LOGINVictor The moment Freya’s car was out of sight, I got back to work and started going through her strategy all over again. I made sure I worked on it at least three times, making sure every slide and point were thoroughly covered. She really tried with the strategy, it was a solid one, and I doubt I could have thought of it in such a short period of time. It was as she was actually both for it, but should I even be surprised. I mean, she’s managing a multi billion dollar company along side her dad and doing really good at it. And now, she has just led me out of a storm that could have swallowed my whole. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t impressed. “My wife is indeed a genius!” I muttered under my breath, and I didn’t even know when a smile lined my cheeks. It’s a good thing that even in the midst of all this chaos, just thinking about her can bring me so much joy… By the time I got to the office, I was ready and my war mode was fully activated just like Freya ordered earlier. The e
Freya I woke up in Victor’s arms and my body was still warm from the sweet cuddling. My body was relaxed but my mind was already spinning faster than it should on a honeymoon. For a moment, I just lay there and stared at him. My handsome husband, sleeping peacefully and looking all harmless like he wouldn’t burn the entire world down just to keep me safe. But then, beneath the whole exterior, I knew the recent news has been eating him up deeply. He has refused to talk about it because in his words, it’s our honeymoon and nothing will disturb that. I can’t let him keep doing that either, I need to step in and do something even if it means forcing his hands. I slipped out of bed quietly, tied my hair up, and started packing our suitcases. I had barely folded the second shirt when I heard his sleepy voice behind me. “Baby… what are you doing?” He let out in his sleepy thick voice. I didn’t turn immediately but I could tell he was confused. “Packing our things,” I replied slowly whil
Sonia After we got back from the conference, I had the chef prepare my favorite and I had a great time enjoying it. When I was done, I had some fun in the bathtub. I kept replaying the scene at the conference where I answered the question. The confidence had come from nowhere and that one moment changed everything for me. A lot of them that didn't really give me attention when I arrived changed once they heard me speak. And by the time we were done, they all wanted to connect with me. Thankfully, Claire already gave me a heads-up on what to expect and how to handle it, and I did just that. Once I was done dressing in the closet, I went out and went straight to the dressing mirror. I just stood there and admired the woman staring back at me. The new me that had just been built from scratch. My phone started to ring then and that was what brought me back to life. I grabbed it and saw Nolan’s name lit up the screen. I cleared my throat, tried not to sound too eager. “Hello?” I let ou
Sonia I woke up to the sound of voices in my room and my first thought was that I was dreaming. The sound was so soothing, and I was just going to enjoy the dream until I heard a familiar voice. “She’s awake,” the voice sounded so hard and that made me open my eyes. I blinked up to see Claire standing near the dressing table. Two other women were unpacking boxes, laying out brushes, palettes, and there were dresses on a rack too. “What’s going on?” I asked, pushing myself up while still half-dazed. Claire turned with that calm, efficient smile she always wore when she was on duty. “Good morning, Mrs. Kane. There’s a conference this afternoon and Nolan wants you there. These are your stylist and makeup artist. We need to start now,” she explained while I rubbed my eyes. “A conference? What kind of conference?” I quizzed. “The kind you need to attend if you want to be taken seriously in his world,” she said simply. “It’s a closed event which will have the likes of business elite
Freya The waves kept coming and going, brushing against the shore like they were whispering secrets to the sand. I had my feet buried in them, watching Victor swim a few meters out, his head dipping beneath the clear blue water, strong and steady. There was something peaceful about just watching his laughter echo faintly, the way his body cut through the waves like he belonged to the ocean itself. I liked the peace and quiet I’ve been enjoying on these trips, and Victor brings all the fun to balance it out. So far, it’s just peace, me, and my husband. I reached for my phone on the beach chair, scrolling absentmindedly through the news I promised myself I wouldn’t check. But one headline caught my attention before I could resist and that stopped me cold. “Nolan Kane reveals his involvement in Elixir.” I froze as I ready it out and my heart skipped, then raced. No… no, that can’t be right. It wasn’t even his name that stood out to me, it was the project. Elixir. I tapped on the v
Nolan The cameras flashed like a rush the second I stepped into the conference hall. I could tell from the energy that they’d been waiting and ready for me. It’d been a while since I made a public appearance. I liked it that way because it keeps people guessing, which was how I preferred it. The unknown keeps them curious, and curiosity keeps them cautious. “Mr. Kane! Over here!” “Nolan, is it true you’re part of Elixir?” “Is it a partnership or a buyout?” They all shouted at once, their words overlapping, bouncing off the walls of the hall. I raised a hand slightly, and just like that, they all went silent. Power didn’t need to be shouted, it only needed to be understood, and I know just how to go about that. “Good afternoon,” I began, adjusting the mic in front of me. I made sure I was relaxed, so my voice would also be calm. “I’ll keep this short as I know you all have deadlines to chase, and I have an empire to run.” I added while a few of them laughed quietly, and I also
Freya “Who was that?” I asked once Victor was off the phone. He showed the screen to me and I saw it was Jeff.“Jeff?” I quizzed while he nodded slowly.“Why was he calling you?” I pressed.“He said he needed Officer Kane’s number. He was one of the officers that came to arrest those fools.” He ch
VictorI don’t think I’ve ever smiled this much in my entire life. Freya’s hand was tucked inside mine as we walked into the reception hall and the whole place echoed with cheers and claps, like they had been holding in their excitement until they saw us again.My eyes didn’t leave her the whole ti
FreyaI could see the worry in Victor’s eyes the entire morning. He didn’t say much, but it was there in the way he kept pacing around the room, in the way his jaw clenched every time I so much as shifted in bed.He wanted me to stay at the hospital for a few more days. I knew it. He hadn’t said it
FreyaThree days... that was how long I had to wait before my husband finally agreed that we would go on our honeymoon. It felt like a lifetime because I wanted to get away immediately after the wedding. Victor insisted we wait just so I could catch my breath. You would think I did something beside







