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The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 17: My Lover
TIME FLEW BY, and Celene had settled comfortably back into her lavish lifestyle. She was also doing surprisingly well emotionally, as thoughts of Jarred no longer plagued her mind. After all, her focus was solely on the mission her father had given her. Tomorrow, she would begin her new job at Salvatore Group and was mentally preparing for the tasks that lay ahead.“This is our first date, but you don’t seem very happy about it. What’s wrong?” Celene turned to Noah, who was behind the wheel as they made their way to the mall. It was a subsidiary of Salvatore, and since she needed new clothes, she suggested that they make their first date a shopping trip.“Well, I don’t see why I would need to be enthusiastic when all we’re going to do was go shopping.” She shrugged, her eyes fixed on him. She was still amazed every time she saw him in casual attire instead of his usual formal suit and tie—she didn’t know why but, he looked even more attractive this way.She couldn’t deny that Noah exu
Last Updated : 2024-10-31The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 18: Dumb Couple
“LOVER?” Jarred’s brows furrowed after the word finally registered inside his brain. He looked from Noah to Celene, struggling to believe that she had already found someone else so soon after their break-up. “Did you cheat on me?”“Oh God! Can you not lump me together with you?” Celene scoffed, “I never cheated. We had already ended our relationship when I started seeing someone else, unlike you who had an affair while we were still married.”“Impossible. Maybe that was the reason why you suddenly change—”“Stop bullshitting me, Jarred. Are you under the impression that I won’t be able to move on just because I was head over heels to you before?” She interrupted, refusing to hear baseless accusations from him, “I hate to burst your bubble, but I’ve already come to my senses. Especially after meeting Noah, who was way better and much more worthy than you.”Jarred’s face twisted in pain as her words hit him like a physical blow. He curled his fingers into a tight fist, ready to retaliat
Last Updated : 2024-10-31The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 19: Best Version
“HONESTLY, how on earth did you stay married to that man for almost three years?” Noah asked as he twirled his fork on the plate of Alfredo pasta they had ordered. Meanwhile, Celene leaned back in her chair and took a sip of water, lost in memories of her failed marriage.“He wasn’t that bad when we started dating,” she answered, “He used to be kind and gentle, but as time went on, I started to notice his red flags. It was bearable so, I turned a blind eye to it.”“I know that was stupid of me, and I really regretted marrying him. Had I known he would return to his ex, the one who had publicly dumped him before, I never would have approached him that day or offered him my handkerchief.” Celene let out a humorless laugh and shook her head.The memory was still fresh in her mind—how Agnes had publicly broken up with Jarred at the restaurant, causing a scene that everyone could hear. Celene, their server at that time stood frozen as she watched Agnes storm out while Jarred fought back te
Last Updated : 2024-11-02The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 20: Taste of His Own Medicine
THE NEXT MORNING, Celene was already getting ready for her first day of work at their own company. However, just like she and her parents had agreed to, she would work as a regular employee rather than a superior. Therefore, she opted for a simple outfit: black loose trousers and a white half-sleeve top. As for her hair, she just let it down and didn’t put on much makeup and jewelry.After finishing her preparations, she grabbed her bag and made her way downstairs, where her mother was sitting on the couch.“Mom, I’m leaving,” she said, and Isabelle stood up to fix her hair a bit.“Take care, okay? I know your task wasn’t easy, but your father and I believed in your ability to accomplish it.” her mother said, smiling proudly at her, “But if the situation becomes overwhelming, do not hesitate to inform us immediately, and we’ll do something about it.”“Don’t worry, Mom. After everything that I’ve been through, I don’t think there’s anything I can’t handle now,” Celene’s reassuring word
Last Updated : 2024-11-03The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 21: No Mood For Games
“UHMMM...” A woman with glasses approached Celene hesitantly, “Are you alright? I’ll show you to your workstation. You’ll be taking over for Alice, who recently left the company.”“I see, I’m okay… Thank you,” Celene’s lips curved into a grateful smile as she realized there was at least one kind person in this office. The woman led her to an empty cubicle, and she sat down on the chair, feeling uncertain about what tasks she was supposed to do today since no one had briefed her yet. “Sorry, may I know what’s your name?”“I’m Criselda, how about you?”“I’m Celene,” She flashed another smile and they both reached out to shake hands since their desk was right next to each other, “Do you know what work I should—”Just as she was about to finish her sentence, a blonde woman placed some papers on her desk, causing both Celene and Criselda to turn their attention towards her.“Take these and organize them by category. Once you’re finished, send the files over to me for review.” She demanded
Last Updated : 2024-11-04The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 22: Unexpected Outburst
FOR A MOMENT, there was a silence that filled the car... Celene couldn’t help but wonder why he would ask such a question with such intensity. Did it truly matter to him? She quickly brushed aside the thought and focused on the glimmer of nervousness in his eyes. It seemed as though he was beginning to regret his betrayal. Maybe he hadn’t anticipated that she would move on so quickly, and his ego was bruised as a result.“Haven’t I introduced you to each other yesterday?” she finally spoke, breaking the silence and yanking her hand back because he was still holding it. “I never cheated on you, so don’t ever think we’re the same, that was insulting.”“Before we started dating, you know I had unrequited love, right? Well, that person was him. After we broke up, we reconnected, and he was the one who consoled me during my lowest moments. He stayed by my side constantly because your focus was always on Agnes.”Despite not needing to, Celene couldn’t help but explain herself, her stomach t
Last Updated : 2024-11-05The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 23: Testing the Waters
“UGHH!” Celene let out a groan as she woke up, feeling drowsy and disoriented. She tried to open her eyes, but the bright sun shining through the curtain made it nearly impossible. Suddenly, she felt a strong arm encircling her waist, causing her eyes snapped open in surprise.Her heart began beating faster, and slowly, she turned her head, only to see Noah lying beside her, naked. In an instant, everything from the previous day came rushing back into her mind, causing her cheeks to turned crimson.flashback/“Coffee or tea?” Noah offered as Celene settled on the couch. However, she didn’t respond immediately because her focus was on her phone. She held onto it tightly, her gaze glued to the screen after receiving a message from Jarred apologizing to her.She let out a frustrated sigh and flinched when Noah gently grabbed her chin from behind and pulled her face up to look at him.“I asked you if you wanted coffee or tea,” he arched an eyebrow and peeked through the screen of her phon
Last Updated : 2024-11-07The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 24: First Time (18+)
“MHHM~” Celene couldn’t contain her pleasure and let out a moan as Noah’s lips caressed every part of her neck, leaving a trail of kisses down to her collar bone until her body gave into his desire. “That tickles.”“This is getting dangerous, are you not going to stop me?” Noah asked, stopping for a moment to look into her eyes. His voice was filled with desire, and there was something more in his eyes–fear. Fear that he might lose control if she doesn’t push him away soon and stop his actions.“Come on, Lin. Stop me.” He begged almost desperately, but Celene couldn’t bring herself to deny him. Not when his kiss and touch provided a strange kind of comfort that made her thoughts fade away completely from her mind.She was aware that she might regret her actions later, but in that moment, she didn’t care at all. So, she acted without hesitation and grabbed his shoulders, forcefully pushing him back onto the couch. With confidence, she sat up and positioned herself on his lap, causing h
Last Updated : 2024-11-08
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The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 65: Poisoned
“GOOD MORNING,” Celene opened her eyes to see Noah’s smile. It was infectious, and she couldn’t help but smile back at him as he looked at her with his head propped up on his hand, “How are you feeling?”“I’m feeling great, I feel refreshed,” she responded, closing one eye as he leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her forehead.“That’s a relief. I was afraid that you’d be sore from last night,” he chuckled, remembering how they had made love again and again after taking a quick break. Celene’s cheeks instantly turned red as she too, remembered how wild their night was.Not only did they continue to engage in intimate activities, but they also did it without protection throughout the night.“I cooked us breakfast, let’s go downstairs before it gets cold.” Noah chuckled because he could tell that his wife was reminiscing their passionate encounter last night.Celene nodded and got up out of bed, stretching her limbs while yawning. She then made her way to the bathroom to freshen up befo
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 64: One Less Problem (18+)
THE SOUND of the bed creaking and their heavy breathing filled the room as Noah and Celene lay intertwined together, enjoying every inch of each other’s bodies. Tender kisses covered their bare skin, leaving their lips red from kissing. Their fingers entangled in each other’s hair making them forget everything else in the world, and only they mattered to each other.“I love you so much,” Noah muttered between kisses as his lips met Celene’s. They were both completely intoxicated with passion and bliss, unable to keep themselves from moaning at each other’s touch. His tongue danced against hers before sliding into her mouth, causing her to shudder underneath his touch.“Nghh~ I love you, too,” Celene breathed out, her hips moving against his own. She wanted him desperately, she craved him constantly for the past days they were apart, and now that they were finally together, she couldn’t get enough of him.A small smile curved Noah’s lips as he lowered his mouth to her chest, gently kis
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 63: Make Up (18+)
“MOM,” Celene called out when she entered the private room where her father was currently sleeping. “How’s Dad?”“He’s recovering well. According to the doctor, he should be able to go home in about a week if everything continues to improve as expected.” Isabelle replied and Celene felt a sense of relief.At least there was some good news amidst the unpleasantness that had filled her day so far.“I see, that’s good to know.” She smiled, “By the way Mom, I’ll be going back to the penthouse.”“Oh, Is Noah returning tonight?”“Yes, Mom. I just drop by here so I can tell you personally.” Celene smiled before kissing her mother on the cheek, “Tomorrow, I’ll visit again and take care of Dad so, you can go home and rest.”“All right,” Isabelle nodded in understanding, and Celene moved over to the bed to give her father a gentle kiss on the forehead. With a wish for his speedy recovery, she left the hospital, hoping to see him back to full health soon.“Let’s swing by my parents’ place first
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 62: Past Trauma
THE SOUND of her phone ringing jolted Celene awake from her peaceful sleep. With a groan, she fumbled for her phone with one eye still closed. When she saw that it was Martin calling, she quickly answered and brought the phone to her ear.“Hello?” she greeted, her voice groggy as she rolled onto her back.“Good morning, Ma’am. I’m already on my way to your parents’ house. I’ll be there in 30 minutes.” The moment those words reached Celene's ears, she shot up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table to check the time.It was already 9:00 AM.“All right, call me again when you’re already here.” She jumped out of bed and hurried into the bathroom to freshen up before ending the call abruptly. She realized she had overslept and had to be somewhere by 10:00 am, but she had just woken up. She cursed under her breath and rushed to get ready before Martin came to pick her up.She quickly took care of her appearance, brushing her hair and changing into a new outfit. She even added some ma
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 61: Car Chased
“CELENE!” Celene felt a surge of anxiety as she heard the desperation in Isabelle’s voice when she saw her rushing out of her father’s room with urgency.“W-what’s wrong? Did something happen to Dad?” she asked, her heart beating faster.“N-no, but he’s woken up.” Isabelle’s eyes welled up with tears, and Celene’s previously tense expression softened into one of relief.Together, they entered the room where Herman had finally awoken after a long period of sleep after his operation.“Dad,” She approached the bed, her eyes getting teary at the sight of him awake, “How are you feeling?”“Hmm, I’m feeling fine.” Herman’s lips curled into a smile as he extended his hand to gently brush his daughter’s cheek. He then turned to his wife, who was now overcome with emotion and tears. He tenderly touched Isabelle’s face just as he had done to Celene and smiled, “Dear, stop crying. I’m okay, I’m alive.”“I-I know, I’m just glad nothing bad happens to you.” she sobbed and Celene pursed her lips, t
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 60: Bodyguard
THE AROMA of freshly brewed coffee greeted Noah as he entered the kitchen, where Celene was already busy making breakfast for them. He couldn’t resist wrapping his arms around her waist and planting a gentle kiss on her neck as he watched her cook.“Did you wake up early for this?” he asked and Celene nodded.“Yeah, I wanted to cook for you and eat breakfast together before you leave,” she answered before turning off the stove and facing him. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down a bit so she could kiss him. “Let’s eat,”Noah gave a small nod and took a seat at the dining table. From there, he observed Celene as she finished arranging everything on the table. Once she was done, she joined him and started to eat together.“Are you going to work today?” he asked as he took a bite from his toast.“Yeah, I’m feeling fine now since I had plenty of sleep last night,” she replied, “After work,I’ll head directly to my parent’s house to drop off my bag before making a vi
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 59: Verge of Going Insane
“NO,” Celene’s response was firm and unwavering. She could see the desperation in Martha’s eyes, but she couldn’t bring herself to give in. After everything that had happened between her and Jarred, she didn’t owe them anything.“If that was your sole purpose for coming here, then you can go now. I have no intention of seeing your son ever again.” She added as she straightened her posture and went back to her swivel chair, “I have a lot on my plate already, so if you dare to show up here again, I’ll make sure that you and your son will never be able to escape the mess you’ve gotten yourselves into.”Martha winced at the harshness in her voice, but she remained resolute. She had to keep fighting for her son, no matter how much his ex-wife still despised them. It was a difficult battle, but she couldn’t give up.Watching Jarred struggle lately was devastating for Martha as a mother. She blamed herself for the crumbling of their family; not only she hadn’t been a bad mother-in-law to Cel
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 58: Chaotic and Busy
TIME FLEW BY and the false rumors about Celene and Noah’s alleged affair before their marriage were finally dispelled. Martha’s statement had a significant influence in restoring the couple’s reputation, and as a result, they were no longer subjected to any further falsehoods or gossip being spread about them.“Are you sure about going public?” Celene placed the cup of coffee on the center table and took a seat next to Noah, who was engrossed in reading some documents. However, as soon as he felt her by his side, he set aside his paperwork and focused his attention on his wife.“Yeah, I don’t plan on hiding my face from the media forever anyway,” he said as he wrapped his arms around her shoulder, “But, are you sure you won’t go to Paris with me?”“I’m sorry, as much as I wanted to be with you on your first public appearance, I have many other tasks that require my attention,” Celene said apologetically, leaning her head onto Noah’s chest.If only she weren’t busy, she would definitel
The Hidden Heiress's Remarriage 57: Distressed
AS CELENE walked through the lobby of De Laruente, she received the same stares she was used to at her company. However, for some reason, it made her uncomfortable this time. Maybe it was because these people weren't trying to hide their reactions, unlike the employees at SalvatoreNot only did they stare at her openly, but they also gossiped and whispered behind her back. She let out a sigh and ignored their prying eyes as she walked with confidence, proving she had nothing to be ashamed of. The rumors that were circulating about her from both companies were all false anyway.“Good afternoon, Mrs. De Laruente.” one of the employees greeted her, causing Celene to be caught off guard. Right, now that the news of their marriage had already spread, it was no surprise for people to greet her.“Good afternoon.” She greeted back with a warm smile and made her way to the elevator.Upon arriving at the CEO’s office, she was greeted by Noah’s secretary who promptly announced her arrival. She t
