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?

remained locked on the screen. "About Ivy. Check the headlines. Now," he said,

curious. It didn’t take long for him to find what Stefan was

little, well—crazy. But this? I don’t know,

If it were before, perhaps, he would’ve vouched for her and swear

someone that shared the same womb with her, someone that loved

watched him closely and seeing the coldness in his eyes, he asked, "You think she could

thought I knew would never do something like this. But the Ivy I’ve come to know these past few days since I regained my sight....." He let out a breath,

you really believe she’s capable

said slowly. "But I can’t

them? He hadn’t heard anything yet. No

on in Zeden? His mother had called him severally the previous day and

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

call my mom," Stefan muttered,

she knows what’s

her," Stefan replied

rang only once before it

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

back last night but you wouldn’t pick up either," Stefan said, rubbing his forehead.

other end of the line before Elizabeth finally spoke again,

to tell you. I wasn’t sure how much you could handle right now, but yes. It’s

stomach dropped. "What do you mean,

check on Eliana... and then I saw Ivy and decided to follow her. Never thought she’d sau any of what she

I was there. I was just outside. The door was open a little. I 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 of

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

else," Elizabeth said after a beat. "I told the media. It

your mind? Ivy is dangerous! What if she finds out it was

for all. I figured if the media got involved, she’d be forced to leave. Or at least, you’d have

his teeth. "So,

about it and was hiding to stall for time. But

in his chair, the tension settling

he said quietly. "If she could do that to her best friend