It had been a month since the chaos. Since Kai had carried a bloodied, unconscious Faye into the hospital screaming threats at the entire medical staff. Since the doctors had confirmed what he already suspected:Faye was pregnant.Now, she was no longer bleeding, no longer in danger. She had moved into Kai's estate, tucked away in the heart of the city, a sprawling modern mansion built over ancient bones. Kai's house was sleek, minimalist, and intimidating, yet warm enough where she made it her own. His long-time cook, his childhood nanny, and three maids moved around like shadows, keeping things pristine.Kai had turned one of the guest rooms into hers temporarily. But she preferred sleeping with him.It was early afternoon when Faye walked into the living room where Kai sat, scrolling through updates from his men. His tie was undone, shirt half-unbuttoned. His fingers absently rubbed her calves, lifting one onto his lap. She watched him for a moment, then dropped the bombshell casua
The bass throbbed through the walls of the underground VIP lounge, a heavy, grinding pulse that matched the rage building in Faye's chest.Her heels struck the polished floors with fury as she stormed into the dark velvet-cloaked interior of the club. This wasn’t just any club. It was Henry Zhu's. And she knew exactly where to find him.The bouncer outside had tried to stop her. He didn’t get more than a single glare before he stepped aside.Inside, the room smelled of expensive alcohol, sweat, and betrayal.“Young master Zhu... take it easy,” the woman purring in his lap cooed, her manicured nails dragging down the front of his silk shirt.Henry chuckled, his lips brushing her neck. His fingers toyed lazily with the strap of her dress.“You absolute bastard!”The words sliced through the air, silencing the music for Faye’s ears alone.Every part of her was trembling. Not with jealousy. Not even heartbreak.Rage.Rage so violent it almost tasted metallic in her mouth.She shoved the b
Faye stepped into the cold, high-ceilinged conference room of the Lin Corporation's private hospital wing, heels clicking against the polished marble. The air was tense. Her grandfather sat at the head of the long table, flanked by several elders of the Lin family. Their expressions were unreadable.But it was her father who stood first.And before she could say a word, his hand flew across her face.The slap rang out like a gunshot."You disgrace!" he bellowed.Faye stumbled back, clutching her cheek, stunned. Her vision blurred with a mix of pain and fury."What the hell is wrong with you?" she gasped.Her father slammed a palm on the table. "What is wrong with me? What is wrong with you, Yeying? After everything this family has done for you, you repay us by shaming your name? Shaming your mother’s memory?"She blinked rapidly, fighting back the tears. Her voice was barely above a whisper. "What are you talking about?"One of the elders cleared his throat, then slid a sleek silver t
"Let go, Henry," Faye said, her voice low and tense as she tried to twist her wrist out of his grip.They were in the narrow hallway just outside the Zhu estate's private library. The place was silent, steeped in the scent of cedar and tradition, yet the tension pulsing between them felt anything but quiet.Henry's body was too close, his breath hot against her cheek. "I can treat you better than he does," he murmured, his eyes wild, glassy with a mix of desperation and something darker.Faye's chest tightened. She pulled harder, but Henry's hand held fast. "No, I don't want you to, Henry. Just let me go. Last night... it was a mistake. A big one."He leaned in further, pressing her against the wall. She felt the cool surface against her back, her heart hammering.His hand slid up her arm. His voice dropped to a whisper. "You know," he said, his lips brushing her ear, "I didn't actually pull out last night. Imagine if you got pregnant for me... you wouldn't be able to run from me anym
"Where are you, Faye?" Kai's voice was sharp with tension, but his attempt to keep it cool failed to hide the possessiveness creeping in.He stood near the floor-to-ceiling window of his estate office, phone in one hand, jaw clenched. The morning sun bounced off his watch, but the only thing glinting brighter was the fury in his eyes.He had been tracking her.Of course, he hadn’t said that aloud, but he had dispatched two of his men to shadow her after she left his house. Not out of mistrust, he told himself. Just caution. Just protection.But when they reported back that she had not returned to her apartment, had stayed the night at the Zhu estate..with Henry…Kai's carefully maintained composure began to fracture.He hadn't slept a wink. All he could see was Faye, tangled in sheets that weren't his, those soft moans that belonged only to him ripped from her throat by another man. It made his vision go red."At the hospital," Faye answered flatly on the other end.Kai paced. "You did
"Henry, what happened? Where's Grandma?" Faye asked breathlessly as she stepped into the mansion. The Zhu estate hadn’t changed much over the years. Elegant, expansive, intimidating in its silence. But to Faye, it still carried the memory of sunlit laughter and childish games. She remembered chasing butterflies in the greenhouse with Henry, their hands muddy, their clothes torn from climbing the trees that lined the far side of the gardens. "She's upstairs," Henry replied, his voice low and drawn. He looked worried, pacing as she entered, but there was something else hidden beneath his calm. A flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. "Thanks a lot for coming," he added, reaching out and gently taking her wrist. Faye let him guide her up the staircase, trying to ignore the feel of his fingers against her skin. It didn’t mean anything anymore. They reached the second floor, and he pushed open the door to the master suite. The old woman lay still on the massive bed, her si