The atmosphere in the grand Leinhart mansion had shifted, a quiet tension settling into every corner as Lord Leinhart’s health waned. He had been the pillar of their family, guiding them through turbulent times with a firm yet caring hand. Now, his movements were slower, and his powerful voice often softened with an underlying fatigue that didn’t go unnoticed by those closest to him. His children and grandchildren had tried to pretend everything was as it had always been, but they couldn’t ignore the lingering fear that he might be preparing to say his final goodbyes.One afternoon, Lord Leinhart summoned his family to the study. It was a room filled with memories of past achievements, marked by framed accolades and family portraits hanging on the walls. The room was intimate yet regal, his presence radiating an authority that had commanded respect for decades. As family members trickled in, the atmosphere grew tense. Mia, Melissa, and other key family members waited, each wondering
As Yuki took his first steps away from the agency, a whirlwind of mixed emotions swept over him. Years of dedication and relentless training had defined his life, shaping him into one of the agency's most skilled operatives. However, after everything that had happened, especially the danger his close friends and allies faced, he realized he wanted a life beyond the shadows. The long nights spent looking over his shoulder, the constant need for vigilance, and the weight of secrets had finally pushed him to seek a new beginning.Logan, understanding Yuki’s silent turmoil, didn’t hesitate to support his decision. On Yuki’s last day at the agency, Logan met him for a quiet lunch at their favorite little bistro downtown. The two men sat across from each other, each one keenly aware of the new phase ahead. Logan, now fully entrenched in leading his family’s company, and Yuki, ready to step into a world he barely recognized but deeply craved. As their plates were cleared, Logan handed Yuki
It had been months since Logan and Mia had time to truly relax. Logan’s responsibilities at his family’s company had multiplied as he guided it toward new heights, while Mia was immersed in her work with the non-profit organization and preparing for medical school. Despite their busy lives, they made sure to spend precious moments together, late-night dinners, quiet walks, and shared laughter, but those moments felt all too fleeting.Logan’s parents, Charles and Evelyn, noticed the strain on both their son and his wife. They’d come to adore Mia, who had blended seamlessly into the family with her warmth, strength, and kindness. Even Mia’s parents and grandfather saw the need for Logan and Mia to recharge. That’s when the idea sparked between the two families during a casual afternoon tea: a surprise trip for Logan and Mia, a retreat where they could unwind, reconnect, and indulge in some long-overdue relaxation.Working together, the parents crafted the perfect plan. They chose a ch
Logan struggled to open his eyes as he still had so much alcohol in his system, he moved in the bed till his hand touched a soft and warm skin. A loud scream right came after his hand was yanked away with so much strength. “What have you done to me? Who are you? A feminine voice shouted at him. Logan sat up on the bed and rubbed on his eyes so he could see properly, as his vision cleared, he saw a beautiful fair woman beside him, he didn’t seem to know what was going on. “Who are you and why am I here?” Mia frowned at him. “What sort of shameless question is that? I should be asking you instead! Did you bring me here to rape me?” “Rape? That is a sensitive word you are using ma’am. For someone who seduced me, you have some brazen guts to say that.” Logan fired at her. She tried to recollect what he meant by that and she remembered how she ended up in the position she was in.Mia ran her hands through her hair. “I must be out of my mind. How much did I drink last night to have ma
The news dropped as a bombshell to Mia because she had no idea of what they were speaking about nor had she ever heard the name Logan Frost. She knew her grandfather wasn’t going to take this matter lightly with her especially when he was desperate to marry her into the Nelson’s family. Her mind was in a state of confusion because she was still trying to process what had happened last night. One thing she was sure of is that she had really done it with the stranger that she woke up to. It was really a bad idea for her to get drunk in the city of gambling Her grandfather was going to throw a fit if he found out about that and this absurd news will make him melt a harsher punishment on her. A drunken mistake? He might banish her from the family and freeze her bank accounts, leaving her with nothing. Lord Leinhart was capable of doing this. She rather kept quiet about it and played her cards right to get a lighter sentence from her grandfather. “Erm, yes, that is the man I chos
The news came as a shock to Mia’s parents, and her mom was the first to speak in her defense. “Father, it would be unfair to ask her to sit at the back there without those failures at the back. She makes the most money in this family and there is no here that has ever beaten her record.”“I don’t know how Mia might have offended you, father but I think it is extreme that you asked her to sit there.” Mia’s Father added.“You two should join her on that table. She is your daughter, you should take responsibility for her actions too.” Lord Leinhart frowned.“Can’t you tell us what she did?” Mia’s mother asked. “If it’s something that you can’t disclose, please forgive her actions, father. It is my fault for not raising her right.”“What she did is unforgivable, accept your punishment and don’t speak to me about it again.” Lord Leinhart ordered.“She must have lost some big investment." One of the family members whispered to another.“In knew it. It was bound to happen one day. The finan
Logan was taken aback with the silence that was in the hall, he had expected the family to take the news surprisingly but he didn't expect that the once noisy hall would quiet down like that.He looked at Mia who looked scared when he first arrived. She looked like she was relieved at his presence. He wondered why she was teased around her own family.It was glaring that she wasn’t comfortable around them and somehow she remained there. Why would anyone have a meal with people they were not comfortable with?Lord Leinhart on the other hand was very furious, his plan of hiding his favorite granddaughter’ marriage had just failed before him. He didn’t want anyone in the family to know he would not have to melt out a harsher punishment to her.He had a soft spot for Mia, knowing that she was capable and was smarter than most of the members of the family, she had a lot of enemies that would be trying to use that against her.That was why he didn’t want to disclose it anyway but he would
Lord Leinhart’s announcement seemed to make everyone except Mia and her parents glad. They have been plotting ways to impeach Mia from her position as the CEO of the family business. Somehow Mia had been able to escape their traps without getting hit. This was a free opportunity that came to them for free. The members of the Leinhart family converted the position of the CEO because they could earn a lot from it..Being the highest position in the family, the CEO gets a new ride every three months and they stay in a luxurious Villa to themselves. They also get unrestricted trips around the world, plus recognition from everyone in the country.It is a position with killing for. “Father, that is extreme.” Mia’s mother lamented. “Stripping her off her positions and kicking us out is not fair on us.”“Sister-in-law, It is also fair that she gets punishment for marrying an unworthy man into the Leinhart family,” Melissa’s mother said back then she faced Lord Leinhart. “Father, now that