The couple headed home straight after Alex picked up Eve from the shopping mall. They arrived around four-thirty in the afternoon. It was still early. Alex decided to finish some pending paperwork in his study while waiting for dinner, dragging Evie along so she could keep him company while he worked.It was Saturday, and technically, he didn’t need to go to the office on weekends, but he had long been accustomed to working 24/7. However, now that Eve was with him, his schedule had been restructured as he wanted to spend more time with his wife.But today, he had no choice but to visit the company to handle urgent business. On top of that, he had three important conference meetings scheduled in the afternoon. His workload had increased significantly as his conglomerate continued to expand.He was human, after all, and naturally, he got tired too. But whenever he stole glances at his beautiful wife, he felt recharged. They had only known each other for days, yet he already found himse
Sunday Morning...Eve was pulled from her slumber when something hot and hard prodded against her belly. She blinked drowsily, adjusting to the morning light, only to realize that she was nestled in Alex’s warm embrace. Her head rested against his firm chest, and her body was tightly trapped in his arms. His cool, masculine scent surrounded her, lulling her into a sense of comfort.But that thing that persistently poked at her lower body started to irritate her as it had disturbed her sleep. Frowning, she groggily moved her free hand under the sheets, searching for the culprit. When she finally grasped it, she froze completely.Her sleepiness vanished in an instant.Her cheeks turned scarlet as she realized what she was holding.It was his big snake!Before she could react, a deep, husky chuckle rumbled above her head."You’re playing with fire, dear wife," Alex’s voice came out rough and teasing.Startled, Eve immediately tried to retract her hand, but Alex was faster. He caught it
Everyone in the living room kept their mouths shut when the lady of the house spoke in a powerful and commanding tone, well except for Alex."What kind of manners have you taught your daughter all these years? She's getting more out of hand day by day," Margaret harshly stated, throwing a look of displeasure at her son and daughter-in-law.Caroline felt as if she were being mocked underhandedly by the old woman. She was badly irked but still maintained her poise and grace."Alex rarely comes back to this house, yet this is how you welcome him and his wife? Our family has never been this impolite!"Margaret scolded them sternly. Nobody dared to make a sound."George, escort the young lady back to her room. She will be grounded for a month and is not allowed to leave. Let her reflect on her mistakes," Margaret instructed her personal butler in an authoritative voice.Eve silently twitched her face. That seemed a bit too much for a punishment. She honestly admired the fierceness of the e
"I'M REALLY curious how an uncouth woman like you successfully seduced a shrewd man like Alex."A while after their family dinner, Alex was summoned by his father to the study room, while Matthew's family had already left. Only Eve and Alex remained, as per the old lady's request for them to stay a little longer.Eve had been accompanying the elderly after lunch, but she excused herself for a moment and headed to the bathroom. She didn’t expect to be obstructed by someone in the hallway. Margaret had already introduced this woman to her earlier, and the old lady told her that Hailee and her parents were good friends of their family, which was why she wasn’t treated as an outsider in the house. She also didn’t hide the truth that they had chosen Hailee to be betrothed to Alex if not for the fact that he was already married to Eve.Maybe this was the reason why Eve loathed her so much. Ever since she set foot inside the house, Hailee's gaze toward her had been full of malice and hatred.
"I DON'T agree with your marriage to that woman!"Edward's growl echoed in the large study. This kind of meeting was very typical for them. It would be truly boring if there wasn't some clash during their encounters. Father and son were truly fighting each other to the death!But Alex did not take him seriously. He calmly sat on the couch, unfazed, with a blank expression on his handsome face. Despite their heated argument, he was very nonchalant and maintained his indifferent demeanor."You are not in a position to tell me what to do," Alex responded in a cold tone with a straight face.His father became even more furious at his statement. Edward almost spat out his blood in so much anger."I am your father!" Edward growled again."You've only donated some of your sperm, and now you're calling yourself my father? Do you even deserve it?" Alex mocked him. Though his voice was low, there was a quiet storm brewing beneath his sharp words. His body was emanating an endless coldness at th
Alex had to return to the company after bringing Eve back to Autumn Garden. An urgent meeting with the board of directors required his attention, and by the time he returned home, it was already eight in the evening.Upon his arrival, he immediately inquired about Eve’s whereabouts. Butler Clark informed him that she had already had dinner. With that assurance, Alex had a quick meal himself before heading upstairs.When he entered their bedroom, he found it empty. Taking off his coat, he instinctively walked toward the balcony.There she was.She was lying quietly on the long, inclined padded couch near the glass railing, hugging a small pillow while gazing up at the starry night sky. The soft glow of the moon cast a gentle light on her delicate features, making her look even more ethereal.Noticing his presence, she quickly adjusted her position and sat upright."Why are you still outside? It’s getting cold," he said, picking up a woven blanket and draping it over her shoulders."I’m
Summerville City, York State.. Summerville City ran on ambition. It was a place where the powerful rose above the rest, their towering buildings like monuments to success over everyone else. The rich had their say, and everyone else? They just fell in line. At the heart of it all stood Galaxy Empire Tower—an eighty-six-story testament to wealth and control. It wasn’t just a building; it was the crown of the city. And at its peak, sat the man who ruled it. Alexander Harris stood in his office, his eyes cutting through the city below as if he could control it all with just a thought. His shoulders were broad in his sharp suit, his posture relaxed, but everything about him screamed power. His expression? Cold. Distant. This city was his. Every deal, every contract, every defeated opponent—it all belonged to him. Behind him, his assistant, Earl Frost, waited with the precision of someone used to delivering bad news. "Sir, Mr. Trevor signed the papers for the Southern District."
Alex stood there, stunned. For the first time in the history, something had thrown him off balance. The woman who had just slammed into him was standing way too close, her face catching the soft light in the hallway. Dark waves of hair framed her sharp features, but it was her eyes that held him.. Wide, almond-shaped, and burning with a fierce intensity—like something he should know, but couldn’t place. Her gaze was like a storm, relentless and sharp. She was beautiful. But it was more than that. There was something about her that felt… familiar. Something buried. His pulse quickened, the rarest of reactions, and Alex hated it. He didn’t feel. He calculated, he controlled, but now, he was caught off guard. And he hated it. "What the hell?" she snapped, clutching her nose, clearly pissed off. "Are you blind? What the hell were you doing standing there?" The flicker of intrigue vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the cold detachment he was used to. Did she just yell at
Alex had to return to the company after bringing Eve back to Autumn Garden. An urgent meeting with the board of directors required his attention, and by the time he returned home, it was already eight in the evening.Upon his arrival, he immediately inquired about Eve’s whereabouts. Butler Clark informed him that she had already had dinner. With that assurance, Alex had a quick meal himself before heading upstairs.When he entered their bedroom, he found it empty. Taking off his coat, he instinctively walked toward the balcony.There she was.She was lying quietly on the long, inclined padded couch near the glass railing, hugging a small pillow while gazing up at the starry night sky. The soft glow of the moon cast a gentle light on her delicate features, making her look even more ethereal.Noticing his presence, she quickly adjusted her position and sat upright."Why are you still outside? It’s getting cold," he said, picking up a woven blanket and draping it over her shoulders."I’m
"I DON'T agree with your marriage to that woman!"Edward's growl echoed in the large study. This kind of meeting was very typical for them. It would be truly boring if there wasn't some clash during their encounters. Father and son were truly fighting each other to the death!But Alex did not take him seriously. He calmly sat on the couch, unfazed, with a blank expression on his handsome face. Despite their heated argument, he was very nonchalant and maintained his indifferent demeanor."You are not in a position to tell me what to do," Alex responded in a cold tone with a straight face.His father became even more furious at his statement. Edward almost spat out his blood in so much anger."I am your father!" Edward growled again."You've only donated some of your sperm, and now you're calling yourself my father? Do you even deserve it?" Alex mocked him. Though his voice was low, there was a quiet storm brewing beneath his sharp words. His body was emanating an endless coldness at th
"I'M REALLY curious how an uncouth woman like you successfully seduced a shrewd man like Alex."A while after their family dinner, Alex was summoned by his father to the study room, while Matthew's family had already left. Only Eve and Alex remained, as per the old lady's request for them to stay a little longer.Eve had been accompanying the elderly after lunch, but she excused herself for a moment and headed to the bathroom. She didn’t expect to be obstructed by someone in the hallway. Margaret had already introduced this woman to her earlier, and the old lady told her that Hailee and her parents were good friends of their family, which was why she wasn’t treated as an outsider in the house. She also didn’t hide the truth that they had chosen Hailee to be betrothed to Alex if not for the fact that he was already married to Eve.Maybe this was the reason why Eve loathed her so much. Ever since she set foot inside the house, Hailee's gaze toward her had been full of malice and hatred.
Everyone in the living room kept their mouths shut when the lady of the house spoke in a powerful and commanding tone, well except for Alex."What kind of manners have you taught your daughter all these years? She's getting more out of hand day by day," Margaret harshly stated, throwing a look of displeasure at her son and daughter-in-law.Caroline felt as if she were being mocked underhandedly by the old woman. She was badly irked but still maintained her poise and grace."Alex rarely comes back to this house, yet this is how you welcome him and his wife? Our family has never been this impolite!"Margaret scolded them sternly. Nobody dared to make a sound."George, escort the young lady back to her room. She will be grounded for a month and is not allowed to leave. Let her reflect on her mistakes," Margaret instructed her personal butler in an authoritative voice.Eve silently twitched her face. That seemed a bit too much for a punishment. She honestly admired the fierceness of the e
Sunday Morning...Eve was pulled from her slumber when something hot and hard prodded against her belly. She blinked drowsily, adjusting to the morning light, only to realize that she was nestled in Alex’s warm embrace. Her head rested against his firm chest, and her body was tightly trapped in his arms. His cool, masculine scent surrounded her, lulling her into a sense of comfort.But that thing that persistently poked at her lower body started to irritate her as it had disturbed her sleep. Frowning, she groggily moved her free hand under the sheets, searching for the culprit. When she finally grasped it, she froze completely.Her sleepiness vanished in an instant.Her cheeks turned scarlet as she realized what she was holding.It was his big snake!Before she could react, a deep, husky chuckle rumbled above her head."You’re playing with fire, dear wife," Alex’s voice came out rough and teasing.Startled, Eve immediately tried to retract her hand, but Alex was faster. He caught it
The couple headed home straight after Alex picked up Eve from the shopping mall. They arrived around four-thirty in the afternoon. It was still early. Alex decided to finish some pending paperwork in his study while waiting for dinner, dragging Evie along so she could keep him company while he worked.It was Saturday, and technically, he didn’t need to go to the office on weekends, but he had long been accustomed to working 24/7. However, now that Eve was with him, his schedule had been restructured as he wanted to spend more time with his wife.But today, he had no choice but to visit the company to handle urgent business. On top of that, he had three important conference meetings scheduled in the afternoon. His workload had increased significantly as his conglomerate continued to expand.He was human, after all, and naturally, he got tired too. But whenever he stole glances at his beautiful wife, he felt recharged. They had only known each other for days, yet he already found himse
Over at the old manor…"Dad," Freya uttered when both she and Hailee arrived home. She was beaming with tears while throwing herself to her father like a spoiled brat."Oh dear, what’s wrong?"Caroline was the one who consoled her first."Mom, Dad, you have to avenge me," Freya ranted with a pitiful look."Why, what happened?"Edward’s scowl deepened. He knew that this youngest daughter of his was outrageous most of the time. As she had been pampered since childhood, she grew up into an arrogant young lady.But he wasn’t an unreasonable person who tolerated the wrongdoings of his daughter. He didn’t want her taking the wrong path—that’s why he always reprimanded her so she would realize her mistakes."Sister-in-law and I had been shopping in the afternoon and were offended by two wretched women. And one of them insulted me in front of many people. Wuu… that woman is so mean! Dad, you have to avenge me! I was disgraced by her in public," Freya fake-cried in front of her father.Edward’
The two gutsy women decided to head home after the farce they’d run into. Kelly was no longer in the mood to shop, and neither was Eve.Alex was already waiting for her in the parking lot, and after a long day of running around, she felt drained.Kelly was still cursing nonstop about the two nasty women they had encountered earlier, all the way to the parking lot. Her anger hadn’t calmed down yet.Not far from them, Eve already spotted Earl standing beside the eye-catching, luxurious car that belonged to his boss.“Who’s that handsome guy?” Kelly nudged her lightly as soon as she saw Earl.“He’s Earl—Alex’s executive assistant,” Eve replied simply.“Well, he doesn’t look like just an assistant to me.”Kelly gave her a knowing look. Honestly, when Eve first saw Earl, she had the same thought. He didn’t quite fit the image of a typical assistant. In fact, there was something about him that reminded her of Alex—composed, co
"Is it that guy you were with last time?"Evie simply nodded at Kelly's question. Kelly was still unable to believe the unexpected news. The fluctuation on her face clearly described her astonishment."How did you end up marrying that stranger?""He forced me," she replied directly.Kelly's stupefied reaction immediately turned into displeasure."You were forced? Why?!" Her tone was a bit sharper this time.Evie knew how protective Kelly was toward her friends. She would go to any lengths to protect them, no matter the cost."I don't know," she replied with a long sigh.Then she added, "You probably wouldn't believe who I married."Kelly perked up right away at the mention of the man's identity."Who?""Alexander Harris." There, she dropped the bomb.Kelly was slack-jawed. Everyone knew who Alexander Harris was in York State! That name alone sent chills down their spines. And her f