Ellen went back to his mansion and to his secret underground lair. Emilia who’s busy with the intel team turned around to see her commander."Commander, we've gathered all the information we needed," she began. "We found out that Demetrio sought a partnership with the Alexiou. However, they proposed a marriage without informing the Alexiou family first to corner them.”Emilia continued, “They sought the Alexious' influence to expand their business in Kester City. That's why the business partnership evolved into a marriage proposal.”“Are they aware that Sophie is married, and that I am her husband?”“No, Commander. Our security measures are robust, making it difficult for anyone to access your personal information easily. Whenever there's an attempt to investigate you, our intel team is immediately alerted. However, there's no record of them or any other parties attempting to look into your background.”“Unless they have an insider,” she added.“That's possible. Check if the Alexiou f

After the invasion of Denser Kingdom, things grew quiet. Ellen got to spend some time with his wife for a week, free from any threats or family interference. It was a tranquil time for them.Ellen, pleased with the results of his efforts, successfully expanded his territory and won the acquisition bidding for H&K company. He felt content with these accomplishments; it seemed his efforts were finally paying off. With Sedan, the troublemaker, now married to Aliyah. The issue with Rose was resolved too; she was now free from the influence of Chairman Alexiou. The only remaining problems were with the Alexiou family and Marleen.The whole four months are so hectic, from the moment he married to Sophie up until today, it was hectic and chaotic. Ellen just shaking his head in disbelief that the whole whirlpool of events just happened in four months.Now, Ellen is busy with the board members of the company. He’s in the meeting with them, it is a general assembly meeting for appointing Ellen

Vox finally told Ellen that Marlene had a miscarriage and explain everything. “Commander,” he called out nervously. Ellen can see the tense in his expression and Ellen already know what he will say.Vox and Ellen are inside the office in the company, Ellen leaned in on his chair and waited for Vox to tell him what he said on the phone that he needed to know immediately. “Spit it out, why do you keep hesitating it pisses me off!”Vox cleared his throat, “Marlene is pregnant,” he said. Just as Ellen has expected, it was about Marlene’s pregnancy. “And you are the father,” he added.Ellen just looks at Vox blankly. Ellen had no reaction or whatsoever about the news Vox just dropped. Vox looks baffled as to why his commander isn’t reacting to his news, “Commander, did you hear what I just said?”“Marlene is pregnant…and you’re the father—”“I heard you,” he said resting his elbows on to the armchair and his hands clasp together. “Then why aren’t you surprise?”“What do you want me to do,

After the heavy argument, Sophie left him alone and return to their house. Ellen decided to go to his secret underground lair to cool his head off. Emilia and Vox didn’t dare to voice out their concern and just follow their commander.“Emilia, go to Sophie. I want a doctor on standby and look for Sophie’s condition.” Ellen ordered while walking at the hallway.“Yes commander,”“Give her everything she wants, but don’t let her be alone. She needed someone right now.”“I will permit it if she wants to have fresh air, but do not let her leave this place.” Ellen said while he has a dark expression on his face.“Yes, commander.” Emilia said before excusing herself. Ellen continued to walk through where the gym inside the lair is.He opens the door aggressively and his guards who’s inside bowed at him. Ellen ignores them and walk to the mat where his guards are training hand to hand combat.The guards stop what they’re doing and was confused as to why is their commander here, where he rarel

“Oh god, I killed her,” Sophie said while her hands shaking while clasping it together. “What have I done,” she said while slowly looking up to Ellen.Something inside Ellen’s heart tug at the sight of his wife who’s shaking in fear. “Ellen,” she muttered under her breath.Ellen walks up to her and didn’t mind that Sophie didn’t like him to touch her. He embraces his wife tightly and Sophie sobs. “It’s not your fault, this isn’t your fault, Sophie.”“She did this to herself, you did not kill her,” he said while rubbing her back, trying to calm her down.“Shhh…Sophie please,” he pulls away and cup his wife’s face. “Look at me,”Sophie shook her head in denial, refusing to meet Ellen's gaze. "No... No," she muttered, her voice choked with tears.“Please, love. Look at me,” Ellen pleaded, his heart heavy with anguish as he watched his wife's pain unfold before him.Sophie continued to sob, her eyes tightly shut. Ellen felt a wave of helplessness wash over him as he witnessed her tremblin