"Why is it so dark already?" Luna asked Christian while yawning so hard as if she was holding back her sleep.Christian chuckled, "Because it's night, so course it'll be dark, don't worry we already reached your home." The motorcycle came to a stop in front of Luna’s gate. The night air was cool, and the street was quiet, apart from Christian motorcycle's engine sound."Good night," Christian said as Luna got down from the motorcycle, she gave him a warm smile. "Good night, sweet dreams.... Let's meet in the morning." He watched her walk up to the door before driving away, the echo of her smile still lingering in his mind.When Christian reached home, the lights were on, and the moment he stepped inside, he saw his family gathered in the living room having warm tea and conversation.Edward’s voice came first, deep and slightly interrogating. "So, you finally know how to come home?"Christian chuckled nervously, slipping off his shoes. "Today since we have done well in the team proj

“I make it my business to know anything involving you, Chris.” Edward leaned back in his chair, fingers tapping against the armrest, “Especially when it comes from the House of Kaelthorne, because they aren't as trustworthy as you think, their own motive is withholding power.” “It’s not what you think uncle,” Christian replied quickly, the words coming a little too fast as if he wanted to justify himself, “It was just a thank-you gift, I helped her at the auction, and….” Edward lifted his brow. “A diamond bracelet for a single act of help?”“Not some small help,” Christian hesitated for a minute before telling him the real truth, “I gave her the ruby she is looking for, the main purpose of her visiting the auction is for that ruby only, since I've that in my hands, I gave it to her.” “Why?” “She wants it as a birthday gift to her mother, at the same time,” Christian quietly explained, “I want something in return from her though I didn't reveal it at that time only, still for the s

"Who might it be?" Christian froze.The door to the records room creaked open, and candlelight spilled across the dusty floor. His stomach lurched thinking if it was Lord Sargent, he was finished for entering into a place he shouldn't without permission."Chris?" Relief and dread tangled together when he finally recognized the voice.It wasn’t his grandfather, but it was Charles, barefoot in his nightshirt, holding a mobile torch. "Thank God! It's uncle Charles!" Christian tried to calm himself after taking a look at Charles, his hair was a mess, while his eyes were heavy with sleep."What in heaven’s name are you doing here, Chris?" Charles whispered, stepping inside. "You’ll have the entire house thinking you’re a burglar, I almost got startled thanks to you..." Christian slid the book closed with a soft thud, forcing a calmness he didn’t feel as he doesn't want any further suspicion to rise in Charles. "I wasn't able to sleep, uncle," he said lightly. "I thought… walking around

"What's with that longing face?" Luna raised an eyebrow at Christian who is sitting idle in his seat, "By chance, are you missing anyone?" Christian let out a soft smile as he doesn't want to trouble her with his own worries, "Maybe or may not..." "Seriously? Whom do you even miss? Aren't I right here in front of you?" Luna crossed her arms only to get a chuckle in return, "aren't you bored of being too full of yourself?" Luna flipped her with a smirk, "It's because I'm too beautiful, stunning and brilliant, a very rare mixed version!"Christian just smiled at her words and stared at the screen quietly.The morning sun passing through the wide glass windows of the Sargent Corporation’s top floor, painting golden streaks across the large meeting room. Christian leaned back in his chair, arms folded, watching his team scramble before the client call."Why is it that every time we have a big presentation," Kira groaned, flipping through her notes, "you three act like comedians instea

"You…" Rosaline’s voice trembled as she pressed her weak body against his chest, her arms circling his waist. Her skin burned with fever, yet her words carried warmth that pierced straight through him. "You never disappoint me with your love and care, I will never regret choosing you as my life partner… With you by my side, I've no regrets in this life...." Christian froze for a heartbeat, his heart tingling at her words. The sting behind his eyes threatened to spill into tears, but he bit them back, wrapping his arms around her trembling frame. He buried his face into her hair, inhaling her scent mixed with medicine and fever. "She really chose me.... Me, of all people…" He wanted to say something calm, something reassuring, but all that came out was a choked whisper. "Stop it Rose... Don’t say it like you’re saying goodbye, you’ll be fine and I’ll make sure of it."She laughed weakly, her voice rasping. "You sound like you’re about to fight death itself for me." "I would." His