로그인Hailey finally got up from the floor, her body aching from the long hours of crying. Glancing at the wall clock, she realized it was already midnight. Her stomach churned, not from hunger but from guilt, yet she knew that if Cassian came back and found she hadn't eaten, his anger would only deepen.
With a heavy heart, she walked into the kitchen and stared at the dinner she had prepared earlier. The thought of eating made her nauseous, but she forced herself to take small bites, her mi
Flashback:-Hailey had come to the mall to buy a few things. As she was passing by the food court, a child approached her, beaming with excitement. "This is for you," the child said, extending a vibrant flower toward her.Hailey smiled warmly at him and accepted the flower. "Thank you! But what's this for?" she asked, genuinely curious."You are beautiful! And if you find anyone more beautiful than you, you can pass this flower to them," the child said, before dashing off, his laughter echoing through the bustling mall.Hailey chuckled at the child's innocent perspective on beauty and took a deep breath, allowing the moment to settle in. As she looked around, she noticed more children running about, joyfully giving flowers to various women in the food court.Just as she turned to leave, her eyes landed on an African woman sitting alone at a distant table. The children passed by her, but none stopped to acknowledge her presence. A p
"Why did you think I would help you?" Mandisa asked coldly, her eyes never leaving Cassian's. He stood across from her, his expression unreadable, but there was a heavy tension in the air."And why can't you help us?" Cassian replied, his voice calm but firm.Mandisa raised an eyebrow. "Give me one reason to change my mind. And don't start with how you're different from the rest of the Mafia scum like Zuri, because, at the end of the day, you all live by the same rules, in the same world."Cassian sighed deeply, knowing this wouldn't be easy. He stared at the woman in front of him—the wife of Zuri, the leader of the African Mafia. It had taken nearly eight to nine months of planning and maneuvering just to get this meeting with her."We may be from the same world, but that doesn't mean we can't tell right from wrong. Your husband helped Adam Steve not too long ago—the same man who nearly destroyed my wife's soul. He didn't leave any stone untu
At the Mansion:As soon as they stepped inside, their laughter was cut short. Standing in the living room, with his arms crossed and a hard glare fixed on them, was none other than Cassian.Hailey froze, her eyes widening. Caleb gulped, knowing exactly what was coming."Cassian, when you come?" Hailey asked in a sheepish tone while sticking to Caleb. Cassian didn't reply just glared hard at him. "Whenever you two are together disaster happens," Cassian exclaimed in a stern tone.Hailey and Caleb exchanged nervous glances before slowly stepping forward with matching puppy faces."It wasn't as bad as it sounds," Caleb tried to explain, scratching the back of his head awkwardly."Yeah, just a minor... misunderstanding," Hailey added, nodding vigorously.Cassian's glare didn't soften. He looked at both of them for a long moment before letting out a deep sigh. "You two are impossible."Hailey grinned sheepishly, ste
"When are you heading back?" Alex asked, standing next to Cassian in the hospital corridor. Both of them were gazing out at the garden, where Hailey was meeting with hospital people."Tonight," Cassian replied simply."I'll be leaving the day after tomorrow," Alex added.They were at Albert's hospital, where Cassian had just handed over the transfer papers to both Alex and Hailey. Cassian informed her that he needed to leave urgently for London. Hailey accepted it without much fuss, knowing his responsibilities. She had already planned to stay in New Zealand for a while to oversee the renovation of Albert's mansion, aiming to restore it to its original state. The process would take around two months.Alex also had to leave soon. Hailey reassured them both that she would be fine. After all, this was her homeland—where she had spent her childhood and much of her adulthood. There were plenty of people she was close to who could offer support if needed.
"Shall we visit Dad's grave?" Alex asked from behind. Hailey nodded silently, and the trio left for the cemetery. When they arrived, Hailey stepped out of the car with a heavy heart. Agony filled her chest, and her hand clenched tightly, a hiss escaping her lips.Without a word, Cassian took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze as they walked inside, with Alex following closely behind.They approached Albert's grave. A soft sob escaped Hailey's mouth, but she held herself together and gently placed a bouquet on his grave. Kneeling before it, she whispered, "Dad." Her voice trembled as she continued, "What a fortunate daughter I am. For years, I thought you hated me. I was so angry at you for what I believed you did wrong, but in the end, I found out you were trying to save me. You were gone before I could realize that."Tears flowed freely down her face. "You know, you were the best father any girl could ever want. You fulfilled all my wishes, even the ones
"Killing us will only cause you more trouble. You don't have power like we do," Aaron said angrily.Hailey smirked, sitting casually on the arm of the sofa with her legs folded. "Power like you? No, you're right. I don't have power like you," she paused, a playful grin on her face, "because I'm much more powerful than you."Aaron scoffed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "And how's that?"Hailey leaned forward slightly, her smirk widening. "Being the sister of the French Mafia Leader alone puts me above you. But..." she trailed off, letting the tension hang."Sister?" Rosina asked in a confused tone, her brows furrowed."Oh, how silly of me," Hailey said with mock surprise, slapping her forehead dramatically. "I haven't even introduced my brother properly." She pointed toward the entrance with a flourish. "Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome the French Mafia Leader, Alexander Adrian... or better yet, Damien Alexander Adrian/Andreev."Rosina
"When are you bringing her here?" Theodore asked.Hailey, after meeting Theodore, went with Adelyn into the kitchen to accompany her. Currently, they were sitting in the hall. Caleb, upon hearing this, eyed Cassian, who was sipping his drink."Don't know, Dad. She has her company to
"Caleb, have you selected the movie?" Hailey asked from her spot on the couch. Cassian was in the kitchen making popcorn while Caleb was in charge of choosing the film."Yup, Cassian, come," Caleb exclaimed, calling him over."Coming," Cassian replied, bringing a tray full of snacks
"Shocked right?" Hailey asked both of them who came to their senses. "Absolutely," Caleb exclaimed."I was also shocked. You know when she joined my company, she was so naive. And the way Lucy treated her, she used to remain afraid all the time. I later checked all her educational documents; Abria
"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







