Standing tall and dignified at the Harris' private airport, Alex looked dashing and breathtakingly handsome in his royal blue, well-tailored suit. He was wearing his Cartier gold-rimmed sunglasses, his face still maintaining its usual stoic expression, exuding an indifferent vibe. However, it could not hide his nobleness.His luxurious private jet had just landed, and both he and Earl were standing outside, waiting to welcome his mother. His grandmother had wanted to accompany them, but he didn’t allow it. Given her age, it wasn’t good for her to stand under the sun at the airport. He had already arranged a spacious villa for his mother, and Margaret was already waiting for them there.A few moments later, an elegant woman emerged from the jet, wearing a custom-made white dress topped with a matching white coat. Her long hair, which cascaded down her shoulders, was slightly tousled by the wind.Alex’s body stiffened, but his facial expression remained unchanged. His mother’s appearanc
Summerville City, York State.. Summerville City ran on ambition. It was a place where the powerful rose above the rest, their towering buildings like monuments to success over everyone else. The rich had their say, and everyone else? They just fell in line. At the heart of it all stood Galaxy Empire Tower—an eighty-six-story testament to wealth and control. It wasn’t just a building; it was the crown of the city. And at its peak, sat the man who ruled it. Alexander Harris stood in his office, his eyes cutting through the city below as if he could control it all with just a thought. His shoulders were broad in his sharp suit, his posture relaxed, but everything about him screamed power. His expression? Cold. Distant. This city was his. Every deal, every contract, every defeated opponent—it all belonged to him. Behind him, his assistant, Earl Frost, waited with the precision of someone used to delivering bad news. "Sir, Mr. Trevor signed the papers for the Southern District."
Alex stood there, stunned. For the first time in the history, something had thrown him off balance. The woman who had just slammed into him was standing way too close, her face catching the soft light in the hallway. Dark waves of hair framed her sharp features, but it was her eyes that held him.. Wide, almond-shaped, and burning with a fierce intensity—like something he should know, but couldn’t place. Her gaze was like a storm, relentless and sharp. She was beautiful. But it was more than that. There was something about her that felt… familiar. Something buried. His pulse quickened, the rarest of reactions, and Alex hated it. He didn’t feel. He calculated, he controlled, but now, he was caught off guard. And he hated it. "What the hell?" she snapped, clutching her nose, clearly pissed off. "Are you blind? What the hell were you doing standing there?" The flicker of intrigue vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the cold detachment he was used to. Did she just yell at
Alex sat back on the leather sofa, swirling his whiskey in the glass, the ice clinking softly with each turn. His gaze was focused on the amber liquid, lost in thought. The silence in the room stretched out as Earl stood nearby, awaiting his next command. "Bring me a new set of clothes," Alex said, his voice steady but cold. Earl gave a slight nod. "Yes, sir." Alex’s eyes darkened slightly as he lifted his gaze. "And one more thing." Earl paused, glancing at him expectantly. "Sir?" "The waitress from earlier," Alex said, his tone sharp. "The one who delivered the food." A faint, almost devilish smile curled on his lips. "Have the manager send her in with the wine. No one else." Earl hesitated but nodded. "Understood, sir." Alex took another sip from his glass, his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared at the door. His thoughts drifted. She was different. She had defied him earlier, not backing down like most women. Most would’ve flinched at his cold stare, but not her. Someho
Eve ran as fast as she could, desperate to get away from that place. She didn’t stop until she reached the kitchen lounge of the pub. Panting hard, she leaned against the wall, trying to catch her breath. Her heart pounded wildly, not just from running but from something else entirely.The memory of that kiss flashed in her mind, making her cheeks flush involuntarily. The way that man had kissed her, the intensity of it sent a strange, inexplicable feeling through her. Her heart had nearly leaped out of her chest.And just like that, the anger and contempt she had felt toward him only minutes ago… diminished."What’s happening with me? Ugh, what am I even thinking?" She groaned, patting her forehead in frustration.“He’s a bad guy. He took advantage of you. He’s the enemy and you hate him! Stop thinking about such stupid things!”She scolded herself harshly, though deep down, she knew she was trying to convince herself more than anything. It was disgusting.Determined to rid herself o
Earl was shocked again.His iceberg of a boss was carrying a woman in his arms.Alex’s facial expression remained firm and flat, but the sight was still enough to shock Earl speechless. In all the years he had worked for Alex, he had never seen anything remotely like this.And when he recognized the woman, his shock doubled.She was the same waitress Alex had gotten entangled with earlier."Mr. Harris, this lady… what happened to her?" Earl asked in confusion, quickly opening the car door.Alex did not answer. He simply pursed his lips and stepped inside with the unconscious woman still in his arms."Drive," he ordered curtly."Oh, yes sir!"Earl scrambled into the driver’s seat, resisting the urge to question him further."Where to, sir?" he asked after a beat, glancing at the rearview mirror."The hospital."Earl’s brows furrowed. He was certain the woman had been drugged, but who had done it?Before he could process further, Alex changed his mind."No. Take us to Autumn Garden."Ea
After Travis left, Alex went to his mini office and summoned Earl to discuss some business matters."Has that old dog been dealt with?" he asked after wrapping up their discussion."He was sent to prison immediately by Manager Dunne," Earl answered."Terminate all transactions between us and make sure he rots in prison," Alex instructed sternly. "Also, investigate that woman’s background. I want immediate results.""Yes, Mr. Harris," Earl bowed before leaving the office.Alex leaned back in his presidential chair, swirling it slowly as he pondered. His phone pinged, interrupting his thoughts. It was a message from his grandmother, scolding him once again for skipping dinner. He glanced at the text but ignored it.Closing his eyes, he thought about how to put an end to her endless nagging. The little threat she had posed lingered in his mind. Even though he already owned most of the company’s shares, there was nothing wrong with being a bit more greedy. He wanted her 15% stake. If he a
Eve was furious and confused at the same time.What is that man planning to do with me? She pondered for a few moments before deciding to compose herself.She could only hope that he would let her go as he had promised. But realistically, she had no other choice.After dressing, she stepped out of the room and found an elderly butler waiting outside."Shall we, Miss?"She nodded silently and followed him to the elevator, keeping her thoughts to herself.Inside, the butler pressed the button for the third floor."Young Master’s office is there," he informed her.Eve remained quiet."I hope you’re not too upset with him," the butler continued. "Our Young Master is a good man. He didn’t kidnap you as you think. He brought you here because you were drugged. He even took care of you last night."Eve's eyes widened in shock. So he was the one who saved me from Dalton?"If he’s such a good man, then why won’t he let me go?" she asked bitterly, still seething at him."Only the Young Master ca
Standing tall and dignified at the Harris' private airport, Alex looked dashing and breathtakingly handsome in his royal blue, well-tailored suit. He was wearing his Cartier gold-rimmed sunglasses, his face still maintaining its usual stoic expression, exuding an indifferent vibe. However, it could not hide his nobleness.His luxurious private jet had just landed, and both he and Earl were standing outside, waiting to welcome his mother. His grandmother had wanted to accompany them, but he didn’t allow it. Given her age, it wasn’t good for her to stand under the sun at the airport. He had already arranged a spacious villa for his mother, and Margaret was already waiting for them there.A few moments later, an elegant woman emerged from the jet, wearing a custom-made white dress topped with a matching white coat. Her long hair, which cascaded down her shoulders, was slightly tousled by the wind.Alex’s body stiffened, but his facial expression remained unchanged. His mother’s appearanc
Eve was awakened when she felt her back being covered by a warm and solid body. Alex was hugging her tightly in his arms, his head burrowed in the crook of her neck. Her nostrils were filled with his cool scent and a faint smell of wine. She wanted to get out of his embrace, but he held her tightly."Let me hug you for a while," he uttered in a hoarse voice.Eve was a bit baffled by his strange behavior. She could sense that something was not right with him. He was drunk!"What's wrong? You said you would be meeting your business associates. Why did you end up drunk?" she asked him, though her tone was more like scolding."It's hard to refuse them," he grunted in response."Do they even dare to force the overbearing Mr. Harris?" She rolled her eyes at him.Alex just chuckled at her statement and gave a light bite on her skin. "My wife really cares about me."Eve pushed him away slightly, only to see his wide grin at her. His eyes were a bit glazed, and his once neat short hair was in
Harris's Manor... Caroline was pacing back and forth on their bedroom. She was clutching on her phone and was a little anxious as she cannot contact Garry since last night. What could have happened to that man? She's confident on Garry's abilities but he had gone without any trace of him. What if he had been caught by Alex? Just a mere thought of it made her become even more troubled. However, she knew Gary's nature very well. If ever he was captured by them, his mouth is tight. She totally lose her composure since last night. Fortunately Edward had gone for a business trip. She dialed Jaxon's number to call him. This son of her was also ignoring her calls since the other day. She smashed her phone on the wall when she can't still get through on Jaxon's end. She was so very angry."Madam," it was her Butler knocking on the door."Come in," she shouted while pacing back and forth. "Is there any news?" She immediately asked when her butler came in."Yes Madam. One of our subordin
A fierce fight began. Both of them were strong, but Alex gained the upper hand in the entire fight, given that he was well-trained in martial arts. Even in gun shooting, he was very sharp and could hit the bull's eye without looking at the target. His punches and kicks were so powerful that his opponent was sent flying a meter away from him every time. The detective's fist didn’t have a chance to land on Alex's body. He was beaten badly until he couldn't stand anymore. The man groaned heavily while lying on the ground after a fierce one-on-one fight for nearly half an hour. Alex stepped on his chest while holding a shiny pistol in his right hand."You dared to challenge me to a fight when you can't even handle a single blow? What a shame," Alex sneered coldly.The detective had severe injuries all over his body, but he still laughed at him in his weak state and said in a wimpish voice,"I am so honored to have a head-to-head fight with the powerful Mr. Harris. The rumors are real. Y
EVE was bombarded by Kelly's messages at night, telling her that she had become the hottest topic on the internet. Out of curiosity, she logged into one of her social media accounts. Her inbox was flooded with messages from unknown people. She went to the search bar and found that she was indeed the top search. Most of the trending topics quoted: "The excellent CEO of Galaxy Empire was secretly keeping a woman," and "Mr. Harris, the young and powerful CEO of Galaxy Group, was seduced by his new secretary." These were just some of the many trending searches about them on the internet. There were countless hashtags related to the issue, and below them was a photo of her and Alex together in the company's underground parking lot. Every angle of them in the photos had been perfectly captured. She had no idea who could be behind this propaganda. She browsed her news feed and read the comments from netizens. Some were positive, but most were negative. Almost everyone was hurling hars
The break room and the CEO’s office were connected by a single door, so when Eve stepped out, she was immediately greeted by the sight of Tracy standing in front of Alex’s desk. Tracy was in the middle of giving a report but paused abruptly when she saw Eve emerging. Her expression shifted from surprise to something darker—shocked, then quickly livid. Alex, who had been keeping his head down the entire time, raised it only when the voice reporting to him suddenly stopped. His sharp eyes were far more intimidating than the rumors suggested. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Eve standing just outside the break room door. “I told you to rest. You don’t have to work if you’re tired,” he said with a furrowed brow. It was obvious she still looked weak. “I’m fine now. Excuse me.” Eve hurried out, deeply uncomfortable at having been caught inside the CEO’s office, as if she’d been red-handed in a forbidden place. Alex’s eyes followed her until the door closed be
At noon, Butler Clark delivered their lunch. And guess what...? The CEO's office also had a big break room with a comfy bed, a cozy dining area, a spacious bathroom, and even a closet where Alex’s garments were neatly placed. She was dumbstruck to find such a place in a CEO’s office."Butler Clark, did Alex live here in the past? Why does he have so many things in this place?"She curiously asked the butler while they were busy arranging the food on the dining table. She insisted on helping him while waiting for Alex, who was still in a video conference call just outside in his office."Yes, young mistress. Though young master has many villas, he often stayed here or in his hotel because it is more convenient for him," Clark answered thoughtfully."That’s weird."Just as they finished setting the table, Alex walked in and proceeded to wash his hands in the sink."Young master, young mistress, please enjoy your meal," Butler Clark bowed before leaving the room."Clark brought too much
THE NEXT DAY...Eve couldn’t escape from her husband’s arrangements anymore. Since she was brought to the hospital yesterday, Alex hadn’t allowed her to return to work and insisted she rest at home. He even gave specific instructions to the housekeeper, especially regarding their daily meals. And today, he insisted she accompany him to the company—under the convenient title of his personal secretary. Clearly, he had found another way to keep her under his nose.Earl was driving them, while John—now assigned as Alex’s personal driver and bodyguard—followed closely behind with a few discreet bodyguards. Alex’s security was so tight, even a fly couldn’t slip through.At her request not to be seen arriving at the building’s entrance with him, Alex took her through the underground parking and into his private elevator. Only he and Earl had access to it. Eve finally breathed a sigh of relief.She was in the pantry office getting some water when Tracy suddenly appeared, eyeing her with mali
“She has mild gastritis, which is why she had a severe stomach ache caused by excessive intake of spicy food. Please be more careful with her diet. Her immunity isn’t very strong,” the doctor stated after conducting a brief check-up on Eve.“But she’s fine now and can be discharged after finishing her drip. I shall take my leave now, Mr. Harris,” the doctor respectfully bowed before leaving the room.Eve was leaning against the head of the bed. Her face, which had been very pale earlier, had now regained some color. The discomfort in her stomach had eased, though she still felt a bit weak. The unbearable pain had tortured her so much that she almost fainted on the way to the hospital. She had clutched Alex’s suit tightly throughout the journey, and fortunately, she endured it.Matthew and Kelly, who had followed them all the way, had also left after confirming that she was finally okay. It was their first day of internship—skipping work wasn’t a good idea.“How do you feel now?” Alex