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.

turned to them. The usual morning bustle of employees slowed as

"Good morning, Mr. Winters."

"Welcome back, sir."

you look lovely today," the employees

a polite smile, nodding in acknowledgment. It felt strange hearing herself addressed that way, and the weight of the

as though he owned it—which he did. He acknowledged the greetings with slight nods, his grip

she received a call from Stefan that he was

on your wedding,"

said and Ruby barely gave

by now but it seemed she had

arrived yet?" Stefan asked as they approached the

Naomi, responded. "He’s waiting in your

professional, and undoubtedly loyal to Stefan. She would have been one

composed. The least they could say was she was quiet. At least,

Ruby’s hand, adjusting his cufflinks instead. "If at any point you feel overwhelmed, just step out. I won’t

child, Stefan.

he said,

this few days after getting married to Stefan. She thought

than it looked now. The waves weren’t sleek as it used to. Rather, it was just there. Wasn’t it supposed to even look

help but think that her hair was a bit longer than it was before. She narrowed her eyes and then looked Ruby

overthinking things, she thought when she saw that Ruby’s eye color were still Hazel with

they got into the CEO’s office, Oliver

greeted with familiarity before his eyes flickered

smiled, pretending not to notice the brief flash of surprise in

Oliver had worked closely with Ivy before. If anyone would notice the differences, it would be him since Naomi didn’t notice anything. Or maybe

in his business so maybe neither Naomi or

of every name being mentioned since she was the only who didn’t know anyone

he took his seat behind the desk, his fingers lightly brushing the

throat, shifting his attention to the documents in front of him. fr.eew eb

The investors are hesitating due to last-minute

watched as Stefan’s expression hardened, his mind already working

has been done to reassure them?" he asked