تسجيل الدخولHailey stepped out and headed toward the parking lot, her gaze scanning the area. She noticed the guards were different from usual, causing her to frown. Pulling out her phone, she quickly dialed Cassian.
“You changed the guards?” she asked her tone a mix of surprise and frustration.
“Yep,” Cassian replied casually.
Hailey sighed, realizing why he’d made the change. “I was the one who went out; it wasn’t their fault,” she sa
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
"Remember, you asked me why I didn't panic when Adam tried to kidnap me?" Hailey asked Caleb, who nodded. "When I started my company, everything was going well. One of my friends, Lucy, who had studied with me in Bristol, became my P.A. She didn't get any other job, so I hired her. I was okay with
Hailey was wandering around the lake in the afternoon. Cassian was busy with a meeting, so she had told him she'd head to the lake. She had changed into the comfortable clothes Cassian had ordered for her.As she explored, she noticed some beautiful flowers on a nearby tree. She approached it, usin
Cassian was the first to awaken, looking down to see Rose sleeping peacefully, snuggled into him. He smiled, recalling the night before, and hugged her tighter. His fingers traced lazy patterns on her bare arm, causing her to stir slightly. After a moment, she opened her sleepy eyes."I want to sle
"Hello, Sister Mary, how are you?" Hailey exclaimed with a cheeky grin."I'm good, dear. And a very happy birthday to you," Sister Mary wished her warmly."Thank you so much," Hailey replied, a full smile lighting up her face."Go, your father is waiting for you. He has an important surgery but he







