The Ceo’s Contract Lover

With a gesture to the servant, Isaac instructed him to chase them out of his house.

Although they already knew the outcome, dejection settled over Nina as they left the residence.

She opened the door when she saw Jayden’s intense gaze fixed upon her.

Despite his sickly pallor, his domineering aura couldn’t be concealed.

Sensing the tension, Nina felt amiss. “H-Hey, you’re up?”

Jayden remained silent, his icy gaze unyielding. Instead of acknowledging her greeting, he asked instead, “Where have you been?”

“Nowhere in particular. I just went to learn about your treatment plan with the doctor…” Nina replied, trying to keep her tone steady.

“Is that so?”

Nina nodded.

“Was the doctor’s name Isaac Moore?”

The smile on Nina’s face froze.

The look in Jayden’s eyes sent a shiver down her spine; there was a dangerous gleam that made her heart race.

Panic flashed across her face when she realized Jayden had figured out everything. Helpless, she started to speak, “Jayden, I-”

“Enough!” Jayden interrupted harshly, his voice cutting through the room. “Do you really plan on driving me to death?”

Bold of her to assume that she could act under his nose!

Lowering his head, he rubbed his forehead in frustration. “Listen to me. I’d rather die than lower my dignity in front of enemies. Do you think I haven’t tried?” Jayden’s bitterness echoed in the room. “It’s useless.”

Nina’s body jerked. Her eyes turned red upon hearing his words. “But-”

“No, buts,” Jayden interrupted firmly. “If I see you contact that family again, I won’t let you near me in my last moments.” His words echoed, leaving no room for negotiation.

Nina’s face paled in alarm.

She did not dare to defy him because she knew he would really do it.

–

Nina stood by Jayden’s side as the doctor conducted his examination.

Following the checkup, the doctor provided them with some instructions before leaving.

Once the doctor left, Rick entered the ward, wearing a serious expression. Upon seeing Nina, he seemed hesitant to speak.

Jayden nodded at him. “It’s okay, tell us.”

“Master, with the help of a few elders from the Luxton family, Lilian has taken control of the corporation. She’s even pushing for Keith to be elected as the next head. The elders were swayed by her and are backing Keith to lead the corporation.”

Jayden’s face remained stoic as he inquired, “What about William? Have you located him?”

“We can’t locate him at the moment. The people we sent to protect him mentioned that Lilian was the one who relocated him. The exact location where she hid him is still unknown.”

Rick always knew this snake would bite, but he didn’t expect her to be so ruthless.

Greed and ambition had blinded her, and it seemed like nothing in the world could stop her now.

Jayden let out a few coughs. Nina quickly handed him a glass of water and turned to Rick. “What is she planning to do next?”

In Spring City, the Moores were not the only ones waiting to see Jayden collapse.

One person eagerly anticipating this moment was Lilian Luxton, Jayden’s stepmother. The past few months had been so blissful for Lilian that she was even laughing in her sleep.

She felt that her decades of perseverance had finally borne fruit.

The anticipation of Jayden’s downfall gave her immense satisfaction, and it was only a matter of time before she gained victory.

After Jayden fell ill, the side family branches, which had been suppressed by Jayden, began to stir.

Initially, they couldn’t believe that a man as powerful as Jayden could succumb so easily.

However, after witnessing it with their own eyes, those restless people finally extended their claws to the Luxton Corporation.

An enemy’s enemy was a friend.

Over the years, Lilian had reached out to nearly all the powerful rivals of the Luxton Corporation, or more accurately, Jayden, forming alliances with them.

And as the iron was hot, they wanted to use tomorrow’s global board of directors meeting to remove Jayden from the company.

More than half of the board members had already been swayed to their side.

Upon hearing this, Liam, for the first time, regretted not acknowledging his roots.

Having not entered the Luxton family, he could only watch helplessly as they carried on with their schemes.

After tomorrow, Keith would assume control of the company, marking the end of Jayden Luxton and the Luxton empire.

Though Keith would hold the CEO’s title on the surface, Lilian would wield complete control behind the scenes.

In a secluded mansion in Spring City.

Lilian dismissed the nurse attending to William.

This property was her hideout and the place where she hid William.

William’s current condition could not be described as optimistic.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

He lay there motionless, unable to sustain without life support.

“Old man, did you ever imagine that your years of blood, sweat, and tears would fall into my hands, and even your most promising son couldn’t lay a finger on me?” Lilian said sarcastically, as she sat beside him.

Hearing the noise, William weakly opened his eyes.

Upon recognizing the intruder, his heartbeat quickened and his breathing became labored.

The machine beeped frantically, but Lilian paid no attention to it.

She placed her palm on his hand where the tube was inserted excitedly.

William grimaced in pain, yet she paid no heed to him.

“Let me share a secret. I’ve already allied with Sin City’s Glory World,” Lilian revealed. Her words hit William like a bombshell. His eyes widened in horror, unable to believe that this crazy woman would actually collude with the enemy.

Was she intending to destroy the entire Luxton Empire?

Ever since Jayden took over the Luxton Corporation, a fierce rivalry had developed between the Luxton Corporation and the Glory World.

And whenever they fought, blood spilled everywhere.

The Global Corporation had been in the field for over a decade and steadily rose through the ranks.

Yet, the mastermind behind the GC remained shrouded in mystery.

This mysterious person rarely made public appearances and even high-ranking employees within the company had never laid eyes on him.

Lilian thought that if she could secure the support of this powerful existence, it would only be a matter of time before she would take control of the Luxton empire.

So, she invested all her money and resources in contacting him.

It could be said that not any Tom, Dick, or Harry could come into contact with him.

Lilian had nearly exhausted all her resources before finally getting in touch with his secretary.

Upon hearing her proposal, Vince, the secretary, was more than willing to cooperate with them.

Throughout the years, the big boss of GC had acquired fifteen percent of the company’s shares.

With Lilian holding twenty percent, they only required an additional 30% of the shares to become the largest shareholder.

However, the remaining shares were in the hands of Jayden and William.

Since Jayden had yet to leave the world, it was difficult to force him.

But it was different for William.

Now that he was under her control, Lilian could manipulate him as she saw fit.

Don’t blame her.

She had already devoted three decades to him.

Grinning, Lilian presented the transfer of ownership documents and waved them in front of William. “Come on, sign them, and let me fulfill my dreams,”

William’s breath quickened, and he refused to cooperate.

Annoyed, Lilian tightened her grip on his hand, her nails digging into his flesh as she pried open his fist.

She pressed his thumb onto the ink pad and then onto the paper.

“There you go,” she released her hold on his, and his arm dropped onto the bed with a bounce.

A vicious glint flickered in her eyes as she stood up and turned off his life support.

—

Today, The Luxton Corporation’s entrance was crowded with cars.

In the CEO’s office, Lilian and Keith engaged in conversations with the shareholders.

Some even congratulated the latter on becoming the CEO, while others opted to observe the drama from the sidelines.

“I remember how Jayden refused to invest in my project back then. I wonder what his expressions will be when Keith takes over the Luxton Corporation,” someone snorted coldly.

Those who had undergone similar experiences back then nodded in agreement with his words.

Over the past few years, Jayden had enjoyed numerous moments of glory.

Being the youngest billionaire to feature on the Forbes list under the age of 30, he had garnered admiration from many.

However, this admiration also stirred jealousy among onlookers.

Hence, they couldn’t help but gloat at the current turn of events.

After all, this was the first time Jayden had met with a mishap ever since he took over the company.

At the same time, a pleasant male voice echoed from a distance. “Acquire the Luxton Corporation? Based on your capabilities?”

A hush fell over the hall.

A few minutes ago, Lilian and the few elders had been plotting their next moves with an air of arrogance, as if they had already secured the Luxton Empire.

However, when they laid eyes on the imposing, slender figure at the door, their bodies involuntarily trembled, and they almost fell off their seats.

Jayden Luxton.

Why was he here? Wasn’t he supposed to be dying in the hospital?

Not only was he here, but a beautiful young girl and a handsome man also accompanied him.

Behind them, a line of bodyguards, armed with weapons, followed closely.

Jayden sensed everyone’s puzzlement, and his lips curved.

He was sitting in a wheelchair, and his face looked pale. However, that could not suppress his domineering aura.

From the moment he entered, his imposing aura effortlessly subdued the entire atmosphere.

Although most of those standing before him were his elders. In front of him, they instinctively lowered their heads, in respect.

That was the power of the legendary Jayden Luxton.

“I heard the board meeting is electing the new CEO of Luxton Corporation. I also want to know who’s capable enough to dethrone me,” Jayden asked, looking faintly amused.

Keith, already seated in the CEO’s chair, felt his cheeks burned in shame when he heard those words.

He raised his head and met Jayden’s cold, mocking gaze. Subconsciously, he clamped his legs tightly, the pain of losing his d*** still fresh in his memory.

Jayden retrieved his gaze, as he found it beneath himself to even look at him.

Meanwhile, August, who stood behind him, went up and kicked the chair.

The chair toppled over and Keith fell with a thud in an extremely sorry state.

Then he brought another chair for Jayden to sit on.

“How dare you?” Lilian shot up angrily from her seat.