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 whispers spread through

"Good morning, Mr. Winters."

"Welcome back, sir."

look lovely today," the employees

addressed that way, and the weight

owned it—which he did. He acknowledged the greetings

who had stepped out the moment she received a call from Stefan

congratulations on your wedding," she

she said and Ruby

Ivy she knew would’ve been smiling and be all over the place by now but it seemed she had changed after being married for just two days. Naomi thought with

Stefan asked as they approached the

sir," Naomi, responded. "He’s waiting

Stefan. She would have been

any suspicions, she kept them well-hidden. She thought, telling herself to act properly and composed. The least they could say was she was quiet. At least, it was better than being

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

a child, Stefan. I can handle a

that," he said, while Naomi couldn’t help but

this few days after getting married to Stefan. She thought and then took

was more sophisticated than it looked now. The waves weren’t sleek as it used to. Rather, it

the length, she couldn’t help but think that her hair was a bit longer than it was before. She narrowed her eyes

when she saw that Ruby’s eye color were still

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

familiarity before his eyes flickered to Ruby.

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

was certain Oliver had worked closely with Ivy before. If anyone would notice the differences, it

in his business so maybe neither Naomi or

the only who didn’t know anyone from the company. She definitely wouldn’t have developed amnesia so she had

seat behind the desk,

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

issue with the Singapore deal. The investors are hesitating due to last-minute concerns about the

as Stefan’s expression hardened, his mind already

what has been done to reassure them?"