Mag-log in(Fabian's POV)The sunlight hit my face first.I slowly opened my eyes, furrowing my brows as I tried to understand where I was.The room looked familiar… but it certainly wasn’t my bedroom.It looked more like the room Vivian had been staying in.My body tensed immediately as I tried to sit up, but something stopped me.There was weight on my arm, like someone was resting on it.I slowly turned my head.And froze.My eyes widened in shock.Vivian was sleeping peacefully, her head resting on my arm like it was the most natural thing in the world.My mind went blank for a moment. When… how did we end up like this?Panic slowly crept into my chest. We were too close. Way too close, the thought made my stomach tighten.I hoped and prayed it wasn't what I was thinking. For my own sanity, it couldn't be.I carefully lifted the blanket slightly, and a quiet sigh of relief escaped my lips.We were still fully dressed.Thank God.But the relief didn’t last long, and it did nothing to calm my
(Caren's POV) I slowly opened my eyes and realized it was already morning. The sun had risen, casting soft rays of light through the windows of the storage room. For a moment, I simply stared at the unfamiliar surroundings, trying to remember where I was. Then everything came rushing back immediately... The moment the store was locked, trapping us inside. The long night, and finally... Andrea. I slowly turned my head, and my eyes immediately landed on him. He was already awake, lying beside me with his upper body slightly raised, his head resting on one hand as he watched me with a small smile on his face. "Good morning, Caren," he greeted warmly. Our eyes met. And I noticed it immediately, the look on his face. He seemed better. Lighter. Happier than he was last night. My lips pressed into a thin line, but I quietly nodded in response. A teasing smile appeared on his face. "I can tell you had a wonderful night," Andrea said. I swallowed hard, not knowing how to answer hi
(Delvin's POV)The constant ringing of my phone pulled me out of my sleep. I lazily opened my eyes, realizing I had briefly dozed off, with Aliana lying beside me, resting comfortably on my arm. The both of us were still naked under the blanket.A small smile appeared on my lips as the memories of the past hour replayed in my mind, reminding me of how we ended up like this.I hadn't expected Aliana to come. Her surprise visit had been the exact thing I needed after everything that had happened.Just seeing her again and knowing she was here with me had lifted the heaviness I had been carrying in my chest.I had missed her more than I wanted to admit.Aliana shifted beside me, snuggling deeper into my arms, her eyes still closed, her slow breathing warm against my chest.My smile widened. I leaned closer and kissed her forehead. The sweet scent of her shampoo filled my senses.The phone rang again, pulling my attention away.I let out a quiet sigh. I didn't need to check the screen b
(Delvin's POV) "Simon?" I whispered in disbelief. My hands trembled slightly as I leaned back in my chair. How? How was that possible? I wasn't surprised that Simon was capable of hurting me. He had never liked me from the beginning, and he had spent our childhood making my life difficult. What shocked me was that even after all these years, even after being sent away, he was still plotting against me. My chest tightened as I gripped my phone tightly, trying to keep my emotions under control. Without wasting another second, I slowly stood up from my chair. The man's eyes followed my movements, silently begging me to let him go now that he had told me everything. "Put him to sleep," I said quietly. His eyes widened immediately, panic spreading across his face. "No... please, sir..." He didn't even get the chance to finish. A heavy strike landed at the back of his neck, knocking him unconscious instantly. I turned around and walked out of the room. I wasn't going to relea
(Delvin's POV)The bodyguard immediately panicked when he saw the cold expression on my face, realizing that even he could be in trouble for failing to do his job properly."I'm sorry, sir... I..." His voice trembled as he tried to explain himself.But I had no time to listen to his explanation. Not when I still had many things waiting for me at the office."Cut off his finger," I ordered calmly, though my voice remained cold."Yes, sir," the bodyguard answered immediately.He turned and walked toward the tools without hesitation.The man's head shot up instantly.His eyes widened in horror, his face covered with sweat as one drop slowly ran down his temple."No... sir, please..." he begged, his voice filled with desperation.But I had no intention of going easy on him.I leaned forward slightly, looking directly into his terrified eyes."With every question you refuse to answer, one of your fingers will be taken," I said, pausing briefly as a cold smile appeared on my lips.His eyes
(Delvin's POV)The heavy door opened slowly, and I stepped into the room.The underground basement was quiet and dim, with my bodyguards standing at every corner, watching carefully.A man sat in the center of the room.Both of his hands were tied behind him, and his head hung slightly forward.His eyes were swollen, his face covered with bruises, and blood still ran from his nose and mouth.His clothes were torn, and several wounds covered his body from the beating he had received.He looked exhausted, like even breathing had become a difficult task for him.For a moment, I stared at him, barely recognizing him.This was the same man who had attacked me days ago in my bedroom. The same person who had tried to take my life.But despite seeing him in that condition, I felt no sympathy.Not even a little.He had brought this upon himself. The audacity to attack me, the audacity to even break into my home. He must have had a death wish to think that deal was worth accepting, no matter







