LOGINIris's POVJane's screams reached us before we even entered the room."Let me go, you bastards! Do you know who I am? You can't keep me here!"Vladimir opened the door and walked in without hesitation. I followed closely behind him.Jane was tied to a chair, her hands bound behind her back. Her hair was disheveled, and her face was flushed with anger. The moment she saw us, she began struggling against the ropes."Vladimir!" she shouted. "Untie me this instant! You have no right to treat me this way!"He ignored her and pulled another chair closer, sitting directly opposite her. "Why did you send someone to hurt my wife?"I glanced at Vladimir. Jane froze briefly before bursting into laughter."Your wife?" She turned her furious gaze toward me. "You mean that bitch?"Vladimir's expression darkened. "Answer my question.""Why don't you answer mine first?" she snapped. "Why did you marry her?"I frowned, but Vladimir didn't even blink. "You're here because you attempted to hurt my wife
Iris's POVI couldn't settle down.Even after returning home, my mind remained with Vladimir at his father's mansion. I kept wondering what he would do when he faced Lorenzo again.Vladimir had been furious when he left. The way he smashed his phone against the wall still lingered in my mind. I had never seen him lose control like that before, and although I understood his anger, I couldn't help worrying about what might happen between him and his father.I glanced at the clock for what felt like the hundredth time.Where was he?I was about to sit down when I heard the sound of a car approaching. I hurried toward the entrance just as the vehicle pulled to a stop.The moment Vladimir stepped out, I rushed toward him.His eyes settled on me, and his brows drew together."What are you doing outside?" he asked."I was waiting for you."He stared at me for a moment, his expression unreadable."You should have been inside, Iris.""I couldn't settle down."Something flickered in his eyes, b
Vladimir's POVInstead of heading home as I had said, I instructed the driver to take me to my father's mansion.I needed to see Lorenzo with my own eyes. I needed to hear him explain what the hell was going on.Before leaving the company, I arranged for another car to take Iris home. She had wanted to come with me, but I insisted that she needed rest after everything that had happened.Now, sitting in the back seat, I couldn't stop thinking about what Zach had told me.My father had married Jane.No matter how many times I repeated those words in my head, they still made no sense.There had to be a misunderstanding.There was no way Lorenzo had actually married Jane. She was Lily's mother, for God's sake! How could he even consider getting involved with her?I rubbed my face, trying to calm myself.Perhaps Jane had lied about the marriage certificate. Maybe she was using my father's name to protect herself from the consequences of her actions.That was the only explanation I was will
Vladimir's POV"We are going to find out," I answered Iris, watching the confusion and disbelief on her face. "I've instructed Zach to bring her to me."I had been equally shocked when the culprit had revealed that Jane sent her to hurt Iris. According to her, Jane had threatened to get her fired if she refused to do as she was told. She had even claimed to be Mrs. Vasily, insisting that Iris was nothing more than a mistress I had kept around.The sheer audacity of that woman was unbelievable.I knew Jane was stupid. She had always been, and I had overlooked more of her nonsense than I should have. I had tolerated her because of her connection to Lily, but apparently, she had mistaken my patience for weakness.Now, she had gone too far.She had deliberately put my iris's life in danger.Jane had a death wish, and I intended to grant it."Finish your meal and get some rest," I told Iris, noticing how tightly she was gripping the blanket.She was still trying to process what had happen
I slowly opened my eyes, blinking several times as I tried to make sense of my surroundings.The first thing I noticed was the soft mattress beneath me. I was lying on a bed, covered with a light blanket, but the room didn't look like a hospital.I looked around, taking in the neatly arranged furniture and the large window beside the wall. Then I tried to sit up.My body felt weak, and my head was slightly heavy. I managed to raise myself before leaning my back against the headboard, closing my eyes briefly as I caught my breath.What had happened?The memory came back in pieces. I had been sitting in the stairwell, talking to Chloe on the phone. After ending the call, I stood up and started walking down the stairs.Then I heard a loud crash.I remembered turning around and seeing the broken flower vase. I remembered the shock that had seized me when I realized how close it had been to hitting me.After that, everything became a blur.I must have passed out.The door opened, interrupt
Vladimir's PovI stood beside the bed, watching the doctor examine Iris.She lay unconscious, her face pale, and her breathing was finally beginning to settle. I had carried her into my office myself, and even now, the memory of finding her lying helpless on the stairwell made my chest tighten.“What happened to her?” I asked, unable to hide the concern in my voice.The doctor finished checking her pulse before turning to me.“She’s stable now, Mr. Vasily. She fainted because of a panic attack. Her breathing became difficult, and the shock may have contributed to it. She should wake up soon.”I released a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. “Are you sure she's fine?”“Yes. There's no immediate cause for concern. However, she needs to rest when she wakes up.”“Alright.”The doctor packed his equipment and left the room.I remained where I was for a moment, looking at Iris. Then I moved closer to the bed and sat beside her.Her hair had fallen across her face, so I gently brushed it







