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Chapter 141

The soft glow of the TV flickered across our faces as we watched a ridiculous movie about aliens falling in love with humans. Christian had insisted we needed something "light and stress-free," and honestly, he was right. After everything we'd been through these past weeks, a quiet night at home was exactly what we needed. I was curled up against his chest on the couch, balancing a bowl in my lap filled with my latest craving—vanilla ice cream topped with pickle slices and mustard. I knew it sounded disgusting, but somehow, I couldn't stop eating it. "Zoey," Christian said, watching me dip another pickle into the ice cream, "that might officially be the strangest thing I've ever seen you eat." "It's not my fault," I said, taking a big bite. "It's the hormones. They make me crave the weirdest things." "'Weird' is putting it lightly," he teased, pressing a kiss to the top of my head. "Last week it was chocolate and sardines. Now this. I'm almost afraid to know what's next." "He

Chapter 142

Christian was still buttoning the last few buttons of his shirt when I opened the door to find Annie and Marcus on the other side. My sister burst in like a hurricane, all energy and excitement about her "important news," while Marcus followed behind her, looking serious—so serious it clashed hilariously with her mood. It didn't take long to notice the tension between them. They kept a polite distance, one that hadn't existed before. "Hey, sis!" Annie greeted, kissing my cheek before pausing midstep. Her eyes darted between me and Christian, her brows shooting up. "Okay, why do you two look like you just ran a marathon? And why does Christian look like he lost a fight with his hairbrush?" My face went up in flames as I tried to smooth my hair. "Annie," I muttered, mortified. "Ohhh," she said, laughing when she saw Christian's expression. "Got it. Sorry for the timing, but I swear this is important!" "It better be," Christian said under his breath, though his tone was playful

Chapter 143

When I arrived at the café, Alex was already there, sitting at the same table as last time. He'd dressed up more than usual—hair perfectly styled, a crisp blue shirt, and that cologne he used to wear whenever he wanted to impress me. It was obvious he hadn't come here just to talk. "Zoey," he said, standing up when he saw me. He leaned in to kiss my cheek, but I stepped back. "Alex," I replied coolly, sitting down without hesitation. "You look beautiful," he said, smiling with that mix of nostalgia and something that looked far too much like hope. "That dress looks perfect on you." "Thanks," I said flatly, setting my bag on the table between us like a physical barrier. "I'm glad you called," he went on, leaning forward slightly. "I've been thinking about our last conversation, about everything we said. About us." "Alex," I cut in sharply. "Let's be honest here." He blinked, clearly thrown by my tone. "I know Elise arranged the crash that nearly killed my husband," I sai

Chapter 144

Christian had been hunched over the dining table for more than two hours, poring over the files Alex had pulled from Elise's computer. Hard drives, printed emails, passwords and logins, chat backups, screenshots of bank transfers—a mountain of data spread before us like the pieces of some dark, intricate puzzle. "Found anything?" I asked, walking over with two steaming mugs of coffee. He exhaled heavily, running a hand through his hair, the exhaustion written all over his face. The dark circles under his eyes said it all—he hadn't slept much, if at all. "Aside from the obvious? Not much," he admitted, taking the cup from me and sipping. "There are a lot of exchanges with Francesca—some of them a little too personal—plus a few suspicious transfers and Euradian contacts I don't recognize. But nothing that's an outright confession. Nothing we can use in court, at least not yet." I picked up one of the printed emails, scanning the dense text filled with technical jargon and busines

Chapter 145

I never thought it was humanly possible to uproot an entire life in less than twenty-four hours. But there I was, staring out the window of a private jet as Solara Bay shrank beneath us, my whole world reduced to a few suitcases packed away in the cargo hold. We'd managed to pack everything in a single day—a feat that still felt surreal. Christian had hired a professional moving team that worked like an army of ants, boxing up every item, every memory, every tiny piece of the life I'd built in that small apartment. We handed the keys back to the landlord, with Christian barely blinking at the early-termination fees (or the suspicious red wine stains on the wall). When the man tried to argue about penalties and clauses, Christian simply pulled out his phone, made a transfer big enough to shut him up instantly, and that was that. And just like that, my life fit neatly into the belly of a jet, carrying me toward a mansion in Highridge Valley I'd soon have to learn to call home. Leav

Chapter 146

Joseph's reaction to the news that he was going to be a great-grandfather was everything I could've hoped for—and then some. For a few long seconds, he didn't move at all, as if his mind needed time to catch up with the words Christian had just spoken. Then his eyes filled with tears, and a radiant, almost childlike smile spread across his wrinkled face. "A baby," he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. "A baby… in the family… after so many years…" And then he exploded with pure joy. He jumped up from his chair with surprising agility and pulled us both into a tight embrace that lasted for what felt like forever. His words tumbled out in a mix of Maravinese and rapid Valentian, overflowing with happiness. "This is the best news ever!" he cried, kissing the top of my head again and again. "The family's baby! Finally, finally!" Dinner turned into an impromptu celebration. Joseph insisted on opening the best bottle of wine from the cellar so he and Christian could toast,

Chapter 147

Christian's POV I was leaning over my desk in the home office when Marcus appeared at the door, carrying a thick folder and wearing an expression that mixed relief with urgency. It had only been two days since we arrived in Highridge Valley, but I already felt the pull to take back control of the family business. The whole situation with Elise and the sabotage had forced me to neglect important parts of the company, and now it was time to set everything straight. "How are things around here?" I asked, motioning for him to sit in the chair across from my desk. Marcus settled in comfortably, opening the folder and spreading a few reports across the surface. "Mostly good news," he began, his voice carrying a note of optimism I hadn't heard in weeks. "We've managed to completely stop the sabotage. The security team you hired did an incredible job. They identified and eliminated every vulnerability in the production process. We also fired the entire PR team, of course, but we'll nee

Chapter 148

I found Christian exactly where I expected him to be—leaning over his desk in the office, surrounded by piles of papers, reports, and contracts. He was so focused that he didn't even notice me come in, carrying a tray with lunch. "If it weren't for me, you'd forget to eat," I said, setting the tray down in an empty spot on the desk. Christian lifted his head, blinking a few times like he was coming back to reality. "Thank you," he said, smiling as he looked at the plate I'd prepared. "I've got a lot to sort out. But actually, the next meeting I was planning to schedule was with you." Intrigued, I walked over and, without a second thought, sat on his lap. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. His body reacted instantly, the undeniable evidence of his desire pressing against my thigh. "Is this a break for fun?" I teased, smiling against his lips. Christian laughed, his hands finding their place at my waist. "Well, technically, I just got some business advice sug

Chapter 149

Two weeks had passed since my family had moved into the mansion, and the place felt completely different. It was amazing how my parents and siblings had turned those vast, echoing halls into something that actually felt like home. My father had become Joseph's best friend, spending hours together in the vineyards discussing cultivation techniques and carefully monitoring the production of the organic wines. It was touching to see two men from different generations bonding over the same passion—Joseph finally had someone who truly understood his love for the land. My mother, meanwhile, was radiant in a way I hadn't seen in years. Free from financial worries and the constant demands of running a household, she now spent her days reading in the gardens, taking long walks with Annabelle, and even learning about wine from Joseph. It was as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Annabelle and Matthew were undergoing intensive training with Kensington's team in Verdania. For now

Chapter 150

The trip to Solara had turned out to be far more productive than I'd imagined. I'd decided to come in person with Annie, Matthew, and Raymond—a trusted Kensington employee who specialized in discreet operations—to conduct interviews for my new public relations team. The Milani Hotel had become our temporary base of operations. Over the past three days, I'd interviewed nearly twenty carefully selected candidates. I'd focused especially on recruiting a few former classmates from the PR specialization course I'd taken a few months ago—talented professionals I knew personally and trusted completely. I'd also managed to convince Lisa, my former assistant from Sunvale, to join the team. Her unshakable loyalty during my time at that rival company had been one of the few bright spots in that nightmare, and now I finally had the chance to reward her properly. It was Lisa who had made the riskiest and most crucial part of our mission in Solara possible. Using her inside contacts at Sunvale a

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