Reyes arrived at the hospital and made his way to the lab. He handed the DNA sample to the technician and waited anxiously for the results.After what felt like an eternity, the technician finally emerged with a look of surprise on her face."Mr. Reyes, the results are in," she said. "And I have to say, they're quite astonishing."Reyes's heart skipped a beat as he waited for technician to reveal the results."What is it?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.The technician hesitated for a moment before speaking."Nadia's DNA matches yours, Mr. Reyes," she said. "She's your daughter."Reyes's eyes widened in shock as he processed the news. He suspected that Nadia might be his daughter, but to have it confirmed was a whole different story.He felt a mix of emotions: shock, excitement, and a sense of responsibility. He had a daughter, and he had no idea how to be a father.As he stood there, trying to process the news, he heard a voice behind him."Reyes, we need to talk."Reyes
Christine's jaw throbbed angrily, her hands clenched into hatred. "My job is a secretary not a sex slave to you," she emphasized with teary eyes " But I am the father of your child, and you already gave me the chance to be a father in her life, did you forget? Christine looked down and sighed, her lips quivered in worry. "Stop testing me, sir" Christine said, her voice firm. "I know you're trying to provoke me, but it's not going to work."Reyes's eyes narrowed, and he leaned back in his seat. "I'm not testing you, Christine," he said. "I'm simply stating the facts."Christine raised an eyebrow. "The facts?" she repeated. "You mean the fact that your standards are far above mine? That if you slept with me, what would people say? How would your fiancée react?"Reyes's expression turned cold, and he looked away."You couldn't possibly sacrifice your perfect image to teach me a lesson, could you?" Christine said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I mean, that would be far too damagin
Christine's gaze locked onto Reyes, her eyes blazing with defiance. "You're one to judge, sir," she spat. "You think you're above everyone else, but you're just as flawed as the rest of us. You never give anyone a second chance, always assuming the worst about them."Reyes's expression turned fierce, his voice dripping with venom. "And you think you're better than me, Christine?"Christine's laughter was laced with mockery. "I'm not comparing myself to you, sir. I'm just living my life, free from your toxic influence. And as for Nadia, you're not fit to be her father. Stay out of her life, or I'll make sure you regret it."Reyes's face twisted in rage, his eyes flashing with fury. "You think you can keep me away from my daughter? I'll never let that happen."The air was thick with tension as Christine and Reyes locked eyes, their hatred and anger evident. The silence between them was oppressive, heavy with unspoken emotions.Finally, Reyes spoke, his voice low and menacing. "Meeting y
Before he could finish, a loud knock at the door interrupted him."Reyes, we need to talk," a voice called out from the other side of the door.Reyes's eyes narrowed as he recognized the voice. It was Sage. He had completely forgotten about her, and the guilt was already eating away at him. He took a deep breath and opened the door, a charming smile plastered on his face."Sage, darling," he said, trying to sound as sincere as possible. "I'm so sorry I didn't call you back. I've been... busy."Sage's eyes flashed with anger, and she slapped him across the face. "Busy?" she repeated, her voice icy. "You were busy cheating on me, Reyes. I saw you with that woman, and I saw the way you looked at her. You're disgusting, you didn't even chase after me." She said already tearing up.Reyes felt a pang of guilt, but he knew he had to make it up to Sage. He couldn't afford to lose her, not now, he needed her to taunt Christine. He took a deep breath and apologized, trying to sound as sincere a
As Reyes sat at the dinner table, trying to process the bombshell that Mr. Thompson had just dropped, he felt a sense of panic rising up inside of him. A merger would mean that he almost done for. But just as Reyes was starting to think that his worst nightmare was coming true, Mr. Thompson burst out laughing. "Oh, Reyes, I'm just joking!" he exclaimed, slapping Reyes on the back. "I know you're not ready to give up control of your company just yet."Reyes felt a wave of relief wash over him, but he couldn't shake the feeling that Mr. Thompson was just testing him. He smiled and laughed along with Mr. Thompson, but inside, he was seething.After a few more minutes of small talk, Reyes thanked Mr. and Mrs. Thompson for the dinner and stood up to leave. Sage escorted him out of the house, and Reyes felt a sense of relief as he walked out into the cool night air.As he drove home, Reyes couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Mr. Thompson's joke about the merger had seemed a
Feeling anxious, Christine rushed to Reyes' office to check on him. As soon as she entered the office, she gasped in shock. A secret door that no one knew about had opened, revealing a hidden space behind it. Reyes was sitting on the floor, his back against the wall, and his eyes wide with fear.Christine's eyes scanned the room, taking in the scattered remains of a flower vase and a small glass aquarium that had been broken. Little fish were flopping around on the floor, gasping for air."What happened, sir?" Christine asked, hurrying to Reyes' side. She forgot her promise to stay away from him, her concern for his well-being taking over.Reyes looked up at her, his eyes unfocused. "What...what are you doing here?" he tried to ask, but his brain was too busy seizing with his lungs. His hands were clutching his neck, and his breathing was short and labored. Tears were streaming down his face, and he didn't even realize it.Christine's heart went out to him, and she quickly dropped to
As Reyes quickly let go of Christine, she stared at him for a second, her eyes searching for answers. But Reyes' face was a mask, revealing nothing. With a slight nod, Christine turned and left his office, leaving Reyes feeling frustrated and confused.Reyes knew that the mate bond was acting up, and it was getting more frequent by the day. With time, he wouldn't be able to hold himself back again. The thought sent a shiver down his spine.Feeling tired all of a sudden, Reyes left his office and drove himself home. The silence in the car was oppressive, and Reyes' mind was a jumble of thoughts.As he pulled into his driveway, Reyes noticed that the front door was slightly opened. He frowned, feeling a sense of unease. He pushed open the door and stepped inside, calling out, "Hello? Is anyone there?"But the response was not what he expected. Seated in the living room, looking as regal as ever, was his mother. Reyes was shocked and surprised. His mother had come from the Wolf World ag
Reyes' eyes still lingered on the text message from Ariana, his mind racing with thoughts. Why had his mother set him up on a blind date? Didn't she know that he was still trying to figure out his feelings for Christine? He knew his mother definitely know about that, she probably just decided to ignore it.As he stood there, lost in thought, Reyes couldn't shake off the feeling that he was torn between two worlds. On one hand, he had his duties as the future Alpha, and the expectations that came with it. On the other hand, he had his growing feelings for Christine, which seemed to be getting stronger by the day.Reyes felt like he was being pulled in two different directions, and he didn't know which way to turn. He knew that he couldn't keep ignoring his feelings for Christine, but he also knew that pursuing a relationship with her would come with its own set of challenges.********At work Christine was sitting at her desk, staring blankly at her computer screen. She couldn't concen
"So please will you be mine?" Reyes asked. She looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of insincerity, but all she saw was genuine emotion. "Reyes, I...I need time to think," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes' face lit up with hope, and he smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "That's all I can ask for," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "Take all the time you need, Christine. I'll be waiting."Christine nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation wash over her. She had never expected Reyes to confess his feelings to her, and she didn't know how to process her emotions.As she turned to leave, Reyes called out to her. "Christine, wait," he said, his voice low and husky.Christine turned back to him, her heart pounding in her chest. "Yes?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Would you like to go out with me tomorrow night?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.Christine's eyes widened in su
"You're really going to regret betraying me!" she spat, her voice venomous.Reyes, however, seemed unfazed by Sage's outburst. He responded lightly, "I never promised you anything, so how could I possibly betray you?"Sage's eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled with emotion. "But we're engaged," she protested. "You can't love another woman beside me. That's unfair."Reyes burst out laughing, his lips curling up in a lazy smile. "I've been trying to love you for years, but the feeling never comes," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Now I'm tired. Let's just end this whole fake engagement."Sage's face turned white with shock, and she took a step back, her eyes wide with horror. "No, Reyes!" she yelled. "I love you!"Reyes shook his head, his expression unyielding. "No, Sage. You don't love me. You love the wealth and power that comes with being my wife. You agreed to our marriage in order to strengthen your family's business, because you knew your father was goin
"At least you know that she is my secretary," Reyes said, his voice calm and collected.Sage's eyes narrowed, her gaze flicking to Christine and then back to Reyes. " I freaking know that, why are you hugging her?" she asked, her voice dripping with skepticism.Reyes smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. "Ehm... Sage," he said, his voice trailing off.Sage's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step closer to Reyes. "I hugged her to keep her by my side. I don't want her to leave."Christine's mouth opened wide in shock as she stared at Reyes. He had confessed his feelings for her in front of his future wife. Was he digging a hole for her grave?Suddenly, Reyes said, "Eh..." and Sage stepped forward, her hand swinging towards Christine's face. Christine wanted to defend herself, but her hands were still locked in Reyes' grip."Wait, you misunderstand," Reyes said, his voice calm and authoritative.The next second, Christine closed her eyes, bracing herself for the impact. However, nothi
Reyes' eyes seemed to gleam with amusement as he gazed at Christine. "I admit that I misjudged you," he said, his voice low and husky. " one of the many secretaries who have worked here. It turns out you are the best. You are so hardworking, and you are everything I need in a secretary."Christine's eyes narrowed, "So, instead of looking for a new one, wouldn't it be better to keep the one, the existing one, that has proven to be the best?" Reyes asked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "And also, very loyal."Christine blinked, not understanding. "I wasn't loyal," she said, her voice firm. "I submitted my resignation."Reyes chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down Christine's spine. "Yes, you are loyal," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "If you weren't, you wouldn't be here right now."Christine sighed faintly, feeling like a fool. She shouldn't have come back. She shouldn't have let Reyes get to her.Without further discussion, Christine turned towards the door, ready to
Kaido, Jeanette called out, her voice echoing through the crowded street. She finally found him. Even though Kaido was masked, Jeanette recognized him way too well. She had spent countless nights in his arms, and she knew every curve and contour of his face. She knew the way he smiled, the way he laughed, and the way he looked at her with such intensity.Kaido turned around, his eyes locking onto Jeanette's. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable."What are you doing here?" Jeanette asked, her voice firm but laced with a hint of vulnerability.Kaido hesitated, his eyes darting around the crowded street before finally meeting Jeanette's gaze. "I'm sorry, Jeanette," he said, his voice low and husky. "I have to go now."But Jeanette was not having it. She quickly held his hand, her grip firm. "Why did you ignore my calls and my texts?" she asked, her voice rising in anger. "Aren't we lovers? Why are you avoiding me?"Kaido's eyes dropped, and he
"I resign," Christine said, her voice firm and resolute. "Sorry for all the fuss I made, and I'll start paying the fine as from next month."Reyes' face turned beet red with rage as he slammed his fist on the desk. "Are you kidding me?" he thundered, his voice echoing off the walls. "You think my father-in-law will let you get away with this? Or should I say, my potential father-in-law?"Christine took a step back, her eyes widening in alarm as Reyes' anger boiled over. "You attacked me in front of him," Reyes continued, his voice rising "He even came to my mansion to look for me, just so he could deal with me and deal with you too!"The room seemed to shake with the force of Reyes' anger, and Christine felt a shiver run down her spine."Because of that, I take it very seriously that I decide to quit," Christine said, her voice firm. "I would leave and disappear from this city."Reyes raised an eyebrow, a skeptical look on his face. "Are you really being stupid or pretending to be inn
Jeanette also joined in, laughing and nodding in agreement. "Yeah, Nadia really loves reading books, and I love that about her. She's just a cute little girl."Christine smiled at her friend's words, her eyes shining with warmth as she gazed at her daughter. "I'm so lucky to be your mom," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.Nadia looked up at her mom, her eyes sparkling with innocence. "Of course, mommy. I'm also very lucky. I'm also very lucky to have you."Christine's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she listened to her daughter's words. She felt a lump form in her throat as Nadia continued, "Because of that, I promise never to make you sad, mom."Christine's eyes welled up with tears as she opened her arms, and Nadia slipped into her hug. They laughed a little as Nadia parted her curly auburn hair, revealing her bright smile.The innocent girl had no idea that above her head, her mother closed her eyes to hide tears.As Christine hugged her daughter, rubbing Nadia
Reyes swallowed hard, he felt tightness in his chest, Brandon's words were like arrows that hit his heart. "Besides, our relationship is limited to colleagues," Brandon said, his voice calm and measured. "My concern for her is also limited to pity I think other bodyguards also share my thoughts. Christine is a typical innocent girl who deserves to be protected."The corners of Reyes' lips twitched, a mixture of amusement and annoyance. "Innocent?" he repeated, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You should see how she smiled in front of Weston. I shuddered in horror. She's not a good girl that deserves to be protected. You can't be fooled, Brandon."Brandon's expression remained neutral, but a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "Sir, I think you're misunderstanding her," he said, his voice calm. "Christine is not the type of person to play games or manipulate others. She's genuine and kind, and that's why I think she deserves our protection."Reyes snorted, his expression disdainful.
Kaido sat down at his desk in his private office, his eyes scanning the numerous calls and text messages from Jeanette. He had intentionally ignored her for days, wanting to make her worry. But the truth was, he was trying to distance himself from her.As he looked at the messages, Kaido felt a pang of guilt. He knew Jeanette was worried about him, and he was taking advantage of her concern. But he couldn't help it. He was feeling something he wasn't supposed to feel.He was a murderer, a cold-blooded one at that. He had killed countless people in his quest for revenge, and he had never felt a shred of remorse. But Jeanette was different. She made him feel things he couldn't explain, things he didn't want to feel.He was drawn to her, and it scared him. Kaido didn't want to complicate matters. He had started his revenge for a reason, and Jeanette was not going to come and spoil his plans. Never.Kaido's eyes narrowed as he thought about Jeanette. He knew he had to push her away, to ma