MasukAlice’s POVAfter I and Klaus walked into the event, I spottedSophia Grey. She was clad in a red vintage gown that flowed behind her, making her more bold and elegant. She was happily chatting with a woman and my interest was piqued. The moment I saw the person she was with, my eyes widened. It was Michael's mother, Margaret Blackwood. The way Sophia relaxed and chatted freely with her made my brows furrow. They seemed pretty…close. Too close. But why? Could they be business partners? Or possibly more?The image of that package flashed in my mind. My fingers tightened around my glass. Margaret was a woman whose ego was bigger than the hall. And worse, she never liked me even while I was still Michael’s fiancée. But still, what does she have to do with me? “Alice, I’ll be right back,” Klaus said, a flicker of fear and unease crossing his features. I nodded my head, barely paying attention to his words. Then, he left, which made me relieved. Now, I could speak to Sophia. I needed to
Klaus’ POVAlice had been acting strangely ever since that question about the Magnus family. It was as if she knew something. My heart tightened at the thought. How could she even have any knowledge about that family? They were totally erased and forgotten. Could it be that it was Sophia? No. It can’t be. Sophia would never dare because she hated what we did to them.So what was happening? I need to do something quick. I picked up my phone, calling Damien. Skipping pleasantries, I asked. “Has Alice had any recent interaction with Sophia Grey.”“None that I’m aware of. But maybe we could track her phone to see who she has been speaking to.”“You’re right,” I sighed. “But I don’t want to invade my wife’s privacy.”Damien paused. “Boss, since when did you start caring about such trivial things?”He was right. I’ve never cared about such things. I had always been selfish and inconsiderate. But now, I was just a man in love.For a moment, I wasn’t able to give a reply. “Fine. You can go
Alice’s POV For several seconds, there was silence on the other end. “Alice…are you sure?”I took a deep breath. “Yes.”“Once we do this, it might change everything.”“I know.” I tightened my grip around the phone “What’s the next course of action?”“We can’t meet openly because of Klaus, so we have to strategize.”I paused before saying. “I’ll send you the location where we can see. All you just need to do is to get your doctor ready.”“Understood. See you tomorrow.”After ending the call, my mind was a mess. Why was Klaus so desperate to stop me? What could the DNA test possibly reveal that would ruin everything?My gaze landed on my wedding ring. Yes, I loved Klaus. But why was he hiding things from me?The next morning, I woke up and freshened up. Then, immediately went downstairs to get breakfast. The moment I spotted Klaus sitting in the dining room, my heart skipped a beat. I quickly pressed my lips into a thin line and kept my arms locked at my sides. Klaus lifted his head,
Alice’s POV “What kind of questions?” Sophia asked. I swallowed hard. “What do you know about the Magnus family?” A gasp escaped from Sophia and she suddenly went quiet. “Mrs Grey? Are you still there?” “Ye—yes,” she replied, her voice shaky. “Was it Klaus who told you?” “No. If he did, I wouldn’t have called.” She paused, before saying. “We don’t speak about them, Alice. They’re bad news.” Why was she saying the same thing as Klaus? “I need to know because…some few days ago, I was attacked.” “Wait, what?” She asked, her tone filled with concern. “How did it happen? Are you fine now?” “Yes I’m fine. Please I just want answers.” Sophia took a deep breath. “We have to see each other in person. Things like this shouldn’t be discussed over the phone.” Damn it. There was no way we could see after Klaus had repeatedly warned me. Even if I tried to, I wouldn’t succeed because of the tightened security. “I can’t, Mrs Grey. Klaus could be watching.” “Okay,” she sighed. “Listen
Alice’s POVMy eyes fluttered open, the morning sunlight dancing across my face. I tried to sit up, but my muscles felt too weak and heavy to move. The dull ache in my core brought back those intimate memories and heat crept up to my face.“That pervert,” I muttered to myself, my lips curling into a smile.From the beach, to the small restaurant and down to everything…it was amazing. I never knew Klaus could be so romantic and even better, it seemed like he felt the same way as I did. I really wished life could go on like this. Just the both of us against the world.His words replayed in my head “You’re the only woman in my world.” “I’d rather lose anyone but you.” The blush on my face deepened. Why does Klaus have to be so effortlessly charming?The door pushed open, revealing Klaus’ handsome face. “Good morning, wife.”“Good…good morning,” I managed to reply, unable to look him in the eyes. “Still shy?” He chuckled, dropping the tray he was holding. “Here, I brought you breakfast
Michael’s POVLooking at the name that appeared on my screen, my brows furrowed. This was the twenty-seventh time Victoria was calling. I pressed the red button, declining her call once again.What was her problem? Why couldn’t she just leave me alone?Ever since the Charity Gala event, I had turned into a laughing stock. People who envied me now looked at me with pity. Everywhere I went, whispers and murmurs followed. Did Victoria really think her crocodile tears would make me go back? Never! She should face the consequences of her action. An image of Alice at the Gala flashed in my mind. She looked so effortlessly stunning and elegant. Compared to Alice, Victoria paled in every way. The more I thought about it, the more the ache in my chest grew.If only Alice wasn’t from that family, maybe we could have been together and living happily. I sighed, clutching at my temple. My phone rang again. “Damn Victoria,” I hissed. “Did she want to call me to glory—“I couldn’t finish my se
Chapter 5Alice’s POVMy muscles tensed, the pen feeling heavier than it should. I stared at the thick, high-quality paper before me, analyzing every single word. All it took was my signature and our bond would be sealed. My fingers shook, a bead of sweat forming on my forehead.“You’re hesitating,
Chapter 4Alice’s POVMy eyes snapped open, heavy, as if they had been glued shut, the sudden sharp light blurring my vision. I wanted to move but my body didn’t listen, feeling like it was hit by a truck. The low, intense hum of medical equipment and distant beeping of a cardiac monitor echoed in
Chapter 3Alice’s POVBlood drained from my face as I subconsciously loosened my hands from her neck. Immediately, Veronica erupted in a theatrical cough, clutching her throat as if I had truly choked her. A deafening silence followed, the air heavy with unspoken accusation. I froze, defenseless at
Chapter 2Alice’s POVA year had passed, and I became a ghost to the people that once treated me like their world. I lingered near the dinner room doorway, the scent of roasted chicken and Victoria’s favorite baked Alaska cake filling the air. There I stood, watching helplessly as my mother and bro







