The moment Jane Alex stepped back into the residence, she took a deep breath, composing herself. She had done what needed to be done, but she wasn’t foolish enough to let her guard down just yet. There was still a lot to take care of, and one misstep could unravel everything she had planned so meticulously.Her first priority was erasing all evidence.Without wasting a second, she walked swiftly to the security room, her heels clicking against the marble floor with a sense of urgency. She was aware that time wasn’t on her side—every passing moment was a risk, an opportunity for someone to stumble upon the truth.As soon as she reached the CCTV control panel, she got to work. With practiced ease, she navigated through the recorded footage, searching for the moment when she had forcefully dragged Katherine out of the house and into the sleek black car waiting outside. Once she located it, she wasted no time deleting every trace.She wasn’t naïve. She knew that security systems often had

Ethan had left Lauren in the bedroom, ensuring she was comfortable before heading to his study. There was much to do, and now that things between him and Lauren had improved significantly, he was ready to execute his long-awaited plan. His patience had paid off—he had spent years waiting for this moment, biding his time, strengthening his power, and ensuring every piece was in place.The people responsible for his family's death thought they had escaped justice, but he would make sure they regretted ever taking away what was his. Their lives would become a living hell long before death claimed them.He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the wooden desk as he pulled out his phone. A message notification popped up, and his sharp eyes scanned the contents.Katherine is planning to leave Valeria. She is currently on the move.Ethan’s lips curled into a cold smirk. Did she really think she could escape? He had been watching her closely, anticipating her ever

A searing light penetrated the darkness behind Katherine’s closed eyelids, its intensity sharp enough to drag her out of unconsciousness. A dull throbbing settled in her head as she stirred, her lashes fluttering weakly. The brightness was blinding, forcing her to squint as she tried to make sense of her surroundings.For a moment, she remained still, her mind sluggish and disoriented. Slowly, her vision adjusted, and her senses began to catch up with reality. The first thing she noticed was the sterile scent in the air—a mixture of antiseptic and something faintly metallic. It was oddly familiar, yet entirely foreign in this moment. The room she was in was painted an almost unnerving shade of white, the color extending from the walls to the ceiling, blending seamlessly with the fluorescent lights that loomed overhead.She swallowed, her throat dry and parched, as though she hadn’t had water in days. A faint beeping sound reached her ears, rhythmic and steady. Only then did she glance

Although Ethan’s office door was slightly ajar, Becca still knocked gently. She hesitated for a moment, pressing her lips together as if contemplating whether she should even be here. The weight of her decision bore down on her, but she forced herself to knock again.After knocking twice without receiving a response, she cautiously stepped inside.Ethan was sitting behind his desk, engrossed in his laptop. The soft glow of the screen illuminated his sharp features, casting shadows that only added to his intimidating presence. His red pants and white shirt contrasted against the dark leather chair he sat in. His suit jacket was neatly hung on a hanger beside the door, and the top button of his shirt was undone, revealing a glimpse of his toned chest. His dark hair was slightly disheveled, as if he had run his fingers through it repeatedly in frustration or deep thought. Yet, instead of diminishing his appearance, it only added to his effortless charm.The room was silent except for the

Ethan frowned slightly, his brows furrowing as if contemplating something deep within. But just as quickly, he masked it with a small, reassuring smile and met her gaze.Lauren didn’t miss the flicker of hesitation in his eyes before he responded. It was subtle, but she knew Ethan too well. There was something on his mind, something weighing heavily on him."Is anything the matter?" she asked softly, her voice laced with concern.Ethan exhaled slowly, his smile not quite reaching his eyes. "No, why do you ask?"Lauren bit her lower lip, debating whether to press him further. She could sense something was off. It wasn’t the first time she had noticed his quiet moments of contemplation, the way his expression darkened before he quickly masked it with a smile.After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath and decided to voice her thoughts."Ethan… you… you have something else going on, right?" she asked hesitantly, her fingers tightening slightly around the fabric of her dress.Ethan