LOGIN(ALEXA'S POV)"Are you really going?" Rachel turned to me, her eyes wide with shock."Yes, I am," I said, my voice calm and steady."But this auction is for a worthless nobody," she pleaded, reaching out to grab my arm. "His art is good, but it has never been displayed anywhere. Buying the whole collection is a complete waste of money. Just buy one piece if you like it so much.""She is right," Adal added beside me. He and Princess Rania had rushed over the moment they learned I found Luke. But Hathaway had blocked all access to him, so I had dragged them both to this auction instead.The steward cleared his throat, looking at me with disbelief and caution. "Miss Alexa Jones, are you absolutely sure you want to buy the entire art collection?""I am," I said boldly, pulling my card out of my wallet.The room instantly erupted into whispers."Is she insane?" a man in the back muttered."Let her be insane if she wants," a woman replied. "She has enough money to fund whatever she pleases.
(ALEXA'S POV)I froze, completely frozen by either shock or excitement. He bent down and scooped Klaus into his arms. Standing there together, they looked like carbon copies of one another, the more Klaus grew the more he resembled his father."Kind gentleman," Klaus said, his voice full of innocent confidence. "I woke up really early this morning to bake these cookies so you could forgive Mum." A nearby maid quickly took the tin from his small hands."Really,” he said teasingly. “Then come inside, let's see if they are as sweet as you," his voice was both kind and doting.Tears welled in my eyes, it was really him."What is wrong?" he asked as soon as he saw my tears. He set Klaus down on the floor, and turned to check on me. I threw myself in his arms and I buried my face in his neck, sobbing uncontrollably as his arms instinctively wrapped around me. The warm, familiar scent of him filled my senses and I cried even more."What is wrong, lady?" He glanced past me toward Grandma and
(ALEXA'S POV)The next morning, Grandma practically dragged me out of bed toward the new neighbors' house."That poor girl must be completely traumatized! We have to go over there and apologize properly," Grandma insisted.“Of course, Mum, hurry up!” Michael shouted from the sofa, not even looking up as he moved a piece across the chessboard with Cedric.I stopped in my tracks, my eyes looking around the room that was filled with people. Michelle was standing near the doorway, carefully fixing the buttons on Klaus's shirt.“When did you two get here?” I asked as I watched them. “And why are you dressing him up like that?”“We came very early this morning,” Michael replied, also looking at the two. “And Ella insists he has to look his absolute best. Did you know they even baked cookies this morning?”I looked around in confusion, Klaus stood there, looking like he was preparing for a major event.“Where are they going?” I asked.Grandma came from behind me. “To apologize, of course.” s
( ALEXA'S POV)"It must be the new neighbors," Grandma said.I sighed, I had completely forgotten I had made arrangements for new tenants. Most of the previous occupants had been Orchid lords, and had left immediately after the raid, after a long time of the estates being empty, I had finally put them back on market. After Luke left, I refused to use the word dead, because I still believe he is somewhere out there, waiting for me. Ethan tracked me down with a will putting me in charge of all his wealth. It went from multiple companies to hospitals, schools, malls, recreation centers, countless properties, and even a private island. That was how I somehow also became the owner of Paradise Estates.I turned and opened the front door.Standing on the porch was a pretty blonde with striking blue eyes. She was stunning but I also noticed she carried herself with the stance of a fighter. Next to her stood a tall older man, looking to be in his sixties."Hi, I am Hathaway Televin," she said
(ALEXA'S POV)I walked through crowded ballrooms, sat through endless conference meetings, and attended lavish dinners and weddings with a fixed smile on my face. But no matter where I was, a piece of me was missing.I had searched everywhere. I had run DNA databases, crossed borders, and searched through registry after registry, but there was never any trace of Luke Hunters. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.Sylvie stood beside me, her hand wrapped around a glass of wine. We had just finished going through certain hospital records and still came back with nothing. “I never even got the chance to call Luke him brother.” She whispered.Reaching out, I rubbed her head gently. “At least I had been able to stay near him for a while, working as his most trusted assistant and standing by his side.” She murmured, I offered her no comfort, I had none."There goes my favorite sister in law and co-wife," Rachel said, walking toward us with a dramatic smile.I rolled my eyes, looking a
LALA'S POV)I watched her wander aimlessly from the fountain to the dining room, she had toured almost every single corner of this building without even realizing it. Finally, she stopped in front of the door that had shocked us all."I had no idea the Dove was right next door," Brandon said, and I laughed softly."That is Alexa Stacy Jones for you." I replied.He smiled, shaking his head. "She has quite a number of identities, from Alexa Jones, Stacy Claveleen, Nameless, Nombre...""Let's not forget Aconite," I added."She lived up to that name," he murmured, and I nodded in agreement. “Beauty covered in deceit""She has more identities than I do, and I have lived for generations," I said as I laughed softly. "I have always just been Lala, what a useless long life!”We both looked down, our eyes following Alexa as she stepped through the threshold and walked into the Dove.It was a small but lively village hidden deep in the mountains, complete with houses, schools, hospitals, and re
(ALEXA'S POV) The rest of the day went by fast. I could feel their eyes on me, judging, but I forced myself to ignore the whispers and glances. I just focused on finishing one of my pending projects. When everyone was finally gone, I got on the bus. I held in my hand the key so tightly, my knuckl
(ALEXA'S POV)"Ryan." Luke called too, his voice filled with surprise but his face showed something scary. Was that suspicion or recognition? I couldn't tell.I smiled nervously trying to push my way out of the place."Hey Mr. Hunters," I greeted, forcing a smile. "I didn't expect to see you here
(ALEXA'S POV)I gathered my belongings in anger. I have barely settled in and already he was here bossing me around. Ryan never brought his work home, so the faces at this office were all strangers, I knew a few names, thanks to Sam but that was all. I was stuck with colleagues I hadn't figured out
(ALEXA'S POV)“Rachel," Luke called out, his voice surprisingly soft. But she stepped away from him in anger."Don't” She pushed him lightly "You would even flirt with a man as long as he slightly looks like Alexa, wouldn't you?" she accused, stamping her foot in frustration. "What do you take me f







