LOGINClaire let out a soundless gasp as a spray of blood splattered across her face. She blinked, stunned, unable to comprehend what had just happened. A warm tear slipped down her cheek, mingling with the crimson streaks now staining her skin. For a fleeting moment, everything around her fell silent.Then her vision cleared. And she saw Adrian collapsing.He had been shot.Even Noah looked momentarily stunned as everyone stood rooted to the spot, watching Adrian stagger backwards before his knees buckled. His bloodshot eyes remained fixed on Claire, as though she were the only thing he could see even as his body surrendered to the unbearable pain. Still trapped in the grip of shock, Claire slowly lifted her gaze. And the ground seemed to vanish beneath her feet.Mr Xavier Kingsley stood a few feet away, a gun clutched firmly in his hand.He was the one who had pulled the trigger.He had shot Adrian.His own son.His own flesh and blood.A strangled cough tore from Adrian's throat. Blood sp
"Airport?"Claire stared at her surroundings in disbelief before turning to Noah, shock widening her eyes. He merely unfastened his seat belt, then leaned over to undo hers."Noah? We're leaving?" she asked, her voice laced with confusion."Yeah, we are."He helped her gather her gown before stepping out of the car and offering her his hand. The moment she was on her feet, he laced his fingers through hers and started walking. But he barely made it a step before he felt a sharp tug behind him. He turned around, his expression tightening with displeasure."Claire,” the irritation on his face vanished, replaced by a frown when he noticed how pale she had suddenly become."Claire, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice softening instantly. She didn't answer. Her horrified gaze remained fixed on something behind him."Adrian."The name escaped her lips in a trembling whisper.A sleek black Maybach had pulled up right in front of Noah's convertible, blocking their way. Behind the wheel sat Adr
The delicate notes of his favourite cologne lingered in the air as Adrian prepared for the most important day of his life. Dressed impeccably in a finely tailored charcoal-black Giorgio Armani suit, he straightened his lapels before brushing his fingertips over the diamond brooch pinned to his breast pocket. The precious stone caught the light, gleaming against the dark fabric.Everything was perfect.His thick black hair had been meticulously slicked back, accentuating his razor-sharp jawline and the faint stubble shadowing his lower face. He studied his reflection in the mirror, adjusting his cufflinks with the unhurried precision of a man accustomed to perfection.There wasn't a woman in the world who wouldn't find him handsome. And yet, the one woman he wanted dared to look at him as though he were the worst thing that had ever happened to her.Claire.His expression softened at the mere thought of her.He hadn't intended to marry her so soon. He knew he was being hasty, perhaps e
The glittering diamond necklace adorned Claire’s swan-like neck. At the same time, the exquisite white gown, embroidered with delicate patterns and laced with pearls, hugged her curvaceous figure like a dream woven into reality.The makeup artist swept her brush across her face one final time, adding the finishing touch to her already breathtaking appearance. Stepping back, she admired her handiwork."Wow!"Her jaw dropped in awe as she took in the bride's majestic beauty.As promised, Adrian had commissioned an ethereal wedding gown exclusively for Claire. Woven from the finest Italian silk and intricately embroidered with delicate silver threads, the ivory fabric shimmered with every movement, lending the gown an otherworldly elegance. Her translucent veil had been painstakingly adorned with diamonds, transforming it into a breathtaking masterpiece fit for royalty. Even her jewellery was worth billions, each precious stone carefully selected to complement her bridal attire. Her wais
Adrian's thunderous growl reverberated through the four walls, rattling the silence that had settled over the room."YES! YES, I HAVE!" Claire screamed back, her voice cracking beneath the weight of her anguish. "You've driven me insane! Your obsession, your stubbornness, your fucking ruthlessness—you've pushed me so far that I can barely recognise myself anymore!"Adrian went still.For a fleeting moment, he stared at her as though her words had struck somewhere he hadn't known was vulnerable. He reached for her instinctively, but the moment his fingers neared her arm, Claire recoiled.His hand froze midair."Claire—""SHUT UP!"Her sudden outburst made his jaw tighten."Don't you dare say my name!"She glared at him through tear-filled eyes, her chest rising and falling with every ragged breath."And spare me that concerned expression." She let out a bitter laugh. "What do you think you're doing, Adrian? Hm? Bringing me food, buying me expensive dresses, drowning me in diamonds and
“LET ME OUT!! LET ME OUT, PLEASE!!”Claire pounded on the door repeatedly, her fists slamming against the unyielding wood as she hurled whatever objects she could get her hands on, turning the room into an absolute mess. She twisted the handle frantically, jerking it back and forth in a desperate attempt to force it open, but her strength was nothing compared to the massive oak door that stood between her and freedom.“I WON'T MARRY YOU! DO YOU HEAR ME? I WOULD RATHER DIE THAN MARRY YOU, ADRIAN! MARK MY WORDS!”She screamed at the top of her lungs, her voice echoing through the room. Her throat had grown raw and hoarse from crying and screaming for the past hour, yet she couldn't bring herself to stop.How could she? How could she remain silent when her entire life was being snatched away from her?After giving her the biggest nightmare of her life, Adrian had dragged Claire back to his mansion and, as usual, locked her inside her room. He had delivered his final verdict with the same







