Chapter 1 Rosalie Taylor and Duncan Hernandez were widely known in their circles as sworn enemies . They had been at each other's throats ever since they got married five years ago . On their wedding night , he revealed her explicit photos , and she responded by smashing a bottle over his head . When he brought another woman home after a night of partying , she shattered his most treasured antique vase . At a business banquet , after he embarrassed her in front of everyone , she splashed red wine all over his face . But soon , none of this would matter anymore . Rosalie looked down at the diagnosis in her hand : stage 4 stomach cancer . The doctor's voice still rang in her head . " You have about two weeks left . " Strangely , she didn't feel upset . Instead , she felt relieved , like a heavy burden had been lifted . Her phone started buzzing , and messages popped up one after another . " Rosalie ! Check the group chat right now ! " " Has Duncan lost his mind ? " " He just put you up for auction - for one night with you ! " Rosalie's fingers froze mid - scroll . For a moment , it felt like the blood in her veins had stopped flowing . 0.00 % 21.4 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers " Duncan , you heartless bastard ! " she cursed inwardly . She grabbed her car keys and rushed out , racing toward the auction venue . Brilliant light flooded the auction hall . Duncan , dressed in a black suit , lounged lazily in the auctioneer's seat , with a girl in a white dress sitting beside him . Rosalie's heart clenched the moment she saw the girl's face . It was Valerie Scott . She was the stand - in Duncan had found for Rosalie's older sister - the one who resembled her more than any of the others . On the huge screen , Rosalie's explicit photos were displayed for everyone . Below the stage , a crowd of men eagerly raised their paddles , bidding fiercely . " 300 thousand dollars ! " " 500 thousand dollars ! " " 800 thousand dollars ! " Finally , a bald man stood up , trembling with excitement . " Eight million dollars ! For a night with Ms. Taylor ! " Gasps and shocked whispers filled the room . Rosalie stood there , completely frozen , her eyes fixed on Duncan . Without glancing at her , Duncan nodded and said , " Sold ! " Filled with excitement , the bald man walked over , his eyes roaming lewdly over Rosalie . " Mr. Hernandez , can I really take her with me ? " 31.96 % 21 42 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers . " Absolutely , " Duncan replied with a slight smirk , though his eyes were cold . " Once the money's in , she's all yours . " Those words cut through Rosalie like a blade . As the bald man reached out to grab her , she snatched the wine bottle off the table and smashed it straight onto his head with a loud crash . Glass shattered everywhere , and blood started dripping down his face . " You think you can touch me ? " she sneered , her voice shaking with rage . " Whoever won the bid tonight , I'll pay you double . Now get out ! " The hall fell into dead silence . Duncan suddenly let out a chuckle and applauded , liké he was genuinely impressed . " Some things never change . The heiress still bites . " - He stepped closer , leaned in , and whispered into her ear , his breath brushing against her skin , " But if I can auction you off once , I can do it twice , three times ... " He paused , then said with a wicked smile , " Tell me , how much money have you got to buy yourself out of this ? " Rosalie looked up at him , her eyes brimming with tears . " Duncan , do you really hate me that much ? " " Hate ? " His gaze turned razor - sharp , as if her question was some kind of sick joke . " You're the reason the two people I cared about most are dead - what do you think ? " Title: CEO, Your Wife Is Gone Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic Status: ongoing In "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone," Elise battles cancer while striving to fulfill her role as the perfect wife to George. Trinity, Elise's sister, orchestrates a deceitful scheme against her... Embark on a heartfelt journey in this modern romance novel that explores themes of love and betrayal amidst the challenges of illness. Follow Elise as she navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts unexpected twists orchestrated by those closest to her. What sets "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone" apart is its poignant portrayal of love tested by adversity and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with emotional depth and intricate character dynamics. Discover the unique blend of romance and suspense that defines this captivating story available to read at CrushReel. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Elise's journey online at CrushReel today.