Della’s POVAfter I had composed myself and pushed all the worries for later, I looked at the clock and saw that it was time for me to prepare for the night’s party as well.Leaving my office, I went to one of the guest rooms, which had been specifically made to be the preparatory room for today.As
It’s perfect. With its majestic design, it is a very appropriate gown for the party, and yet its color and top material highlight a strength that would show my power and dominance.It wasn’t just a gown. It had character.“I want that,” I said with determination while pointing at the gown.“Great ch
Della’s POVGreat! Just my luck!I almost wanted to cursed when the man came in. He was wearing an arrogant smirk with his face covered with his tacky gold Venetian half mask. It's Kendrell, the former manager of Wakeland!Of course, he wouldn’t pass this opportunity to step on my ego and showcase h
“Stupid! Defend yourself! You’ve been helping Albert handle the Wakeland’s affair remotely. You might not be physically there, but you contributed a lot!” Trisha pointed out, angered by how I was silenced by Krendell.But how could I voiced those out? I wouldn’t change the fact that I wasn’t physica
Della's POVNarrowing my eyes, I watched the man's every step as he dashingly entered the party, his majestic demeanor effortlessly grabbing everyone's attention.In the midst of blasting lights that reflected the night's mysterious glint, he managed to suppress it, with the mysterious darkness flas
'It wasn't shameful, but it was foolish,' I silently answered his question.This is the question that Krendell seemingly has a hard time replying to after being the primary person to receive the coldness and dangerous light glinting in Mr. K's dimming eyes, sensing the intense oppression radiating f
Della's POV"Why are you here? How are you here?" Krendell frustratedly asked his daughters, who seemed to be in a panic and total confusion.Looking back and forth between me and her father, the older girl Cara finally took deep breaths and calmed herself before she sighed. "We got an official lett
Kylian's POVWithout looking back, I left the main hall and turned toward the massive stairs on the side leading to the exclusive lounge.With a hand in my pocket, I took long but calm strides inside and leaned my back and arm on the interior balcony railing that looked down to the main hall. My fac
‘Not while I’m here,’ I silently vowed to myself, feeling my heart clenched with pain.“Della!”I was jolted back into reality when I heard Albert’s booming voice echoing in my ears, paired with Aaden's hard tap on my shoulder.Blinking a couple of times, I was shocked by everything I was thinking a
Della’s POVThough I didn’t sleep well last night, I still woke up early and prepared everything I needed to visit the ruby mines.“Mommy!” Aaden ran toward me as soon as he saw me entering the dining room for breakfast.Instinctively, I bent down, caught him, and carried him in my arms. Pinching hi
Della’s POVFrustrated, I leaned back to my office chair and dropped the list of personnel files that Sapphire had gathered for the laboratory.I pinched the bridge of my nose and took a couple of deep breaths to calm myself down before I leaned on my table again, elbows on it, hands clasped togethe
Kylian’s POVI didn’t know when or how it started, but it had been like this for years. The name Flora had become like a stubborn splinter stuck in my heart. Every time I heard it, a sharp, burning irritation would curse through my being.Taking a deep breath, I turned around and sent him a sharp ga
She went silent for a while, and I saw her demeanor changing through the monitor.“Do you understand?” Henry pushed through.“Yes…”“Just escort them safely. That’s your sole purpose in meeting them,” he said sharply.“Yes, I’ve escorted them out safely–”Henry looked at me as if to see if I was alr
Kylian’s POVI went to the Shadow Hush, a secluded and under-bankruptcy bar I found, bought, and remodeled. Just as it’s name, it’s a well-hidden place and a perfect location to unveil secrets without fear of being discovered.Unbeknownst to them, it’s one of my critical information centers in Wakel
“You know, I’ve always wondered… what kind of history do you have with Mr. K? He’s not someone who takes notice of people easily,” she asked.Merely tilting my head and feigning mild amusement, I asked with a raised brow, “Shouldn’t you be asking him that question instead?”How would I know what’s g
Della’s POVActing shocked, I stared nonchalantly at Rylee and blinked a couple of times as though I was in deep confusion before I asked, “What do you mean, Princess?”Rylee, utterly unfazed by my question, turned to face me and crossed her arms over her chest. She leaned her weight on the right si
My jaw tightened, and my hands curled into fists. Stepping forward, I replied in an icy voice, “Krendrell isn’t the manager of this place anymore, Mason. You should learn to restrain yourself before I report this disgusting behavior of yours to the Lycan Princess.”Unfazed, Mason hysterically laughe