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Chapter 45: Healing
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Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 46: A Night of Terror (1)
*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***“Mommy, I already gave Ryan the lunchbox you made for him. Can you please stop calling me over and over?” Lysia said in a frustrated tone over the phone.She walked through the vast campus of Reeds University, occasionally glancing up at the rooftop, where a young man was looking down at her. She waved at him briefly before flashing a bright smile and dashing toward the school gate, having completed the task her mother had assigned her.Since high school, Rachael had prepared lunch for Lysia every day. Worried about Ryan, she often asked Lysia to bring him a meal as well. All because Reeds University was just a few steps away from her high school.After turning 18, Ryan moved out to live on his own, something Lysia deeply admired. She longed for the freedom to do whatever she wanted without her mother constantly nagging her about eating balanced meals. If she lived alone, she could indulge in sweets instead of being forced to eat salads and nutritious g
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*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***The kidnapper forced Lysia into his carnival van and drove towards an abandoned house that he had claimed as his hideout. It wasn’t far from the last bus stop. Surrounded by hills, this area became eerily deserted at night.Inside the damp, moldy house dimly lit by a yellowish light, he shoved Lysia onto a wooden chair and violently ripped the tape off her mouth.A stinging pain spread across her lips, making her wince before slowly opening her eyes. Her first reaction was to struggle against the tight ropes binding her to the chair. But when her gaze landed on her kidnapper, sheer terror rendered her speechless.“H-How much do you want? Just name your price, and I promise I’ll give it to you,” Lysia stammered, trembling.The man slammed a pair of pliers onto the table before turning to face her. Leaning back against the creaky surface, he smirked. “Smart girl. I knew you had to be some rich brat. Everyone living around Elmwood Crossroad is filthy rich
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Austin Miller, Lysia's boyfriend, was also her first love when she was 16 years old. He was a guy who went to the same high school as her and was 2 years older than her. On the first day of school, Austin helped Lysia when she went into the wrong classroom. Since then, she often met him at the basketball court every time she went there with her friends to cheer for the matches.At school, Austin always stood out with his handsome appearance, studied well and was also the captain of the basketball team, so he received a lot of love from the girls in the school. Once, Lysia accidentally got hit in the head by a basketball, those male students teased her, but Austin came to help her.Since then, Lysia fell in love with him and feelings began to blossom in the heart of a 16-year-old girl. And not long after, they became closer and closer and decided to fall in love when Austin confessed.It was ironic that just a few days after they had their first kiss, Austin had to hear these humiliati
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*** END OF FLASHBACK: BACK TO PRESENT ***“Get away, don’t touch me!” Lysia screamed and pushed Kyle away from her as he tried to come closer to hug her.She sat curled up in the living room of the Kingsley mansion with a lifeless look. Her face was pale without a drop of blood, but she didn’t shed a single tear. However, she was being haunted by the past, causing her to unconsciously oppose everyone to protect herself.Kyle looked at Lysia shaking her head and muttering under her breath, unable to help but feel heartbroken and helplessly sigh.Standing with him was the Kingsley family. Matthew and Ryan could only look at each other and shake their heads as they saw the situation from 10 years ago repeating itself after they saved Lysia from that kidnapper. At that moment, she went crazy like a completely different person, becoming afraid of any man approaching her and locking herself in her room for a whole month.Only Rachael, her mother, could stay by her side.The three men quickl
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“You look so beautiful today, baby. You’re so sexy and alluring that I want to thrust into you right now.”That was the compliment the groom gave his bride’s best friend before entering the aisle. Could you believe that? And then, lewd moans, gasps, and fucking noises were heard amidst the melodious wedding music.So what do you think the bride would do if she found out that her groom and his best friend were cheating on her right on her wedding day?Lysia imagined that she would rush into and beat this dirty couple. She wanted to expose their true colors in front of all the guests to put an end to the grand wedding she had prepared. And then with just one article she could write, they would no longer be able to show their faces in Reeds City with their disgusting reputation.But that was just a fantasy!“Baby, don’t worry. After Lysia gets married, the Kingsley family will transfer her a portion of their inheritance as a wedding gift. Once I persuade her to give me that massive sum,
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“Congratulations on your wedding, Lysia!” The last few guests hugged her and gave their blessings before leaving.The forced smile on Lysia’s face was opposite to their sincere eyes. “Thank you!”, replied she.Now, alone in the wedding hall, surrounded by thousands of fresh roses and dressed in a stunning bridal gown, Lysia glanced down and gently twisted the ring on her fourth finger. A single tear rolled down her cheek.Lysia had originally prepared herself to be the most beautiful bride today. She had chestnut brown hair neatly tied up high, the strands falling to frame her oval face and her bright blue eyes. But now, she didn’t need to look in the mirror to know how bad her state was.“Lysia, we need to talk.” A man's angry voice rang out from behind Lysia, and not even a second later, she was roughly pulled back.Lysia gritted her teeth and lowered her voice, “Get your damn hands off me right now!”“Lysia, you—” Henry stuttered as he met her gaze, then he criticized, “On any othe
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"Let's get married." A deep voice echoed through the quiet room.Kyle sat on the sofa, crossing his legs with a calm smile.His eyes focused intently on Lysia's, studying every expression on her delicate oval face. Today, she wore a simple white business dress, her wavy brown hair tied neatly into a ponytail. Even without the adornment of expensive jewelry, she radiated confidence and elegance.Lysia was so taken aback that she didn’t respond immediately.Slowly sitting down across from Kyle, she kept her back perfectly straight, her every movement exuding an innate elegance and nobility. With a hint of sarcasm in her voice, she said, "You’re quite amusing. I already transferred $50,000 through your assistant, and our transaction is complete. I, Lysia Kingsley, would never sell myself into marriage for such a low price, Mr. Reinhart.""What if I offer you something far greater?" His lips curved into a smile, his sharp, confident gaze seeming to see right through her.Without waiting f
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*** END OF FLASHBACK: BACK TO PRESENT ***“Get away, don’t touch me!” Lysia screamed and pushed Kyle away from her as he tried to come closer to hug her.She sat curled up in the living room of the Kingsley mansion with a lifeless look. Her face was pale without a drop of blood, but she didn’t shed a single tear. However, she was being haunted by the past, causing her to unconsciously oppose everyone to protect herself.Kyle looked at Lysia shaking her head and muttering under her breath, unable to help but feel heartbroken and helplessly sigh.Standing with him was the Kingsley family. Matthew and Ryan could only look at each other and shake their heads as they saw the situation from 10 years ago repeating itself after they saved Lysia from that kidnapper. At that moment, she went crazy like a completely different person, becoming afraid of any man approaching her and locking herself in her room for a whole month.Only Rachael, her mother, could stay by her side.The three men quickl
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*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***The kidnapper forced Lysia into his carnival van and drove towards an abandoned house that he had claimed as his hideout. It wasn’t far from the last bus stop. Surrounded by hills, this area became eerily deserted at night.Inside the damp, moldy house dimly lit by a yellowish light, he shoved Lysia onto a wooden chair and violently ripped the tape off her mouth.A stinging pain spread across her lips, making her wince before slowly opening her eyes. Her first reaction was to struggle against the tight ropes binding her to the chair. But when her gaze landed on her kidnapper, sheer terror rendered her speechless.“H-How much do you want? Just name your price, and I promise I’ll give it to you,” Lysia stammered, trembling.The man slammed a pair of pliers onto the table before turning to face her. Leaning back against the creaky surface, he smirked. “Smart girl. I knew you had to be some rich brat. Everyone living around Elmwood Crossroad is filthy rich
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 46: A Night of Terror (1)
*** FLASHBACK: 10 YEARS AGO ***“Mommy, I already gave Ryan the lunchbox you made for him. Can you please stop calling me over and over?” Lysia said in a frustrated tone over the phone.She walked through the vast campus of Reeds University, occasionally glancing up at the rooftop, where a young man was looking down at her. She waved at him briefly before flashing a bright smile and dashing toward the school gate, having completed the task her mother had assigned her.Since high school, Rachael had prepared lunch for Lysia every day. Worried about Ryan, she often asked Lysia to bring him a meal as well. All because Reeds University was just a few steps away from her high school.After turning 18, Ryan moved out to live on his own, something Lysia deeply admired. She longed for the freedom to do whatever she wanted without her mother constantly nagging her about eating balanced meals. If she lived alone, she could indulge in sweets instead of being forced to eat salads and nutritious g
Mr. CEO, You Are Only My Substitute Husband Chapter 45: Healing
A few days later, Lysia and Kyle finally returned to Reeds City after her health had fully recovered.Throughout the journey, Kyle held her hand tightly, never letting go, as he shared countless stories from his childhood. That night, she suddenly realized why she had been so vulnerable to Charlotte’s attacks—just like that evening at the European restaurant. It was all because she barely knew anything about Kyle’s past.He had never taken the initiative to share what he had gone through, the people he had met, or the experiences that shaped him. And, sadly, Lysia had never thought to ask.As they entered the outskirts of Reeds City, they decided to visit the cemetery to pay respects at his mother’s grave.From a distance, Lysia spotted an elderly man tending to Samantha’s resting place. She glanced at Kyle and noticed that his expression had grown complicated."Let’s come back another day. Let’s go home now." Kyle gently pulled Lysia, urging her to turn back.But she held his hand ev
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In the stillness of the night, Lysia slowly opened her eyes, only to find herself slumped over the steering wheel. A sharp pain radiated from her forehead. When she reached up to touch it, her fingers came away stained with blood.The world outside the car was pitch black. Fumbling around in the center console, she searched for her phone. The moment she managed to turn it on, the screen flickered briefly before shutting down completely.Before losing consciousness, she had been speeding through the storm, rain lashing violently against the windshield, blurring her vision. But none of it compared to the raw, gut-wrenching pain she had felt when she saw Charlotte in Kyle’s room. Her heart had shattered, and with her vision clouded by tears, she had screamed in anguish, the sound of her cries swallowed by the roar of the engine.Then, without warning, a landslide erupted right in front of her. In sheer panic, Lysia slammed on the brakes, but the car skidded out of control. The tires lost
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“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
Mr. 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
