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CHAPTER 42 IVY For a moment, I felt lost. I stood in absolute silence, too stunned to speak. How was she able to recognize me? And what was the big deal about meeting me in a random boutique? Before I could utter a word, the young lady quickly whipped out her iPhone and snapped a quick selfie with me. “I’m sorry for disturbing you,” she politely apologized. “You can go on with your shopping.” In the next moment, she was out of my sight—actually, out of the boutique. She looked so excited and happy. I couldn't help but wonder if this was a thing in Monaco. “Good day, ma’am! Welcome to Kleist Boutiques!” the receptionist chimed, her warm smile accentuating her perfectly contoured cheeks. “We're delighted to have you here. How may I assist you today? What kind of wear are you looking for? I promise you, we have all the top brands, and you’ll love it.” I scanned the lavish lobby, taking in the sleek marble floors and crystal chandeliers as I entered the private VIP section. “Wow,
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CHAPTER 43 IVY The lady hesitated for a moment before I spoke up. “I picked it first, miss.” She snapped back, “Who told you that you picked it first, huh?” I felt a surge of annoyance. "I think I did," I said calmly, tightening my grip on the shoe. I wasn't about to let some random lady bully me out of my spot. I had seen it first, and there was no way I was giving it up. The receptionist intervened, her smile faltering for a moment. "I apologize, ma'am, but this lady has already selected the shoe. It's available on a first-come, first-served basis, so I would advise you to choose another one." The lady scowled, her face reddening. "But I saw it first!" she insisted. “What makes you think she saw it first, huh?” I stood my ground, my eyes locked on hers. "I don't care if you saw it first. I have it now, and I'm not giving it up. You heard her say I took it first, yet you still want to fight for it? You must be a miserable person.” Her face twisted in anger. "How dare you!" s
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CHAPTER 44 IVY The young lady who descended the stairs was breathtaking. She looked to be in her early twenties, with long, curly brown hair cascading down her back like a waterfall. As she approached, the pink-bobbed lady's expression turned smug, and she nodded in the young lady's direction. “Ah, here comes her,” she said. “How have you been doing?” The young lady, whose name tag read “Sophia,” smiled warmly. “Hi there,” she said, her voice friendly and welcoming. “I'm Sophia, the manager. How can I assist you today, Mrs. Forbes?” “Thank you for coming down here; I really appreciate it. But I have a complaint to make,” she began, her eyes fixed on Sophia. “I was assaulted and insulted by one of your staff and her cheap, slutty friend.” I felt my brows shoot up in surprise at the absurdity of her claim. My heart raced as I listened to the unfolding drama, knowing I had picked up the shoes first. She told the manager the opposite. Sophia’s eyes widened in shock. “Assaulted and
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CHAPTER 45 Sophia laughed, trying to hide her distress. “Of course not, sir. I didn't call your wife a thief; I know Mrs. Dorothy isn't a thief!” “I mean the other lady,” she paused and pointed at me. “She tried to cause some trouble, and I asked security to put her out where she belongs.” “Oh, I see.” Casper smirked. “Well, it seems like you're the one who doesn't know your place and will be out of your job once I'm done with you.” “What do you mean by that, sir?” Her eyes turned gloomy with shock. “Sir, I was only trying to help. You can ask Mrs. Dorothy; I was siding with her!” My gaze shifted from Sophia to the pink lady, and I noticed she was no longer energetic. She looked a little distressed now that Casper was in the picture, and I wondered what kind of relationship they had in the past. “What did you mean it was a minor situation?” Casper continued. “The woman you're trying to put out is my wife-to-be, and you have just insulted the royal family. How do you plan to pay f
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CHAPTER 46 CASPER I could feel my fists clenching. I should have never left with Ivy's driver, but it was just too urgent. I had to visit some elders of the parliament to see how bad I looked inside for attending my parents' memorial. I had to leave so early after I heard that my grandmother was angry with me to the extent of inviting me to her palace and taking time out of her busy schedule to reprimand me. However, I was still grateful for what Ivy did. For the past few hours, she has been the headline of Monaco news. Everyone has tagged her as a slut and a woman who lacks manners for staying back with her husband and not honoring his parent's death. I know that must be more than enough for her, not to mention tolerating things like this from Dorothy. “Can I have the shoes now?” Dorothy's face lit up with a triumphant smile. “At least I can afford them, unlike some people.” I looked at her with raised brows. “Are you being serious right now? Dorothy, it's been four years since w
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CHAPTER 47 IVY I hate that this man has such a hold on me. I could feel a rush of adrenaline as he touched my hands. But I just can't back down so easily like this. My eyes narrowed, my expression a mix of anger and hurt. "You should have told me, Casper. You should have been honest with me from the start." He nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. "I know, Ivy. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you or keep you in the dark. It's just... Dorothy and I, we have a complicated history. And I didn't think it was relevant to our relationship." My gaze pierced through him as if searching for any sign of deception. "Relevant? You were married to her, Casper! That's a pretty big deal." He took a deep breath, trying to explain. "I know it seems that way, but... my parents arranged the marriage when we were kids. I didn't even know about it until I was about seventeen. And by then, it was already too late. It wasn't a serious marriage since we didn't even have a wedding or anything." My expression
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CHAPTER 48. IVY “Good morning, Miss. How can we help you?” the man at the entrance said to me. I smiled politely. “Good morning, sir. Who are you?” The man introduced himself. “I'm Jake, the head of the disciplinary team. How can we assist you at this hour, ma'am? Does the prince know you're here?” I glared at him. “Does he need to know I'm here? Don’t I have the right to be here whenever I want?” I watched him shudder and force a smile. “I apologize, Miss. I was just a bit curious as to why you didn’t come with him but rather alone.” “Please, how can I help you? I’m in charge here.” I softened my tone and projected confidence as I spoke. “Mr. Jake, I want to see the guards who were brought in here—the ones whose negligence led to my picture being leaked to the press. Where are they locked up?” His brow furrowed in confusion. “Ma'am, did you say they were arrested and locked up? I hadn’t heard about that. We could…” I quickly interrupted, raising my hand. “Didn’t Leon bring a
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CHAPTER 49 IVY Turning around to see the conniving piece of work standing right in front of me made my stomach churn. “Yeah, I’m late. So what?” I retorted, noticing the shock flicker across his face. He followed me into my office. “The launch is just around the corner. None of us—especially you—should be slacking off,” he pointed out. “Slacking off?” I repeated. “Do you even have a job here? Because all I see you do is drive in and out of the company. Remind me again, homeboy, what is your job description?” He let out a nervous laugh, trying to diffuse the tension. “What are you trying to say, Ivy? I’m the CEO.” “CEO?” I couldn’t help but laugh. “Agreed, Mr. CEO, but you do absolutely nothing to deserve that title. I’ve done all the work while you just sneak in and out like a toad.” “What are you trying to say?” His voice began to rise. “I should be working, but I keep trying to cover up your mess in the Royal Family!” “Mess, you say? This man should be called Lucifer in his
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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, overseein
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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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The door swung open, and my attorney stepped inside, a stack of files in hand. “Hello, Mr. Casper,” he greeted.I sat up straight. “Are you finished?” I asked eagerly. He nodded and placed the files on my table.I picked them up for a quick glance. “So now all she needs to do is sign, and the incoming fashion line from Sky Investments will belong solely to her, right?”“Yes, sir,” he confirmed. “Every ounce of revenue will go to her, and she will oversee everything while Sky Investments funds her debut.”A proud smile spread across my face. “That’s great. Thank you!”Once my attorney left, I couldn’t contain my excitement. I began reading through the files, knowing Ivy would be thrilled. At the very least, this could serve as a small incentive for not being completely honest with her. She hadn’t spoken to me in two days.She was avoiding me as if I had a plague.I missed holding her hand and our late-night conversations. It was unusual for me to try so hard to impress someone, but I co
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For a moment, I felt lost. I stood in absolute silence, too stunned to speak. How was she able to recognize me? And what was the big deal about meeting me in a random boutique? Before I could utter a word, the young lady quickly whipped out her iPhone and snapped a quick selfie with me. “I’m sorry for disturbing you,” she politely apologized. “You can go on with your shopping.” In the next moment, she was out of my sight—actually, out of the boutique. She looked so excited and happy. I couldn't help but wonder if this was a thing in Monaco. “Good day, ma’am! Welcome to Kleist Boutiques!” the receptionist chimed, her warm smile accentuating her perfectly contoured cheeks. “We're delighted to have you here. How may I assist you today? What kind of wear are you looking for? I promise you, we have all the top brands, and you’ll love it.” I scanned the lavish lobby, taking in the sleek marble floors and crystal chandeliers as I entered the private VIP section. “Wow, this place is s
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For a moment, I felt lost. I stood in absolute silence, too stunned to speak. How was she able to recognize me? And what was the big deal about meeting me in a random boutique? Before I could utter a word, the young lady quickly whipped out her iPhone and snapped a quick selfie with me. “I’m sorry for disturbing you,” she politely apologized. “You can go on with your shopping.” In the next moment, she was out of my sight—actually, out of the boutique. She looked so excited and happy. I couldn't help but wonder if this was a thing in Monaco. “Good day, ma’am! Welcome to Kleist Boutiques!” the receptionist chimed, her warm smile accentuating her perfectly contoured cheeks. “We're delighted to have you here. How may I assist you today? What kind of wear are you looking for? I promise you, we have all the top brands, and you’ll love it.” I scanned the lavish lobby, taking in the sleek marble floors and crystal chandeliers as I entered the private VIP section. “Wow, this place is s
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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.
