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Chapter OneHundredEightyTwo

Author: Tory June
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-13 19:41:36

The charity gala's large ballroom sparkled beneath the chandeliers, with the sound of discussion and the gentle clinking of glasses filling the air.

Jace was a center of attention for the affluent as he glided through the gathering with elegance thanks to his fitted suit and composed manner.

Beautiful in a rich blue dress, Avalynn remained at his side, her eyes vigilant under a mask of composure.

Even though it seemed like they were having a civil chat, Jace's eyes were constantly sweeping the room. His brow slightly furrowed, a sign of the anxiety beneath his calm demeanor, his shoulders were tense.

Sensing his uneasiness, Avalynn would periodically look around, her rehearsed grin concealing her own nervousness.

Elena entered stealthily, her disguise nearly perfect. Her simple attire made a striking contrast to the lavishness all around her.

With icy accuracy, she scanned the space, focusing her gaze on Jace and Avalynn. She moved with purpose, slicing through the crowd with a pr
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    "Ms. Elena Williams, you have been arrested on charges of sabotage, attempted kidnapping, and defamation."The judge's remarks echoed throughout the courtroom, causing Elena to stand before him with a defiant expression on her face."These are serious charges, Ms. Williams," the magistrate went on. "The prosecution has produced strong and incriminating evidence. Do you realize how serious this issue is?The only response Elena could muster was silence, her tense jaw and wrinkled forehead suggesting a touch of discomfort.With a heavy sigh, the judge looked at Elena through the top of his spectacles, his fingers curled under his chin.His voice was tinged with weary resignation as he remarked, "Ms. Williams, I can see that you are reluctant to engage in this discussion." "Yet, in the event that you are found guilty, you must fully comprehend the charges against you as they carry serious consequences."The prosecutor moved forward, his voice firm and pointed. He was a tall, thin guy wit

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHundredEightyFour

    Amelia's hand was holding a cushion hard against her chest, her eyes fixed on the television. A news anchor emerged, projecting a solemn and serious tone.Breaking: Elena Williams, a once rising star in the business sector, is accused of a number of offenses, including slander and sabotage. At the moment, she is being held without bond.Amelia's heart raced as she gasped. "That's Elena, mom." The woman who works for Jace, you know.Her mother's eyebrows lifted in astonishment."Oh my," says Amelia. Her mom let out a cry. "That woman is who..." Her face going pale, she trailed off."Yes, mother." Amelia answered, her heart racing. "I'm not sure what Avalynn or Jace would do. Mother, I'm not secure either. If they discover Elena's whereabouts and apprehend her, they may discover we collaborate as well. Mommy...I. "Cooperatively?." With some confusion, her mother inquired. Frustrated, Amelia raked her hands over my dark hair. "Mum, do you recall the day I hurried out recently?" Her m

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHundredEightyFive

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHundredEightySix

    Avalynn woke up from her sleep as the gentle light of the morning sun streamed through the curtains. With a gentle flicker, her eyes opened, revealing Jace standing near the balcony with his back to her.She didn't even need to see his face to feel the intensity of his feelings at that very instant.She was almost able to sense the turmoil rising within him.Avalynn sat up and slink out of bed, taking care not to wake him. Gently, she moved across the floor until she was standing next to Jace on the balcony.Avalynn lightly touched Jace's shoulder with her hand. "You were unable to fall asleep?" she inquired in a soothing, low voice.Jace stared out into space, not responding right away. At last, he uttered words, their tone rough and laden with sentiment. "Not really, no. Grandfather is on my mind a lot. in addition to what he said.When Avalynn heard about Charles, her heart tightened. "He is a knowledgeable man. She paused, "He sees more than most people realize. You are aware of

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHudredEightySeven

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHundredEightyEight

    The flickering television screen was the only source of faintly lit illumination in the room.The news story had just finished, and there was a great silence following it. Amelia, staring wide with wonder, sat on the sofa's edge. She grabbed for the remote, turning off the TV, and her fingers shook.The silence felt oppressive, the space suddenly too small, too silent. "Mom!" Amelia's voice was a whisper at first, then louder. "Mom!" Her words boomed through the house, urgency tinged with a mounting terror. She arose, her legs wobbly, as she made her way toward the stairs. The words of the news anchor kept returning in her mind- *Elena Williams discovered dead, under mysterious circumstances.* Amelia’s heart pounded in her chest, a pounding of panic and perplexity. She grasped the banister, her knuckles white, as she yelled out again, "Mom!" Her voice broke, showing the despair she felt. A second later, her mother came at the top of the steps, her face a mask of serenity."What

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHundredEightyNine

    Jace's office windows were brightened by a golden light from the sun rays shining through. Normally a comforting sight, the view of the city skyline from the window he stood beside was not there today. He was unable to ignore the unsettling ideas circling about in his head despite the beauty of the sunset. He strode back and forth, trying to make sense of Elena's death, a restless energy running through him.He scowled and whispered, "Who would have wanted her dead? "She was under arrest, but she had betrayed me." It is not cumulative. His mind was a knotted maze of doubt and bewilderment. He came to a stop at the window and stared out over the vast city, attempting to put the disparate pieces of knowledge together.His thoughts reverted to what he had discussed with Avalynn earlier in the day. She had said, "Maybe someone got to her in prison." "Someone seeking retribution." He felt his stomach turn at the thought. It was disconcerting, to say the least, to consider that Elena

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter OneHudredNinety

    The hospital room glowed with the soft light of early evening, casting a warm glow over Charles Malvis’s pale, lined face. Silently, Jace and Avalynn walked in, the spotless floor muffled their footfall. As they got closer, Charles's eyes opened, and he smiled a little, the creases around his mouth softening with relief.Avalynn gently placed the bouquet of flowers on the bedside table and remarked, "Look who's here." The blossoms' vibrant colors gave the room a pop of color as they contrasted with the white sheets.Charles glanced at his granddaughter, and his eyes became softer. He croaked, his voice a shadow of its previous strength, "Good to see you, dear." Jace carefully placed the chocolate box next to the flowers so as not to disturb the fragile arrangement. He sat down next to Charles's bed and extended his hand to shake the elderly man's."Grandfather, how are you feeling today?" With a steady voice and eyes that betrayed his concern, Jace asked.Charles's fingers curved

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter TwoHudredFortyEight

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter TwoHundredFortySeven

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  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter TwoHundredFortyFive

    Apart from the soft buzz of the equipment deciding their fate in a moment, the room was quiet. Avalynn sat on the brink of her seat her fists clenched in her lap and her knuckles white from the pressure. Jace walked back and forth, his body stiff from all the questions flying about in his thoughts.As they awaited the start of the DNA test, a distinct sense of apprehension filled the air.Grandfather Jace was standing close to the door, his face expressionless. Unwilling to allow the doubt to linger any longer, he had insisted on the test being conducted right away. Avalynn was so preoccupied with the idea that her whole life had been a lie that she had hardly noticed the trip to the private clinic. The idea of having Jace as her brother and becoming a Malvis by blood was too much for her to fathom. However, they were now facing the moment of truth.A nurse arrived with the required supplies in the room. "Miss Avalynn and Mr. Malvis Senior will need to provide samples," she stated

  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter TwoHundredFortyFour

    Avalynn gazed at the picture, her eyesight going blurry. Her mother’s image, frozen in time, looked back at her with a familiar smile that now felt hauntingly distant. She swayed on her feet as the room appeared to tilt and a sensation of vertigo overcame her. Her palm trembled as she attempted to settle herself, her fingertips grazing the edge of the desk, a sign of her mounting panic.In an instant, Jace was by her side, his arm encircling her waist and supporting her before she could pass out. He pleaded, "Ava, breathe," in a worried-sounding voice. Though his hold was tight, the panic that overcame them both was reflected in the shaking in his voice.From behind the desk, his grandfather observed them with a normally calm expression that broke into a look of uncertainty that Avalynn had never seen before. The man who had always been a tower of strength appeared lost, as though the world was collapsing around him."I'm not sure I get it. How is this even feasible?" Avalynn's li

  • THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE    Chapter TwoHundredFortyThree

    As the tension in the room increased, Jace's eyes darted between Avalynn and his grandfather, making it obvious that he was confused.“You didn’t mention she would be here,” Jace finally said, his voice tight, barely concealing his frustration. His brow furrowed in a way that made Avalynn’s heart ache. His grandfather remained seated, his hands folded calmly on his desk. “You’re right, Jace. I didn’t. But I didn’t think I could sit back and watch you continue like this. You’ve been shutting yourself away, wallowing in self-pity and loneliness. You need someone by your side.. someone you trust. And there’s no better woman for you than Avalynn.”A beat skipped by Avalynn's heart. She had rarely seen Jace's face of vulnerability, and it completely shocked her. With words stuck in his throat, he remained motionless, and the ensuing stillness was replete with unspoken realities.With black eyes filled with emotions he couldn't seem to control, Jace turned to face her. His regret-filled

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