All Chapters of CEO's Substitute Wife: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Today is the second day that Adelaide has been in this horrible and dark room, bound hand and foot, with her wrist already wounded due to the friction of the rope and with a cold that she can barely endure.Her entire body is bruised, and her ankle, where that man hit her, is swollen and purple, with a throbbing pain that goes all the way to the bone."Please," she says so softly that the man watching her from a certain distance can't hear her. She's tired, hungry, and thirsty. Her strength waned long ago due to the beatings and forced fasting.Her mind is a senseless mess. Her blurry gaze no longer allows her to clearly understand what is happening around her, her only desire is to free herself from this harsh punishment she is undergoing, even though she is innocent."Today is the second day," murmurs a woman who is next to that repulsive man. "Mr. Egil's secretary ordered that she be in this place for only three days. You need to be tougher on her, or we won't have achieved our goa

"They sent me here for help, ma'am. I come from the estate, my child, Adelaide Valencia, the third daughter of Mr. Bahram Valencia and the late Mrs. Amaranta, recently married to Mr. Egil, is being secretly tortured. The master, who is currently traveling, is unaware of it. I fear for her life, Mrs. Irene.""Who told you that I could help young Valencia?"Of course, Irene already knew about her nephew's wedding and the flight of the original bride, and that Adelaide had replaced her sister in the engagement. The gossip had reached her ears from the household staff."The nameless prisoner sent me to find you," Irene brings her hand to her mouth when she hears him mentioned. So, he's still alive. "She really needs your help; we are alone in these lands, with no one to advocate for us."Irene remains silent for a while, pacing the room slowly, as if considering all the possibilities. It's been many years since she set foot in that house, and doing so now for Amaranta's daughter is a good

The night is quite long for Egil and Adelaide. The medication administered by the doctor has reduced Egil's fever, although he remains asleep, while Adelaide spent the night restless and groaning in pain. The medicines used by Mónica for her treatment didn't have the desired effect, and she even vomited a couple of times.By early morning, she finally fell asleep. Mercedes stayed by her side, watching over her all night.In the morning, Mrs. Irene goes to the dining room to have breakfast with Lilith. Egil's secretary is already in conversation with her."Good morning, Mrs. Irene," the elderly man greets her warmly, and Irene simply nods in response to his greeting. "I hope you had a good night. If you need anything changed, please don't hesitate to ask.""Thank you, Vítor, but I don't need anything for now. However, I would like to know if you have any news about my nephew and his return.""Mr. Egil is on an important mission, ma'am. We received reports of a confrontation with the re

Vítor returns from a meeting with some suppliers, and he is greatly surprised when he finds Gage sitting in his office, waiting for him."Gage, I didn't know you had already returned," he says, confused and concerned at the same time. His informants didn't give him any news about his arrival. When did that happen? Has Mr. Egil also returned from his trip, and he isn't aware of it?"I've just arrived, Mr. Vítor. When Mr. Egil received the message you and Mrs. Lilith sent him, he ordered me to come and verify the situation with Petra and his wife.""It wasn't necessary for you to come; my intention was only to notify you. But now, everything is under control.""I want to meet with Adelaide and make sure everything is in order, sir. It's Mr. Egil's orders."Gage says this with the sole purpose of seeing his reaction. According to Mrs. Irene, it was he who ordered the torture of the young woman. If Egil finds out what he's doing, perhaps he'll punish him, but at least he'll have found out

Vítor is in a meeting since early morning. One of the guards who watches over Adelaide's door informed him in the early hours through a message that Mr. Egil's personal physician and his assistant were in her room without his authorization. He needs to address this matter as soon as he leaves the meeting. He is the secretary in charge of the estate in Mr. Egil's absence, and no one can act on their own, or it will be complete chaos.The meeting drags on, and by nearly noon, he walks heavily to his office and summons the doctor. He knows of the physician's experience and service to the Arrabal family for over twenty years, but that does not give him the right to disobey his clear and concise orders."Mr. Vítor," the doctor enters and greets him respectfully. He can imagine the reason for his summons, but Egil instructed him on what he should say. "How can I assist you?""I was informed of your nocturnal visit to young Adelaide, and I want to know the reason you disregarded my orders. I