Semua Bab The return of the rebellious bride.: Bab 101 - Bab 110

"Close the door."Ivy had barely stepped into the living room when he issued the command."Why?" she complained in annoyance. "Stop giving me ridiculous orders. I'm not your servant. If you want someone to wait on you, go home. Got it, Young Master?"Her feet came to an automatic halt as she glared at him—the man sitting leisurely on the sofa, legs crossed, exuding an air of authority."I just don't want anyone overhearing our conversation." Seeing her defiance, Ryan spoke calmly. "Besides, can't you just close the door while you're standing there? Hurry up."Again, that urgent tone, those domineering words. Did Ryan forget, or was he deliberately ignoring the basic courtesy of saying "please" when asking for a favor? He acted like the world revolved around him. Who could possibly tolerate someone like that?Rude. Always provoking others."No one's awake at this hour," Ivy snapped. "And even if they were, they wouldn't care. Are you doing something shady that you're so paranoid about?

Honestly, Ivy never imagined she would receive a confession from her troublesome and annoying boss. Didn’t he hate her? He had toyed with her, made things difficult for her time and time again. And now, he claimed that was love? Unbelievable. Childish. Completely ridiculous! A grown man acting so unrealistically, mimicking those overbearing CEOs from romance novels—where was his originality? Did he think she was one of those weak, damsel-in-distress female leads who spent their days whining and waiting to be rescued? He was gravely mistaken.And what was up with today, anyway? Was it some kind of confession day? First, Luke declared his love, and now Ryan was expressing his feelings? Good grief—what a headache! These two were throwing her thoughts into chaos. In the past, she had received confessions, but they never fazed her. She could reject people coldly and move on without a second thought. But this time, something felt different. An unfamiliar unease stirred in her chest, a disco

No matter how much strength she put into it, Ivy still couldn't push Ryan away. This time was different from when they were in the office—perhaps back then, he had only been teasing her, which was why she could resist so easily. But tonight, he was serious, and when Ryan Blake wanted something, nothing could stop him.Mason had warned her, and yet, she hadn't believed him.Was it because Ryan Blake was just that strong, or had Ivy suddenly become weak? No one could say for sure. But what was undeniable was the battle waging within her—the struggle between her heart and her mind. She had to fight with all her might, while Ryan seemed entirely unaffected. He acted on instinct, driven by desire and raw need. And when a man was overcome by all three, he could easily lose his sense of reason, making self-control nearly impossible.How could she escape this mess? Ivy racked her brain for a solution. She knew she had to stay calm—any reckless action would only make things worse.Forcing hers

“Are you even listening to me, Ivy?”Seeing her friend lost in thought, Jena sighed and tried to snap her back to reality. It was frustrating—every time the topic of love came up, Ivy would zone out, leaving Jena talking to herself.“I’ve already moved on, but it’s not Luke or Ryan that I’ll continue with.” Ivy pulled her legs up onto the chair, speaking with boredom. “I never even considered this before, and now it’s suddenly being thrown at me. I really don’t know what to do.”“Luke and Ryan are both well-known, and the number of women chasing after them is beyond count. You’d be naive and downright foolish to reject something that any woman would dream of.” Jena scoffed, half-mocking, half-scolding. “You don’t know how lucky you are, no wonder you’re still single and alone.”“Look at yourself before you talk about others. Are you any better? You’re just as single as I am.” Ivy shot back.Instantly, Jena flew into a fit of frustration, grumbling and complaining. “And whose fault do

"Is it really that serious?" Ryan stopped reviewing the documents and looked up with a serious expression. This time, he was paying full attention. "Why are you beating around the bush and acting so mysterious?""You could say that..." Mason replied vaguely, deliberately trying to pique Ryan's curiosity. "This is important—something that even money can't necessarily buy."Contrary to Mason’s expectations, Ryan immediately shut down his little scheme with a response that felt like a bucket of cold water."Never mind, I don't want to hear it."Caught off guard, most people would have hesitated, but Mason wasn’t just anyone—he was Ryan’s best friend. Having known each other for years, they were well aware of each other’s habits and quirks. So, he remained unfazed and continued with his plan."That's boring. I was going to tell you about Ivy." Mason casually mentioned, immediately making Ryan reconsider. "But since you’re not interested, I’ll get back to work."As soon as he finished spea