Exchanged Marriage：the CEO's two-faced wife のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Seraphina’s POVPain shot through my arm like a white-hot blade.I clenched my teeth, resisting the urge to cry out.My assistant’s hand gripped my elbow tightly, her support the only thing keeping me from collapsing onto the cold marble floor of the studio’s lobby.“Careful,” she whispered, her voice trembling against the storm breaking around us.I backed away, breath caught in my throat.On such an important day today, such a change has occurred.The arrival of these intruders may not be a coincidence.My hand trembled slightly due to the pain in my arm.I gritted my teeth and took advantage of the chaos to send a message to Everett.Then I turned slightly, just enough to catch the chaos unfolding.The sharp click of heels against polished stone echoed as Ms. Jan—stepped forward, her dark eyes narrowed in quiet authority.“What is going on here?” she asked, her tone simply precise.The intruders—three of them, all men with sun-weathered faces and the roughness of labor etched into

Seraphina’s POVThe sun pierced through the thinning veil of clouds, casting a golden hue over the urban forest .I adjusted the straps on my backpack, feeling the weight of my equipment settle against my shoulders.The morning air was cool, laced with the scent of dew-kissed leaves and damp earth. This was a far cry from the sterile environment of my laboratory, yet something about the chaos of nature always stirred inspiration in me.Everett walked ahead, tall and broad-shouldered, his blonde hair tousled by the gentle wind.He glanced back at me, “Sera, I asked you to come out here to relax, not to bring half your lab with you,” He said, with a hint of helplessness mixed in his tone.He didn't call me Sylvaine like everyone else, but instead, called me Sera, just like before.I laughed, tightening my grip on the strap of my backpack.“Come on, Everett. Since I’m out here, I might as well make it worthwhile. My lab’s running low on raw materials, and who knows? Maybe the forest will

Dante’s POV:The morning sunlight filters through the half-open blinds of my office, its warm rays cutting through the polished desk like sharp blades, leaving cold, hard lines in their wake.In the silent office, my fingers tap silently on the desk, much like Sylvaine's attitude toward me.Silent, indifferent.Mailbox empty.Again.I was rejected.I shifted my gaze to the adjacent screen — York’s account.Four new emails.All from the same person.Sylvaine.I opened the email and my eyes scanned her pleasant and professional response to my secretary.They were having a great conversation, but she had no idea that the person chatting with her through York's email from yesterday until now was me.My tongue pressed against the inside of my cheek, jaw tightening.I refreshed my own inbox one more time, like a fool clinging to the last shred of dignity.Still empty.This made me doubt for a moment whether I had really offended her.In a scene that I don't know about.I leaned back, my cha

Seraphina’s POVThe cheerful atmosphere in the office infected me, and at this moment, I wanted to share my happiness with someone. The first person that came to my mind was Everett.I picked up the phone and dialed Everett’s number.Everett answered after the first ring. "Sera?"A smile tugged at my lips."You remember that half-dead flower you gave me? It’s alive now."His voice on the other end of the line was filled with a cheerful laugh."This is all your doing. You brought it back to life."His words lifted my spirits, and I replied with a half-joking tone, "You're the only one who believes in me enough to leave such a precious plant in my care.""I trust your abilities." Everett's voice paused for a moment on the other end of the line before he spoke again with a smile in his tone. "Just like I trusted you back then, that you could lead CHIHIRO studio through this tough time.""And good news—I’ve signed cooperation with Vanya."My words made Everett fall silent for a moment, th

Seraphina’s POVThe exhibition hall hummed with a steady flow of voices, a murmur of excitement and anticipation under the bright, cascading lights.CHIHIRO Studio was preparing meticulously for the upcoming showcase.The exhibition in collaboration with Vanya Group will be held in a month. Such a large-scale partnership is not just an opportunity but also a bold and innovative attempt.It is also a crucial chance for CHIHIRO Studio to step onto a bigger stage.Months of planning, late-night revisions, and endless discussions were all for a better performance at this exhibition.As a result, a week before the exhibition began, I arrived at the venue to personally oversee every detail of the setup, striving for a perfect presentation.My heels clicked against the polished floor as I moved through the organized chaos, scanning the booths.Wooden crates were being unpacked, metal structures secured, and designers adjusted the lighting.The air carried the scent of fresh paint and crisp p