Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 195 - 195: The End

Inside the hall, Stefan stood with Ethan near the doors, glancing at his watch like an impatient man on a mission.

"So," Ethan said, sipping from his glass, "is it time?"

Stefan nodded, grinning. "Yes. I can't wait any longer. I just can't wait to see the surprise on her face."

Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. "You're indeed a finished man. I'm so happy for you, man. Really. I just wish Rayna would change her mind about marriage."

Stefan's smile softened, his brow furrowing slightly. "Are you sure you're really okay waiting, Ethan? You've always wanted a family."

Ethan's expression grew determined, though his eyes were gentle. "i know I do but I'll wait. She's worth it. And one day, I know I'll be able to convince her to marry me. I know one day, she'll definitely change her mind."

Stefan nodded in quiet respect, clapping his friend's shoulder.

Just then, Ruby stepped into the hall, her smile lighting up the space brighter than the chandeliers.

Ethan grinned, stepping aside. "There she is. Go on, Stefan. Take your wife away."

Stefan didn't need telling twice. With a grin, he reached for Ruby's hand, lacing their fingers together as the world around them faded into nothing but the two of them — husband and wife, ready to begin forever.

The night was quiet, the hum of the car filling the silence as Ruby leaned against Stefan's shoulder, still dizzy from the whirlwind of the wedding. The city lights glowed faintly through the tinted windows, but she frowned slightly as she noticed the driver taking a turn she didn't recognize.

Her head lifted. "Babe? Aren't we supposed to be heading home to leave tomorrow? This isn't the way home."

He only smiled, his eyes twinkling mischievously in the dim light. "I know."

Ruby sat up straighter, suspicion rising. "Okay.... then where are we going?"

"That," Stefan said, pressing a kiss to her temple, "is my surprise."

Her lips parted in shock. "A surprise? Stefan, haven't you done enough already?"

"No," he said simply, his grin widening. "Not nearly enough."

Ruby's heart skipped. "Let's go see this surprise then," she said with a shake of her head.

him for answers, but one look at his determined face told her she'd get nothing until he was ready. So she sighed dramatically and rested back against him, though her chest buzzed

cool night air swept in, carrying with it the faint briny scent of the sea. Ruby blinked in confusion as she stepped out, her heels

water side?" she asked, raising a brow. "What are we

a secretive smile. From behind his

in disbelief.

serious." He held it up. "Do you

fond smile. "Youbknkw I do with

tying the fabric gently over her eyes. His hand slipped into hers, guiding her carefully forward. She could hear the distant lap of waves, the soft creak of wood against water, and the faint call of seabirds. Every step

push me into the water in

chuckle interrupted. "I'd never

and let

hands came up,

"Alrught. Open your eyes."

against the sudden

of her floated a breathtaking white yacht, gleaming under the moonlight. Strings of golden fairy lights draped across its sides, reflecting off the gentle waves like stars scattered on the water. It was

oh my God. This is so beautiful," she managed to say before reluctantly tearing her gaze away to look at him. "We can all the way here so you can

see it, my love," he said,

mean?" she

to her, his eyes shimmering with love. "I brought you here to see it because this…

caught in her throat. "What?

nodded. "All yours, my

stare, utterly speechless. "Oh my God! This is huge.

a tear from her cheek.

lanterns casting a golden glow on the wood. Inside, the yacht was even more stunning — spacious lounges with white leather seating, crystal chandeliers glittering like stars, a sleek dining

endlessly through wide windows

finally circled back to the deck, Ruby threw her arms around him, tears slipping down her cheeks. "I love it, baby. I love it so much. I don't even know

holding her close. "You don't need to thank me. I'm just glad

love it so much that… if I didn't have a gift of my

arched in amused

into a secretive smile, the same one that made his heart race every time. "Mhm. I've been waiting all night to give it to

closer. "Don't keep me in suspense. I

his hand, her touch trembling with happiness. She guided his palm