Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 9: Conference Meeting 2

The conference room was spacious, sleek, and intimidatingly modern. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the city, the afternoon sun casting long shadows across the glossy table where the key executives sat.

A large screen was set up at the front of the room, displaying the waiting investors from Singapore.

Stefan sat at the head of the table, his presence commanding as ever. His fingers rested lightly on the armrest of his chair, his posture relaxed but alert.

Ruby sat beside him, keeping her expression neutral despite the nervous energy simmering beneath the surface.

She hadn’t expected to be involved in actual business discussions today. But now, here she was, seated beside Stefan as though she belonged there. And in a way, she did. She was his wife, after all.

The meeting started smoothly enough. Oliver led the introductions, and the investors, a group of three men and one woman, exchanged pleasantries with Stefan.

"Mr. Winters, we appreciate you taking the time to meet with us despite your recent nuptials," said Mr. Lau, the senior representative.

"Business doesn’t wait," Stefan replied smoothly. "Let’s get to it."

The investors launched into their concerns. Market volatility, projected returns, and hesitation over the expansion plans. Stefan countered each point with calculated precision, his voice steady and authoritative.

Ruby watched in admiration. He might be blind, but he was in complete control, responding to data and figures as if he could see them laid out in front of him.

promising on paper, but without visual

silence fell over the room as all eyes turned to Stefan.

she saw the trap for what it was. It wasn’t just a question—it was a challenge. A test of Stefan’s

on the table and for the first time since the meeting

couldn’t see the reports. Couldn’t skim through the numbers to confirm them in real time like the others and the investors

his blindness is a

waiting for his response. Ruby looked at him and her heart ached for him. No matter what, she was his wife and she wouldn’t let him face such humiliation from these investors or let his sight be the reason he couldn’t pull

be his sight, she reminded herself and

she leaned forward,

three of the report. If you look closely, you’ll see that the estimated growth percentage accounts for the market fluctuations you’re concerned about," she said as she turned slightly toward Stefan, and subtly tapping twice on the table to

revised strategy has accounted for these risks. And based on the latest fiscal analysis,"—she quickly skimmed the numbers on the report before locking eyes with the investors on the screen—"we’re still looking at a projected 15% increase in returns within the first quarter post-expansion,"

Then, after a long pause, he nodded

relieved sigh, not wanting anyone in the room to sense how nervous she had

lips quirked slightly, almost imperceptibly, but

what I did,’ she

successful note, with the investors appeased and agreements solidified. As the call disconnected, a quiet

stealing a glance at Ruby

fingers