All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 211 - Chapter 220

Avalynn stepped into Stephanie's office, the sound of the door clicking shut behind her. The office was neat, almost sterile, with a modern glass desk that gleamed under the soft overhead lighting. Shelves lined the walls, filled with neatly arranged binders and a few decorative items that added a touch of personality.. framed photos, a small succulent, and a sleek metal nameplate that read "Stephanie Moore."Jace had described the file as blue, and Avalynn's eyes scanned the surface of the desk, but there was nothing there that matched the description. She frowned slightly as she darted her eyes around the room."Where is it?" she murmured to herself, keeping her voice low as if afraid someone might overhear her even though the office was empty. Her gaze landed on a stockpile of files stacked neatly on one corner of the desk. "Maybe it's here..." she whispered, moving quickly toward the pile. Avalynn reached out, her fingers trembling slightly as she sorted through the files.

When Jace got back from his lunch with Avalynn, Stephanie was getting ready to close for the day. The creak of her office door momentarily diverted her focus from the computer she was attempting to shut off. "Hi." Jace smiled at her, his face composed. She disregarded him, rolled her eyes, and returned her attention to her computer. "Are you feeling upset?" Once more, Jace spoke. "Jace, please," Steph said in a firm tone. "Please be kind to me. I'm not at all in the mood." Her eyes never strayed from her computer as she continued. Jace drew nearer to her, his brows furrowing. "Hey Steph, in that circumstance, there was nothing I could do. What action was expected of me? Please ignore my wife. His voice was filled with resentment as he asked. When Stephanie did eventually look up, Jace was shivered by the coolness of her stare as her eyes met his. "Nobody requested that you disregard 'your wife,' or 'your false wife,' for me. However, at the very least, just a little respect,"

“You really are one shameless bitch you know? Jace trusts you! He rarely allows people to know the details of his business deals but he tells you everything and this is how you repay him? Side with his enemy??” Avalynn's voice was loud, filled with anger and irritation. Stephanie scoffed“There goes the fake wife playing loyal.. Avalynn, just who the F do you think you are?!” Stephanie retorte“Fake wife?!” Avalynn’s eyes blazed, her hand curling into a fist. “I know exactly who I am. I’m the woman Jace loves, the woman he chose to spend the rest of his life with. What about you, Stephanie? You’re just the cheap one-night stand that he regrets...”Furious, Stephanie's face twisted, her lips slid back in a scowl. She said, "You have no idea what you're talking about. One night stand, please? Go nuts, really! You imagine you would be here in this home as "Jace's wife?!" without that old man?"And then what about you?" Avalynn had a low, lethal voice and daggers in her eyes. "Knowing wh

Stephanie was in Jace's office with Elizabeth and Jace the following morning. The receptionist called to report that his wife came in to see him when they were having their regular business meeting regarding the Ryder threat. The receptionist's voice came over the intercom, "Mr. Malvis," and it filled Jace's office. "Your spouse has come to visit you."Jace looked from Stephanie to Elizabeth, his brow puzzled. With a regretful smile tugging at his lips, he said, "Sorry ladies." "I didn't think Avalynn would visit today."Stephanie's eyes glowed with a hint of humor as her lips formed a tiny smile.As Jace got up from his seat, it was clear that there was tension in the room. He added in a low voice, "If you'll both excuse me for a moment," as he approached the door and opened it.Avalynn was standing across from her, her face tense with anxiety. She looked to Stephanie and Elizabeth and apologized for interrupting them. "I simply... I had to see you.Jace moved closer and gave Avaly

As Avalynn walked and carried her box into the boot of her car, her heart weighed heavily. The weight of her box served as an obtrusive reminder of the events that had just happened, and the sound of her sneakers resonated through the deserted parking lot. Never before had she felt so alone and deceived.Avalynn's hand trembled as the metal of her unlocked car's trunk clanged loudly when it touched the ground.She shook her head, as though trying to clear her mind of the veil that had surrounded them.Was this actually happening? Had Jace truly abandoned her, favoring Stephanie over her?She muttered to herself, "No," with a tone of denial. "No, this is not possible. He wouldn't treat me that way.With her hand still holding onto the box, Avalynn released a deep, tremulous breath and gazed into the night. Was she having a dream?It hurts terribly, really badly. Her main goals were to save him and to assist. Why? She was having trouble finding the answers to these questions, but sh