(Kael's POV—Aurelis General Hospital, VIP Suite)
The city lights glittered outside my hospital window like obedient stars—too far away to challenge me, too small to matter.
I lounged on the velvet couch, one leg crossed over the other, swirling the red wine in my glass until it stained the rim like fresh blood.
On the massive wall-mounted screen—
"BREAKING NEWS : Evelina Hartgrave has been located in the Hartgrave mansion. She was arrested immediately on charges of attempting to murder Kael Valtore. She is currently being taken into custody."
My lips curved.
Slowly.
Elegantly.
Predatorily.
"…Perfect."
That troublesome woman—the one who dared reject me, reject my offer, my generosity, my influence—was now exactly where she belonged: on her knees in front of the world.
My assistant stood stiffly beside me, hands clasped behind his back. "Sir… everything is proceeding exactly according to your plan."
I tapped my fingers against the couch armrest—a gentle rhythm of victory.
