~Merry POV~When he leaned close to my lips, my heart skipped a beat.Don't tell me, he is going to kiss me! He tilted his head close to my lips, and I couldn't help but close my eyes, waiting for his lips to touch mine.Why is he spending so much time kissing? I blinked my eyes as soon as I felt my cheeks warm up, and my lips shivered.I opened my eyes because I couldn't stand the heat on my body.As soon as he placed the black color dot behind my ear with the eyeliner pencil, a smile appeared on my lips—he was making eye contact with me at the same time.I knew it was a protective sign. "This black dot will shield you from all evil sights!" He whispered in my ear and looked into my eyes. "Let's go, your grandfather is back!" He took a step back, setting the eyeliner pencil on the table, and then placed his hand inside the pocket.Okay, time to meet my grandfather, Aiden! "Do I look like Victoria?" I inquired, resting one hand on the waist. "Yes, more than I imag

"What!" Before I could say anything, a tight slap on my cheeks caused me to freeze in place.My eyes widened, and I turned to face Lyra as the sound of a slap rang in my ears.I placed my hand on my cheek, staring at Lyra with wide eyes, and my cheek began to heat up like a burning stove.I had absolutely no idea what had just happened. "Do you want me to kill?" She yelled at the top of her lungs as she tightened her grip on my shoulder, shaking me up. "After hanging out with Julian, have you started to think of yourself as a queen?" She grabbed my shoulders and pushed me hard while making me take five steps back "Don't forget about your place!" She aimed her fingers at her toes. "This is your place, right under my feet!" She clicked her tongueI let out a sigh in response and clenched my fist as soon as my blood started to boil in rage. "What is going on here?" A husky voice echoed throughout the room before a tall figure stepped between me and Lyra, st

~MERRY POV~ "You guys, what?" My grandfather exited the swing before approaching us.When Julian gave me a look, I noticed an infuriating smirk around the corner of his lips. "Yes, we are ready to marry!" Julian spoke, his body straightening with authority. "Really?" My father mumbled, and I looked at him—his eyes were bright, and he was happy.Julian nodded his head while answering my father with a gesture. "This is called a smart decision!" My grandfather laughed and clapped his hands. "You both are smart and understand how to build a strong future." My grandfather alternated between looking at Julian and me.He might think that we agreed to marry for fortune and power.My dear grandfather, you are mistaken! "I am very proud of you both!" My grandfather approached and hugged us before taking us into his arms. "Kareem, you heard?" My grandfather said this to his secretary while breaking the hug. "Yes, sir!" Kareem forced a smile on his lips and bo

~MERRY POV~ "I believe John and Lyra are responsible for Victoria's attempted murder." When I looked at Julian, he looked at me with wide eyes while standing up. "Why are you stunned?" "You already suspected that someone in my family had attempted to murder my sister." I crossed my hands over my chest and let out a sigh while speaking. "Yes, but I was surprised to see you suddenly suspect your family!" He cleared his throat and slid his hand into his pocket. "Now explain to me, why are you suspecting John and Lyra?" He inquired. "John and Lyra hate my father the most!" "John and Lyra want to be the inheritors of this house!" "John thinks that my grandfather only loves my father." "But he doesn't care about John or his younger brother David because he thinks my father is manipulating Grandpa!" "So, he believes that destroying my father will allow him to inherit the house!" I said this while looking at Julian and moving my hand to m

~Julian POV~ "Julian, it's me, Merry!" Her words mumbled, but they failed to awaken me from my slumber.No, this can't happen; I cannot show weakness in front of Merry.Jesus, help me! "MUMMA!" The strange sounds continued to echo in my ears, making my head spin. No, not again, dammit! "JULIAN!" My body was drawn into warm arms, and soft hands encircled my back.A relief sigh escaped my lips as soft fingertips stroked my hair.I tucked my head against her chest, wrapped my hands around her waist, and closed my eyes tightly. "It is okay; I am here!" Merry's soft voice echoed in my ears, calming my nerves and emotions.When the flashlight reflected through my closed eyes, I realised Merry was very close to me.She turned on her phone's flashlight, and I couldn't help but stare at her eyes, nose, and lips. She was mumbling. "It is fine, you are safe in my arms!" She sat down and wrapped her arms around my body, stroking my hair with her fingers.I blinked once