เข้าสู่ระบบ“I expect you to verify it, not forget anything,” she answered firmly. “Those are two different things.”Alexander took the report from her and began reading, After studying the first page, he looked up at her. “What hospital is this from?”“St. Catherine’s Specialist Hospital,” Katherina answered. “My oncologist is Dr. Michael Reeves. His contact details are on the second page, along with the laboratory that conducted the tests.”Alexander turned to the next page and studied the information. “When were you diagnosed?”“Three weeks ago.” Katherina swallowed, her fingers twisting together in her lap. “I went for tests after experiencing persistent pain and losing weight. At first, I thought it was stress, but the results came back, and the doctor told me I needed further investigations. The final diagnosis confirmed it.”Damien gave a disbelieving laugh. “Three weeks, and you’re only telling us now? You’ve had enough time to prepare this little performance, haven’t you?”“Damien, pleas
Katherina raised an eyebrow. “Are you going to threaten me with another wedding invitation?”Damien burst out laughing.Katherina continued as though she hadn’t heard him. “Or shoukd I also talk about how you cheated on your secretary, and that relationship fell apart almost as quickly as it began. Honestly, Daniel, I don’t know whether to laugh at your love life or feel sorry for the women involved.”“Leave her out of this!” Daniel barked.“Why? Are we pretending she never existed?” Katherina leaned closer, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “What is your obsession with secretaries, Daniel? Is it the office atmosphere, the little skirts, or the fact that they answer your calls and bring you coffee? Perhaps you have a kink for secretaries. At this point, I’m beginning to think you can’t function around a woman unless she’s on your payroll.”Damien doubled over with laughter, clutching his stomach. “I’m sorry, Daniel!” he managed between laughs. “I know you’re going through a difficult t
“Careful,” Alejandro warned. “You’re the one making this difficult.”Gabriela glared at him but finally held still. The female officer fastened the ankle monitor around her leg, checked that it was secure, and stood.“Mrs. Guerre, I need you to understand the conditions of your release. You must remain at your approved residence unless you receive permission to leave. You are not allowed to leave the state, and you must follow all instructions regarding the monitor. The device will track your location at all times, and any attempt to remove or tamper with it will be reported to the authorities.”Gabriela barely listened. Her attention remained fixed on Alejandro, who had already taken out his phone and was checking the screen as though he had more important things to do. “Do you understand the conditions, ma’am?” the officer asked.“Yes, yes, I understand!” Gabriela snapped impatiently. “Can we be done with this already?”“Very well. Please remember that you are responsible for keeping
Gabriela sat stiffly in her chair, one hand resting protectively on her pregnant belly. She still couldn’t believe what the judge had just ordered. House arrest? An ankle monitor? She was Gabriela Guerra not some criminal who needed to be tracked everywhere she went.“This is ridiculous!” she shouted, jumping to her feet. “You cannot seriously expect me to live like a prisoner in my own home!”“Mrs. Guerre, please sit down,” her lawyer whispered, tugging gently at her sleeve.“Don’t touch me!” Gabriela snapped, pulling her arm away. “You stood there doing absolutely nothing while that judge ruined my life!”Her lawyer stared at her in disbelief. “It isn’t my fault you were found guilty, Gabriela. I did everything I could to defend you, but I can’t change the facts of your case.”“Then what exactly am I paying you for?” she hissed.A few people in the courtroom turned to look at them. The judge struck his gavel, his expression darkening. “Order! Mrs. Guerre, if you continue disrupting
Katherina turned to her. “Excuse me?”“You heard me.” Catalina folded her arms, looking her up and down with open contempt. “Those girls are Daniel’s children. If you want financial security for them, take it up with their father instead of trying to attach yourself to Alexander’s fortune.”“Catalina,” Alexander warned, but his wife ignored him.“No, let me finish.” Catalina stepped forward, her voice growing harsher. “You want your name in the will? For what? So you can sit around waiting for an old man to die and collect your share? Why don’t you find yourself a fucking job instead of begging this family for money?”Damien’s eyebrows shot up. “Well, that was certainly a choice of words.”“Stay out of this, Damien!” Catalina snapped before turning back to Katherina. “Look at you, coming here with your children and acting as though you deserve a piece of everything. If you’re broke, that’s your problem. Stop trying to turn your daughters into an excuse to get rich!”Katherina’s face w
BLACKWOOD FAMILY MANSION ~ NEW YORK CITY“Your ex-wife?” Catalina repeated, staring at Damien in disbelief.“Unfortunately,” Damien replied.“And Daniel’s baby mama, too? That means the Blackwood brothers have been sharing women without informing me of the arrangements.” Catalina shook her head. “Honestly, I need someone to explain this family to me because I’m starting to get confused.”“Catalina!” Alexander barked.“What? I’m simply trying to understand our family structure. At this point, we might need a family tree to keep track of everyone.”Katherina laughed. “It’s good to see nothing has changed. You’re all still as dramatic as ever.”“Speak for yourself,” Damien replied. “I was hoping the next time I saw you, it would be in a country where you were behind bars, paying for your crimes.”She smiled sweetly at him before turning to Daniel. Unfortunately for her, Daniel wasn’t paying attention to their exchange. His eyes had moved to the two little girls standing beside Katherina,
THE GUERRA GRAND MANSION~ SPAINGabriella stepped into her sunlit bedroom at the family villa outside Madrid. The red dress from last night still draped over a chair, a trophy of her victory. Her skin still tingled from Alejandro’s hands, his desperate kisses, the way he’d lost control. She let he
AMELIA STONE OFFICE ~ STONE INDUSTRIES The door to Amelia’s office opened without a sound. Nicholas Hale stepped in, closing it behind him with a soft click. The room seemed to shift, charged with something unspoken.Amelia stayed in her chair, leaning back with calm, controlled ease. Her usual CE
ALEJANDRO MASTER BEDROOM ~ NEW YORK The phone had been buzzing nonstop.Alejandro walked into the master bedroom, holding it up. “Mi reina, your phone has been ringing non-stop.”Amelia pushed herself up against the pillows, exhausted. “My phone? Are you serious? I thought I had it with me all alo
ALEXANDER MANSION~ NEW YORKAlexander Blackwood stormed through the marble halls of his mansion, his anger practically vibrating through his steps. The maids and staff froze as he passed, their whispers trailing behind him. He reached the Master bedroom, flinging the door open.“Vivian!” he shoute







