Asher waved at the waiter standing not far from their place and gave instructions to bring out the food that Asher had ordered earlier. "By the way, Asher. Since you've learned about me first, can you tell me everything you know? Whatever it is, I will accept it.""I already told you. This is our dinner, baby. I'll tell you everything I know, but not now. I've seen you tormented enough. Don't force yourself.""Yes, I know, but at least give me a clue, so I don't think about it out of curiosity.""Honey, you were born into one of Stanford's five great noble families. You are destined to have even more power than you think. And that's why people who don't like your future are probably doing this.""I didn't expect that my life would change so completely in such a short time.""When you've calmed down, we'll settle things in this country and return to Stanford.""But I'm not ready. It's too sudden.""No need to worry, dear. I'll help you. After all, the Alexa Zeyana Hoult I heard about
As Asher walked down the hotel lobby and was about to head to the elevator that took them to the floor where the room Asher had prepared, from behind, suddenly someone attacked Asher with a syringe. "Assholes! Who the hell are you guys? Ah shit. How could I have missed...""Calm down. I won't kill you." Said a man in a black robe and wearing a full face covering that made Asher unable to recognize who the person who attacked him was. The man and one of his friends took over Valencia from Asher's hands. "Assholes. What are you taking Valencia for? Argh... Shit!" "Stop fighting! You won't be able to attack us in that state. Trust me. We won't hurt your wife." Said one of the two attackers. "To hell with what you guys are saying. I'm not taking your word for it!" Asher couldn't be that stupid to believe what they said. He recalled the last time Valencia was attacked and almost took her life. And this time, Asher again failed to protect his love. It looked like Asher was given an in
The car arrived at the apartment parking lot at 11 pm. They both got out of the car. Jack was carrying his notebook, and Zean was moving Valencia bridal style to their apartment, which was far away on the 75th floor.They both moved quickly, not wanting to waste any time. Arriving at the apartment door, Jack opened it with the access card provided. Zean immediately took Valencia to one of the rooms they deliberately left empty. Before entering, he turned to Jack. "Jack, I'll take Alexa to the room. We don't have much time, quickly inform headquarters about Asher and ask them to investigate further." "Noisy, I know what I have to do without you telling me, Zean. Ekhem... Didn't you drop off a woman at Alexa's request this afternoon? Who is she, Zean? So fast, you've got a spare woman." Jack exclaimed in a loud enough voice, at least for Zean to hear. There was no response. But a few seconds later, from the side, Zean pinned Jack's head hard enough for Jack to groan in pain involunt
~The next day. This morning at the mansion, it was the same as it had been since last night, with only the bodyguards standing in their respective places and a few servants busy cleaning the mansion that could accommodate thousands of people. Ken himself probably didn't rest and was still taking care of his work because, since last night, he hadn't left Asher's study. At 7:00 am, Aunt An exited Asher's room with her Master's dirty clothes. Aunt An ad finished taking care of everything about her Master, such as wiping his body to make him feel fresh. In front of Asher's study, Aunt An passed Ken, who was showing a wrinkled face, eyes starting to blacken because he must not have rested all night. "Sir, better rest. Look, Mr Ken's face looks very shabby. Auntie w ll make some herbal tea for you. If you w nt to have breakfast, the servants have also prepared the food at the dining table.""Thank you, Bi. I'll tak a shower first. Auntie j st put the herbal tea on the dining table.
Raisa was surprised by Ken's words. She didn't expect Ken's life, which always seemed calm under Asher, to have such an opposite life. "Have you ever thought about having your own family? Um... I mean, at least having a wife and getting married to have a child."I don't know what Raisa thought that made her ask such a strange question as if the instinct in her heart told her to ask. And the result of the question invited another thought from Ken."If I had such thoughts, would you want to be my life companion, Miss Raisa?" asked Ken, who was already looking at Raisa meaningfully. And this made Raisa avert her eyes in embarrassment.Her heart was unconsciously gurgling irregularly, and her breath choked up to fill the cavity in her heart. Raisa didn't know what it was either. She only knew that her heart was telling her to ask. "Answer me, Miss Raisa. Would you be my life partner if I thought of starting a family?" Ken asked Raisa again.Raisa wholeheartedly looked back at Ken with a
Valencia was quite surprised that the person who knew her identity finally found her after two years. Even so, Valencia still had to be careful because she didn't know whether the two of them were friends or foes."Don't look at us like that, sis. I told you, Jack, and I won't hurt you." Zean complained again, seeing Valencia looking at him questioningly.Fed up with Valencia still looking at him with an intimidating gaze, Zean pulled Valencia to sit on the sofa first. "Sit down first, sis. I'll get you a drink to calm you down." Zean said.Valencia squinted her eyes at Zean constantly calling her 'Sis.' "Uh, wait a minute. Why do you guys keep calling me 'is' anyway? Please, please explain to me in as much detail as possible." Valencia said to the two men beside her.Not only Zean but apparently Jack was also getting fed up with Valencia's attitude, which was much different from Alexa 2 years ago. He, who had been busy with his laptop, was forced to stop his work and turned to Valen
Zean's smile widened at that look. "I didn't expect that, even if you lost your memory, your words and stern gaze never completely disappeared from you, brother. You're still our leader." Zean praised.Valencia patted Zean's shoulder and got up from her seat. "I have to go back, Zean. I have a bad feeling about Asher's situation. I may be Alexa, the leader of The Devil. But my life for the past two years is just as important because it has changed a lot of my personality and perspective on the world. I hope you understand, Zean," Valencia said with a smile,"Sis, you've matured from the last time we met. Come back. I've calmed down from saying everything." Zean got up from his seat and went to his room, which was located next to Valencia's room.After a few minutes, Zean returned and handed over a box. "Open it is. I hope you want to keep it, just in case. It's one of the things that has accompanied you all this time."Valencia was curious about what Zean said. 'Item? What item is Zea
Valencia didn't answer immediately. She closed the door first to avoid disturbing Asher, who was still unconscious. Seeing the sharp gaze that Ken showed her, Valencia understood and realized that Ken was a reliable subordinate and very loyal to Asher. At least some people cared about Asher besides her. "Looking at your gaze, you suspect something about me, Ken! I knew you would ask me a question like this," Valencia paused as she stared back at Ken. "But unfortunately, I don't know what happened to me last night. Because I was so drunk that night, I didn't realize someone had stabbed Asher and taken me away. You've got my testimony. Can I go, Ken?" "I'm sorry, ma'am, you must explain in detail what happened. I can't just let you go, ma'am. It's for your safety." Prevent Ken, not buying even the slightest concession to Valencia. "Why are you so stubborn, secretary Ken? I don't know what happened to me last night. And the reason I was able to come back was that there was a man who