"So... it's all true?" Chloe repeated in a hollow whisper. "That woman truly comes from an incredibly wealthy, flawless, and powerful family."All the terrible scenarios Sarah mentioned back at the apartment spun through her head again, destroying whatever hope remained.That beautiful woman was far more equal to Seth than Chloe, who saw herself as a mere foul-mouthed slacker."Yes. Rose Kensington is the most perfect and logical candidate Lucian presented on that list," Seth answered casually, merely acknowledging the objective facts about Rose's track record without intending to hurt her.But that raw fact struck Chloe like a heavy blow. The girl now felt even more certain that Sarah's words would actually happen: Seth would definitely choose that high-class woman."YOU BASTARD!" Without warning, Chloe swung her hand, delivering a powerful slap aimed directly at Seth's face.The movement happened so suddenly that it nearly hit Seth's nape, if not for his sharp instincts. His body re

Even though all of Chloe's anger earlier felt sour—even bitter—the girl's lips tasted incredibly sweet. Seth immediately cursed himself inwardly, calling himself a fool for ever intending to suppress his desire to make this girl his.Now that they touched and held each other like this... the intention to walk away felt absolutely laughable. Seth would never let her go."Chloe..." Seth groaned softly, intoxicated by the demanding response from Chloe's lips.Chloe unconsciously let out a soft sigh. She pulled Seth's nape in return until their bodies pressed together seamlessly. The kiss quickly turned far more feral and hungry.Chloe desperately wanted this too. After all the anger and insecurity that burned her alive last night, this touch and kiss served as her absolute victory.The adrenaline of triumph became the fuel that ignited her lust quickly and soon thickened into a heavy fog of passion.Chloe even became the first person to try pulling at Seth's shirt—though she failed becau

"So there you have it; I eventually went back to his room several times with ease. Uncle Lonan welcomed me and probably considered me a friend. He was one hundred percent certain I wouldn't understand his words, but he still often talked to me. He told stories as if I were his sound-absorbing wall," Chloe continued.The girl grabbed Seth's hand and stroked it slowly, preparing to deliver the most heartbreaking part."A few days before Uncle Lonan died, I saw him holding a pen with a violently shaking hand. He forced himself to write—this was an unusual sight, so I peeked at him. When I got closer, he smiled at me and said, 'I am writing a letter to my son. I miss him so much.'"Seth's breath instantly hitched in his throat. His heart beat painfully against his ribs.The image of Gareth, who had planted the seeds of suspicion in his mind, exploded once again."That diary..." Seth muttered hoarsely."Yes... that writing was what ultimately became Grandpa's basis to find you," Chloe nodd

Without a single sound, Kael slipped out of the car door. The former special forces soldier moved quickly and low to the ground, blending into the shadows of the Manor's giant pillars like a ghost.Within minutes, Kael managed to scale the carved stone wall and sneak in through a west wing window that the cleaning staff had carelessly left unlocked.Every path he took was based on Chloe's guidance. The girl knew exactly which directions and blind spots the servants usually avoided. But of course, there were always people moving outside their usual routines.Fortunately, Kael's instincts were highly trained. He quickly hid behind an antique bookshelf or crouched beside a grand piano whenever he heard approaching footsteps. His journey went smoothly until Kael reached his first target: Alastair's master bedroom."I'm inside the bedroom," Kael whispered through his comms.The man moved efficiently toward the giant wardrobe and found a hidden wall safe.Kael attached a small decryption to

It was late at night when Seth finally managed to leave Olympus Manor and return to his car.Seth shut the car door behind him and let out a long sigh. He looked at the two people in the back seat waiting for him. “I’m sorry. I had no other choice but to accept the dinner invitation so Grandpa wouldn't get suspicious. You two must have been bored to death waiting in the car.""Not a problem, Boss. This is nothing compared to my past reconnaissance missions," Kael replied calmly as he straightened his back and helped Seth buckle Dustin in.Chloe, on the other hand, looked grumpy—not nearly as willing as Kael. "You almost bored me to death!" she hissed."I will order fried chicken—two boxes." Seth immediately bribed her, and Chloe smiled effortlessly."Here." Chloe handed over the spoils of their operation that day.Seth stared at the book for a moment—it was no larger than his palm, but it supposedly contained the answers to his biggest questions.Seth slipped the book into his suit po