All Chapters of The Forgotten CEO: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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51. The Dream That Broke Her

Jacyn was falling.The world around her spun in a blur of red and black. Screams echoed in the distance—familiar voices twisted by terror. Her body felt weightless, as if suspended in time, yet every second dragged like an eternity. She reached out, grasping for something—anything—but her fingers met only air.Then came the sound.Gunshots.Sharp. Ruthless. Final.She turned her head and saw the bus again. The same bus from the outing. But this time, it wasn’t rolling—it was burning. Flames licked the windows, smoke billowed into the sky, and silhouettes of people pounded against the glass, begging to be let out.Jacyn tried to run toward them, but her feet wouldn’t move. She was frozen—a spectator to the horror. Her heart pounded violently in her chest.“Liam!” she screamed.No answer.She saw him inside the bus, shielding her with his body, blood dripping from his forehead. His eyes met hers—pleading, desperate.Then the explosion came.The bus erupted in a deafening blast, throwing

52. The Outing

The morning of the outing arrived with a strange heaviness. Jacyn stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her simple blouse. Her reflection looked fragile, but her eyes carried a quiet determination. The dream still lingered in her chest, but she refused to let it dictate her reality.Downstairs, Liam was already waiting. He gave her a brief nod, his usual calm masking any concern. “Ready?”She swallowed hard. “As I’ll ever be.”The drive to the resort was quiet. Jacyn stared out the window, watching the city fade into open roads and greenery. Every passing mile reminded her of the dream—the bus, the laughter, the sudden terror. She clenched her fists, whispering to herself, It’s not real. This is different.When they arrived, the atmosphere was festive. Employees gathered in groups, chatting, laughing, setting up games. The air smelled of grilled food and sea breeze. For a moment, Jacyn felt relief. No flames, no blood, no accusing eyes—just ordinary people enjoying a day away from w

53. Broken Legs and Fried Rice

The outing ended with the sky painted in shades of orange and violet, streaks of color stretching across the horizon like brushstrokes on canvas. Jacyn sat quietly in the car as Liam drove them back, her body tired but her heart strangely light. The laughter of the employees still echoed in her ears, mingling with the memory of her own hesitant chuckles. For the first time, she hadn’t felt like a ghost among them.She leaned her head against the window, watching the scenery blur past. “It wasn’t so bad,” she murmured, almost to herself.Liam glanced at her, one hand steady on the wheel. “Not bad? You joined a tug-of-war, a relay race, and managed to laugh at yourself. I’d call that progress.”Jacyn smiled faintly. “Progress, huh? I nearly tripped during the race.”“And yet you kept running,” Liam said. His tone was matter-of-fact, but his eyes softened. “That’s what matters.”She turned to him, studying his profile. The strong line of his jaw, the way his eyes stayed focused on the ro

54. Shadows Before the Gala

The week after the outing passed in a rhythm that felt both comforting and unsettling. Jacyn carried with her the small victories of laughter and camaraderie, but the memory of her dream still lingered like a shadow. She knew the next test was coming—the gala. Unlike the outing, this wasn’t a casual day at the resort. This was Liam’s world at its most polished, most scrutinized.On Monday morning, Liam placed a sleek envelope on the dining table where Jacyn was sipping her tea. “The gala,” he said simply.Jacyn lifted it, her fingers brushing the embossed lettering. Horizon Group Annual Gala. The words gleamed in silver, heavy with expectation. Horizon Group was a rival company, ambitious but not quite at Lee Group’s level. Still, their gala was known for its spectacle, and the guest list was a battlefield of reputation.Jacyn exhaled slowly. “So soon.”“Yes,” Liam replied. “Friday night—we’re going.”Jacyn nodded. “Of course. I’ve attended galas before.”Liam’s gaze lingered on her,

55. The Gala Night

On Friday evening, Jacyn stood before the mirror again, the sapphire gown hugging her frame. Her hair was styled simply, her makeup light but elegant. She barely recognized herself.Liam appeared at her door in a sharp black suit. His eyes swept over her, lingering longer than usual. For a moment, silence stretched between them.“You look…” He paused, then smiled faintly. “Ready.”Jacyn raised an eyebrow. “That’s all you’re going to say? Ready?”He smirked. “If I say more, you’ll accuse me of flattering you.”She rolled her eyes, but her cheeks warmed. “You’re impossible.”As they stepped into the car, Jacyn adjusted the necklace nervously. Liam noticed and leaned closer. “Relax. You’ve faced worse.”She gave him a sideways glance. “Like relay races and tug-of-war?”He chuckled. “Exactly. If you can survive that, you can survive a gala.”Jacyn laughed, the tension easing. The car glided through the city lights, carrying them toward the grand ballroom where reputations were built and d

56. The Gala Night 2

The doors opened with a soft sigh, and Liam guided Jacyn outside. The sudden coolness of the night air brushed against her skin, chasing away the heavy warmth of the ballroom. She gripped the railing, staring at the city lights scattered below like fallen stars.For a moment, neither of them spoke. The silence wasn’t awkward — it was grounding. Jacyn let out a shaky breath, her voice trembling but steady.“When you said I wasn’t alone…” She paused, swallowing hard. “It meant more than you know. I’ve carried so much shame from Lou Group. Tonight, for the first time, I felt like I belonged again.”Liam turned toward her, his gaze steady, tender. He reached up, brushing a loose strand of hair from her cheek with a gentleness that made her chest ache. “You’ve always belonged. It’s the world that failed to see it. My only wish is that you see yourself the way I see you.”Her chest tightened. Heat rose to her cheeks, and she laughed softly, almost shy, trying to break the tension. “Careful,

57. Borrowed Shirts, Stolen Hearts

The gala had ended, but its echoes lingered in Jacyn’s chest. The house was quiet now, the kind of silence that felt heavy after hours of music and chatter. She curled up on the sofa in Liam’s study, her heels abandoned on the floor, her gown pooling around her like spilled silk.The door opened softly. Liam stepped in, not with wine, but with two steaming mugs of hot chocolate.Jacyn blinked, surprised. “Hot chocolate? After a gala?”He smirked, setting one mug in front of her. “You looked like you needed comfort, not champagne.”She rolled her eyes but smiled, wrapping her hands around the warm porcelain. The first sip was rich, sweet, and unexpectedly grounding. For a moment, she felt like a child again — safe, cared for.Her gaze drifted to Liam, and then, like a whisper, a memory stirred. A boy’s laughter. A hand reaching for hers in a sunlit garden. Liam’s face, younger, softer, before the years had sharpened him into the man beside her.Her breath caught. I knew him… before eve

58. Croissants & Confessions

The morning sun spilled softly through the tall windows, painting the kitchen in gold. Jacyn leaned against the counter, still in Liam’s shirt, sipping juice with a mischievous smile. Her hair was loose, her bare feet tapped lightly against the tiled floor. Liam watched her from across the room, amused, as if she had turned his orderly world upside down.“Get dressed,” he said, folding his newspaper with deliberate precision. “We’re going out.”Jacyn tilted her head, her eyes narrowing playfully. “Out? Where?”“You’ll see,” he replied, his tone deliberately vague.She smirked. “You’re terrible at surprises. You always look smug when you’re hiding something.”“Maybe I am smug,” he said, sipping his coffee. “But you’ll thank me later.”Jacyn rolled her eyes, but her smile lingered.An hour later, Jacyn found herself walking beside Liam through a quiet shopping district. The air was lighter here, filled with the scent of fresh bread and flowers from the stalls. The cobblestones echoed so

59. Hidden Smiles and Glances

The morning light was softer than usual when Jacyn stepped into the Lee Group headquarters beside Liam. The building’s glass façade shimmered, reflecting the city’s pulse, but inside it was all hushed voices and hurried footsteps.Employees bowed slightly as Liam passed, their eyes lowered, their movements sharp. He was cold to them, his expression unreadable, his tone clipped. Yet when Jacyn glanced up at him, his gaze softened, and he slowed his stride to match hers.She leaned closer, whispering with a grin. “Do they always look like they’re about to faint when you walk by?”“They should,” Liam replied dryly. “Keeps them efficient.”Jacyn giggled, the sound light in the sterile lobby. A few startled looks followed, but Liam’s lips curved faintly — the smallest smile reserved only for her.Jawn Ng was already waiting when they entered Liam’s office, a neat stack of files in his hands. He bowed slightly, his tone brisk. “Good morning, Young Master Lee. The reports from the finance di

60. Echoes of Forgotten Bonds

The lobby’s glow softened into evening shadows, and the air felt heavier with each word exchanged.Yan’s smile lingered, his tone smooth. “It seems Lee Group has grown even more formidable. I expected nothing less from you, William.”Liam’s reply was clipped, precise. “Formidable is necessary. Weakness has no place here.”Jacyn shifted slightly, her hands folding together in front of her. She sensed the sharpness in Liam’s words, though she didn’t understand why. To her, it was just business talk — two men measuring each other with polite phrases.Yan’s gaze returned to her, warm and curious. “And you, Miss Jacyn… you must be adjusting well. It’s rare to see someone bring light into this building.”Jacyn offered a polite smile, nothing more. Why does he speak as if he knows me? She didn’t care for his familiarity, nor the way his eyes lingered. Her attention drifted back to Liam, the only person whose words mattered.Liam’s hand brushed hers again, steadying her. His voice was calm, b

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