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Terms of the Heart: Married to the CEO

Important Announcement: This Novel Is Not Abandoned! First and foremost, I want to reassure everyone that I will not abandon this novel. I plan to finish it in the future with the same energy and speed as my current focus, which means you can expect lots of chapters when I resume posting. For now, please leave this novel in your library (or add it if you’re new!) so you’ll be notified when new chapters start coming in. Currently, I’m focusing on my second novel because I noticed many of you are enjoying it and asking for more updates. I’m committed to delivering the best for my readers, and that means channeling my energy into crafting top notch stories. As someone who loves reading novels, I’ve spent a lot of time learning how to write stories you’ll love. In the meantime, I invite you to check out my second novel, "They Hated Me in My First Life But Now I Have the Love System." I’m confident you’ll enjoy it just as much (if not more)! Thank you for your patience and understanding. Rest assured, this novel is part of my future plans, and I’ll be back with exciting updates soon. CEO Anozie Olaedo never imagined her thriving empire would collapse, least of all due to her ex-fiancé’s betrayal. Left with a broken heart, a shattered reputation, and few options, Olaedo reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience with Arinze Chibuzor, a cold, calculating business mogul. For him, it’s a strategic move. For her, a lifeline. Their deal is simple: no love, no intimacy, just mutual benefit. But as they navigate high-stakes business deals and navigate the storm of family drama, cracks begin to form in their carefully constructed walls. Beneath Chibuzor’s icy exterior lies a man who sees through Olaedo’s guarded facade, and against their will, a spark ignites. Then, a shadow from Olaedo’s past reemerges, a man she thought long dead. With him comes a truth that upends her world, revealing a legacy of unimaginable power and responsibility she never asked for. Caught between a destiny she didn’t choose and a love she never expected, Olaedo must decide: will she rise to meet the truth of her origins, or will it destroy the fragile relationship she’s built with Chibuzor? When the past collides with the present, and hearts hang in the balance, can love survive the ultimate test?

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Chibola

"They're so elegant! This is what peak power couple energy looks like," another chimed in, earning hundreds of replies agreeing enthusiastically.

"Did you see her dress? Olaedo's beauty is unmatched! And don't get me started on Chibuzor's tux!"

The group's membership count skyrocketed by the second. What started as a few hundred loyal fans had grown into millions, each bringing their opinions and creative edits to the table.

"Guys, I made a fan edit of Chibola! It's a compilation of all their pictures at the ball. Check it out!" one post read, accompanied by a professionally done video complete with soft romantic music.

Others were quick to jump into debates.

"Chibuzor's smirk could start wars. He's so suave!

"Olaedo has this soft elegance about her. I mean, look at her! She's an angel!"

"Okay, but together, they're the definition of love. Like a modern day fairy tale!"

Meanwhile, other fans started digging into the couple's background. "Did you know they both run their own companies? Imagine the combined net worth of these two! Ultimate power duo!"

Not everyone, however, was on board with the frenzy.

"They're too perfect. Something's off here," one detractor commented, sparking a wave of replies defending the couple.

"Don't be a hater! Just because you don't have what they do doesn't mean you can ruin it for others!"

The mixed reactions only fueled the buzz. Articles began circulating from different media outlets, dissecting every detail of the couple's ball appearance.

"Chibola: The Birth of a Modern Royal Couple?" read one glowing headline, accompanied by a full spread of their pictures.

Others, however, had a more skeptical tone. "Too Perfect to Be True? Unveiling the Mystery Behind Chibola's Sudden Popularity."

The buzzing of Olaedo's phone, however, made her glance down once more. "It's still going up," she murmured, scrolling through the never ending stream of notifications.

"Of course it is," Chibuzor replied nonchalantly. "They're feeding on a fantasy we created."

Olaedo sighed, closing her phone and sat back down. "A fantasy that's growing way bigger than I expected," she muttered under her breath.

Chibuzor didn't respond, his sharp gaze fixed outside, already contemplating how to capitalize on the attention while keeping their secrets buried.

The comments section was still a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from gushing admiration to bitter cynicism. Some usernames were as bizarre as their comments, making the entire feed feel like a chaotic social experiment.

Positive comments flooded in like a tsunami

@ChibuzorLover4Life: "Look at him, our CEO! That smirk could launch a thousand ships!"

@GoldenOlaedo: "Olaedo is the epitome of grace and beauty. She's glowing! Absolute QUEEN!"

@FairyTaleReal: "These two are giving Cinderella and Prince Charming vibes. A modern day fairytale, and we're HERE for it!"

@Chibola4Eternity: "Forget Romeo and Juliet; Chibuzor and Olaedo are the true love story of the century!"

@PowerCoupleObsessed: "Their chemistry is undeniable. I just KNOW they're madly in love. #ChibolaGoals"

But alongside the praise came the inevitable haters, their negativity cutting through the warmth like daggers

@RealEyesOpen: "Are y'all serious? This is all staged. Ain't no way they actually love each other that much after that Aneke Maduabuchi scandal before they got married."

@JealousMuch: "Olaedo looks like she's trapped in this marriage. That smile? Completely fake."

@ExposeTheRich: "Chibuzor doesn't even look at her properly in half these pictures. Y'all really believe this nonsense?"

@CloutHuntersAnon: "Two CEOs just happen to look this perfect? Please. It's all PR for their companies. Wake up!"

@NotFooledByMoney: "Their net worth combined is more than my country's GDP. Y'all really think this is about love? It's about power."

The stark contrast in opinions created a flurry of heated debates in the replies.

@FairyTaleReal replied to @ExposeTheRich: "Why so bitter? Even if it's PR, they look better together than anyone I know."

@GoldenOlaedo snapped back at @RealEyesOpen: "Some of us are here for the fantasy, okay? Let us live!"

@Chibola4Eternity: "It's called being a power couple, and if you're too broke to understand, that's on you!"

@CloutHuntersAnon: "Power couple? More like puppet couple. They're selling y'all dreams, and you're buying it."

Meanwhile, some comments were downright bizarre, making Olaedo raise an eyebrow as she scrolled through.

@MySoulmateInAnotherLife: "If reincarnation is real, I want to come back as Olaedo's cat. I'd give anything to live in her mansion."

@ChibuzorIsMyDad: "Chibuzor looks like the type of guy who smells like expensive cologne and broken dreams. I'm obsessed."

@HotdogFanatic123: "I bet they don't even eat hotdogs. Too rich for street food. Sad."

Olaedo couldn't help but laugh at some of the absurdity, though the negative comments gnawed at her. "These people really have too much time on their hands," she muttered, shaking her head.

Chibuzor glanced over, noticing the flicker of irritation in her expression. "Ignore the haters. They don't matter."

She sighed, placing her phone face down. "Easier said than done. Some of them are just... relentless."

He leaned back in his seat, his usual calm demeanor unchanged. "That's the price of being in the spotlight. If they're talking, it means we're relevant. Let them."

"Time is going fast. We need to practice the next activity," Olaedo reminded him, glancing at the ornate clock hanging on the wall. The day's schedule had been relentless, and she was starting to feel the weight of it.

"What's the next activity?" she asked, brushing her fingers through her hair, her tone exuding both exhaustion and curiosity.

"Let me check," Chibuzor replied, pulling his phone from his pocket. His expression remained neutral as he scrolled through the meticulously written contract he had drafted himself.

A faint flicker of realization crossed his face. "Ah, it's the poses," he said matter of factly. "We need to practice three poses for the paparazzi. You know, in case we run into them when we're out. They need to see we're convincingly 'in love.'"

"Poses?" Olaedo repeated, raising a skeptical brow. "We're literally rehearsing how to look like we're happy together now?"

Chibuzor shrugged. "It's in the contract. I wrote it, remember? If you didn't want this level of realism, maybe you should've negotiated better terms." There was a teasing edge to his tone, but his words only made her sigh.