121. Pulled from the Dark

Kathleen's POV"I - I -" I started before taking a deep breath and opening my eyes, ready to fight the person who held my hand.Holding the hand holding me in place from behind the pillar, I was about to push the man away when he suddenly pulled me closer, hugging me from behind."If I were you, rather than pushing the man who has come to save you, I would hold on to him for dear life," The man said coldly, and I finally recognized his voice.Alexander? What is he doing here?"Come with me," He said with a dark look in his eyes, and before I could even blink my eyes, with the speed of light, he brought me out of the dungeons within a few seconds, placing me on the ground gently, making me widen my eyes at him as I finally turned around.Wait. How does he know the path out of the dungeons? I am sure this isn’t the front or back of the dungeon. Unless he has also seen the detailed blueprint, there is no way he would know about it. Does that mean he was also - No. He was here with the al

Last Updated : 2026-01-01

122. Alexander did a background check on me?

Kathleen's POV "You are lucky, miss. Our sir has never risked anything for someone before, let alone a trillion dollars deal," the subordinate said, and I nodded before sitting on the bed after he left, feeling troubled.A trillion dollars deal? Why would he risk all of that for me? Is this demon so good? I thought before looking at the clothes, smiling helplessly, when I noticed how big it was for me.After taking off the dirty clothes, I looked at the rare gem that shone again, making me hold it away from my face, and I was perplexed to see how it was making my bracelet shine along with it. Is it some kind of gem bond? I chuckled before shaking my head and wrapping it neatly in my handkerchief and top.After bathing, I went out of the room, feeling a bit shy in the clothes I was wearing, as it was making me feel embarrassed at how small I looked in them.The t-shirt was reaching my mid-thighs while the shorts were reaching my knees. Though I was a good 5'10", the clothes were still

Last Updated : 2026-01-01

123. A narrow exit

Kathleen's POV"Don't worry. Everything will be alright," I heard Alexander speak as he placed his hand on top of mine, and I looked at him, waiting for his explanation, and he sighed."It's written all over your face. Something is bugging you, and you are quite worried about it, right?" Alexander said, and I hummed before smiling."It's nothing," I said before stepping down from the car once it stopped in front of the hotel I was living in."Are you worried about that prisoner? The prisoner because of whom you almost risked your life today? The one you were looking at as if she was someone important to you?" He asked, and I looked at him before sighing.He was too observant for his own good."Have a safe journey back," I said, not bothering to answer him as I nodded and turned around, my mind fixated on Lady Cera and her tortured body.I had never thought I would see the lady who had once made sure I was always taken care of like this. She was like my nanny, who used to care for me w

Last Updated : 2026-01-04

124. Alexander is a bit suspicious

Kathleen's POV I hadn't even thought we would face someone like that. I was afraid for a second, but we should be okay with it since everything turned in our favor,' Caris said, and I hummed before looking at the moon that was shining so brightly.Packing my stuff, making sure I don't leave any hint about my presence behind, I booked a cab before descending the stairs.I would have to walk for some distance as the cab will arrive at the borders of this village that is around 2 km away from here.Taking my belongings, I walked out of the hotel after clearing my bills and pulling down my hat to make sure no one suspects me of anything.As I was walking fast towards the border of the village, I squinted my brows when I saw a car passing by me.Wait. Isn't that Alexander's car? I thought, biting my lips.I know I keep pushing him away, but right now, I really wished he could drop me off at the border at least. Today's mission took a toll on me, and I was feeling too tired. Besides, as ex

Last Updated : 2026-01-04

125. Everyone is suspicious around me?

Kathleen's POV"Kathleen. Kathleen," I heard a faint voice before someone shook me, making me open my eyes as I looked around myself, before widening my eyes when I realized I was lying on Alexander's chest.What the hell?! How did I end up here? I thought before distancing myself away from him as I sat straight."It looks like you had a very nice sleep. Unfortunately, I couldn't sleep a wink since someone was adamant about hugging me and squeezing the life out of me," Alexander said, and I felt heat rising to my cheeks, guilty conscience settling in my heart."I don't know what you are talking. I am sure it's your trick. I was sleeping on this side with my head on the window sill. I am always careful of my surroundings and know to stay within my limits. Are you sure you weren't the one who pulled me towards himself while I was in a deep slumber? You took advantage of me, didn't you?" I said before narrowing my eyes, and he looked at me for a few seconds before shaking his head."For

Last Updated : 2026-01-09

126. Keeping the Gem

Kathleen's POVOf course. You are still the same naive, stupid girl who doesn't know what is going around her and sees nothing other than the things she has set her eyes on. However, this time you have set your eyes on taking revenge and knowing about yourself, which I must mention, I always wanted you to do," He said, and I hummed."Where will you meet me to get your red gem?" I asked, and he hummed, not saying for a few seconds."Keep that to yourself. I will come and take it from you at the right time. I am not in a hurry to get that at the moment. My stay is not permanent, and I am afraid I won't be able to take good care of it," he said, and I raised my brows."And, for some reason, you think I would take care of it? You better than anyone should know what kind of life I am living, and there is a high risk to my life, let alone this gem," I said, and he chuckled."Oh, don't worry about it. You won't die. I know some people are out there who would make sure nothing happens to thei