All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter One

Avalynn shut the large door to the living room behind her as she made her way upstairs, heading for her room. She was tired from the day's work as it was very hectic at the restaurant today, being a Friday. “Just a little more time Amelia, I'm still waiting for the right time to tell her,” Avalynn heard this familiar voice say as she passed through Amelia’s room. She halted for a moment as she became interested and pressed her ears to the door. “The right time?? So when is the right time Dylan? I cannot handle this anymore. Don't you see the way she stares at you??” She heard Amelia respond. Avalynn's heart skipped. Dylan? No way. Dylan.. what was.. no. In Amelia's room? Did she mishear? Her heart started hammering so fiercely in her chest like a pestle striking a mortar. “Okay okay, I will break it off with her tomorrow. I was done with her since I met you anyway. I'll pick you over and over again Amelia” She heard Dylan say again.Avalynn stumbled backwards a bit, panting so ha

Chapter Two

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

Avalynn settled on the stool beside the stranger as he ordered a bottle of vodka. In a few minutes, She was already on the third bottle. She felt a bit drunk, but not too drunk to still be aware of her surroundings.She could still form normal thoughts, and she was conscious enough to know what she was doing. But she also knew she was drinking too much.“Please pour me another shot,” Ava requested of the stranger, her voice audible even over the loud music playing in the club.She had been drinking for a while and was now obviously too drunk.“Sure,” the stranger said as he poured her another shot of vodka into her cup and watched her swallow it all at once. He likewise drank down the rest of his cup's contents before pouring another.“After three good years of my total commitment, that motherf*cking bastard dumped me for my own goddamn stepsister!” She ranted, hitting her cup on the counter.She staggered and almost fell off the stool.“Take it easy on yourself, woman,” the guy said

Chapter Three

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

The bed was so soft and comfortable. Avalynn thought as she adjusted herself, smiling sheepishly. Wait. Bed?!She jerked up from the hotel bed; her gaze met the wall clock; it was 7:30 a.m. She wasn't wearing anything aside from her pants. What the heck? How come? She looked around. Where was she? She heard the tap running in the bathroom.The last thing she remembered was a stranger who offered to buy her a drink at the club. Wait, so Dylan isn't back? She tried to stand up from the bed; her private part hurt. No. What's that pain? She quickly lifted the duvet to inspect. Damn! It wasn't a dream! Nooo. Who the heck did this to her?She tried to remember how the night went, but it wasn't coming through. She spotted her dress on the sofa by the bedside. She quickly reached for it and put it on.“You're awake,” she said, hearing a strange voice. She lifted her head and saw the same guy she had met at the club last night coming out of the bathroom shirtless and with a towel around his

Chapter Four

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

"I will not marry him!" Ava affirmed, "I don't understand. You want me to marry into the Arstor family; why? Why did it have to be me?” Avalynn glared at her stepmother.“Oh, so you now talk back to me?” Emily, Ava's stepmother, gave a wicked smirk.“No, I don't. But this? I will not accept it. Marvy isn't married either; why not choose her? Why me?”“It's you because you're the only illegitimate child in this family.. the one your sickler's father had with his whore ex-girlfriend!” Emily started, but Avalynn interrupted fiercely.“Do not! Do not ever call my father a sickler, he's not!”Emily smiled with a wicked glint in her eyes. “But he is.”Avalynn folded her hands into fists at her sides, she didn't want to react, she really didn't want to react.“Liam Arstor is only disabled; you will learn to cope with that. Consider this a favor from me. At least, it's fair enough that I am giving you away to such a rich family. You’d stop your pitiful restaurant job and be able to take care

Chapter Five

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

The incessant ringing of her alarm yanked Avalynn alert from her deep sleep. She took a speedy look at the wall clock holding tight the wall inverse her bed, 8 a.m!! Fuck.She had been invited a few days ago for an interview at her dream company, M&M fashion institute. She quickly jumped off her bed and rushed to her bathroom to prepare. Before leaving for the office, Avalynn double-checked the address. She tried to remain cool, but her heart continued to beat quickly. She arrived at the predetermined location, a lavish looking corporation in the core of New York."Welcome to M&M Design, what might I do for you?" the receptionist welcomed, smiling pleasantly."Hello, I'm Avalynn Otto. I have an interview booked for 9 am," she answered, returning the smile regardless of her nerves."OK, simply sit down around there while I call the CEO to tell him you are here," The secretary said with a considerate grin all the rage.As Avalynn paused, her emotions dashed with energy and tension.H

Chapter Six

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

Avalynn's heart kept hammering in her chest as she made her way home. As the bus rumbled along, she felt her heart race with every passing stop. She felt as like she was being pulled in every way by the ideas that were whirling about in her head, which were a combination of feelings, anxieties, and wants. It was as if she were being pulled by invisible threads. She leaned her forehead against the window, which was chilly, and her breath caused the glass to become foggy.Despite the fact that the money would radically revolutionize her life, Avalynn was unable to find a way to get over the idea of marrying a complete stranger. The prospect of marrying a complete stranger was unnerving. She found herself becoming more confused as she continued to think about it. “Are you okay?” An old lady beside her asked, her face full of concern. “I'm fine,” Avalynn smiled, trying to hide her conflicting emotions. “Just a little bit distracted. Thanks for asking.” She added, with a forced smile

Chapter Seven

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

Avalynn had no clue when she began to chuckle. She sneered, pulling herself back to the present. She sat up, leaning forward. "Please," she paused to catch her breath. "Did you just say $6 million?" The doctor let out a deep breath. “Exactly, Miss Avalynn. And as I have stated, it worked better if we worked on it more quickly,” he responded. Tears started to pile up in her eyes. At that moment, she was perplexed about what to do. Where was she going to find this big amount? All she had in my account was $2,000,000, her complete life savings."Oh God.." she moaned. With the backs of her palms, she brushed away the tears that tried to flow from her eyes and glanced blankly at the doctor. “Unfortunately, there aren't any other options. I'm extremely sorry, Miss Avalynn. Your father doesn't have much time left, so if you want to spare his life, you best start thinking about methods to collect the money right away.”"Please, doctor, could you please not say such things?" She couldn't

Chapter Eight

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

"There is no turning back once you sign that contract. Are you really sure about this?” Jace intoned gravely, punctuating his question with a sip of his evening tea.He had left the office disappointed and with a heavy heart as he had to get married in one week and didn't know where else to get a bride. He was about to give in to despair when the phone rang, and he heard the melodious voice of Avalynn at the other end. The moment she said she was ready, Jace felt a glimmer of hope. Perhaps he could make his grandfather see that there was no other woman for him but Stephanie. Perhaps this arrangement with Avalynn was the answer.He'd get married to Avalynn and divorce after a year. “Yes, I am ready.” Avalynn's voice echoed from the receiver as she repeated, her voice dripping with confidence.A small smile formed at the corners of Jace's lips. “Fine. 8am sharp tomorrow, we will meet at my office to sign the contract documents.” He said, with newfound determination. **********Th

Chapter Nine

THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE /Tory June

Avalynn hurriedly left Jace's office, rushing home after they had finalized their conversation. She wasn't about to get on her stepmother's wrong side. She didn't have enough strength for that. The living room was filled with the scent of sunflowers, their golden petals flowing in with the breeze that went through the open window.As she approached her stepmother, Avalynn's heartfelt heavy with the impending confrontation. The moment their eyes met, she could feel the tension in the air sparking like lightning.Her stepmother's gaze was hard on her.It was her stepmother's voice that broke the silence, and it was icy and piercing. "Look who decided to grace us with her presence," she said.Despite the fact that Avalynn's throat clenched, she managed to muster a pathetic grin, which was an effort to conceal the turmoil that was developing within her. "I'm really sorry for being so late. That day has other things in store for me. I have been so busy."Her stepmother's stare was impenet