The news that had set the internet ablaze the week before had now quietly faded, thanks to Kaira’s father’s efficiency in managing scandals. Evelyn was the face of the Blackwood Company so a public mishap involving her would have been disastrous for business, so her father ensured the story disappeared. While the company’s stocks took a minor hit, the damage was contained by a strategic cover-up. Mathias had bribed the employee involved in the incident to retract their claims, framing the situation as professional correction rather than bullying. Kaira couldn’t help but admire her father’s cunning ability to manage crisis.“Put your phone down, princess,” Sebastian’s voice broke her focus. He was sprawled on the sofa in their room, looking at her with mock exasperation. “You’ve been ignoring your husband,” he teased, drawing a chuckle from Kaira. She placed her phone on the down side table.“You’re such an attention seeker,” She said, walking into his open arms, an embrace that had be
Another scandal involving Evelyn had taken over the internet. This time, photos showed her walking into a hotel suite with several men. While her face wasn’t visible in any of the photos, the back of her head and her smile gave her away. It wasn’t just one photo—there were many, showing her meeting different business associates at the same hotel. The evidence was all over the media, and Kaira wondered how her family would handle this mess. She knew the company would take a big hit, but she didn’t care. Her father had taken what should have been hers, and if Evelyn’s actions ruined the company, it would only serve them right.The sound of her phone ringing pulled her from her thoughts. She was lounging on the couch, barely paying attention to the TV. She sighed when she saw the caller ID—her father. Letting it ring a few times, she finally picked up, already bracing herself for the conversation.“Hello?” she said calmly.“Kaira, where are you? Have you seen the news?” Mathias’s voice w
Everywhere buzzed with preparations for the elusive bachelor Sebastian’s upcoming party—though ‘bachelor’ no longer seemed an accurate title. Everyone wanted to be invited, with those left out deemed unworthy of such wealth and influence. Sebastian hosted a household party twice in a year to honor his business allies, yet securing an invitation grew more challenging each time. Invitations were not simply handed out, they were a sign of importance, a symbol of access to a network of power, money, and influence.“Have you sent out the invitation to my family?” Kaira asked, standing at the kitchen counter in an apron, chopping vegetables. She wanted to prepare a special meal for Sebastian to show her gratitude for his constant support.Sebastian slid his arms around her from behind, resting his head on her shoulder as he pressed a kiss to her neck. “Yes, princess,” he murmured against her skin, his voice low and warm, sending a shiver through her.Meanwhile, the Blackwoods were stunned t
“What took you so long? You know how important this event is!” Mathias snapped as Kaira joined her family in the driveway. What they didn’t know was that she had left an hour earlier, keeping an eye out for their departure while she waited in a small coffee shop nearby. She had called her father the moment she saw their car pass by.Kaira narrowed her eyes and replied coolly, “I’m sorry for being late.” Her gaze shifted to the rest of her family, who were too mesmerized by the grand mansion in front of them to even acknowledge her—not that they ever did.“You’re always complaining that we don’t love you, and now, when we go out of our way to include you, you’re still not satisfied,” Mathias said, his voice dripping with insincerity. The memory of his cruel words from just last week lingered in her mind, though his current performance suggested none of it had ever happened.Straightening his suit, Mathias adjusted his tie, determined to look his best. Claudia, Evelyn, and Julian follow
Warning: Contains mature content aheadKaira stood at the door, a big smile on her face as she bid the guests farewell. Each congratulation felt like a small victory, though she hid her feelings well. Beside her, Sebastian stood close, his hand resting firmly on her waist, making it clear they were a team.The Blackwoods were the last to leave, walking slowly toward them. They looked uncomfortable, realizing their plans had backfired. Instead of gaining the upper hand, they had learned something shocking. Mathias regretted the way he had treated Kaira. If he’d known the truth—that there wasn’t any old man in her life but someone powerful by her side, he would have acted differently.“Kaira,” Mathias said softer than normal, once all the other guests had left, leaving just the family behind.“Father,” Kaira replied in the same quiet tone, though there was a hint of satisfaction in her voice. She couldn’t help but think how true it was, money really was power.Mathias glanced between Ka
Kaira woke up to the delicious smell of breakfast coming from the kitchen. She stretched and glanced at the empty spot beside her. Memories of last night came rushing back, making her cheeks flush with heat. Ignoring the slight soreness between her legs, she got out of bed and pulled a robe from the wardrobe to cover herself. The sound of the door opening caught her attention. Sebastian walked in, smiling brightly as he carried a tray of food. “You’re awake, princess,” he said, setting the tray on the bedside table.He walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her deeply. “I haven’t brushed my teeth, Seb,” Kaira mumbled when he pulled back. He chuckled. “I don’t mind, princess. You still taste perfect.” “Did you sleep well?” he asked, gently brushing her hair from her face. “I did,” Kaira said with a small smile. “I’m just a little sore.” Sebastian’s grin turned playful. “You weren’t complaining when you were screaming my name last night.” “Sebastian!”
Kaira stood by the couch, watching her family walk into the living room. They seemed to believe that she had forgotten everything they had done to her and that being married to Sebastian made them one happy family now. Her father had called earlier, saying they missed her and wanted to visit. Since it was the weekend, She agreed because Sebastian was home with her. “Oh, Kaira, we’ve missed you so much,” Claudia gushed, pulling her into a hug. But her expression showed her true feelings, she couldn’t hide the dislike. If only they knew there was no point pretending. Kaira already knew how they really felt about her and Sebastian whom they put up the pretense for was well informed of their attitude. “I missed you too, Mother,” Kaira replied with a mocking smile as she pulled away. “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood.” Sebastian said, standing beside Kaira with an unimpressed look. “Oh, please, we’re family now. You should call me Father,” Mathias said with a grin. “Of course
"How could you be this cruel?" Julian yelled as he stormed into the room. Evelyn turned to him, her face filled with confusion. Julian’s anger was obvious, and she couldn’t understand what had made him so upset."Why are you shouting, baby?" Evelyn asked, her voice soft, her confusion genuine or at least it seemed to be. Her question only made Julian angrier."You really have the nerve to ask that?" he snapped. "You’re unbelievable, Evelyn. Truly despicable." His dark, furious eyes locked onto hers, and she felt a chill run down her spine. She had never seen him like this before.Evelyn opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say a word, Julian slammed a file onto the table. The sound startled her, and she hesitated before picking it up. When she opened it, her face went pale. Inside were photos of her and their doctor, taken recently during a secret meeting. She had asked the doctor to keep quiet after he warned her that Julian was starting to get suspicious.Evelyn bit her l
“Happy birthday, Nora.” Sebastian said with a smile with a banquet of flowers in his hands. “Thank you, Seb.” She responded accepting the flowers. “Happy birthday, bestie.” Kaira quipped, pecking her cheeks. Nora smiled pulling her into a hug. The dinner began once they were settled into their seats. “You’re getting old.” Elijah teased, twirling his fork in his hand. “We are same age, Elijah.” She shot back, ruffling his head like a child. “Now we’re same age, I thought you were always older than I am.” He said mockingly and she shot him an irritated glare. “Enough bickering already.” Caleb scolded, shaking his head in slight amusement. “He started it, Uncle.” Nora defended with a pout, adjusting her chair. They were having their usual family dinner which held each month and it had happened to fall on Nora’s birthday. “But he’s right, Nora. You’re getting old.” Sebastian teased. “I’m still younger than you are, mister.” She defended, puffing her chest high as thou
Kaira sat in front of the glass with Sebastian standing beside her. The security guard brought Mathias in from the prison doors. “What are you doing here?” He asked in irritation, crossing his arms as he sat on the chair. “You had the opportunity to reject the visit, yet you didn’t.” She retorted with a straight face. She had recovered from the injuries she sustained that was why she was able to visit her father. He was sentenced for murder after under going trial with the evidence they had provided the court with. However Claudia was released due to lack of evidence against her. “Did you ever regret it?” She questioned, studying his features. “Regret what?” He asked feigning ignorance. “Did you ever regret killing my parents?” Sebastian interrupted before Kaira respond. “Kill your parents? I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Mathias brows furrowed in confusion. “Ohh, but you do, Mr Blackwood.” He responded blankly, “It wasn’t Kaira’s mother you killed that
Evelyn shuffled through the drawer, hissing in anger when she found nothing—She was out of cash. It has been ten days since she fled in panic after nearly killing Kaira. Ten days of searching for her endlessly. She was laying low in a small motel because she knew the cops were after her. Her parents had been arrested and she was declared wanted. Thankfully, the motel manager didn’t recognize her as the same person trending on news and she was extra careful not to be caught. Evelyn had resulted to pickpocketing to stay alive and yes she hated her current condition, but she couldn’t do much about it. She needed to stay alive. She reached for her phone, scrolling through her contact and pausing at Julian’s name. She bite her lips, contemplating if to call or not. He was the only one who could help her right now, after all they were in same side. Without much thinking, she dialed the line, tapping her feet as she waited patient for him to pick the call. “Evelyn?” Hi
“Can you hear me, Kaira?” Sebastian voice echoed in Kaira’s subconscious.“Sebastian?”She responded in a low tone, trying to open her heavy eyes. “Yes it’s me, princess. Can you see me?” He asked softly, and she felt a hand on her face. She could only see a blur vision of him because her eyes weren’t completely opened. She tried harder, slowly adjusting her eyes to the light in the hospital. She tried to arch her neck, but she couldn’t. It was broken. “Don’t try to hard, princess.” Sebastian said softly, his face coming to her vision. “Sebastian.” She cried out, with a smile on her face. A smile of relief. “Yes, princess. I’m here.” He assured, holding her hand and sitting at the edge of the bed. “My whole body hurts, Sebastian.” She confessed, her voice cracking. “You’ll be fine, princess.” He gave charming smile, kissing her forehead lightly. Her eyes widened as realization hit her. “Our baby.” She said in panic trying to feel her baby bump, but Sebastian held her hands tig
“So the buyer is coming today to see the house.” Mathias announced in a light tone. Evelyn and Claudia’s hummed in response, the sadness on their faces was clear. It still felt surreal that they had really crumbled to that level, and worst to the point of even selling their house to get extra cash.“You are both quiet.” He said, sitting on the couch. “What do you expect me to say, Mathias?” Claudia spat in a harsh tone, “Am I supposed to be happy with the way things are going with us now?” If Mathias were to hold grudges against them for how the treated him when he was in jail,then he would have thrown them out. But he considered them his family which is why he let it go.“We aren’t as broke as you make us out to be, Claudia.” Mathias tried to convince himself than her. “Really, Mathias? We had cars in this house, but what happened to them huh?” She questioned sarcastically. “We sold everything.” Evelyn responded in a gloomy tone. “Exactly, Mathias. We sold everything to clear u
“I want to buy the house.” Kaira declared, after Julian had informed her about Mathias putting up their house on sale. “What?” Sebastian and Julian said in unison, their voices loud from shock.“I said I want to buy the house from them, and the company of course.” She repeated, with a knowing look. “Why could you want to buy their house, princess?” Sebastian quipped, pursing his lips in confusion. “It’s my mother’s house.” She corrected, her eyes darkening, “It’s only fair I take back everything the owe me, right?” “I don’t know, but buying the building seems a little rash…” Julian trailed off when Sebastian shoot him a cold stare.“What are you still doing here, Mr Stone?” He asked in annoyance. Julian sealed his lips, instantly standing up to his feet. What he had understood with Sebastian after working with him for a short while was that he’s calm was only reserved for Kaira. “I’ll be leaving now.” He announced, and they both gave him a subtle nod. He forced a smile on his fac
“What are you doing here?” Claudia’s tone came off harsh, as she stared at Mathias in front of the door. They had laid off staffs because they couldn’t afford such luxury anymore. “This is my house, Claudia.” He snapped, pushing her out of the way, and walking into the house. He was released today, after his lawyer had managed to come up with the money. “When were you released?” She asked in near anger, shutting the doors and following him. “So you did know I was arrested, yet you didn’t bother to coming?” Mathias snarled. Originally he believed they weren’t aware, but it was almost impossible when the news of his arrest was everywhere, yet he forced himself to believe otherwise. “Of what use was it?” Claudia spat out, no longer hiding her emotions. “You’re back, father.” Evelyn beamed, walking into the living room. Mathias sent her a cold stare raising his hand up as she tried to embrace him. “Don’t you dare father me, Evelyn.” She swallowed, flinching away from him. She had n
“It’s been rather peaceful with Mathias in jail.” Kaira remarked with a soft chuckle. “Hasn’t it always been, princess?” Sebastian teased, glancing at her as he massaged her feet.“I feel happy seeing his face on every broadcasting channel I switchto.” She continued, ignoring his teasing. “He’s probably thinking of ways to bail himself out of jail.” Sebastian drawled with a smirk, “He doesn’t know it’s just the beginning.” He chuckled mockingly. “With his ‘precious family’ abandoning him, I doubt he would get himself out.” Kaira said thoughtfully.“Don’t underestimate Mathias, princess. He’ll do everything in his power to get out of there.” Sebastian countered with a dark expression.“Good thing we have other means of putting him in prison.” She quipped, and they both chuckled. “It wouldn’t be too early to celebrate right, Seb?” Kaira’s eyes glinted. “You’re not supposed to be drinking, princess.” Sebastian reprimanded, setting her legs down gently as he to sank on the space clo
The media sparked with news of the former CEO of Blackwood company arrest for embezzlement of funds, and allegations of fraud. It was the headline news on every broadcasting channel, and whispers of it were around the crowd with multiple opinions regarding the arrest.“How did your father allow himself to get arrested?” Claudia snapped with anger written on her face as watched the news.“Do you think that’s the most important at the moment, mother?” Evelyn shoot back, fumbling with her. “What is more important then, Evelyn? Your father should have known better than to walk around smugly without covering up his mess.” She argued bitterly.The family were equally finding out about Mathias arrest through the news. After informing them he was going to visit a business associate, they hadn’t expected him to show up on news hours later.Julian sat by the corner with a smug grin on his face. They were finally beginning to get what they deserve!“Mother, stop already.” Evelyn stated curtly,