The Ceo’s Contract Lover

“I think this is a lot for Nina to process right now,” Jayden said in a protective tone. “We appreciate you sharing this with us, but she needs some time. We’ll talk about it later when she’s ready.”

Isaac and Alaina exchanged a glance, recognizing the need for patience and understanding.

“Of course,” Isaac replied, his voice gentle. “We’ll be here whenever she’s ready to talk.”

At that moment, Isaac’s phone rang, breaking the heavy silence in the room.

He excused himself with an apologetic look and answered the call. As he listened to the voice on the other end, his expression changed drastically.

After a brief conversation, he hung up and turned to the couple.

His expression was somber as he stood up and held Alaina’s hand. “I’m sorry, but I have urgent work that requires my immediate attention. We’ll have to leave for now, but we’ll visit again soon.”

“Take care, both of you.” Isaac nodded at them.

Alaina, though confused, followed her husband. She gave a reluctant glance at Nina before they left the room.

As the door closed behind them, Nina broke down in tears.

Jayden rubbed her back and let her release the pent-up emotions that had built throughout the night.

“It’s okay. I’m here,”

After she quieted down, Jayden asked, his tone gentle. “Do you want to acknowledge them as your parents?”

“I don’t know,” she admitted.

The term ‘parents’ was too foreign to her.

All she wanted was to live with Jayden for the rest of their lives.

However, she could also not blame Isaac and Alaina since they were also victims.

Jayden squeezed her hand and promised, “It’s alright. No matter what you decide, I’ll always support you. We’ll face this together, hmm?”

At the same time, things took an ominous turn for Emilia.

A few minutes ago, she received a call from her confidant that shook her world.

“We’ve been exposed, Emilia. The police are hunting us down,” her confidant’s voice echoed through the phone.

Fear gripped Emilia. “Who betrayed us? How did they find out?” she demanded, her voice tinged with anxiety.

“Someone tried to drug Glory World’s CEO, but they failed. The drug is in their hands now, and they’ve traced it back to us. We don’t have much time left.”

At the mention of Glory World’s CEO, Emilia felt a chill run down her spine.

Emilia’s heart raced as she listened to the dire news.

The mention of Glory World’s name sent a chill down Emilia’s spine.

She knew that with Glory World involved, the stakes had risen to a dangerous level.

With a shaky breath, Emilia asked her confidant, “What do we do now? How do we escape this?”

The person on the other end went silent. “Escape might not be an option, Emilia,” he said hesitantly. “They are closing in fast. We need to act quickly, or we’ll be captured.”

With her heart pounding in her chest, Emilia packed her bag and grabbed all the documents.

She wheeled the chair and was about to leave the premises.

When a group of uniformed officers charged in, closing in from all directions.

As panic set in, she finally understood what fear was.

At that moment, footsteps echoed from outside.

Isaac and Alaina rushed onto the scene.

Seeing them, Emilia felt as though she had found her savior.

“Dad, Mom, please save me!” she pleaded.

Isaac stepped forward, his voice firm, “What’s going on here?”

“This woman is under arrest. She’s involved in a series of criminal activities, and we have evidence against her.” The officer revealed.

He then explained to them how Emilia was charged with running an illegal laboratory where she made drugs and sold them to the black market.

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“Are you sure, officer? Is there a mistake?” They asked in disbelief.

“We have enough evidence to sentence her to a lifetime of prison, sir,” he replied solemnly.

The list of Emilia’s crimes shattered the image of the daughter they thought they knew.

They did not believe Emilia to act so brazenly right under their noses.

Previously, when they discovered the news about their births, they had decided to let Emilia stay with them.

Even though they weren’t related by blood, since they had raised her for 25 years, the couple was reluctant to abandon her.

However, never in their wildest dreams had they expected Emilia to be involved in such extensive criminal activities.

Like mother, like daughter.

The realization hit them with a coldness that sent shivers down their spines.

“Dad, Mom, I didn’t mean for any of this to happen. Please, you have to help me.” Emilia screamed and begged for mercy, but her pleas fell on deaf ears.

Isaac looked at the person he had considered his daughter for half his life in disappointment and instructed the officers. “Take her away.”

The officers handcuffed her and dragged her out of the house.

—

The evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the tranquil scene.

Waking up from a nap, Jayden changed into fresh clothes and stepped out of the room, his gaze searching for Nina.

He looked around the house but couldn’t find Nina.

Eventually, he spotted her silhouette playing on the beach through the window.

Intrigued, he rolled up his sleeves and made his way outside.

The couple was vacationing in the paradise of the Maldives.

Opposite the luxurious villa, the Sea of Stars stretched before him, its bioluminescent glow captivating the night.

Sensing Jayden’s presence, Nina turned around and noticed him standing there.

Adorned in a flowing white dress that seemed to dance with the gentle breeze, Nina approached Jayden with a smile on her face.

This was the first time Jayden had seen her smiling so relaxed, without any burdens.

As she stood before him, the Sea of Stars mirrored the sparkle in her mischievous eyes.

Her smile infected Jayden, and he couldn’t resist asking, “What’s going on?”

Nina’s smile widened.

Before she could respond, Jayden tugged her into his embrace and pulled her into a passionate kiss.

As they caught their breath, Nina pulled away from their kiss.

She gave Jayden a sweet peck on the lips and cleared her throat. “I know you’ve always wanted to hear this from me.”

Jayden looked at her suspiciously.

With a subtle smile, Nina revealed an exquisite box from behind.

Opening it, a delicate ring appeared before them.

Jayden’s heart raced as he looked at Nina passionately.

Nina’s cheeks burned under his intense gaze. Taking a deep breath, she confessed. “Jayden Luxton, words alone can’t express how grateful I am to have met you. You are the best miracle that ever happened to me. I know I have a lot of shortcomings, but I still want to ask. Will you take me as your wife?”

Before she could kneel, Jayden pulled her up into his embrace.

Their lips met again in a tender kiss, and he whispered, “I do.”

The End…