All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Avalynn drove through the city, her thoughts tingling with excitement. She couldn't wait to see Jace. After everything that happened in the preceding weeks, the dinner date was precisely what she needed to cool off. Work had been tough, and personal affairs even more so, Jace had been her support through it all. Her thoughts strayed to how he may react to her surprise visit to his office. She glanced at her phone, eager to text him but then realized it was dead. She grumbled under her breath, remembering she neglected to charge it before leaving the house. What if Jace tried to call her? The city lights blurred past her as she drove, lost in concentration. She didn’t notice the dark SUV trailing behind her. Her mind was too distracted with thoughts about Jace and their planned meal. She grinned to herself, thinking about his smile when he'd see her enter into his office.Suddenly, the SUV sped up and overtook her. It veered sharply and came to a stop immediately in front of her a

The sterile scent of the hospital filled Jace's nostrils as he and Avalynn rushed through the doors behind the strecher. Avalynn's knuckles turned white as she tightened her hold on his hand. They were powerless to stop the medical personnel from swarming around Liam, their frantic cries merging into a mixed haze.A nurse responded, "Sir, you need to stay here," preventing Jace from going with them into the emergency department. "We'll take care of him."With a constricted throat from emotion, Jace nodded. He turned to face Avalynn, who had tears in her red, swollen eyes. He tried to comfort herself as much as she did, "He'll be okay," he added.Avalynn spoke in a murmur scarcely audible. "Jace, he saved my life. He is incapable of dying."As he drew her into his arms, Jace could feel her trembling and silently crying. "He is powerful. He will overcome."Time seemed to go on forever as they stood there, clutching to one other.Avalynn roamed the hospital hallway, stumbling and pacin

Jace grasped the steering wheel tightly while driving in a tense silence, his knuckles white. Avalynn sat next to him and gazed out the window, her mind racing with anxiety and fear. The city lights were muddled by the tears she attempted to wipe away, making the night outside appear darker than usual."What is the extent of the police's search for Elena?" With nervousness in her voice, Avalynn questioned.Jace gave her a quick glance as his face softened. Reaching out, he took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. They're still working on it and are gradually making headway. Fear not.. they will apprehend her. Everything will work out.With a sigh, Avalynn let out the weight of the last few days. "Jace, all I want is to be able to go back to sleeping with both eyes closed. When will this nightmare come to an end?The hurt in her voice made Jace's heart hurt. "It may be difficult now, but it will end. We'll overcome this. I swear. "I'm sorry for all the stress this has caused you,

"Why the fuck did you do it?" Jace's voice reverberated across his spacious office, his anger obvious.Adam was standing opposite him, his eyes wide with remorse and fear. The man, who was usually calm and courteous, appeared little and cornered. Trembling, he began, "Jace, please, I can explain."Jace's anger flared in his eyes. "Explain? What justification is there for betraying a man who has treated you like family? The man who has consistently looked out for you?"Adam gulped and his hands trembled. "Jace, I... I had no other alternative. Elena... she intimidated me. She threatened to kill me if I didn't comply while holding a gun to my head."Jace balled his hands at his sides. And you decided that it would be better to betray me? Adam, you could have come to me. We had the opportunity to keep you safe!"Adam felt so guilty that his shoulders buckled. "Jace, I am aware. I desired to. I was afraid, but I wanted to tell you the truth every day. She is brutal. I had to not take a c

Standing in Jace's lavish office with floor to ceiling windows letting in the afternoon sun are Jace and Alex.Alex said, "It's done," in a calm, low voice. "Elena would find it exactly where it has been posted. She ought to get in touch with you shortly.With a delighted smile on his face, Jace nodded. "Very good. This one will be too good for her to resist. She will quickly emerge from the shadows."Alex gave a nonchalant nod of consent.With a solemn gaze, Jace turned to confront his reliable private investigator. "Are the police standing by?""Everything is ready. Elena won't be able to move without our knowledge because the gala will be watched closely. Alex gave him her word. "She is exactly where we want her to be."Jace gave a nod. "All right. and the media?""Their instructions have been conveyed to them. They'll be prepped and prepared to witness Elena's deception." Alex said, a glimmer of enthusiasm visible in his eyes.Savoring the moment, Jace's grin expanded from a smirk