All Chapters of The Ruthless CEO'S Chosen Wife : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The morning sun streamed through the curtains as Raymond sat in his office, scrolling through the numerous headlines about his latest signed business deal on his iPad. "Hawthorne Enterprises Seals Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Sterling Dynamics!" "Raymond Hawthorne's Strategic Collaboration Sends Stock Prices Soaring!" He smirked. He had expected nothing less. The deal with Sterling Dynamics was a game-changer, other companies had been chasing after the same deal for months, but once again he had snatched it away, reinforcing his reputation as a ruthless CEO in business. And tonight, he had dinner scheduled with their president, Nathaniel Sterling, to finalize a few details. And for some reason, he wanted Michelle to accompany him. As he leaned back in his chair, Damian Whitaker and Sebastian Vaughn his two troublesome friends strolled into his office, looking way too relaxed and simple for men who ran some of the biggest companies in the city. He sprawled on his expensive of

The morning sun cast a golden hue over the city as Raymond walked Hawthorne Enterprises, his presence commanding attention and respect as usual. His mind, however, was anything but calm. His parents had been asking about the wedding preparations and if he was sure about Michelle being his future wife. The Davenports were scheming again, and to top it all off, he had an insane amount of work waiting for him. It was going to be a busy day. Meanwhile, Michelle also had a busy morning. The construction site was bustling with activities, she had to oversee several projects and she had to ensure everything was running smoothly. She had just wrapped up a meeting with one of her clients, Mr. Wallace, a middle-aged man with an impressive but questionable mustache. He seemed to enjoy Michelle’s stress more than the actual project, constantly making dramatic sighs and vague philosophical statements about architecture and giving her a hard time. This building should be… an experience,” he sai

Raymond sat in his office, his fingers tapping against the mahogany desk as he read through one of the ridiculous articles that had been circulating online. His lips curled in irritation and anger. The media had been having a field day with him ever since his engagement was announced, but this was different. One of the headlines read: "Billionaire Raymond Hawthorne Trapped in a Loveless Marriage? Sources Claim He’s Being Forced!" He scoffed. Forced? The only thing forcing him right now was his own patience—forcing him not to hunt down whoever started this nonsense. "Felix!" he barked. His assistant walked in, looking far too scared to get close to Raymond . "Yes, boss? Saw the article? You’re famous. Again." Raymond shot him a glare. " Shut up and Find out who’s behind this. Now." Felix shuddered . Whoever is behind this, it wouldn't end well for them, he thought before he spoke up. "Sir , I have already started working on it. But if you ask me, this reeks of Millie and her

Raymond entered his office early that morning, setting his briefcase and phone down and loosening his tie slightly. The moment he sat at his desk, he pulled up the latest project proposals, skimming through them with keen eyes. He had barely settled into his routine when a notification popped up on his iPad—an email from Felix, his assistant. His jaw tightened as he clicked on it. It was the result of the investigation he had ordered Felix to do previously. Gerald had done a thorough job, highlighting everything and left no room for doubt. CONFIRMED SOURCE: DAVENPORT FAMILY BEHIND THE ARTICLES. Raymond’s fingers drummed against the desk, his expression cold. So it was true. Michelle’s family was behind the ridiculous articles spreading online. He scrolled further and saw a note that was added—Millie had been stalking them. She had sent the photographer who had taken their pictures outside the restaurant the previous night. His eyes darkened. Just how far was that woman willing to

Raymond’s day was packed with back-to-back meetings, reviewing contracts, and handling business matters. However, despite his busy schedule, he still found time to call the wedding planner Evelyn, making sure that the preparations for the wedding were expedited. He had decided to move the date forward for some reason, and everything needed to be in place. He also spoke to the wedding coordinator to finalize some key details. Meanwhile, Michelle was also immersed in her work. She spent an hour at the office working on a recent design before heading to the construction site to oversee Mr. Wallace’s project. She meticulously checked the progress, making sure every detail aligned with the design. After a stressful but productive day, she finally wrapped up and headed back to the office to pick up some documents before calling it a day. At the end of the workday, Raymond also finished up his work, went to Michelle’s office to pick her up. The moment she got into the car, she sighed in ex