LOGINMiley had to return to Kontina the very next day with Jeremy, due to his packed schedule and responsibilities as the country's president. Late that night before their departure, Alyssa and Jasper accompanied them to the hospital to visit Mandy. Alyssa knocked on the ward door. It opened soon after, revealing Remy's handsome yet haggard face. His cheeks had hollowed from the weight he'd lost, making him almost unrecognizable. "How are you, Damien? Are you holding up?" Alyssa asked softly, her heart aching at the sight of him."I'm fine." Remy's gaze shifted slightly, his lashes casting faint shadows beneath his tired eyes. "How's Dad?" "He's doing okay. You don't have to worry." Alyssa forced a bright smile, hiding the sorrow in her heart. "Damien, Miley and Jeremy are here to see you. Miley is the sixth eldest, and Jeremy is her husband." "The sixth eldest…" Remy murmured, a faint glimmer appearing in his eyes. Alyssa stifled a laugh. "She's the sixth eldest to me, but she's
Jonah's gaze remained calm, devoid of both sorrow and joy. That unsettling stillness sent a chill down Anthony's spine. "Winston is the only father we acknowledge," Jonah said evenly. "The only parent we recognize is the one who raised us. As for blood ties… they mean nothing to us."His three brothers nodded firmly in agreement."Jonah…" Winston's eyes brimmed with tears. "I know that I wronged your mother, and I have no right to stand before you," Anthony said, lowering his gaze. Every word was measured, carrying a faint but unmistakable pressure. "But that doesn't change the fact that my blood runs in your veins. "Right now, the Kontina royal family has no successor. We've fallen into unprecedented turmoil. As king, I cannot stand by and watch our power stripped away and everything collapse. "So, one of you must come back with me and inherit the throne. This is your fate, and none of you can escape it. If you all refuse, the truth will eventually come to light, and it wi
Everyone was stunned. Ivan was so shaken by the slap that he could only clutch his swollen cheek, speechless. "This isn't Kontina, and you're not in your royal court. Watch your language," Alyssa said coldly, poking Ivan's stiff, ashen face as she fixed him with an icy stare. Then she shot Anthony a frosty glance. "Keep your dog on a leash, Mr. Stewart. If you can't, I'll have to step in myself."Axel burst into laughter, clapping his hands. "Nice one, Lyse! But let me handle it next time. I don't want you hurting your hand.""I know who you are, young lady." Not only was Anthony unangered, he even smiled warmly at Alyssa. "Princess Yuliana speaks of you often. She's very fond of you." Alyssa's voice turned flat. "Princess Yuliana, you say? Seems you and your daughter have grown distant. Since she isn't your biological daughter, you're no longer willing to acknowledge her, is that it?"Anthony's expression stiffened at once. He pressed his lips together. At the same time,
Neil's question sent a sharp pang through Anthony's heart. The composed, aristocratic expression on his face nearly cracked. Neil sneered. "I don't care if you're the president or a king. Don't you even dream of taking the Taylor brothers away from Mr. Winston. If you insist, then let's settle this in court! "Putting aside the fact that you have no chance of winning, do you really think the Taylor brothers would acknowledge you as their father? I'd say they hate you to the core!"Those words struck a raw nerve. Anthony rose abruptly to his feet.At that moment, the study door was flung open, and an angry roar shattered the tension. "Who cares if you're the king of a damn country? Stop dreaming! There's no way we're leaving with you!" Axel stormed in first, his temper blazing. Silas and Liam followed close behind, with Jonah and Alyssa entering after them.Jasper, Julien, and the others remained outside. This was a family matter for the Taylors—something that had to be resolv
The moment Jonah dropped that bombshell, his three brothers erupted in protest. "That's impossible! Absolutely impossible!" "Winston is my only father!" "Winston may not be perfect, but he's the only father I'll ever acknowledge. Anyone else can get lost! Just because the king's own son is gone, he thinks he can take someone else's? What the hell? Has he lost his mind?"Amid the heated outburst, Alyssa noticed the grim expressions on Lyla's and Colene's faces. It was as if they had long anticipated this outcome. Clearly, they knew the truth, but they had chosen to bury this earth-shattering secret deep within their hearts. "Lyla… Colene… you already knew, didn't you?" Alyssa asked, her voice trembling, her heart pounding wildly.Colene lowered her head. "To be honest, we only know part of it… Mandy is the one who knows everything. She and Jennifer were extremely close back then—closer than anyone else. You could say they shared everything."With a somber expression, Lyla add
At last, the entire family was reunited. Alyssa and Miley threw their arms around each other, clinging tightly as they sobbed, unable to find the words to express everything they felt. This was the nature of kinship—no words were needed. Even if they rarely saw each other, the bond between them remained unshaken. "Miley, have you visited Mandy and Damien at the hospital?" With tears brimming in his eyes, Silas spoke hoarsely. "Mandy is still unconscious, but Damien has regained his memories. He's… He's finally come back to us.""I know. Lyse told me over the phone earlier." Miley's voice trembled with emotion. "This is wonderful news. Truly wonderful. Damien is still alive, and our family can finally…"She faltered, unable to finish her sentence. Both she and Jeremy knew that Anthony's personal visit to Winston meant something life-altering was about to unfold. Jeremy's usually sharp, commanding presence was gone. His eyes were bloodshot from exhaustion, and he looked visibly g
Alyssa wasn't in the mood to go to the hotel. She decided to head home. Sean remained silent for a long time. Finally, he asked, "Ms. Alyssa, does Jasper still not know that you are the heiress of the Taylor family?""Yeah," Alyssa replied softly, looking melancholic.Sean understood. No wonder she as
"I told him not to contact you ever again. Also, I was quite mean to him. I wonder what he was thinking back then.""Good job. I won't let a filthy bastard like him into my life ever again. After all, I'm the beloved sister of the KS Group's president.""Of course. All the men in the KS Group worship
After receiving treatment, Liana was transferred to a normal ward. The doctor said she wasn't seriously injured. Although the wound was a little deep, it didn't require stitches. She had fainted because of her excessive panic and mental tension. "You finally woke up, Liana!" Rosaline cried by her be
"Is … Is it?" Alyssa touched her face. It felt as warm as toast. She immediately looked away shyly. "Maybe it's because I've had a little to drink.""Weren't you on your way to the cellar? Your face is red before you've even had a drop," Sean pointed out. He was an elite employee but an amateur when







