Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 121: Beginning Of Her End

Stefan sat on the small balcony of his room in Ethan’s house, the warm coastal breeze brushing against his skin as the soft sound of ocean waves echoed in the distance. He had barely touched his breakfast. The eggs had gone cold, and the toast felt like cardboard in his mouth.

He wasn’t sure why, but something felt...off. His heart felt heavy. He naturally would’ve thought it was what happened with Ruby the previous day but he could swear it wasn’t.

It was a strange kind of restlessness stirred in his chest. He had spent the last two days thinking solely about Ruby, trying to keep his mind away from Zeden, from Ivy and from the memories that refused to leave him alone.

He rubbed his temple, trying to focus, but a nagging feeling kept tugging at him. What could it be? Or was Ruby in trouble? Should he go and check in with her even if she might likely throw him away again?

He was still contemplating on that when his phone vibrated.

One glance at the screen made his brows draw together.

News Update: Socialite and Business Tycoon’s Wife, Ivy Winters Suspected in Friend’s Accident – ’Sweet Dreams, Darling,’ Witness Claims

Stefan’s hand stilled. He stared at the notification without moving. His heartbeat began to pick up. His thumb hovered over the screen before he tapped it, the article loading faster than he thought possible.

His chest tightened as he read the words. Again. And then again.

It felt surreal. Like a scene from a bad drama. What was this? Just a few days away from Zeden and this was already happening?

Ivy hurt Eliana? This has to be a joke. Perhaps, a joke of the century.

"What the hell..." he whispered under his breath, already reaching for his phone.

"Ethan!" he called out toward the house hallway.

A moment later, Ethan walked in, still buttoning his shirt. "Yeah? What’s up?"

"Have you seen the news?" Stefan asked, his voice low but urgent.

Ethan blinked. "What news?"

How could he know about the news when he had been thinking of Rayna all night, unable to sleep while wondering how hurt she must be or if he should disregard all he’d told Stefan and actively pursue her to apologize?

the headlines. Now," he said, bringing Ethan’s attention

take long for him to find what Stefan was talking about. Within seconds, his

is..." he began, then looked up at Stefan. "That’s scary. I mean... I know Ivy’s a little, well—crazy. But this? I don’t

unreadable. Cold. If it were before, perhaps, he would’ve vouched for her and swear with his life but

could also betray someone that shared the same womb with her, someone

coldness in his eyes, he

the Ivy I’ve come to know these past few days since I regained my sight....." He let out a breath, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees. "She’s unpredictable. Manipulative. Maybe even dangerous. That’s why I

troubled. "So, you really believe

"But I can’t ignore

He hadn’t heard anything yet. No

had called him severally the previous day

the thought that if Ivy had something to do with Eliana’s accident... if she was as dangerous as these articles claimed... then his mother might be in trouble. Perhaps he should find reliable and strong men to

mom," Stefan

think she knows

Stefan replied as he pressed the

phone rang only once

voice burst through, rushed and breathless. "Thank God, I’ve been trying

but you wouldn’t pick up either," Stefan said, rubbing his forehead. "I saw the

long pause on the other end of the line before Elizabeth finally spoke again, her voice

wasn’t sure how much you

dropped. "What do you

tense. "I didn’t know Ivy was going to be there. I went to check on Eliana... and then I saw Ivy and decided to follow her. Never thought

wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. But then... I heard her talking. To Eliana. She said things like ’this is what you get’ and... and she told her ’sweet dreams, darling’ like some kind

closed his eyes. A bitter taste filled his mouth. "Why didn’t you call security? Or

told the media. It would

voice rose. "Mom, are you out of your mind? Ivy is dangerous! What if she finds out

her out of your life once and for all. I figured if the media got involved, she’d be forced to leave. Or at least, you’d have enough proof to finalize the divorce. With what she did, if

teeth. "So, she

knew about it and was hiding to stall for time. But then I saw her at the hospital. That’s when I

chair, the tension settling deep

do that to