Three Months LaterIt had been three long months since Marvin’s burial.The pain didn’t leave. It only changed form. It sank deeper inside Stella Orion.She was now five months pregnant. Her belly had grown round and full. Her skin had stretched, and her steps had slowed. Her face looked tired—more pale than usual. The glow people often said pregnant women had was missing. Instead, her eyes carried deep sadness.Because of her intense grief, her health had weakened. The doctors had warned that the stress was too much. To help her stay stable, they inserted a special injection line into her wrist—an IV drip that gave her strength, vitamins, and kept her hydrated. It was always connected when she had to attend meetings or go out in public.Today was one of those days.She had a very important meeting with the board members and investors of her advanced cosmic energy franchise. They had all gathered to discuss the future of the company Marvin helped her build.Even though she was pregn

Uncle Christopher adjusted his seat slightly and leaned forward, his eyes were now focused on Jayden.“Jayden,” he said clearly, “Before you walked in here, there were deliberations concerning the way forward for the Orion family and their franchise, but if you must know, there is tension in this room. The truth is—as it is now, we are stuck. The board is divided.”He pointed briefly toward the PowerPoint slides still glowing on the screen. “Some of us believe licensing the Orion's cosmic energy systems to external tech partners will help us scale faster. Others think it’s too risky and could expose their secrets.”Jayden nodded slowly.Uncle Christopher continued. “We’ve hit a wall, and the truth is—we’ve been here since Marvin died. No fresh ideas, no real progress. We need perspective. That’s why you’re here.”Jayden stepped forward gently, reached into his back pocket, and pulled out a small notepad. He clicked his pen and took brief notes while glancing at the slides being presen

Stella blinked once—then sat up straighter in her chair. She quickly reached for a small control on her desk and dimmed the brightness of her screen. Her fingers brushed her collar lightly, it was an unconscious attempt to look composed. But her heart? It was pounding harder than usual.She wasn’t nervous. No, she couldn’t be. She was Stella Orion, and she was the boss here, the number one individual in the building.But still… Jayden Cole’s presence stirred something inside her.Dylan walked in casually, with hands behind his back, and stopped near the desk.“Hey, cousin,” he said, flashing a boyish grin. “Hope we’re not interrupting.”Stella gave a half-smile. “You never knock, do you?”“Why knock when I bring good company?” Dylan replied, stepping aside and waving toward Jayden. “You already know him.”Jayden stepped forward. “Miss Stella.”His voice was smooth and steady.Stella stood to her feet. Her posture was elegant, commanding—but there was a softness in her eyes now.“Jayd

In a dimly lit chamber inside the Khyber mansion, the heavy curtains are drawn, and only a golden lamp flickered on the round oak table.Elder Mason Orion Stella's uncle sat upright, dressed in a deep green robe with silver linings. His gray beard framed a face that rarely smiled. Yet now, there was a spark in his eyes—an energy Tariq Khyber hadn’t seen in years.“I am telling you,” Elder Mason said, his voice was clear and certain, “this guy is very smart. His wisdom is like that of a god.”Tariq Khyber, leaning back in his seat, blinked. The soft light bounced off the gold ring on his finger as he slowly turned to face Elder Mason.He raised a brow. “Is it that Jayden guy?” he asked. “But… he’s barely done anything within the Orion company. According to you he only just started working in the company. How can you say such a thing?”Elder Mason leaned forward. His tone grew more passionate.“Because of the idea he gave,” Mason said. “That plan he suggested last week, during the fami

Jayden could barely breathe.His chest rose and fell with short, ragged gasps. Blood dripped from his lips. His limbs trembled. Pain throbbed through every inch of his body.But it was not just the pain that crushed him—it was the sight in front of him.Stella.She wasn’t shocked.She wasn’t crying.She was watching.And worse… she looked angry.Her eyes, once filled with warmth and trust, now burned with cold fury. Her jaw was tight. Her fists were clenched. And when her gaze met his—it wasn’t pity he saw.It was disgust.Jayden’s mind spun in circles.Why? Why is this happening?What did I do?He coughed hard, blood was splashing on the floor. He turned his eyes toward Stella again, desperate for understanding.Through broken breaths, he forced out his voice.“Wh-what’s the meaning of this?” he croaked. “Why… why am I being attacked?”No one answered.Not even Stella.She just stared at him… as if he was a stranger. As if she no longer knew him.Jayden’s heart sank deeper than the p