ログイン[Xavier’s POV]A stifled groan escaped Xavier's lips as he regained consciousness. For a moment, his eyes remained closed, feeling the burning sensation ravaging his abdomen. The nerves throughout his body felt paralyzed, even his legs were numb. "That bastard gave me VX nerve agent. Because of this, I’ll be lying here paralyzed for twenty-four hours, I’m going to kill him the moment I can move again!" He seethed inwardly, his eyes wide with a flash of anger.However, a moment later, that rage froze as his gaze fell upon the woman sleeping beside him. Anna appeared to be fast asleep in a seated position on the floor, her head resting on Xavier’s still-numb arm.Xavier studied Anna's sleeping face, his expression hardening. "Pathetic," he whispered, watching her vulnerable form.Recalling Anna’s worried expression for him last night, Xavier felt hatred swirling in his mind.That woman’s worry, fear, and tears deeply agitated him. He loathed such fragility. And this morning, Anna’s pre
Time and again, Anna tried to convince herself that Xavier had asked her to come to his room tonight simply to discuss the details of their agreement from that morning. But the more she speculated, the more her thoughts began to haunt her.Why had Xavier asked her to meet him in the middle of the night? Did he have other intentions? What if the man threatened her again with the barrel of a gun?Anna was consumed by anxiety as her feet carried her down the corridor, until her steps halted in front of Xavier’s door. She swallowed all her doubts as her hand pushed the door open and she stepped into the dimly lit room.Anna intended to wrap up her conversation with Xavier quickly that night, but she found no sign of him in his room. She sighed softly when she saw the clock on the wall showing 10:45 PM.A cynical snort escaped her lips. He’d threatened her if she was late, yet now he was nowhere to be found in his room. How could he be so inconsiderate?A frown of irritation crossed Anna’
Xavier’s study, south wing of the mansion, 8:00 am.[Xavier’s POV]The scent of wine hung in the air, the clinking of a glass echoing as the man twirled it between his fingers.The man sat at the end of the sofa, massaging his temples. His silhouette looked elegant in a white suit and a blue shirt unbuttoned to the chest, yet his dark gaze seemed capable of killing anyone present.Three empty wine bottles scattered across the table spoke volumes of his frustration this morning.Crack!The loud clang of a glass slammed roughly onto the table caused the twenty or so bodyguards lined up on either side of him to bow their heads even lower. They seemed to sense their master’s anger growing worse by the minute.“Traitor…” he muttered, the word dripping with venom. Rage contorted his face as he fixed each man with a killing stare.“All because of this one fool, the weapons shipment was leaked to customs and caused 40 main cargoes to be held up. This morning, I’ve just received word that the
"You bastard! What are you doing to my wife!" Adrian’s voice echoed from the distance. Anna could imagine just how furious he must be right now. That shout only fueled a desire within Anna to make him explode even more.Anna tightened her grip around Xavier’s neck. She gave him a silent signal, and Xavier seemed to understand it perfectly, deepening their kiss just as Anna wanted.Anna could feel the smirk on Xavier's lips as he deepened their kiss with a sudden surge of possessiveness. But Anna suddenly broke their embrace. The look of confusion on Xavier’s face instantly turned to shock.The next moment, a sudden moan escaped Xavier’s lips as Anna buried her face in the hollow of his neck and sucked on it, leaving a red mark there.“Anna…” Xavier whispered softly. Anna could feel the muscles in Xavier’s neck tense as her lips continued to brush against his neck. Xavier’s face flushed from the sensation, but he remained silent, letting Anna do whatever she wanted. In fact, Xavier t
Mariana’s eyes widened as her gaze met Anna’s. Jessica and Adrian had a similar reaction, but their surprise quickly turned into a sneering smile.“A-Anna? What are you doing here?” Mariana stammered, her face hardening.Anna clutched the hem of her nightgown with trembling fingers. She took a moment to catch her breath and steady her emotions."Weren’t you the one who asked me to come, Mom?""Mom? Why is she calling Mrs. Mariana 'Mom'?" Whispers could be heard again in the crowd.“Does this family secretly have an illegitimate child?” one guest remarked, sparking speculation among the others.“Quick, record it! Then make it go viral! The media will go wild!”The tension mounted as guests scrambled to capture the scene on their phones, and reporters began focusing their cameras on Anna’s face.“Miss, who are you really? Why are you calling Mrs. Mariana ‘Mom’?” one reporter asked urgently.Mrs. Mariana and Mr. Edward’s faces flushed red, while Adrian and Jessica’s expressions grew dark
A procession of luxury cars seemed to fill the narrow road Anna was walking along, it was a private road that led every traveler to the same destination, the Moretti family mansion. The Moretti family residence was situated on one of the hills, its grand gates could be seen from afar, even from the bottom of the hill.After getting out of Xavier’s car, Anna walked for about one hour before finally arriving at the gate, having followed a winding, uphill path for a kilometer.As a result, her blood pressure dropped. Even though her physical condition was worsening, she preferred this to being in the same car as Xavier.Anna groaned as her legs buckled beneath her. Her vision blurred. Before she could catch herself, she staggered and fell face-first onto the rough asphalt.TIIIIIINNNN!The screech of tires grinding against the asphalt, followed by a series of honks, startled Anna.“Miss, don’t block the way, get out of the road!” the driver barked in a loud, harsh voice. Several people p







