로그인The air in the project parking area felt far hotter than it had a few minutes earlier.Dante stood staring at Darius Harrington without blinking. His jaw tightened, and his fists slowly clenched at his sides.Meanwhile, Darius remained calm in front of him.“She’s my wife,” Darius repeated quietly. “And I have every right to her entire life.”The words hit harder than Dante had expected.His expression instantly sharpened.“That’s a lie.”Darius raised an eyebrow slightly.“Is it?”“You think I’d believe nonsense like that?”Darius didn’t answer immediately.Instead, he glanced briefly toward the car where Aurora Blackwood was still unconscious.Then he looked back at Dante.“For the past few months, I’ve been beside her while you were rotting in prison,” Darius said calmly. “So tell me—who do you think deserves to stand beside Aurora now?”Dante stepped closer.“You took advantage of her situation.”“And you abandoned her.”The answer cut Dante off instantly.Darius continued without
Several months later—The morning sky was bright above the new construction site on the outskirts of the city.The vast area that had once been empty land was now filled with large tents, project boards, and dozens of workers busy preparing for the event.The logos of Blackwood Group and Harrington Corporation stood side by side on the main screen.The biggest joint project between the two companies had finally begun.Luxury cars had been arriving since early morning. Reporters, investors, and local officials filled the area.Aurora Blackwood stood near the main stage wearing a simple white suit. Her hair was neatly styled, and her face looked far calmer than it had a few months ago.Beside her, Darius Harrington was speaking with several investors while occasionally glancing in Aurora’s direction.And that did not go unnoticed by the people around them.“They look good together.”“No wonder the two major companies finally agreed to work together.”“I heard Mr. Harrington is very clos
The night grew later at Aurora’s house.But Darius Harrington still hadn’t left.The man remained seated in the living room while Aurora Blackwood stood near the window. Her mind had not truly settled since hearing the news about Dante’s appeal.“If he gets out…” Aurora said softly, “…everything will become complicated again.”Darius watched her for several seconds.“Or maybe everything will finally be forced to end.”Aurora gave a small shake of her head.“Nothing has ever ended easily since Dante came back into my life.”Darius didn’t argue.Because he knew she was right.Hazel cried softly from inside the bedroom.Aurora moved immediately, but Darius stood first.“I’ll go,” he said.Aurora almost stopped him. But Darius was already walking toward Hazel’s room.Several minutes later, he came back carrying the baby calmly in his arms.Hazel was no longer crying.Aurora watched silently.The way Darius held Hazel looked far too natural now. As if he had belonged in that position for a
The car continued moving through the night streets.Darius Harrington held the steering wheel with one hand, his gaze fixed straight ahead.“Anyone who starts wanting too much control over your life,” he answered.Aurora Blackwood turned slightly toward him.“You’re talking about Uncle Peter?”“I’m talking about everyone.”That answer made Aurora fall silent for a moment.Darius continued,“Including me.”Aurora frowned faintly.“That’s a strange confession.”“I just don’t want to lie to you.”The car finally stopped in front of Aurora’s house.Darius stepped out first and opened the door for her as usual. Aurora got out while holding the small folder containing the copy of the will.The night air felt colder than usual.“Do you want to come in?” Aurora asked.Darius looked at her for several seconds before giving a small nod.“I want to make sure you’re not thinking about all of this alone again.”Aurora didn’t answer.Because he was right.Over the past few weeks, every time everyth
The room remained heavy after Peter Walker spoke.Darius Harrington stood still, his gaze never leaving his uncle. Meanwhile, Aurora Blackwood felt herself being pulled deeper into something she didn’t fully understand.“I don’t understand,” Aurora said quietly. “What does the Harrington family have to do with any of this?”Peter walked back to his chair and sat down slowly.“A long time ago,” he began, “Darius’s father once said something to me.”Darius frowned slightly.“He said the Blackwood family was too emotional to survive for long.”Aurora didn’t interrupt.“In his opinion, Blackwood Group would eventually collapse because its heir trusted feelings too easily.”Peter lowered his gaze briefly.“But your father was different.”Aurora watched him more carefully now.“Mr. Blackwood built everything from nothing. And he always believed a company wasn’t built on power alone… but on loyalty.”Darius crossed his arms over his chest.“And now?”Peter smiled faintly.“Now I want to prov
Peter’s words lingered heavily in the room.Aurora Blackwood stared at him without blinking.Meanwhile, Darius Harrington stood several steps behind her, still processing the meaning behind that statement.“From the family?” Aurora repeated softly. “Who do you mean, Uncle?”Peter Walker didn’t answer right away. Instead, he walked back to his desk and slowly closed the black folder.“Your father trusted his son-in-law too much,” he said. “And that was his greatest mistake.”Aurora frowned.“My father didn’t have many close relatives besides me.”Peter gave a small nod.“And that was exactly the problem.”Darius stepped forward slightly.“You’re talking as if someone has been targeting Blackwood Group for years.”“Because they have.”The answer came without hesitation.Aurora’s gaze sharpened.“If you knew all of this from the beginning… why did you stay silent?”Peter looked up.“Because I was protecting something.”“Me?” Aurora asked immediately.Peter didn’t deny it.The room fell s







