Chereads / bound of joy / Chapter 7 - chapter 7

Chapter 7 - chapter 7

@GossipQueen: Wait, wait, WAIT! Amy is married to Alexander Blackwood?! THE Alexander Blackwood?!

@CEOObsessed: OMG, I knew she was rich, but THIS? She married one of the most powerful men in the country and didn't tell us?!

@TeaSpiller2025: This explains why her kids live like royalty. Their dad is a billionaire!

@AnonymousFan: Nah, something feels off. If she was really married to Alexander, why did no one know about it before?

@RichWifeGoals: Who cares if it was a secret? She's literally living the dream. A famous streamer AND the wife of a CEO? I need to reincarnate into her life.

@Skeptic101: Wait a minute… Didn't she once say she was a single mom? Then where did this "husband" suddenly come from?

@AmySupporter: Maybe she was just protecting her privacy! People should respect that!

@BlackwoodFan: Nah, I don't buy it. Alexander Blackwood has NEVER been seen with a woman before. And suddenly he has a wife and kids? Sounds fake.

@BurnerAccount: Does anyone else feel like she's scamming him? Or maybe he's the one scamming her?!

@ChaoticGossip: Okay, but can we talk about how cute the kids are? Liliana and Liam are like little angels!

@InvestigatorMode: Someone check if they had a secret wedding! There must be photos somewhere!

---

The Aftermath: Unwanted Attention

Ever since that incident at the mall, my life had turned into a nightmare.

Paparazzi followed me and the kids everywhere, snapping photos as if we were some kind of royalty.

Even at the kids' school, the headmistress and teachers had started hinting that I should ask Alexander to donate to the school.

"Since Mr. Blackwood is such an influential businessman, we're sure he'd love to contribute to our institution."

Their smiles were polite, but their intentions were clear. They saw me as some CEO's hidden wife and wanted to take advantage of it.

And the worst part?

The kids had started asking about their 'daddy.'

"Mommy, when is Daddy coming to visit?" Liam's big, innocent eyes stared at me, full of hope.

Liliana chimed in, "Yeah, all my friends said their dads pick them up sometimes! Can Daddy pick us up too?"

I had no idea what to say.

Because the truth was… I didn't even really know that man.

The whole thing was becoming a hard bone to swallow.

And just when I thought things couldn't get worse, my phone rang.

---

The Mysterious Call

An unknown number.

I hesitated before answering. "Amy speaking. Who is this?"

A deep, familiar voice came through the speaker.

"This is Alexander."

My breath caught in my throat. "What?! How did you get my number?"

A low chuckle. "Getting your number—or anyone's number—is easy for me."

I swallowed. That… was not comforting.

"I need you to come to The Grand Imperial Hotel. I need to talk to you."

I frowned. "Why would I—"

"It's important." His tone left no room for argument.

I exhaled. "Fine."

And then I hung up.

With the kids still in school, I figured I might as well go.

---

The Grand Imperial Hotel

The moment I stepped into The Grand Imperial Hotel, I felt like I had entered a different world.

The place was breathtaking—luxurious chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, marble floors polished to perfection, and golden accents decorating every corner.

The staff moved gracefully, dressed in elegant black and gold uniforms, exuding an air of professionalism.

As I walked through the lobby, I couldn't ignore the curious glances from the waiters and guests.

Whispers followed me.

"She's the one from the news…"

"Alexander Blackwood's wife?"

I kept my head down as I followed the hotel staff toward a private room.

And when I opened the door…

I saw something I was not ready for.