LOGINMalix Alphine“They’re here!” I shouted, my voice ringing with excitement as I hurried downstairs, barely able to contain myself at the thought of finally seeing Claire again, along with the only lady from the Cole Organization.The moment their car came to a stop, I slowed down, my brows knitting slightly as I noticed that both of them seemed to be wearing some kind of disguise. For a second, I hesitated, unsure, until one of them stepped forward—and then Claire started walking toward me.I nearly didn’t recognize her at first, but no matter how much she tried to hide behind whatever look she was going for, I would always know it was her. My heart just knew.Hehe.“Clairey! I am so glad you guys managed to escape!” I wrapped my arms around her tightly without thinking, pulling her into a hug, but instead of hugging me back, she quickly pushed me away, her face turning slightly red with embarrassment.“Would you please not do this in public?” she muttered under her breath, clearly fl
SatanaBy the time I reached the center of the city, my chest was rising and falling in uneven breaths, each inhale burning as if my lungs were scraping against my ribs, and I could barely feel my legs after pushing myself to walk and run for what must have been nearly thirty kilometers without stopping. I couldn’t even comprehend how I managed to get this far, especially when my body felt so drained that I was certain I had lost at least five kilograms along the way, leaving me weak, lightheaded, and dangerously close to collapsing.But even with the exhaustion weighing me down, it wasn’t what bothered me the most.What gnawed at me relentlessly was the decision I had made—the moment I agreed with Alliyah that I should leave her behind in that hellhole, convincing myself that it was necessary when every instinct in me screamed otherwise. She wasn’t safe there, and I knew it with absolute certainty, because the look on her face before I left wasn’t one of reassurance but of quiet dr
Alliyah AgustinShe knows now there was no denying it. I have to be extra careful because my life is on the line.I exhaled slowly, forcing myself to meet her gaze. “Ever since I realized my life would always be in danger,” I said firmly, my voice steady despite everything, “ever since you and Chester married me off to a man whose life is nothing but danger.”A brief silence followed, thick and suffocating, before I finally asked the question that had been sitting in the back of my mind for far too long.“Why do you hate me, Kass?”Her expression didn’t change, not even for a second. “What do you mean?” she replied casually, almost dismissively. “I do like you.”I shook my head, a bitter laugh escaping me as I looked away. “I tried to ignore it before,” I admitted, my voice quieter now but no less certain, “but from the very beginning, I’ve always felt like you didn’t like me…and I just want to know why.”For a moment, she said nothing.Then, suddenly, she laughed—loud, unrestrained,
Alliyah Agustin“Who’s that?” I called out, raising my voice just enough to be heard through the door, yet still no answer came from the other side, only the persistent, almost impatient knocking that seemed to echo through the room and settle uneasily in my chest.“I’m asking who it is, or I won’t open the door,” I added more firmly this time, my hand hovering near the handle as I reminded myself that at least we had the sense to lock it the moment we stepped inside.“It’s me, Ali,” Kass’s voice finally came through, slightly muffled but unmistakable. “There’s something I need to talk to you about. It’s important.”The moment I recognized her voice, I fell silent, my lips pressing into a thin line as a strange, sinking feeling crept into my stomach. Something about this didn’t feel right, and deep down, I knew this wouldn’t be a simple conversation. My instincts were screaming at me, warning me that whatever was waiting on the other side of that door was far more than just words.“
Alliyah AgustinMy breath caught in my throat as I stepped closer, my heart beginning to pound harder with each step. I recognized it instantly. It was the gift I had given my parents when I graduated from college and finally built my business from the ground up. The design was mine—completely mine. I had spent days perfecting it, making sure it was something special for our family.The only one I had ever made for us, and I didn’t release it.I had almost created one for Chester, too, but everything had gotten delayed…and now, standing here, I couldn’t help but feel like that delay was just right.He wasn’t meant to be a part of my future family someday.Without thinking, I stepped inside the room and picked it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I examined it. My teeth sank into my lower lip, a futile attempt to steady myself as a wave of emotions began to rise, threatening to overwhelm me.There was no doubt about it, this was the same teacup.My chest tightened painfully as th
Alliyah AgustinI managed to sneak inside Kassandrah’s room, moving as quietly as I could while my heart pounded against my chest. The moment I stepped in, I was met with a burst of color—walls, decor, little details that all screamed her personality, something that felt like a fragment of who she used to be long ago, preserved and untouched.It was only recently that I found out she even had a room like this, a space entirely her own. A study room, they said, one that she never allowed any of the maids to enter, not even for cleaning. That alone was enough to raise suspicion.Because of Satana, I managed to get in. She was currently patrolling just outside, keeping watch for me, and we had already agreed on a signal in case someone came close. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to buy me time.Carefully, I made my way toward her desk, my fingers brushing lightly against the neatly arranged papers as I began to sift through them. I skimmed each page, searching for anything—a clue, a
Alliyah Agustin-Astley“So… did you like what I cooked?” I asked, unable to hide the excitement in my voice. I wanted to hear it—from him—whether even a single dish had pleased him.“Everything was good,” Alexander replied evenly, his expression once again unreadable. Then, as if it were an afterth
Alliyah Agustin-Astley“God, is he serious about these messages?” I muttered under my breath, blinking several times as I stared at my phone screen. Message after message filled it, each one arriving without pause, as if he were narrating his entire day to me.[Wife, I’ve arrived. How’s work?][Wife
Alliyah Agustin-Astley“So I think we’re done here? Thank you for assisting us, Olive. I look forward to seeing you again when the event officially takes place,” I said, maintaining a polite smile.Olive smiled back and bowed her head slightly. “It’s a great opportunity to work with you, Mr. and Mr
Alliyah Agustin-AstleyNone of us spoke after that, the silence stretching comfortably between us—until I caught sight of where he had parked. My eyes widened. “Foresta? We’re eating here?”Alexander glanced at me, his tone laced with mild irritation. “Will you stop asking the obvious?” he said, st







