LOGIN"You think Desmond Knight controls the Knights? You are delusional, just like the old man," she said with a smile that felt like it was empty, as if she wanted to really laugh at these delusional people around her. Only she knows who calls the shots for the Knights. Desmond Knight is just a puppet whom Xavier is using for the time being. "Iris, stop lying to yourself. Xavier is not coming for you. Only I love you enough to risk everything for you. He will not go against his grandfather. I can understand that this might be hard for you. Take it easy. But tomorrow, you are signing those divorce papers," he gave her an ultimatum. She shook her head at his stupidity. "Chase, run while you still can. If I am not wrong, he must be already close by, if not already here. That man is crazy when it comes to me. You don't have a clue how much. You would regret this, and so will Desmond Knight," she replied confidently before she turned back and walked back inside the room where she woke up.
4 hours away from Chelsington, in a remote town, there is a bungalow which belongs to the Knights. This townhouse is like a holiday house for the Knights. But now, Desmond is using it to hide Iris from Xavier. He promised to save Chase from Xavier. He assumed that Xavier wouldn't make a fuss. After all, he was always obedient. But little did Desmond know that Xavier's obedience was a mask he wore to fool the Knights. Inside that townhouse, on the first floor, inside the master bedroom, Iris is seen lying on the bed unconscious. Chase was seen sitting beside her, watching her. The way she breathes, the way her lashes fold when her eyes are closed, the way her lips part, and everything else. He is not touching, but the way he is watching her is disturbing and violating her. "Iris, darling. Finally, you are mine. In this town, so far from Chelsington, you are all mine. Xavier Knight is not going to come this time. His own grandfather is supporting me," Chase spoke to her sleeping form
Xavier arrived at Sara's apartment half an hour after his call with Iris. "Boss, we found that only half the video of the incident was posted. There is more." Luis informed Xavier while they made their way upstairs. "Post it and make sure this stays on the top," Xavier replied. "Yes, boss," Luis replied, and texted someone. The other half was posted a second later. Xavier froze when he saw Sara's apartment door wide open. It gave him a bad feeling. "Why is the door open?" Luis felt it too. "Iris?" Xavier hurriedly went inside and checked every room. But they found none. Iris's mobile was seen on the coffee table, and so was another mobile. Might be Sara's. "Boss?" Luis looked as puzzled as Xavier. There is no sign of struggle anywhere. Just an unsettling stillness. Xavier sniffed the air. The faintest smell of chloroform was still lingering in the air. Xavier found drops of drying liquid near the entrance. "Call the secretary team. I want Monroe online, immediately." Xav
In Sara's apartment, Iris looked at the now-trending video in horror. Someone recorded Chase trying to take her away. They didn't post the full video in which Iris clarified that she has no relationship with Chase. Just the first part, where Chase is forcing her to come with him and demanding an explanation for their imaginary 2-year friendship, which he conveniently named a relationship. He wanted to date her, but she refused. Because she knows Jones wouldn't agree. But Chase was persistent. He asked her to be his friend. She agreed, because he refused to take 'No' for an answer. Giana kept targeting her the entire time, while Chase was conveniently absent every time. He never acknowledged his feelings in front of everyone. He was dragging her along, waiting to see what happened. "This is a mess. I disappointed Xavier again. He might have to hear things from his grandfather. I feel so guilty," Iris whispered with tears in her eyes. The comments underneath that video were all call
"But you said 'Yes' when I proposed," Chase still refusing to let go. Iris shook her head with regret. She doesn't know how she didn't see this side of Chase. He refused to see what was staring right in front of his face. "Let me clarify that for you. I never said yes to your proposal. I didn't say anything. I was shocked by what you did. I was already married by then. How did you even hear that it was a yes? Even after my marriage was announced, did you not think for a moment if I really said yes that day? As if it's not enough, you are tugging and pulling me in front of the student body. What are you planning to do? When did I say that I was being forced or that I am not happy? You assumed everything, and it's you who is forcing me now," she replied. Even though she is not speaking loudly, even though her tone is soft, still every word landed like a slap across his face. "Don't deceive yourself, Iris. You were with me for two years. Do those two years mean nothing to you? Our m
The next morning, Iris felt eyes on her when walking in the college corridor. Not just one or two, but many. Almost everyone is looking at her and murmuring among themselves. Luckily, no one approached her, for which she felt relieved. This is the first time she is walking these corridors as Mrs. Knight. Not Ms.Jones. Now she has the Knights' name attached to her. "Iris," Sara appeared from behind her. Iris gave her a tentative smile, half sheepish and half apologetic. "So, Mrs. Knight has? You didn't even tell me," Sara complained good-naturedly. Iris looked guilty. "I couldn't. I was scared it would become real if I started speaking about it out loud," she replied softly. Sara looked at her best friend with mixed feelings. "So it was the Joneses who made you take Natasha's place?" she guessed. Iris nodded. "They are despicable," Sara muttered, angry on behalf of Iris. "It's all in the past now. I am fine. So let's not talk about that," Iris murmured. Sara nodded as the







