Masuk(ALEXA'S POV)The restaurant was just as calm and quiet as I remembered it. Across the table, Rachel sat silently, with Adal and Rania beside her.Adal suddenly slammed his hand down, his voice cracking. "It is him," he exclaimed, as silent tears rolled down his face. "It is really him. He had a mask on, but I would never mistake that bastard.” Rania quickly leaned over, wrapping her arms around him as she comforted him."Tell me what happened," Adal demanded, his voice trembling."How I wish we knew," I replied, whipping a hand over my face. "There is nothing on the Televin family that is out of hand. They have two children, Hathaway Televin and Scott Televin. Their mother died young, and their father never remarried.” I paused, watching their reactions before continuing. "The lady next door took care of their daily needs alongside their father. She had a son, Adolf, and two years ago, Adolf was in an accident. Hathaway canceled her sponsorship abroad to take care of him and nurse
(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
(ALEXA'S POV)I sat next to Luke in the small apartment. When I moved in with Luke, I had chosen this apartment specifically for its size. I wanted something intimate, a space where we couldn't ignore each other. Now, sitting here felt suffocating."Wow, this place is so small," the woman who claim
(ALEXA'S POV)I stood facing them in shock. "So, you are a king," I said, the words feeling strange on my tongue. I remembered the way soldiers would bow to him, and suddenly it all clicked into place. He simply nodded. A laugh escaped my lips. "No wonder we could afford the Paradise Cottages, liv
(ALEXA'S POV) Leaning against the frame of his office door, I watched him work. "Did you get the message?" I asked, ending the silence. He lifted his head slowly from the documents on his desk. "Which one?" He asked. "Nicole is officially representing Hales Enterprises on the Gland City project
(ALEXA'S POV)I rolled up in bed and picked up my ringing phone.“Ma?” said a small, soft voice.“Michelle?” I said, sitting up straight. “What is wrong, baby? Why are you using a burner phone?” I replied, my voice filled with worry.“Ma…” she said again, more desperately. “Please come save us.”“W







