MasukDevan was focused on the documents on his desk when his phone, lying on the table, rang.His sharp eyes glanced at the name displayed on the screen before his hand reached for the phone.“Hello.” Devan’s voice was firm.“Have you fulfilled the requirement your father gave you? Remember, the longer you delay, the less chance you have to meet the condition your father set.”Hearing the words of his father’s lawyer from the other end of the call, Devan’s gaze shifted to Alexa.Devan did not respond immediately. He remained silent for a moment.“When is the deadline?” Devan spoke calmly, even though his chest churned.“One more month. If you can’t fulfill his will, then forget your desire.”Devan pinched the bridge of his nose.Is this the right time?“Alright, I’ll take care of it.”The call ended just as Alexa approached Devan’s desk.“I’ve rechecked this document. You can sign here now.” Alexa turned the open folder, facing it toward Devan so he could sign it immediately.However, Deva
When they arrived at the company.Alexa entered the office with Devan.As she approached her desk, her steps slowed.Her gaze fell on her desk. Everything on it had changed.“That .…” Alexa pointed at the desk while looking at Devan. “Why have all the things on my desk changed?”Mike immediately glanced at Devan. He swallowed nervously, his eyes practically saying, ‘You explain it, sir.’Meanwhile, Devan stood calmly.“I replaced them. Ronan came here and recognized your belongings. I didn’t want him to get suspicious.”Mike felt relieved that Devan explained.But he was still nervous about being blamed by Alexa for replacing everything without her permission.Alexa’s gaze returned to her desk after hearing Devan’s answer.Her hand slowly lowered. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at every item on the desk.“They’re all so cute. I really like them.” Alexa moved closer to her desk, examining each object carefully.She looked back and forth between Devan and Mike.“Who bought these things
A faint, almost invisible smile appeared on Devan’s lips when he saw the panic on Alexa’s face.His eyes slowly dropped to her plump lips, but a second later, he forced himself to look away.“Do you remember now?” Devan asked, their faces still dangerously close.Alexa immediately opened her eyes. Her lips pressed into a thin line when she realized Devan had no intention of kissing her like she had assumed.Her cheeks flushed red. Even though she didn’t truly remember, she understood what he meant.Her gaze stayed locked on him as she slowly nodded.“I … remember,” Alexa said hesitantly.Devan withdrew both hands from the edge of the desk. He stepped back, though his eyes remained fixed on her.“What do you remember?”His question made Alexa freeze for a moment. She bit her lower lip hard, her eyes drifting to the wound on Devan’s lip.“Last night … I kissed you and bit you.” Her voice carried a trace of uncertainty.That faint smile reappeared on Devan’s lips. He turned around and wa
Alexa sat absentmindedly in her room. After meeting Valeria, she still hadn’t found an answer to Devan’s anger.“What exactly did I do? Why is he so upset?”She thought hard, but her mind remained blank. She truly couldn’t remember anything.Alexa sat there biting the tip of her thumb nail, forcing herself to recall last night’s events—but the result was the same.“This is really making me uneasy.” She ruffled her hair in frustration. “Why can’t he just tell me directly? Wouldn’t that be easier?”Alexa stood up after battling with her own thoughts for so long.She couldn’t remember anything because she had been drunk. Devan should at least explain if she had truly done something wrong.She stepped out of her room and walked down the stairs toward Devan’s study.When she arrived at the door, her hand lifted to knock. But she hesitated and pulled it back.“But what if he refuses to talk like earlier?”Alexa stood frozen in front of the door.Yet if she didn’t find out, the curiosity wou
Alexa froze, her face turning pale. “D-Did I accidentally hit you and hurt your lip?”Devan’s face remained completely expressionless as he listened to her.After she had forcefully kissed him and even bitten his lip, Devan hadn’t expected that Alexa would truly forget everything.“I’m sorry for getting so drunk last night that I accidentally hit you.” Alexa wrung her fingers together, her eyes filled with guilt.Devan snorted. He looked genuinely annoyed as he walked past Alexa without another word.Meanwhile, Alexa frowned, confused by Devan’s reaction.“Did I really hit him?”She stared at his retreating figure.Biting her lower lip, she tried to remember what had happened last night, but she couldn’t recall a single thing.“He’s not still mad at me, right?” Alexa’s face looked pitiful.**Alexa and Devan sat at the dining table.Alexa stole a glance at Devan, who wore a blank expression. She felt truly afraid and regretful about whatever she had done.“I’m really sorry about what
The next day at the Ronan family residence.Martha shot Ronan a cold stare as he had just taken a seat in front of her. Annoyance was evident on her face as she saw how calm her son remained after ruining his engagement party with Alexa.“It seems like you don’t feel guilty at all toward Alexa, after what you did to her.”Ronan looked at his mother. He remained relaxed, choosing to sip his coffee instead of responding to Martha’s words.“Ronan, do you really not understand the consequences you will have to face? You let go of Alexa, who is clearly the Young Lady of the Ivander family, for the sake of a stepdaughter?” Martha’s voice rose when Ronan ignored her.Placing his cup back on the table, Ronan looked at Martha. “The one I like is Felicya, so I won’t regret letting Alexa go.”“Ronan!” Martha’s voice was shrill. “A woman like Felicya will not bring you anywhere. Felicya is only the stepdaughter of the Ivander family, she is no better than Alexa!”Ronan snorted. “But Alexa is bori
“Very familiar?” Devan’s voice was cold and carried sharp emphasis. His eyes hardened as he continued, “Did you make it or buy it, that you feel you recognize that item?”Ronan was startled by Devan’s words, especially by the displeased tone in his voice. “N-No, it’s not like that. I just feel lik
Alexa stepped into the ballroom. Her arrival immediately drew everyone’s attention, and the guests smiled as they looked at her.“The Ivander family’s daughter is truly beautiful.”“Unlike ….”Felicya noticed several guests glancing at her after praising Alexa’s beauty. Her hands clenched tightly.
Alexa closed her eyes when she saw Franklin raise his hand. But when she didn’t feel the burning sting of his slap, she slowly opened them.Her eyes widened when she saw Devan standing in front of her.Devan was gripping Franklin’s wrist tightly, his hold so strong it seemed as if he intended to br
At Devan’s company.The sound of knocking from outside shifted Devan’s focus. His sharp eyes landed on the door adorned with elegant carvings.“Come in.” His firm voice echoed through the room.As the door opened, Ronan appeared from behind it. He stepped inside after closing the door properly.Deva







