All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

Jace Malvis stood at the wide window of his office, gazing out at the expansive city below. The sun was sinking, sending a pleasant light over the skyline, but Jace's mind was not at peace. Jace had been a big part of Avalynn's life for some time. He liked how strong she was, how she never gave up in a fight, and how she would do anything, even if it meant being unhappy, for what she believed in.He had come to admire Avalynn’s resolute determination. Throughout their time together, he observed the fearless courage she possessed in the face of adversity, as well as her admirable devotion to fighting for her convictions, despite any personal sacrifice it entailed.Their partnership had begun as a business arrangement, a fake marriage to maintain appearances and fulfill their separate family duties. But somewhere along the road, Jace's emotions for Avalynn became deeper and more complicated. He wanted to be the guy she could rely on, the one who could console and support her in her d

Marvy's hands tightened into fists, her nails pressing into her palms. She watched with rage as Avalynn strode out of the hospital room, her feet assured and poised, as if she held the world in her palm. Marvy was enraged by how easy Avalynn seemed to manage life, especially now that she was married to Jace, New York's youngest billionaire... a marriage Marvy suspected was a fake."Wow, she's grown so much guts," Marvy said through tight teeth, barely above a whisper. "Why? Because she is married to New York's youngest billionaire. "That fake marriage?"Amelia stood beside her, her look reflecting Marvy's fury and envy. "Yes, that has to be phony! "That bitch!" Amelia raised her voice, her remarks cutting and stinging. "She got the emails from yesterday and didn't even mention anything about it."Marvy sent her sister a scathing glance, her chest heaving in rage. "The only thing left of our father, which we were supposed to inherit after his death, is already going to ruins, and that

Meanwhile, back in Jace's house, Avalynn paced the length of her large bedroom, her mind racing. She glanced at the expensive furnishings, barely seeing them. Her beloved father's health was fast deteriorating, and the firm he had created from the ground up was collapsing as a result of mismanagement by her stepfamily. The company, once a symbol of their family's success, was now a decaying structure that threatened to destroy her father's legacy.Avalynn halted by the window, gazing out at the expansive estate.The moon put a glittering shine over the gardens, but the beauty of the night did little to calm her troubled thoughts. How had things gotten to this? How did things get so out of control? The weight of responsibility was heavy on her shoulders, and she fought to bear it alone.Except she wasn't totally alone. There was Jace. He had been a continuous presence, providing emotional support during this turbulent time. His steady manner and soothing words had served as a lifel

Marvy sat at her cluttered desk, papers thrown about in an unorganized arrangement. Her laptop screen flickered, sending a weak glow across her troubled brow. She clicked through the documents Elena had provided her, becoming increasingly frustrated with each failed attempt to connect the facts to her online research.She mumbled, her fingers tapping angrily on the desk, "This doesn't make sense." The records felt like a wild goose hunt, even though they were intended to be a goldmine. She tried again, cross-referencing the data from several sources, but nothing matched. It was like attempting to put together a puzzle with the incorrect components.She exhaled deeply, pulling back her chair and stood up. The room felt suffocating, with the weight of her disappointment bearing down on her. She paced back and forth, looking at the enormous whiteboard full of notes and connections.This was meant to be her breakthrough, the secret to defeating Jace and Avalynn, but it turned out to

Avalynn wasn’t pleased with the meal, and she could still taste it in her mouth. Her heart was beating fast, showing how worried she was.When her and Jace got in the car, they felt more and more tense the longer they were in the car. As Avalynn buckled her seatbelt, her hands trembled a little, and her gaze strayed to Jace's soothing presence by her side.The car surged to life as soon as Jace inserted the key into the ignition. Gently, he reached out and put his hand on hers. With worried-looking eyes, he replied softly, "Avalynn, try to calm down." "With each other, we'll overcome this."Nodding, Avalynn inhaled deeply to regain her composure. However, the knot in her gut would not come loose. Every traffic light and slow-moving car on the seemingly endless drive to the hospital made her worry even more. Avalynn hardly noticed the contrast of sounds and images as the city passed by in a haze.When they did arrive, Avalynn's nervousness increased once more. Her legs trembled beneath