It was clear to all that the missing maid, Sophia, was working for their enemies. The whispers and murmurs rippling through the assembled staff confirmed as much.Knox had an inkling that that Sophia wasn't the only traitor lurking within the vast network of household employees. He swept his gaze through the crowd one more and landed briefly on a particular maid standing stiffly at the far back of the assembly. She was a striking woman, tall and slender with the kind of sharp, haughty beauty that often masked a cunning mind. Her chin was perpetually tilted upwards as if looking down her nose at everyone around her. Arrogance was written all over her demeanour. Knox gave the maid only a second glance before an unseen power lashed out with rapid, vicious force without uttering a word or even moving his hand. The insolent maid let out a shriek of pure surprise and horror when the invisible energy slammed into her, flinging her forward like a rag doll tossed by a bored child.
The sound of shoes echoed on the polished marble flooring as Knox and the collected group made their way back into the lavish villa. "Take the traitor to the dungeon. Bind her in silver chains. Ensure she cannot escape." Knox's commanding voice that sent chills through the room rang out before they could fully disperse.“Yes, master!” Two burly guards immediately stepped forward. Their faces were set in harsh lines while they seized the traitorous maid by her slender arms. She let out a muffled cry of pain and fear as they roughly manhandled her, not caring about her comfort and began to wrap heavy silver chains around her wrists and ankles. The metal gleamed coldly in the light, its touch burning against her skin and suppressing her wolf abilities.The disgraced woman let out series of agonizing shrikes and struggled weakly, trying to dig her heels into the ground as she was dragged across the courtyard. But it was futile - her captors were far too strong, and her fate was
The recent scandal had Knox barely able to contain his urged to kill Alex. However, he had decidedly more vengeful intentions simmering beneath his stoic exterior. His piercing gaze was distant and cold as he contemplated the ruinous devastation he planned to bring down upon The Montgomery and The Easton corporations.Their unforgivable acts of deception and betrayal against his new beloved mate would not go unanswered. Knox's fingers twitched at his sides, already itching to unleash his formidable hacking skills upon their digital empires.Once the commotion had died down and the household settled into a rhythm of preparation, Knox excused himself to his private study. “Give me five minutes!” He muttered to Serena before striding toward the grand staircase. Serena could only watch his retreating back with nothing say. Knox’s fingers flew across the keyboard with lightning speed the second he settled behind his desk. He began to utilize his outstanding skills as likely t
A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned to the young woman. The clinking of silverware against fine china ceased abruptly, and even Mrs. Ricci hovering nearby froze in place. Although everyone's attention had been focused on the dramatic matters earlier with the treacherous maid, Meredith's keen, perceptive eyes hadn't missed a single detail about Serena's current state.The witch had immediately noticed how Serena was walking with a slight, tell-tale limp. She caught how the human’s movements were way too careful than usual. Then there were the reddish love bites and hickeys peppering her neck, which the young woman was futilely trying to cover up with her long two-toned hair. Meredith smirked inwardly, remembering her own wild nights with Enzo.But the first thing that truly caught Meredith's attention was the obvious lack of a mate mark on Serena's delicate, creamy skin. She had initially thought that Knox had finally found a way to mark his mate without risking ki
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Alex sat behind his imposing mahogany desk with. His eyes were fixed on the smartphone in his hand with an intensity that could have melted steel. The ugly scowl etched across his face deepened with each replay of the damning audio recording.Alex hit play for what felt like the hundredth time that day, subjecting himself once more to the conversation between Serena and her lawyer, Jenkins. Their conversation about a marriage contract and promises of underhanded support to win Serena's case against him filled the room. ["What if there was...another way out of this mess? An alternative solution, one that could secure your freedom once and for all. Would you be willing to do anything to make that happen? Anything at all?"] Jerkins’ voice filtered through the speakers. "Anything to ensure that scoundrel is defeated for good," came Serena’s reply without hesitation. "Anything at all.""Even selling your soul to the devil himself?""Ev
He was arrogant and indifferent as he leaned back in a more leisurely posture on his chair. “I want to look the best tomorrow.” Thomas nodded, jotting down notes on his tablet. "Of course, sir. Anything else?"Alex paused as though considering something. "Yes, actually. I want you to dig up everything you can on Gaard Corp. Financial records, employee rosters, any whispers of scandal or impropriety. If there's dirt to be found, I want it on my desk by morning.""Right away, Mr. Montgomery," Thomas replied. With that, he turned to leave.Alex leaned back in his plush leather chair with a smug grin playing across his face. He felt like the luckiest bastard alive. Serena's mysterious man’s own family had turned against them. It gave Alex all the leverage and inside information he needed to counter any underhanded plans they might try to execute. He savored the feeling of power, imagining the look on Serena's face when he finally cornered her.Alex’s gaze narrowed when he he
The sun was high in the cloudless blue sky, casting its unforgiving rays on the sprawling estate that stretched as far as the eye could see. Serena found herself in a state of utter exhaustion. Her body had been pushed to its limits by the unexpected rigors of what she had naively assumed would be a simple stroll.She squatted down, her hands gripping her knees intensely as she struggled to catch her breath. Each inhalation felt like fire in her lungs, reminding her of just how unprepared she had been for the sheer scale of the estate grounds. Sweat beaded on her brow, trickling down her temples and leaving salty trails on her flushed cheeks. Her once-clean outfit now clung to her body, damp with perspiration and sprinkled with dust from their lengthy trek.A diverse crowd of others surrounded her, observing her condition with differing degrees of amusement and concern. Lara, the maid personally assigned by Meredith to attend to Serena's every whim, stood nearby. Her neat uniform
The cart's wheels crunched on the gravel as it finally arrived at the main gates of the sprawling estate. Serena's eyes narrowed when she took in the sight of a furious and disheveled Mia standing there, looking like she'd been dragged through a hedge backward. Mia's usually immaculate hair was in complete disarray, her designer outfit rumpled, and her carefully applied makeup smudged beyond recognition. She was flanked by her burly bodyguards and a young female who could only be her personal assistant, looking nervous and out of place.Mia's fury was palpable. Her face contorted with rage, but it paled in comparison to the blazing inferno of wrath that consumed Serena at that moment. The sight of this woman, this mistress, standing there so boldly on Knox's property, was like a match to gasoline.Serena leaped down from the cart without waiting for another, and her feet hit the ground with a resounding thud. She marched towards Mia in long strides, each step filled with d