Devilish secretary - Chapter 185
Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Private island Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Private island The moment the news broke, social media exploded.
“THE CEO OF CARTER CORPORATION PANICKED AS HIS GIRLFRIEND GOES MISSING!” “SEBASTIAN CARTER’S SECRET GIRLFRIEND MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS-KIDNAPPED?” “WHO IS SEBASTIAN CARTER’S SECRET GIRLFRIEND?” Everywhere-news outlets, entertainment blogs, business pages were flooded with articles, theories, and endless speculation.
Most people had never even heard that Sebastian Carter, the cold, ruthless CEO of Carter Corporation had a girlfriend.
But now?
Now the entire world wanted to know.
At first, there wasn’t much to go on.
No official statements.
No clear pictures.
But then- Someone leaked a photo.
It wasn’t much just a few shots of Sebastian standing outside a police station, his back turned to the camera.
Another one showed him standing near his luxury car, his phone pressed tightly to his ear, his posture tense, his knuckles white from gripping the car door.
But that was all it took.
The public went wild.
“Wait, wait-Sebastian Carter has a girlfriend?!
Since when?!” “That man has never looked stressed before in his life, and now he’s panicked?
Who is she?” “The fact that he’s outside a police station… does that mean she was kidnapped?!” “Omg, is this a real-life CEO romance novel unfolding in front of us?” The rumors spread like wildfire.
Some claimed his girlfriend was a socialite, a wealthy heiress kept hidden from the public.
Others theorized she was a commoner, a secret love affair that Sebastian had protected until now.
Some even speculated that she was pregnant and that’s why someone wanted her gone.
No one knew the truth.
**** While the world was in chaos, while the media exploded with speculation, rumors, and desperate searches for Sebastian Carter’s missing girlfriend- The woman at the center of it all woke up.
A slow flutter of long eyelashes.
A sharp intake of breath.
Lilith’s body ached, a dull, throbbing pain spreading through her limbs.
Her muscles protested as she shifted, her hands sinking into something soft beneath her.
Her mind felt foggy, her thoughts sluggish as she blinked a few times, trying to adjust to her surroundings.
Then awareness hit her all at once.
She was in an unfamiliar place.
Lilith sat up abruptly, her pulse quickening as she looked around.
And what she saw stunned her.
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She was lying on an enormous, round bed, its silk sheets the color of deep sapphire, luxurious and soft beneath her fingers.
The bed was placed in the corner of the vast room, but what caught her attention wasn’t just the extravagant furniture- It was the walls.
They were made entirely of glass.
Her breath hitched as she took in the view beyond them.
A seemingly endless stretch of the ocean, the waves crashing gently against the shore.
The sky was a rich shade of blue, dotted with wisps of white clouds, and in the distance, the horizon stretched so far it felt like the world itself had vanished, leaving only the endless embrace of the sea.
For a long moment, Lilith didn’t move.
She simply stared, her mind struggling to process.
The silence was almost eerie.
The only sound was the rhythmic crashing of waves, a sound that should have been soothing, but to her, it only made everything feel more surreal.
Then, instinct kicked in.
Where am I?
Lilith threw the sheets off and swung her legs over the edge of the bed, her bare feet touching the cool marble floor.
She stood quickly, ignoring the soreness in her body, and walked toward the massive glass wall.
Her eyes widened.
Beyond the glass, there was nothing but ocean.
No city skyline.
No land in sight.
She turned, looking around the room properly this time.
Everything about it screamed luxury.
The high ceiling was made of polished wood, giving it a warm yet modern contrast against the massive glass walls.
A crystal chandelier hung above, its design sleek and elegant, casting a soft glow that reflected off the glass.
A plush white couch sat near the center of the room, facing an enormous television mounted against a dark oak panel.
There were sleek, expensive-looking bookshelves, and a bar on the far side, stocked with the finest selection of liquor.
The air smelled clean, fresh-like the sea breeze had permanently seeped into the very walls.
But despite the beauty, the wealth, the elegance-a chilling realization settled in her chest.
This house… It was in the middle of the ocean.
She turned toward the bedroom door, gripping the handle firmly before pushing it open.
The hallway beyond was just as grand.
White marble floors, dark wooden accents, gold-trimmed mirrors that stretched along the walls.
She stepped out, her bare feet barely making a sound against the polished surface.
And then she saw it.
A grand spiral staircase leading downward, its railings made of black wrought iron intricately designed with patterns of waves and roses.
Lilith didn’t hesitate.
She moved quickly, descending the stairs, her heart pounding slightly now.
The moment she reached the bottom, her breath caught.
The entire house was built with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing an uninterrupted view of the sea from every angle.
The living room was vast, furnished with modern yet cozy décor.
A grand piano sat in the corner, untouched, near a long, black leather couch that faced an elegantly carved fireplace.
To the right, the open kitchen gleamed, its counters made of smooth black marble, the cabinets sleek and handleless, giving it a futuristic touch.
A massive dining table sat near the kitchen, surrounded by chairs that looked more like art pieces than furniture.
Everything was perfect.
Too perfect.
Lilith walked toward the front entrance, already knowing what she would find before she even opened the door.
And she was right.
The moment she stepped outside- Water.
Everywhere.
The house sat on a private island, a large, elegant structure in the middle of the vast sea, cut off from everything else.
No roads.
No boats.
No escape.
Lilith exhaled sharply, placing a hand on her hip.
“Well…” she murmured to herself, tilting her head slightly.
“Isn’t this interesting?” She wasn’t panicked.
She wasn’t scared.
No, if anything, she found this amusing.
Her human doll had kidnapped her.
And she had no idea why.
But oh, how she couldn’t wait to find out.
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