"Sir, we have encountered an issue at the worksite that requires your immediate attention," Albert announced as he entered Theodore's office, appearing well-dressed since his departure from the young mistress's apartment.Since yesterday, Albert had been unable to comprehend the cause of his master's extreme anger. Not only were things complicated, but they had also taken a turn for the worse."What has happened now?" Theodore glanced wearily at Albert, clearly disinterested in the situation. All he desired was some rest and tranquility."I believe there has been an accident, and everyone is requesting your presence, including the workers," Albert explained."Why do they need me? Can't you handle this? Just pay the necessary compensation and resolve the accident," Theodore responded plainly, failing to understand why Albert required his involvement.Albert had been assisting Theodore's father in this business long before Theodore joined. It was unexpected for someone like Albert to se

Rohan's face contorted with stress as he pondered his next move. He was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond."Let me make this clear, I don't think there's any answer. He doesn't even have one for himself. Where did he go and why did he get himself into such a mess? It's illogical. Clearly, he has no sense of responsibility. Despite being older than us, he continues to behave poorly," Lily sneered, indifferent to her stepbrother's actions.However, Lily knew her father well enough to understand that she didn't want any more family problems than they already had. And, of course, her stepmother would always support her son, disregarding everything else."Why are you so angry, as if I've done something to you? Just shut up and take this arrogant ass somewhere," Rohan snapped back, fed up with her attitude.As if she were the elder one here, when in reality, he was more mature than both Irene and Lily. But clearly, Lily couldn't respect that.He didn't expect anything from her an

"Watch where you're going!" Irene exclaimed as she stumbled and fell on her buttocks, colliding with an unseen obstacle. She cursed herself silently, unable to fathom why these things always seemed to happen to her. She had only stepped outside for some fresh air, but before she could even take a breath, she found herself colliding with a person who was clearly seething with anger.It should have been her shouting, she thought, incredulous at the audacity of this person who seemed to believe they ruled the world when they clearly did not.As she lifted her head, she was taken aback to see the person standing before her, their gaze fixed upon her. A shiver ran down her spine as she met their shocked expression."What the hell? What are you doing here, Irene?" Miley Jones asked, her tone revealing her disappointment in her less-than-perfect daughter.Irene couldn't believe her eyes. This was not the encounter she had anticipated, nor had she ever imagined running into her mother in this

A piercing shriek reverberated through the tranquil garden of the sprawling mansion.Irene tumbled to the ground, her knees scraped and raw, a heart-wrenching cry escaping her lips. The intensity of her scream seemed to ignite a fire within her chest, each breath stinging as if her lungs were ablaze.Theodore's expression remained stoic, his gaze fixed on her prone form. However, beneath that composed exterior, a surge of anger surged through him. How could she subject herself to such harm?Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them, his presence casting a shadow over her. Standing behind her, he loomed like a sentinel.Clenching her fist, Irene grasped at the cool strands of grass beneath her, her heart racing in tandem with his proximity. A shiver of unease crept up her spine, her senses keenly aware of his nearness. Shock and a hint of fear danced in her eyes, a palpable tension hanging in the air."What's the matter now? Haven't I been repeatedly told to spare those d

Irene jumped in surprise as the door suddenly swung open with a loud crash, without any warning or knock. She couldn't believe someone would enter a room so rudely, especially when it wasn't even their own.She couldn't comprehend how someone could lack such basic manners. It was truly shocking."You're back?" Theodore eagerly asked, waiting for her to enter his house.He could have brought her back himself, but he refrained from doing so, knowing how scared she was at that moment. He didn't want to ruin things by forcing her.Without waiting for her response, he sat beside her and took hold of her hand, examining the injuries and the bleeding. It irritated him.Irene gasped in shock at his authoritative demeanour. It was commendable how he carried himself, as if he could do anything. That's exactly how he was behaving at that moment."Ahmm," Irene moaned as he pressed on her wound. "I told you, everything has consequences. And it seems you enjoy the consequences more than anything,"