The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 346

Chapter 346

Aria’s POV

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The wedding ceremony had ended in a blur of camera flashes and champagne toasts. As guests mingled in the Four Seasons grand ballroom, I found myself in a quiet corner, finally able to check my phone.

It hadn’t stopped vibrating since Devon’s dramatic intervention with the press. Notification after notification flooded in–emails, texts, voicemails. I scrolled through them, my eyes widening with each message. Clients who had hastily canceled contracts yesterday were now practically begging to resume our partnership. Media outlets that had vilified me hours ago were requesting ‘balanced‘ interviews.

“Your phone’s going to explode if you keep getting messages at that rate, Caroline said, appearing beside me in her stunning wedding gown. Her eyes sparkled with genuine warmth rather than the pity I’d grown accustomed to seeing.

‘It’s strange, I admitted. “Yesterday I was toxic. Today everyone wants to work with me again.”

Caroline smiled knowingly. “Not to diminish your talents, but showing up at my wedding certainly helped rehabilitate your image.” She paused, lowering her voice. “Though that’s not the whole story. Devon called several media executives and major clients last night. He can be quite… persuasive when motivated.”

“He even called the clients directly? I thought it was just the media.” My chest tightened, a mixture of gratitude washing over me followed by an immediate wave of discomfort. I thought of all the times Devon had intervened, all the ways he’d protected me without my knowledge.

“He won’t tell you himself, of course. Caroline’s expression softened. “He’s done more for you than you realize, Aria.”

I looked down, my fingers nervously adjusting my bracelet. The imbalance of our relationship struck me anew–Devon constantly rescuing me while I had little to offer in return. A warmth spread through me knowing he’d gone to such lengths, but it was accompanied by a heavy weight of indebtedness.

‘I owe him so much,” I whispered, more to myself than to Caroline.

Caroline touched my arm gently. “I don’t think he sees it as a debt to be repaid.

I swallowed hard, making a silent promise to myself. Unless he asked me to leave. I would stay by his side–whether our relationship remained a contract or evolved into something more.

The black Bentley glided through Manhattan’s evening traffic, the city lights illuminating the interior in brief flashes. Devon had been mostly silent since we left the reception, his eyes focused on the road ahead, his jawline tense.

“Thank you,” I said softly, studying his profile. “For everything today.”

Devon didn’t respond verbally. His right hand moved from the steering wheel to rest on the seat between us, palm up. I watched his long fingers settle on the leather, understanding the unspoken invitation.

After a moment’s hesitation, I reached out, letting my pinky finger hook gently around his. The small point of contact sent a current through my arm. I felt my pulse quicken, surprised by how significant this tiny connection felt.

Immediately, Devon turned his hand, enveloping mine completely. His fingers were warm, strong, certain. We sat like that, drawing strength from the connection, the silence between us filling with unspoken understanding. His thumb moved in a small, reassuring circle against my skin.

I watched his face, noticing how the tension in his jaw eased slightly. His eyes remained on the road, but something in them had softened.

“Take me to the Harper mansion, I finally said With Father in custody, things be chaotic. Someone needs to handle it.”

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Chapter 346

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Devon tightened his grip on my hand briefly, nodding his agreement. “There’s something I need to discuss with you tomorrow, he added, his voice low and

serious.

I didn’t press him for details. The way his fingers remained intertwined with min felt more meaningful than any words we could exchange.

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