LOGINNaomi drew in a small breath.The way Cale said it sounded painful. As though the memories he spoke about had truly happened right in front of him.As though he had personally witnessed all of it.“So I really was troublesome even as a child?” she asked softly, trying to ease the tightness growing i
The mansion felt far quieter than usual that night.The rain that had been falling since the afternoon had faded into nothing more than a soft drizzle outside the windows. Most of the lights throughout the house had already been turned off, leaving only dim pools of light along the main corridors an
A moment later, Brandon entered with an expression far more serious than usual.“Is this one of your new habits now?” Cale asked without lifting his gaze from the report he still hadn’t finished reviewing. “You should know I’m starting to hate it.”Brandon let out a quiet laugh.He then asked everyo
Night slowly settled over Hong Kong beneath a curtain of light rain that dampened the city streets. Neon lights reflected across the wet asphalt, shimmering in restless colors, while inside one of the private clubs Don Falcon frequented, the atmosphere felt far livelier than usual.Soft jazz music d
A massive black gate accented with deep red slowly opened as their convoy approached.Naomi frowned in confusion. “Are we really just going out for a meal?”“You ask too many questions today,” Cale answered casually.“At the very least, I deserve to know where I’m being taken, Mr. Miller,” Naomi mut
The next morning, the atmosphere inside the mansion appeared perfectly normal.The servants still moved back and forth carrying breakfast trays. Soft instrumental music drifted faintly from the main hall. Even the backyard garden looked peaceful, with workers busily tending the plants just like on a
“I just hope Josh’s recovery goes smoothly. He’s past the critical stage now, isn’t he?”Althea nodded at Kate’s words.Relief softened Kate’s expression. Though her face was still pale, there was a newfound brightness in her eyes—maybe because they’d been talking about Josh this whole time. “I just
One year later.The afternoon air in SunCity was warm, filtering through the wide windows of the Millers’ family room. Althea leaned back on the sofa, her hand gently caressing her rounded belly with a serene smile. Nearly seven months pregnant now, she spent most of her days at home. Since the doct
That morning, the front courtyard of the SunCity police station was unusually quiet. Most officers hadn’t even arrived yet. Dew still clung to the leaves; the crisp air laced with the faint scent of damp asphalt.But the calm shattered when a panicked shout tore through the silence.“Quick! Someone’
The announcement detonated like fireworks. Reporters erupted in glee, voices overlapping as if celebrating a long-awaited victory.“Harold Drayden arrested!”“Former mayor of SunCity exposed—corruption and hit-and-run charges!”“Exclusive! The fallen tyrant’s ruined face!”The scene spiraled into ch







