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CHAPTER 16. IVY. --- I hold my breath as the convoy of cars approaches the Monaco Ville district. It’s truly gigantic and grand! Guards are stationed at every nook and corner. I notice Casper move his hand and slowly take mine. My heart raced with uncertainty; I can hardly think straight. I turned to him. “Am I supposed to bow when I meet your family?” He blinked a few times. “No, that won't be necessary. You might give my brothers a slight curtsy. Don’t worry; they’ll welcome you with open arms as my betrothed.” It seems I’m not the only one feeling nervous. I can hear the tremor in his voice and see him tapping his lap as he talks. He’s clearly anxious too. I narrow my gaze at him. “You seem nervous.” His nervous laughter gives him away. “Me? Not at all.” Looking out the window, I admire the view. “Monaco is really beautiful—more stunning than it looks in pictures.” I suppose I’ll have the next year to untangle his true feelings. But now, we’re pulling up to Mon
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CHAPTER 17. IVY Casper waved dismissively. “Though the engagement might be new, my relationship with Ivy has been going on for a long time, and it has been all over the media. I’m sure everyone has seen it.” Vlad toured over me,he said, “Well, they’ll still ask questions you might not be prepared to answer.” He scanned me from head to toe, as if he had his own questions but chose not to voice them for some reason. In the meantime, Vlad gestured for us to come inside. Casper’s smile faded slightly when his brother turned his back. It was clear he hadn’t expected this kind of welcome. I instinctively reached out and placed my hands reassuringly on his arms. He glanced at me with raised brows, and I felt my face flush with embarrassment….. I could have just left him alone but why is he shocked? Aren't we supposed to be a couple? From what I’d heard in the last few minutes, his family might be more challenging than I anticipated. I hooked my arm through his, attempting to be flirtat
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CHAPTER.18 IVY Casper wrapped his arms around me. “Leon is one of my favourite nephews. In fact, he’s more like a brother to me than my actual brothers. He’ll always be here to help you with anything you need.” I swear, nothing could have prepared me for meeting Leon in Monaco. Each bubble of laughter exchanged between him and Casper tightened my breath. I hated seeing him happy! He didn’t deserve to smile, even for a moment. But I had to stay in character and not ruin this for Casper. I could only hope he didn’t notice how I stiffened when Leon cracked a joke. Casper was all over him, and it was clear he genuinely liked Leon. In less than thirty seconds, he had patted Leon’s head and shoulder twice. He really acted like Leon’s father, though they were only five to seven years apart. Casper didn’t look old at all; I would have guessed he was a hot young teenager. But after checking online, I discovered he was thirty-four. Leon, on the other hand, was twenty-nine—just two years ol
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CHAPTER 19 CASPER. I didn't think she'd actually go through with it. But I'm glad she did while I was seated; otherwise, I doubt I would have been able to hide my arousal threatening to spill out. Her body was truly a work of art, and seeing her in just her underwear sparked a fire of desire within me. I felt uneasy about the dinner tonight. The truth is, if I could avoid it, I would gladly do so, but that would only fuel more rumours. I looked away as she dressed, and whenever I glanced at her, she smiled back at me. How had our relationship changed so quickly? Just a couple of days ago, she was glaring at me, and now she looked at me fondly. “So, do you think the red dress is final?” she asked, knowing precisely what I was referring to. It suited her perfectly, studded with gemstones and rose gold accents that matched her hair beautifully. I nodded in approval. “It suits you so well, and it covers your shoulders nicely.” “Why should that even matter?” she questioned, conf
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CHAPTER 20. IVY I stood in front of the car, my hand gripping the marble diamond bag I was carrying. I wasn't close enough to hear what the two men were saying, but I could tell they were talking about me. The young man who had just exited his limousine held my gaze for a moment before turning back to Casper. I can’t say I regretted not stepping closer to catch the details of their conversation, but I felt a twinge of anxiety at the realisation that I seemed to have no say in whatever was happening. For a brief moment, I lingered by the driver’s side, hoping to overhear something that might hint at the direction of their discussion, but nothing came through. Soon enough, Casper patted the other man on the back and returned to me. A wide grin was plastered across his face when he came back. “That’s my brother. His name is Vlad,” he said. I nodded, reminding myself that this wasn’t my business… at least not yet. My heart raced, and I felt goosebumps rising on my skin. Fortunatel
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CHAPTER 21. CASPER. I didn't expect Ivy to stand up for herself, but I was glad she did. I hate to admit it, but I saw this coming. I knew Xavier and his wife were unhappy with what I was doing; they never seemed pleased with anything I did. I chuckled darkly, giving her a small squeeze to show my approval. “She has a point, Xavier,” I added. Xavier glared at me, then shot Ivy a look that could only be described as pity. “Oh, she barks? Mark my words, he’ll toss you to the curb at the first opportunity,” he sneered. Ivy lifted her chin defiantly. “You really underestimate our love,” she declared, a thrill of excitement coursing through me. I hadn’t expected her to defend herself like this, but I was proud of her. I could see Xavier’s face contorted with rage; he hated that his words weren’t getting to her. This time, he opened his mouth to argue back, but I cut him off. “Xavier, give it a rest. Show some respect to the mother of your future heir.” “Really, Casper? You’re going t
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CHAPTER 23 . IVY A part of me didn’t like the fact that Casper let Xavier go so easily. I expected him to kick his ass to a pulp—Xavier really pushed it. I don’t blame Casper, though; his aggression seemed more personal, a long-standing grudge between them that had finally found an outlet. Besides, Xavier knows exactly where the sore spots are and he hit them perfectly so he deserved those punches that came his way. As I ate, I continued to dwell on the situation. The hall was silent, with no one daring to speak; the only sounds were the clinks of spoons and knives. I wanted to tell Casper just how crazy his brother was, but I restrained myself, saving it for when we were outside. A few minutes later, once we finished eating, Leon suddenly cleared his throat. He looked at me, his grim expression softening into a smile. “Hey, aunty?” he called out gently. My heart nearly dropped into my stomach. What does he want to say now? I hoped he wouldn’t bring up our past relationship, but
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CHAPTER 23 CASPER. Her question almost made me check for any sort of stench in my armpits. She glanced at the bed and then back at me, her eyes still wide. I recognized that expression—I had seen it before. It hit me: she’s a virgin! I couldn't believe I hadn’t noticed it sooner. Of course, that explains her behaviour. It all makes sense now. She’s a delivery person, hiding her beauty to blend in, and she’s so reserved. I gathered my courage and asked, “Are you a virgin?” She gasped in shock. “No!” she exclaimed, almost too quickly. “Not exactly. It’s just that…” She paused and let out a long sigh. I cut her off with a reassuring smile. “It’s nothing to be ashamed of, Ivy. You know, sex can be quite beautiful, and if you decide to wait until our wedding night…” “Yes… I mean, no, we’re not…” She looked up at me, her brows knitting together. I couldn’t quite decipher the expression in her eyes, but it stirred something unexplainable within me. My stomach twisted with anxiety, my h
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IVYI followed the directions to the office they had arranged for me. It wasn’t large, but it was cosy—well-furnished and equipped with everything I might need during my stay to oversee operations. Despite their efforts, I wasn’t impressed. I doubted anything associated with Leon could ever win my approval.My lack of enthusiasm stemmed from the fact that this office was provided by Leon and Hailey. I scrutinised the room for a moment before scoffing, “They can put in their best effort, but it will never be enough for me.”Meanwhile, I sensed Leon and Hailey waiting outside, anxious for my reaction. Hailey nudged Leon, who seemed lost in thought, preoccupied with his ex-girlfriend. “What’s going on, Leon?” she asked in a low voice, her frustration evident.“Hey, keep your voice down,” Leon cautioned. “We need to maintain the act until she leaves.”Hailey scoffed. “What do you mean? I can’t work with that woman! You know I can’t stand her!”Leon took her hand, fixing his gaze on her.
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IVY.The following day, as soon as it was 7 AM, I was already dressed and almost ready for my visit to F&K Financials. My eyes widened with anticipation as I looked at my reflection in the mirror; my pulse quickened. Nothing else mattered right now. I couldn’t stop smiling—my whole face radiated excitement.When Casper woke up, I could swear he rolled his eyes, clearly frustrated by how early I was up. Well, I wouldn’t blame him. He was born with a silver spoon and could never imagine what it meant to grow up in New York, struggling on the streets of Seattle without parents. Just when I thought things were looking up, I met a boyfriend who turned out to be a serial cheater and abusive jerk. I doubted he ever knew the feeling of fulfilling a long-held dream.“Didn’t you check your email yesterday? I sent you your schedule for the week,” he grumbled as he climbed out of bed.“Of course I did.” I didn’t bother to look his way.“Your first stop is F&K. You’re their major shareholder, over
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IVYI smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless. Well I didn't care if he caught up with her,I just need him to get me my wine. When I heard the door swing open , I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office. Well I was…I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it thrilled me to think of the discord I had sown but if only they knew this is just the beginning of whatever I was planning. When they
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CHAPTER.CASPER It’s barely been twenty-four hours, and the whole coast has been cleared. Leon made sure to take down all those photos and sweep away the negative narrative hovering over my name. As I scroll through the internet, my lips curl into a proud smile at how cleverly he handled it.At least now I won’t be running around like a headless chicken, answering the constituents of Parliament about why I broke such vague family rules. And as for Xavier? I’ll be sure to give him a taste of his own medicine. Did he really think he could get away with that?But for now, I choose not to focus my energy on him. My parents’ death anniversary is just a few hours away, and the whole province will be mourning their past king and queen. This will be the first time I attend the anniversary for the world to see. In previous years, the royal family mourned privately, but that changed three years ago when my grandmother decided to open it to the public. Since then, I haven’t been able to attend.
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CASPER. “Of course not!” I quickly defended myself with a sharp wave of my hand.How could she label me as impotent? That was cruel, especially for a man like me. Back in high school, I remember a girl from my hostel getting pregnant, but she ended up having an abortion before she even told me. I also go for regular check-ups, so I know I’m capable of fathering children with any woman I choose.Well, I don’t care if she still doesn’t believe me; maybe she can find one of her friends to bet on how good of a man I am.“You’re potent. Then why are you using a donor?” she asked, throwing the most bitter question my way—one that always made me turn away in insecurity.Maybe I should just admit that I’m paranoid sometimes. Or should I confess that I have my own issues? If I reveal my flaws and traumas, who knows if she might change her mind about wanting to have a baby with me? I’ve been with her for weeks, trying to understand her, but opening up like this would give my brothers leverage
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I smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless like calling her parents.Leon had made a deal with her parents' company, and they only agreed because of their relationship. I could already picture him rushing to the rooftop, where Hailey usually went to smoke and clear her head.When I heard the door swing open, I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office.I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it t
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“I don't know; it's all over the news outlets in Monaco. You're the trending topic right now, and it's that bad,” Leon continued.Casper's eyes widened in horror as he rushed outside with Leon. From his reaction, I could tell it was serious, but my mind couldn't help but wonder who had leaked those photos to the press. Casper had boldly claimed that there was no access to phones in that part of the palace. It had always been a sanctuary, keeping the royal family away from media scrutiny. But clearly, that was no longer the case—someone was trying to sabotage him.If only he had let me speak first, he would have heard the bad news from me. I wasn’t trying to be the bearer of bad news, but I had intended to tell him before that jerk snatched the opportunity away.I let out a disappointed sigh. I knew I had been cold toward him these past few days, but I didn’t want him to endure the media's scrutiny in such a negative light. I picked up the file he had meant to show me before Leon inte
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# Ivy's POVI smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless like calling her parents.Leon had made a deal with her parents' company, and they only agreed because of their relationship. I could already picture him rushing to the rooftop, where Hailey usually went to smoke and clear her head.When I heard the door swing open, I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office.I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too ea
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I smiled, savoring the way I was getting on his last nerves. “Just get me wine,” I said, watching Leon scramble away. He was desperate to catch Hailey before she did something reckless. Well I didn't care if he caught up with her,I just need him to get me my wine. When I heard the door swing open , I knew I was in for some entertainment. I took a sip of my drink, feeling confident. I could only imagine the chaos I was stirring between them.Soon, the door opened, and one of the staff members brought in a bottle of wine and glasses. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted politely. I accepted the drink, my eyes gleaming with satisfaction as I leaned back in my chair, feeling like the queen of the office. Well I was…I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of conversation Leon and Hailey were having. Manipulating their emotions was almost too easy, and it thrilled me to think of the discord I had sown but if only they knew this is just the beginning of whatever I was planning. When they retu
