Masuk"Kate, please bring a coffee for me," Alex said, walking into the hall while focused on his phone.
"Ahem," he heard a voice and looked up. Standing before him were Cassian and Hailey.
"Sweetie!" Alex exclaimed in a delighted tone.
"Demi!" Hailey rushed forward and hugged him tightly.
"What happened to your voice?" Alex asked, pulling back from the hug to get a better look at her. He noticed her face was a bit pale and placed a hand on her forehead. "You're sick," h
Hospital:-Caleb, Alexander, Gabriel, and Leo stood in the hospital room, their faces marked with exhaustion and worry as they watched over Cassian. He hadn't regained consciousness yet, and the weight of their helplessness pressed down on them. They were bound by the same unspoken law of the underworld as Theodore—Cassian's true identity couldn't be revealed without his consent.In the dangerous world they lived in, revealing someone's Mafia title without permission was an unbreakable rule. Even if many Mafia leaders were against Cassian, none dared expose him. Doing so would strip them of their titles and leave them powerless, and shunned by their world. That's why Zuri, despite knowing Cassian's identity as the King of Shadows, never disclosed it. It was a matter of survival.Now, the early hours of morning had arrived, and the tension in the room was palpable. Leo, who had been gazing out the window, suddenly noticed Cassian stirring.
"Theodore, any positive response?" Adelyn's voice trembled with worry as she looked at her husband. Theo, who had just finished making several calls, shook his head in frustration and threw his phone onto the bed."We are powerful, Theodore. Why can't we do anything?" Adelyn's voice cracked as tears welled up in her eyes. Her heart ached thinking about their son and Hailey, both in danger and yet they felt paralyzed, unable to act.Theo's jaw tightened as he met her gaze. "Because, Adelyn," he began, his voice heavy with the weight of the truth, "when we talk about Cassian Holt, the world only sees a businessman. He doesn't have the power to attack or confront someone like the Mayor or his family—at least, not as Cassian Holt."Adelyn's tears spilled over, but Theo continued, his tone darkening with every word. "The real power lies with the King of Shadows. He's the one who rules the underworld. But for Cassian to intervene as the King of Shadows, would me
London:-Gabriel and Caleb were lounging in Caleb's room, the soft hum of the air conditioner and the occasional clicking of keys as Caleb surfed the internet filling the space. Caleb's relaxed posture suddenly stiffened as he sat upright, eyes glued to the screen. His face paled with panic."Gabriel," Caleb's voice trembled.Gabriel, who was casually flipping through his collection of paintings, glanced over at Caleb and frowned when he noticed the alarm in his expression. "What's going on?" Gabriel asked, standing up from the couch and walking toward Caleb."Call Lucas, now!" Caleb's voice was filled with urgency as he showed Gabriel the screen. Gabriel's eyes widened. The video clip was short but unmistakable, Cassian was engaged in a tiff with Maxwell Lockhood at the mall.The headline, "A Man Attacks Maxwell Lockwood, Son of Bristol's Mayor.""Damn it," Gabriel cursed under his breath. He pulled
Cassian came home early, the paperwork completed and all signatures in place. It was finally time to leave for London tomorrow. As he flipped through channels on the TV, Hailey entered the hall with a thoughtful expression."Cassian, since we're leaving tomorrow, can I go to the mall today? I was thinking of buying some gifts for everyone," Hailey asked excitedly.Cassian glanced at the time, noticing it was already 4 in the afternoon. After a moment of consideration, he smiled and said, "Sure, I'm free too, so I'll come with you.""Okie! I'll be ready in a while," Hailey replied cheerfully before hurrying off to change. Cassian headed to the bedroom as well, slipping into something casual—a hoodie and jeans.Once both were ready, they left for the mall, chatting lightly during the ride. What they didn't know was that Maxwell owned the mall. As they entered, Maxwell's men recognized them immediately and reported their arrival to him. Maxwell had now
Cassian turned away from the balcony, his thoughts heavy with the confrontation that had just unfolded. As he glanced inside, his eyes softened at the sight of Hailey, her face lit up with a smile while she spoke on the phone. The tension in his chest loosened for a moment, her happiness calming the storm brewing inside him.But the weight of the situation lingered in his mind. He couldn't afford to let Maxwell's arrogance threaten her safety. His jaw clenched, and he pulled out his phone, dialing swiftly."Alex, I need the work at Rose's company finished in two days. I'm done playing games with this nonsense. Once everything's sorted here, we're heading back to London," Cassian said, his voice low but laced with the anger he was still holding back.On the other end, Alex sounded concerned. "Cassian, what's going on? You sound pissed.""Maxwell happened," Cassian replied through gritted teeth. He quickly relayed the situation, explaining how the mayor's s
"Now, we will sleep. You've had enough fun and adventure for today," Cassian said softly as he scooped Hailey into his arms, her body completely relaxed from exhaustion. Hailey hummed sleepily, her eyes barely open as she wrapped her arms around his neck, nestling her face into his shoulder.Cassian gently laid her on the bed and settled beside her, pulling her close to his embrace. Her head rested on his chest, and within moments, she was fast asleep, her breaths coming out softly.But in the early hours of the morning, Cassian felt her stir beside him. Hailey suddenly sat up, feeling uneasy, and rushed towards the washroom. Cassian was right behind her, knowing exactly what was happening. She had never had a hard drink before, and now her body was reacting to it.Hailey bent over the sink and threw up, her body trembling with the effort. She felt exhausted and weak, but just as she was about to collapse back, Cassian quickly held her, supporting her weight. Te
2 Months later:-Cassian entered Hailey’s penthouse, his fists clenched tightly. Jacob turned around feeling his presence. The doctor was bandaging Jack’s head. Lucas was also standing behind them. Abria was standing beside Jacob and crying. Cassian looked arou
For years, I've commanded the dark world. When I took over Dad's place, I was just 21. But two years later, that mishap happened, forcing me to move to New Zealand for treatment. That’s where I met Rose and decided to tell her everything. But things changed. When I saw her again after y
Hailey tried to speak, but no words came out. She stared at him in a daze. “Hmm,” Cassian hummed, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. Hailey shook her head, resting her head on his chest. Cassian wrapped his arms around her securely.Suddenly, she looked up at him with a
Cassian finally released her, stepping back slightly, but his eyes never left hers, locking her in place with his gaze. Hailey stood there, drenched and trembling, her mind racing with a mix of anger, fear, and defiance. Despite the terror he instilled in her, she refused to let him see her break







