All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"Puppet?" Ava asked. She felt numb, as if she'd been forced out of her normal state of being. Jace ignored her, he obviously wasn't sorry for what he'd said. In the actual sense, that's just what she was to him - a means to an end. He turned his gaze away from her, going back to his position. The sudden feeling as if she were floating in a sea of uncertainty overtook Avalynn. He'd just referred to her as a puppet, which meant that was exactly what he saw her as. She felt her pulse thumping in her chest, as she wondered if that was how her marriage was going to turn out. Would she have to obey him no matter what, just like a puppet does its master? Would she have to give up control of her own life and let him direct it? A sense of fear and uncertainty rose within her, threatening to overwhelm her.She hadn't felt like this since she said yes to his proposal. Was he always this cold, or had she been too busy to notice? It was only the first day of 365, and already, this? The sud

Under the silver light of the low-hanging moon, Avalynn sat before her dressing mirror, her blonde hair loosely tied in a ponytail. She had just done her nighttime routine and was ready to retire to bed. A slight grin curled at the corners of her lips as she observed her reflection, delighted that she had finally stood up to the powerful Amelia.What had Amelia expected? That Avalynn would still respect her after she had taken Dylan away? Such a filthy bitch!Avalynn carefully ran her fingers over her hair, appreciating her appearance in the mirror. The notion of how she may seem in a wedding dress brought a shiver of excitement down her spine. Even if the wedding wasn't real, she couldn't help but feel a feeling of eagerness.As Avalynn's excitement mounted, her thoughts strayed to her ill father. She hadn't yet communicated the news of her imminent wedding, and she pondered whether she should. It had always been his desire to guide her down the aisle on her wedding day, and she co

Despite the fact that her pulse was pounding with a combination of excitement and anxiety in her chest, Avalynn admired at her image in the full-length mirror before her. Her figure was embraced by the breathtaking white wedding gown, which shined in the gentle sunlight due to its elaborate beading and delicate lace embellishments.She couldn't help but feel wonder as she swirled, seeing the layers of tulle stretch out about her feet. She couldn't seem to contain her excitement.At long last, the day had arrived: the day of her wedding to Jace, which would be held in camouflage. As she thought about him, Avalynn ran her fingertips over the silky fabric of the dress, and a smirk played over her lips as she did so. It was impossible to ignore the obvious connection that they shared, the invisible attribute that attracted him to her, despite the fact that they had been brought together by circumstances that were not typical. She took a deep breath as she attempted to calm the butterfl

Jace noticed the fatigue on Avalynn's face and looked worriedly at her. "Yes," he said in a gentle and comforting voice. "Let's say our goodbyes and get out of here then."When Avalynn and Jace walked around the lobby saying goodbye and thanking their guests, Jace's presence made an impact on her.Despite the rocky beginning to their relationship, he has shown to be a kind, dependable man who is sensitive to her wants and feelings.Once they had bid farewell to each other, Jace walked Avalynn off the field to his car.As they settled in, Avalynn exhaled a sigh of relaxation. She was happy to be finally out of the tense atmosphere of the reception.As they left the arena, Jace glanced across at Avalynn."Are you okay?" was his question, and his tone revealed how concerned he really was.Avalynn gave a nod, but her gaze was downward. She said, "I'm fine," but her tone lacked assurance.Gentle words came from Jace, "You don't seem fine." "You have been a lot today, and it's normal if you

The person on the other end of the line responded hastily, "Jace, it's Mr. Allen," and the urgency in his tone demanded that Jace give his whole attention to the conversation. "I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time huh." Jace's posture straightened, and he now focused his attention totally on the conversation. It was clear that the request made by Mr. Allen was of great significance. "No, Mr. Allen, of course not. What is it that I can do to assist you? "I need you to pack your bags and head to London on short notice," Mr. Allen continued, his voice sounding hard and determined. "I need you to leave immediately. We've just received an urgent information that our client is interested in moving forward with the deal, but they want a face-to-face meeting." Jace's eyes widened as he examined the urgency of the request, and the severity of the request began to seep in in his mind. "Is that London? Still, that's..." "I realize very well that it’s unexpected, Jace," Mr. Allen interrup