All Chapters of Bound By The CEO's Deal: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The stinging pain in his wrist from the stranger's ruthless shove turned Conal into a provoked beast. He stumbled, his expensive leather shoes screeching against the hospital floor before he regained his balance. Without even getting a clear look at the person who dared to interfere, he roared with aggression, his voice echoing through the normally quiet hallways of the Maternity Ward:"Which son of a bitch dared to get in my way? Do you want to die? Today, I’ll make sure you regret sticking your nose into my business..."But the filthy curse died in his throat. The moment he spun around to retaliate, Conal froze as if doused in ice water mid-winter. He met the gaze of Aiden Power—eyes as cold as a razor blade. The man stood there like a god presiding over life and death, his powerful arm wrapped around Alma in a possessive, protective embrace.It took only three seconds for the greed-driven man's aggression to evaporate completely, replaced by a ludicrously fawning expression. Cold s

"Call a lawyer for what?"Alma asked naively, her emerald eyes opening wide, crystal clear without a single trace of malice. She looked at Aiden, then at the couple standing frozen opposite them, her face still holding an innocent demeanor as if she had never been touched by the dust of the world. But deep down, Alma knew that innocence at this moment was the sharpest weapon to force her opponents into a corner.The hallway of the VIP clinic was always supposed to maintain an absolute serenity, filled with a faint scent of lemongrass essential oil. Yet, Aiden Power’s presence had choked out that peace, turning the atmosphere dense with killing intent, as if a blizzard had suddenly swept through in the middle of summer.Aiden did not answer right away. He leaned in slightly closer to her—an action that was profoundly protective yet utterly dominating. The distance was so close that Alma could catch the cold scent of sandalwood radiating from the fabric of his meticulously hand-tailored

The door of the limousine slammed shut, its muffled thud completely severing the final link between them and the outside world. The moment the privacy glass separating them from the driver's cabin rolled up, the facade of the deeply devoted lovers from the hospital hallway shattered instantly.Just minutes ago, he had asked her what she wanted to eat with gentle concern, effortlessly lifting her into his arms before an admiring crowd. That possessive display from Aiden had turned Edna's insults into a complete farce. He had also coldly ordered his assistant to discard the high heels that had bloodied her feet, demanding the brand immediately deliver their latest collection of soft leather flats to the estate. That priceless display of pampering had dealt a fatal blow to Conal’s vanity and Edna’s twisted envy.Yet now, with only the two of them left, that manufactured warmth froze over in an instant. The air inside the cabin grew dense, a suffocating chill that choked her lungs. The ab

The soft, wordless music of the restaurant failed to dispel the suffocating tension enveloping the VIP table on the highest floor."Are you finished eating?" Aiden asked suddenly, his deep voice laced with a chilling authority that shattered the frozen silence between them. "The sun outside is getting harsher. We should head back to rest, ensuring you have enough stamina for your... important 'duty' tonight."Alma shuddered slightly at the prompt of "tonight," but she quickly regained her composure, nodding with a smile to sustain the glamorous facade in public. She knew that after this lunch, the journey back to the estate would mark the true beginning of the contract’s dark execution. The sleek, black limousine waiting outside was like a monster crouching in the shadows, silently counting down the minutes."Excuse me for a moment, I need to use the restroom," Alma said softly, placing her napkin down. Aiden gave a slight nod, his deep eyes tracing her retreating figure.The moment A

"Oh my goodness, Alma, are you alright?"Edna’s sudden, shriek of feigned shock successfully locked in the collective attention of the VIP lounge guests, drawing their eyes directly to the corridor. She glided forward, her face a mask of deep concern like a benevolent cousin, intentionally projecting her voice so everyone nearby could hear:"The restroom floor is so slippery; I already told you to watch your footing... Mr. Aiden, please don't blame Alma for causing a scene in public. She has been clumsy since she was a child..."It was a flawless attempt to invert black and white—at once shifting all blame for the fall onto Alma while subtly defaming her in front of Aiden. Yet, Edna failed entirely to realize that Aiden’s eyes had already turned cold enough to freeze the entire hallway."You really must be more careful with your footing next time, Alma. Being this clumsy while standing beside someone like Mr. Power—if it impacts his reputation, how could you ever carry that weight? Yo