“Mom, you look so beautiful.”Rayden’s sweet compliment slipped from his lips as he admired his mother, who had just finished getting ready. Amora wore an elegant gown that left him completely mesmerized.Tonight was Royal Dragon’s anniversary celebration, where Regis would officially introduce Amora and Rayden to the public for the first time. Amora had put in extra effort to look her best, not wanting to embarrass Regis.Truthfully, Amora was incredibly nervous, even though she had done everything she could to prepare. She worried about how people would perceive her, despite Regis reassuring her countless times that she had nothing to be concerned about.“Mom, you’re the most beautiful angel I’ve ever seen,” Rayden said, offering yet another compliment.A wide smile spread across Amora's lips. She cupped her son’s face, noting how handsome he looked tonight. Dressed in a luxurious tuxedo with his neatly combed-back hair, her little boy looked like a young prince, capable of charming
Amora bit back a smile and gently patted Regis’s hand as it wandered playfully up her body."Don’t you think you’re being childish, Regis?" she huffed, annoyed by her husband’s earlier antics that had made things harder for her.Regis didn’t respond. Instead, he studied Amora’s reflection in the tall mirror before them. The mirror perfectly captured the stunning curves of his wife’s body, wrapped in a shimmering black evening gown adorned with rose gold sequins that formed a phoenix tail. She looked absolutely breathtaking.The backless gown she wore only amplified her beauty, making it impossible for Regis to take his eyes off her. The deep neckline, accentuating her full chest, sent a rush of desire surging through him.Slowly, Regis pressed a lingering kiss to the curve of her neck, inhaling her sweet scent that made his heart race even faster.“Regis, please don’t mess up my makeup. I spent a lot of time making sure I look perfect tonight,” Amora warned, quickly dodging when she s
Regis held back a smile and murmured, “Alright, I’ll try to control myself.”Amora’s lips curved into a nervous smile. Regis’s dark eyes locked onto hers as if seeing straight into her heart, making it pound wildly. The charisma radiating from him made her feel immensely proud to stand by his side.Amora gasped when she noticed the shift in Regis’s gaze. His dark eyes slowly trailed downward, tracing the curves of her body.Sensing an internal alarm going off, Amora quickly broke eye contact and spun around.“I think it’s time for us to leave now, Regis,” she said, trying to change the subject.“Wait a moment.” Regis grabbed Amora's wrist gently before adding, “I have a gift for you, darling.”Without warning, he pulled out a silver velvet jewelry box from his accessory drawer.Amora’s lips parted in shock. She had no idea he had prepared such a surprise.“Th-this is for me?” she stammered in awe as she opened the box.Inside was a stunning jewelry set— a necklace, a pair of rings, a
"Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Amora! Your fiancé is the dream man for many women. You're truly lucky!"A broad smile curled on Amora Lysander's lips as her best friend, Chelsea Harrison, congratulated her. There was no denying the joy blooming in her heart, as her moment of happiness was just around the corner.In one week, Amora would become the wife of Chris Walden. A year ago, she met her future husband at an annual event for the Lysander company. She fell in love with him, and fortunately, her feelings were reciprocated. Their relationship was blessed by both families.Amora was attending her bachelorette party, organized by her college friends. The party was held in an exclusive, private lounge at a luxurious five-star hotel.The sound of pounding music and singing enlivened the small party in the room. Two young women, already drunk, were dancing on the table, while two others were busy cheering and clapping.Amora Lysander shook her head slightly and laughed at the
"Wh-What?"Amora's forehead furrowed. She couldn't quickly digest his words due to the influence of the alcohol she had consumed, but one thing she knew for certain was that this man would kill her if she didn't obey his words.Before Amora could respond, the man had already pulled her out of the room. To preserve her life and escape this bizarre situation, Amora could only surrender herself to follow the killer's demands.They hurried down the hotel corridor. Faintly, Amora heard several people chasing them from behind. More precisely, they were chasing the killer!'What on earth is this?' Amora screamed in her mind, her face astonished.Despite her head still feeling hazy from the alcohol, she could sense the danger surrounding her. In an instant, fear filled her mind.However, Amora could feel the reassuring strength flowing from the hand that gripped hers tightly, belonging to the man walking in front of her.'What is this strange feeling?' she wondered. Amora's heart raced faster
Amora swallowed hard. Her eyes widened as she saw the muscular back of a stranger lying beside her. Her gaze turned to horror as she noticed the terrifying dragon head tattoo on the person's back.‘What happened to me? Wasn't I with Chelsea and the others last night? How did I end up here?’Amora’s hazel eyes blinked repeatedly, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling. She was utterly shocked to find herself naked under a thin blanket.She tried to get up quickly, but an intense pain between her legs stopped her in her tracks.Her head throbbed painfully. She clutched the sides of her head, trying to piece together her memories. Laughter, congratulations, and the sound of her friends’ voices echoed in her mind, followed by images of her drinking continuously.Amora realized she had gotten drunk. Her eyes widened as flashes of the passionate night she spent with the man beside her played rapidly in her head. Instantaneously, she turned to look at him.“I ... with him….”Amora quickly covered
"You're still not going to talk, huh?"An old man's booming voice echoed through the Lysander family's living room. Amora was kneeling on the floor, her head bowed low.Amora stared at the feet of the old man standing before her, holding a cane. He was Charlie Lysander, her grandfather.Slap!Suddenly, a harsh slap from the old man landed on Amora's cheek. The force of the slap knocked her to the floor.Amora's eyes widened in shock. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she clutched her burning cheek. She hadn't expected her grandfather to slap her for her silence."Enough, Charlie! Do you have to hit her like this?"An elderly woman in a wheelchair quickly interrupted Charlie as he prepared to slap Amora again. The woman was Gilda Orlena, Amora's grandmother, and Charlie's wife.Slowly, Charlie lowered his hand and snorted in frustration."A slap isn't enough for her!" He snapped.Charlie’s face was furious. He was enraged by the foolish thing his granddaughter had done the night before
“Seems like everything is over,” Amora thought, slumping weakly.She tried to stifle her sobs by biting her lip hard. The decision just made by the head of the Walden family had left Amora in shock.All she could do was silently mourn Kelvin Walden's words. Tears streamed down her cheeks once more.Even though Kelvin had made his decision, Amora’s grandfather still tried to persuade him. Charlie couldn’t accept the decision just like that.“Mr. Walden, let’s discuss this further. I know you and Mrs. Walden are very angry about this. I’m humiliated as well. However, we have already dispatched the invitations. How can we cancel it just like that?” Charlie Lysander pleaded.As an elder, it was embarrassing for Charlie to bow his head to someone younger. However, he had no other choice because canceling the wedding would damage the family’s reputation.Charlie, on the other hand, didn't want to lose a 'gold mine' like the Walden family. He had once thought of expanding his business by est
Regis held back a smile and murmured, “Alright, I’ll try to control myself.”Amora’s lips curved into a nervous smile. Regis’s dark eyes locked onto hers as if seeing straight into her heart, making it pound wildly. The charisma radiating from him made her feel immensely proud to stand by his side.Amora gasped when she noticed the shift in Regis’s gaze. His dark eyes slowly trailed downward, tracing the curves of her body.Sensing an internal alarm going off, Amora quickly broke eye contact and spun around.“I think it’s time for us to leave now, Regis,” she said, trying to change the subject.“Wait a moment.” Regis grabbed Amora's wrist gently before adding, “I have a gift for you, darling.”Without warning, he pulled out a silver velvet jewelry box from his accessory drawer.Amora’s lips parted in shock. She had no idea he had prepared such a surprise.“Th-this is for me?” she stammered in awe as she opened the box.Inside was a stunning jewelry set— a necklace, a pair of rings, a
Amora bit back a smile and gently patted Regis’s hand as it wandered playfully up her body."Don’t you think you’re being childish, Regis?" she huffed, annoyed by her husband’s earlier antics that had made things harder for her.Regis didn’t respond. Instead, he studied Amora’s reflection in the tall mirror before them. The mirror perfectly captured the stunning curves of his wife’s body, wrapped in a shimmering black evening gown adorned with rose gold sequins that formed a phoenix tail. She looked absolutely breathtaking.The backless gown she wore only amplified her beauty, making it impossible for Regis to take his eyes off her. The deep neckline, accentuating her full chest, sent a rush of desire surging through him.Slowly, Regis pressed a lingering kiss to the curve of her neck, inhaling her sweet scent that made his heart race even faster.“Regis, please don’t mess up my makeup. I spent a lot of time making sure I look perfect tonight,” Amora warned, quickly dodging when she s
“Mom, you look so beautiful.”Rayden’s sweet compliment slipped from his lips as he admired his mother, who had just finished getting ready. Amora wore an elegant gown that left him completely mesmerized.Tonight was Royal Dragon’s anniversary celebration, where Regis would officially introduce Amora and Rayden to the public for the first time. Amora had put in extra effort to look her best, not wanting to embarrass Regis.Truthfully, Amora was incredibly nervous, even though she had done everything she could to prepare. She worried about how people would perceive her, despite Regis reassuring her countless times that she had nothing to be concerned about.“Mom, you’re the most beautiful angel I’ve ever seen,” Rayden said, offering yet another compliment.A wide smile spread across Amora's lips. She cupped her son’s face, noting how handsome he looked tonight. Dressed in a luxurious tuxedo with his neatly combed-back hair, her little boy looked like a young prince, capable of charming
“Come here, Amora. I just want to hold you for a moment,” Regis said with a pleading expression. “I need to recharge my energy by hugging you.”“You’re so spoiled,” Amora muttered, but she still gave in and let her husband wrap his arms around her.It never crossed her mind that Regis wanted more than just a simple embrace.“We still have a little time to finish what we started earlier, don’t we?” Regis whispered, making Amora freeze in place, her cheeks turning warm.Her mind flashed back to that moment in the walk-in closet earlier that morning—when Regis had stolen a deep, lingering kiss as she was getting dressed. It had left her breathless, almost making her lose control … until Rayden’s sudden call had interrupted them.“Regis, this is your office,” Amora reminded him, trying to keep her voice steady.“So what?” Regis replied, his tone playful. “Doesn’t that just make it more exciting? I’ve imagined us together in this room for a long time.”His bold confession sent heat rushing
“You—you heard that just now, didn’t you, Regis? She called me ‘Sister-in-law,’ didn’t she?” Amora asked, still in disbelief over what she had just heard.Amora couldn’t deny that she had managed to get Alicia to acknowledge her presence.“Yes, I heard it. You’re amazing, Amora,” Regis praised her, gently patting the top of her head, and making her turn back to look at him.“I’m not that amazing, Regis. I just felt like she needed a little attention from the people around her,” Amora said, explaining her observation of Alicia.Regis paused. He admitted that his and his father’s constant busyness had made Alicia grow into a strong-willed and difficult-to-control young woman.“You’re right, Amora. That girl has been spoiled too much by me and everyone else. But I didn’t expect you to get her to acknowledge you and even open up like that,” Regis said, impressed.“Was it really that hard?” Amora chuckled lightly. She didn’t think she had done anything special.“Maybe only women can truly
"Does that mean he almost did something to you, Alicia?" Amora probed, making Alicia glance at her briefly before continuing her meal.'Damn it!' Alicia cursed inwardly.She had answered without thinking. She hadn’t realized she was being interrogated by Amora."So, did that bastard manage to lay a hand on you or not, Alicia?" Amora pressed again.Seeing the concern written all over Amora’s face, Alicia could tell that she wasn’t just pretending to be worried to get a reaction. Her sister-in-law seemed genuinely concerned.Just as Regis was about to say something, Amora reached out to stop him. She shot him a look, signaling for him to stay out of the conversation for now.Regis was already fuming at what he had heard. He couldn’t believe someone had dared to touch Alicia. As her older brother, there was no way he would stand by and let his sister suffer any kind of harassment.But even though he was furious, Regis let Amora take the lead. He wanted to see just how much his wife could
"Sit down." Amora's voice snapped Alicia out of her thoughts.Even though she was still reluctant to accept Amora as her sister-in-law, Alicia figured she might actually be useful to her."I want to hear your exciting story. It sounds interesting," Amora said, doubling Alicia's surprise.Alicia had expected Amora to enjoy seeing her get scolded by her brother, but strangely enough, it now felt like Amora was on her side.‘She’s such a weird woman!’ Alicia thought, unable to figure out her sister-in-law's way of thinking."I don't think you need to hear it, my dear wife. You’d probably be shocked if you knew what kind of chaos she caused at school today," Regis said with a smirk, his eyes briefly glancing at his sister."She must be here now to ask for my help cleaning up her mess," Regis added."I'm not," Alicia muttered with a pout."Yeah, sure," Regis scoffed, making Alicia's frown deepen.Amora looked back and forth between the siblings. She could tell Regis cared deeply for his si
Regis ordered his secretary to leave the room, then invited Amora to sit inside his office's lounge area.Seeing the delicious food and drinks set for their lunch today, Amora thought the man must have been looking forward to this meal. Unfortunately, Alicia’s unexpected arrival threw everything off."Wow, are you celebrating something, Big Bro?" Alicia blurted out, clearly surprised by the luxurious spread before her.Just as she was about to settle onto the couch across from Amora, her brother abruptly stopped her movement."Who gave you permission to sit?" Regis snapped."Brother .…"Alicia’s voice turned soft and whiny, her lips forming a small pout. However, her usual tricks had no effect on Regis. He remained expressionless, completely unfazed by her act.Alicia’s gaze flickered toward the tempting food, her stomach growling at the sight. She hadn’t been eating breakfast properly for the past few days—not because the family chef failed to prepare it, but because the atmosphere a
Amora glanced at Alicia briefly. She could see the worry in her husband's younger sister's eyes. The girl looked anxious about the question Regis had asked Amora. Secretly, Amora held back a smile."Just say it, Amora. No need to worry," Regis urged, still interrogating her. His instincts told him there was no way Alicia had done nothing to his wife.Based on what he knew about Alicia, she always caused some kind of trouble every day. Even though their father’s guards had been keeping a close eye on her lately, today she had finally been freed from her punishment. Regis was convinced that his sister had already done something to Amora."Did she say something rude to you?" Regis guessed, making Alicia even more anxious.Alicia thought she had already lost the battle. Her brother clearly wasn’t on her side. She could only curse him in her heart.She assumed Amora would complain to Regis about how she had accused her of being a thief or an intruder, along with all the mischief she had ca