“I have never slept with any woman before” It was a heartfelt confession. She could feel her own heart thudding. Should she believe him?“Guess I was waiting for my wife to be the one,” he added.Now this statement surely got butterflies in her stomach. It was not his words, his charm, his honesty at the moment responsible for that tickling inside her body, but his motive. She had felt him opening up his heart out to her from the past few hours and at times it scared her off because her husband had started building expectations out of her … out of this marriage.He had expected her to struggle to get off his grip. But she didn’t. Eleanor simply met his eyes and smirked.“That miracle is not in your destiny with your present wife then” she answered. “Because women usually give that right to the man, she falls heads over heels for. And sorry, your Royal ego won’t let me ever …ever fall for the man who lied to me for marrying and ruined my career”His arms automatically loosened and she
After the sunset, casting a warm glow over the horizon, they rode down the winding hillside, the engine's hum a comforting soundtrack to the fading light. As they descended, the air grew cooler, carrying the scent of earth and distant blossoms.Halted at the foot of the hill, they found themselves before a modest tea stall, its humble presence illuminated by a single flickering bulb. Kayden, his brows furrowing slightly, glanced at the simple structure."Here?" he questioned, a note of hesitation in his voice."Yes, here," she replied, her tone resolute. "I want tea.""We could find a nicer place," Kayden suggested, his eyes scanning the surrounding area for alternatives."What's wrong with this?" She dismounted from the bike, her gaze fixed on the stall.Kayden took a moment to assess the condition of the stall. The structure appeared weathered, showing signs of age and neglect. The tin roof, battered by years of exposure to the elements, had several holes, allowing slivers of moonli
Dinner was served, the aroma of freshly cooked dishes wafting through the air, enticing even the weariest of appetites. Eleanor stirred from her short nap, her senses awakening to the comforting familiarity of the dining room. It was then that she saw Kayden Knight again, his presence a stark reminder of the tension lingering between them. He looked much the same as before, disoriented and distant, mirroring her own state of mind."Not hungry?" she inquired, noting the sparse portion of food on his plate. "Dieting?" she added, a teasing lilt to her voice as she surveyed his meager meal."Lost appetite," he replied tersely, his response clipped and devoid of its usual warmth.Eleanor raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued by his abrupt reply. It was unlike Kayden to lose his appetite, especially in the presence of such delectable fare. Nevertheless, she refrained from pressing further, sensing the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy between them.She served herself an equal amount
KNIGHT MANSION Sebastian and Aurora were seated comfortably on the plush couch in their spacious living room, engaged in a hushed conversation. The room exuded an air of sophistication, adorned with tasteful décor and soft ambient lighting.As they discussed matters privately, the sound of footsteps interrupted their exchange. The maid, a discreet presence in the household, approached them with a sense of deference."Ma’am, the girl has come," she announced softly, her voice barely audible in the elegant surroundings.Aurora, poised and composed, acknowledged the maid's message with a nod. "Make her sit outside. I will come and brief her," she instructed, her tone carrying an air of authority.With a respectful bow, the maid retreated, leaving the couple to resume their conversation.Sebastian, a picture of refinement in his tailored suit, furrowed his brow in confusion. "Girl?" he questioned, directing his gaze towards his wife.Aurora, radiating an aura of sophistication, explained
KNIGHT MANSION Aurora Knight welcomed the couple half-heartedly. She had no joy on her face seeing Kayden and Eleanor return in fact she had loads of doubts why they were so distanced from each other. When the Knight car parked at the portico, Kayden had got down first and whilst he waited for Eleanor to get down too, so that they could walk together, she chose not even to look at him and hurried inside. It was only after a few seconds and strides that he matched her speed and reached the entrance door at the same time. He stole her glances at regular intervals but Eleanor didn’t even care to check him once. Aurora had watched all of this very carefully and realised something was fishy.Aurora's interruption sliced through the conversation like a sharp blade. "You look pale," she observed, concern etched across her features. "Were you unwell?"Eleanor hesitated, her mind scrambling for an excuse to deflect Aurora's inquiry. She couldn't bear the thought of disclosing her recent pan
Max was sceptical initially why Kayden called him to meet so suddenly in the mansions. And since Avery was invited by Eleanor to meet, the couple came together and met their respective friends in different rooms. Eleanor was in the bedroom with Avery whereas Kayden and Max were in the backyard garden."Oh," Max sighed, his tone heavy with resignation as he leaned back in his chair. "So, she's given you the ultimatum. Typical Eleanor move. I warned you, Kayden. She's not one to take things lightly, especially not after you meddled with her career."Kayden bristled at Max's words, his jaw tightening with frustration. "I rectified the situation," he retorted sharply. "She regained all her contracts and yet she's still unwilling to stay."Max arched an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You merely gave her back what was rightfully hers to begin with," he remarked wryly. "If you hadn't tampered with her career in the first place, perhaps she wouldn't be contempla
KNIGHT MANSION Property discussion ended and Eleanor was the first one to leave the room. Whatever terms Kayden had mentioned at the end was above her head. Needless to say, she didn’t need his money. Only because she was his wife didn’t mean she should inherit his 50% of property and assets. But arguing with him now was baseless. She decided to talk to him and force him to discard her name from that agreement later. When she came out, she almost bumped with Jane Doe who was equally stunned for almost being caught eavesdropping.The atmosphere in the room tensed as Eleanor's gaze pierced through Jane Doe's veil of hair. "Sorry... Your highness..." Jane murmured, bowing deeply.Eleanor, though not one for unnecessary formality, couldn't shake the feeling that this maid was different from the usual household staff. "You... you're the new caretaker for grandma, aren't you?" she inquired, studying Jane intently.Jane nodded solemnly, confirming Eleanor's suspicion. "Yes, your highness."
CHRISTMASThe sun rose earlier than usual even though it's winter at this moment. Eleanor woke up alone on the bed. 2 days had passed finally and today she had plans to leave the house, this family and her over expecting husband who was missing in the room right now.She showered and wearing a simple yellow-white combination dress she came out of her room checking messages on her phone. She had plenty of Happy Christmas wishes from her friends, well wishers and fans. It was hard to greet them back individually hence she posted a common wish on her social profile and locked her phone screen again as she neared the living room."Mumma?" Eleanor's voice broke the conversation between Caroline Knight and Rose as she entered the Knight Mansion, surprised to see her mother there.Rose turned her attention to her daughter, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Eleanor!" she exclaimed, rising from the couch to envelop her daughter in a hug. "Happy Christmas."Returning the hug, Eleanor rec