Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 8: Conference Meeting

The following morning, Ruby found herself standing in front of the mirror, adjusting the delicate pearl earrings she had chosen to wear.

The soft cream-colored blouse and tailored black pencil skirt hugged her figure in a way that was both elegant and professional.

She looked the part—poised, polished, and every bit the wife of Stefan Winters and every bit, Ivy Quinn.

His wife.

She inhaled sharply, pushing the thought away. It was a role, she was playing for money and for family, nothing more. A dangerous role, but one she had no choice but to play.

"You’re unusually quiet this morning. You don’t have to go if you don’t want to."

Ruby turned to see Stefan standing near the doorway, his head tilted slightly as if trying to pick up on her mood.

He was dressed immaculately in a navy-blue suit, the crisp lines accentuating his tall, commanding frame. Even without sight, he carried himself like a man who owned the world.

She forced a small smile. "Just thinking." .com

"About?"

"How convincing I need to be today," she said, more to herself than to Stefan though loud enough for him to hear.

Stefan smirked. "You’re already doing a good job. You sound nervous, just like a new bride accompanying her husband to work for the first time," he said with a chuckle.

Ruby rolled her eyes. "I am nervous, just not for the reasons you think."

It wasn’t a lie. She was nervous of being caught since Ivy had been to Stefan’s office countless times.

They both didn’t have the same personality so it was going to be a difficult task for her.

He moved toward her, his steps confident despite the lack of sight. "Then let’s get this over with, shall we?"

She swallowed hard as he held out his hand. With only a slight hesitation, she placed her fingers in his, ignoring the warmth that spread through her at the simple touch.

This was just another act. Just another day of pretending. She thought as she led him out to the car where the driver was already waiting for them.

to them. The usual morning bustle of employees slowed

"Good morning, Mr. Winters."

"Welcome back, sir."

you look lovely today," the employees

hearing herself addressed that way, and the weight of the lie pressed heavier on her shoulders.

it—which he did. He acknowledged the greetings with slight nods, his

call from Stefan that

your wedding," she said and

she said and Ruby barely

over the place by now but it seemed she had changed after being married

Oliver arrived yet?" Stefan asked as they approached the private

sir," Naomi, responded. "He’s waiting

undoubtedly loyal to Stefan. She would have been one of the first to notice the difference in

herself to act properly and composed. The least they could say was she was

the elevator, Stefan released Ruby’s hand, adjusting his cufflinks instead. "If at any point you feel overwhelmed, just step out.

child, Stefan. I can

about that," he said, while Naomi

after getting married to Stefan. She thought and then took a closer look

The waves

hair was a bit longer than it was before. She narrowed her eyes and then

was probably overthinking things, she thought when she saw that Ruby’s eye color were still Hazel with gold flecks and

got into the CEO’s office, Oliver stood as soon as they

familiarity before his eyes flickered to

smiled, pretending not to notice the brief flash of

with Ivy before. If anyone would notice the differences, it would

so maybe neither Naomi or Oliver knew Ivy on a

had to do was make sure to take note of every name being mentioned since she was the only who

he took his seat behind the desk, his fingers lightly brushing the edge before resting against

cleared his throat, shifting his attention to the documents in front of

Singapore deal. The investors are hesitating due to last-minute concerns

Stefan’s expression hardened, his

done to