All Chapters of CEO's Substitute Bride: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Belle stood before the French ceiling-to-floor window and watched the bright stars in the dark sky. She then traced the outline of her reflection on the window. One year to show her sincerity. Was Alaric playing games with her or trapping her? She wasn't able to figure out his true motive behind this bet. On the second floor, in the study room, Alaric loosened his tie and massaged his throbbing temples. A piece of land? How could a person as cunning as Alaric couldn't guess which land she was asking? "Annabelle Smith, so you are from there. No matter what, you are my woman now." Alaric walked to the wine cellar in the corner and filled his glass. He twirled the glass with a devilish smirk. "Bro?" Gil-the blabber mouth, barged into the study while panting heavily. "I can't find anything about my sister-in-law when she was in Italy. It was as if someone intentionally removed all the traces of her past." Gil took the wine bottle from Alaric's hand and gulped it down without reserv

While Belle was contemplating what to do, a storm was about to swamp her life. Far away in Italy, a cold and handsome man stood before the indoor swimming pool, wearing a bath towel, while taking slow sips of the cigar. "Boss, are you sure about it?" Beside him stood a slim sassy man with gold-rimmed glasses. He was holding a tablet and typing something on it furiously."When have I regretted my decision, Carol?" Sensei looked at the slim man with a raised brow."Your decisions are always precise, but this time- it is a huge step. We are making a move against Walkers, and they are no easy to deal with," Carol asked and adjusted his glasses. His covered eyes flickered with slyness."That is why they are our target." Sensei sneered with humour."Boss, are you sure Belle can do this mission without letting her emotions overtake her?" Carol pursed his lips, and black lines formed on his broad forehead. "She is my trump card, and I believe she can take that land from Alaric. If she can't,

"Man!" Edden barged into President's office with a mischievous grin on his handsome face. He threw his bulky body on the sofa with a loud thud."Edden, this is my office, not yours." Alaric did not look at Edden and typed on his laptop with a serious face. "Your office is my office. Well, it doesn't matter much. I have important news for you." Edden rubbed his nose and pulled out a rolled page from the inner pocket of his coat."This fast?" Alaric asked with a raised brow. His thin cold lips tilted upwards into an evil grin. "My agency is fast. If you got to read what's written in it, you'll have a heart attack." Edden provocatively waved the page in front of Alaric."Oh?" Alaric snorted with disinterest and turned all his attention to the highlighted words on the page. His beautiful eyebrows scrunched up and a few lines formed on his forehead."You ought to remove the treasure from there. If that gangster lands his hand on to, it will be disastrous." Edden suggestively proposed. T

"Dad, grandpa is going to hand the company to Belle." Bellamy walked to and fro inside Apollo's office while biting her nails. "No way! Where did you hear this nonsense from?" Apollo slammed hard on the dest. His face turned red from anger."I heard grandpa talking to his old friend on the phone. He said he is going to give Belle her dad's shares, and if we count, her dad has 20% shares. " Bellamy scratched her short hair and threw the glass on the floor."How many times have I told you not to lose your calm? If it's his decision, then we need to hurry our plan." Apollo smirked.Bellamy relaxed hearing her father's words. If the king wants to step on the battlefield, who dares to win against him? She felt smug when she thought of Belle's miserable-crying face. That was what she wanted- misery in Belle's life. Tod caught her attention not because he was good-looking, but because he was Belle's boyfriend.

A week had passed, Belle and Alaric didn't see each other often because Alaric was busy with a new project in his company and can barely make time to sleep and eat. Belle on the other hand was greatly impacted by the sudden change in Alaric's behaviour. The harsh words of her Sensei reverberated in her mind causing her to lose her appetite and sleep.On Saturday night, Alaric walked into the living room with his black suit coat in hanging in his arm, sleeves rolled up and messy hair, and dark circles around his eyes- he still looked elegant, sexy and handsome in his tired state. The butler and maids were long gone to their quarters as it was half past eleven. Alaric rubbed the back of his head and thought Belle might be sleeping. He turned his steps towards the sofa and saw a little woman sleeping there with her body sprawled."She is a kid." Alaric smiled and kneeled before her to examine her beauty. His rough thump made circles on her soft cheeks. "You are back." Belle lazily open