thank you for the reminder. I apologize for the inconvenience," Lysia replied, fastening her seatbelt and pressing the ignition button.Captain Grey shook his head slightly before continuing, "Parking on this street… Are you heading toward the Kingsley estate? Please send my regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley, Ryan, and Mr. Reinhart.""Of course. And please extend my greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Grey as well. My father must miss them since they moved back home," Lysia responded politely
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 57: The Children
At the restaurant across from RRC Newsroom. “Oh my God, I can’t believe there’s a tiny little life inside this perfectly flat stomach of yours. You’re not messing with me, are you? It’s not even April Fool’s Day yet.” Lysia squinted at Catherine with suspicion. She reached out, placed her hand on Catherine’s belly, then pressed her head against it, as if trying to hear the baby inside. Catherine laughed, gently pushing Lysia’s head away before pulling a medical report from her purse and placing it on the table. “It’s only been three weeks. How could you possibly hear the baby move? If you don’t believe me, see for yourself.” After reading the report, Lysia froze for a moment before suddenly jumping up and wrapping Catherine in a tight hug, her voice filled with excitement. “Sweetheart! That means I get to be a mom too, right? We promised we’d be godmothers to each other’s children!” “Lysia, you’re squeezing me too tight—I can’t breathe,” Catherine gasped, lightly patting Lysi
