MasukToday, Cassian forced her to confront a harsh truth about her life. She couldn't blame him for making her beauty dangerous; in fact, she realized he was only voicing something she had faced her entire life. As his words echoed in her mind, she began to see how this had always been her reality—from childhood through school; high school, college, university, and even the business world. She had faced unwanted attention and challenges every step of the way. She had always stood strong, but
When they finally reached the penthouse, Alex was momentarily shocked to see Hailey in such a state. Her legs still swinging in Cassian's lap, she continued humming her tune."What happened?" Alex asked, raising an eyebrow as he eyed his sister curiously.Cassian chuckled, shaking his head. "Madam here tricked Caleb and got herself a hard drink. And now we're paying the price," he explained with a hint of amusement in his voice. "You both should go and rest. You've got an early start tomorrow."Since both Caleb and Alex were due to leave for London and Paris respectively the next morning, they nodded. "Alright, good night," they said in unison before heading toward their rooms.Once they were gone, Cassian sighed deeply and looked at Hailey in his arms, her soft humming still filling the air. He couldn't help but smile despite the situation. "You need a good beating, I think," he murmured playfully as he carried her into their room.Hailey, still i
"So, shall we celebrate your wedding?" Caleb asked with a pouty face. "I know our family isn't here, but at least I can get to eat some cake."Cassian smiled and turned to Hailey. "Want to go out and celebrate?"Hailey shook her head gently. "No, not today. Should we order something or should I make it?"Before Cassian could answer, Alex chimed in, "No way, today we're ordering. You cook every day, Sweetie. Let someone else do the work.""Okie," Hailey chuckled and grabbed her phone to place the order. "Food and cake will be here in an hour," she said after finishing the call. She stood up. "I'll head to the kitchen to grab a few things."As she left, Caleb turned to Cassian. "By the way, Mom was asking how Hailey reacted when she woke up. I told her everything. She said we should go with the flow and keep things light. If getting her to a therapist isn't possible yet, she suggested starting some physical training soon to help her stabilize."
Cassian met her gaze for a moment, then sighed deeply, as if collecting his thoughts. He slowly moved off from above her, and Hailey sat up on the bed, waiting for his answer."To be honest," he began, his tone soft but reflective, "I was blank. Everything happened so fast, it felt overwhelming. But in the end, I realized that this was bound to happen one day. And when I saw your happy, twinkling eyes... it hit me that your happiness matters more to me than anything else." His words were sincere, carrying a weight of care and understanding.Hailey bit her lip and lowered her head slightly. "And what about you?" she asked in a quiet voice, unsure of what he truly felt about the sudden marriage.Cassian leaned closer, tilting her chin up gently so their eyes met again. "I have everything, Rose," he whispered. "And the most important thing? I have you. Now, I can proudly tell the world that this beautiful Rose is mine, and only mine." He cupped her face tenderly, h
"She's finally asleep," Caleb whispered dramatically, leaning back into the couch with a relieved sigh. The family call had ended, and the trio sat in the hall, now enveloped in a peaceful silence. Hailey had unknowingly fallen asleep with her head on Cassian's shoulder, exhaustion finally taking over.Cassian sat quietly, carefully supporting her, not wanting to move and risk waking her. For a moment, the room was calm.Then Caleb, biting his lip as if struggling to contain something, glanced at Alex. His eyes twinkled mischievously, and after a second, he couldn't hold it in any longer. "I know it was all serious and everything, but let's be real here," Caleb said, his voice low but full of mischief. "The Great Cassian Holt feared Mafia ruler, forced into marriage by love. Man, this will go down in history... written in Golden Words!"He burst into laughter, completely losing his composure. Alex joined him almost immediately, trying to stifle his snickers but
Inside the room:-Hailey blinked, groggy but already on edge, her breathing quickening as she sat up in the bed. Her eyes darted around, searching for something—or someone."Cassian?" she called, her voice laced with panic. Her hands clenched the sheets as if she was bracing herself for the worst.Cassian, Caleb, and Alex moved swiftly back into the room after hearing her voice. Cassian quickly stepped forward, kneeling beside the bed. "I'm right here, Rose," he said softly, reaching for her hand. But her panic didn't subside."You... you left me," Hailey stammered, tears welling up in her eyes. "I knew it. You left. I saw it—I saw you walk away.""No, I didn't leave you, Rose. I'm right here," Cassian said urgently, pulling her into his arms as she trembled. "I'm not going anywhere. You need to believe that."Hailey's body was tense, her thoughts spiraling. "But the marriage... you didn't marry me. I'm not safe.
Cassian, Caleb, and Alex quietly exited the room after ensuring Hailey had fallen back asleep. As they reached the hall, their tension was palpable."What just happened?" Caleb asked, still reeling from the shock of the scene they had witnessed.Cassian, who had been silently contemplating the situation, turned to Caleb and said, "Call Aunt Sophia."Caleb frowned, confused for a moment. "Mom?" he asked. Sophia Grant, Caleb's mother, was a renowned psychiatrist, and though she often helped his father, Henry, with their business, she had an extensive background in mental health.Cassian nodded firmly, and Caleb, realizing the urgency, immediately dialed his mother's number, putting the call on speaker. After a few rings, a familiar sarcastic voice filled the room."How come my brat decided to call me today at this hour of night?" Sophia quipped on the other end of the line.Caleb sheepishly responded, "Mom, uh, I'll come soon. For now, I'm cal
Cassian entered the hospital room quietly, his heart aching as he saw Hailey sitting by the window, tears silently streaming down her face. The guards had informed him that she was awake, and he had rushed back after bandaging his bruised knuckles and changing into fresh clothes. He needed to see
"Hailey, have you taken your medicines?" Adelyn asked gently after a while.Hailey bit her tongue, her eyes widening in realization. "Oops! I'll go and take them now!" she said hurriedly, turning to leave."Make sure to come back for lunch," Adelyn called after her."No, Mom,
Hailey decided to start with the finance department. The CFO led her there and introduced George, the Senior Finance Manager. As soon as George saw her, his expression soured, a frown forming on his face."He's George, our Senior Finance Manager. George, brief her on the department's worki
"Cassian," Hailey called out again, her voice trembling as she tried to reach him.Her voice broke through the haze of anger clouding his mind. Cassian blinked, realizing what he had done, and cursed under his breath for scaring her like that. "I'm so sorry," he murmured, pressing a firm k







