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My CEO wife, fearing I'll lack ambition after marriage, puts a price tag on every date.
Calling me "honey" costs ten grand, holding hands is thirty grand, and going public with our relationship comes with a hefty price of ten million.
To speed up our official announcement, I work overtime and schmooze like crazy. Meanwhile, my mom, worried sick about me, has a heart attack and urgently needs surgery. However, without a word, she transfers the few hundred grand I've saved up to her male assistant, claiming it's a year-end bonus.
I beg her to return the money, but she calls me a cheapskate who's not fit for high society, complaining that I've embarrassed her in front of the staff. Then she freezes all my accounts.
Later, when my mom passes away because of this, I decide to file for divorce. My wife sneers, thinking I'm playing hard to get:
"Fine, I won't charge you this time. We'll make it official when we go back for New Year's. You and your mom can finally have your moment of glory in the village!"
What she doesn't know is that from the day my mother died, I've been planning to study abroad and never speak to her again.

My CEO Wife Sets a Price For Our Dates

I stared at Rylan with piercing eyes, as if trying to see through all the secrets in his heart.


For a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and all the surrounding sounds disappeared, leaving only the sound of my heavy breathing.


As for Rylan, his face visibly turned pale, his eyes flickering, not daring to meet my gaze.


Noticing Rylan's unusual behavior, Elowen was also stunned.


She turned to look at Rylan, her eyes full of confusion.


"Rylan, how... how did you know about my aunt's cause of death?"


"I remember I didn't tell anyone about my aunt's specific situation."


Her voice trembled, with a hint of disbelief.


Rylan forced a smile, trying to hide his inner panic.


"Elowen, don't overthink it, I was just guessing."


His voice was a bit dry, and his tone sounded unnatural.


"After all, your aunt was old, and there are only a few common diseases that elderly people are prone to. I was just saying it casually."


Chapter 9