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Chapter 5: The discovery
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2026-07-10 08:58:09
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The King's Obsession Chapter 5: The discovery
Karlo's POVThe gala ended as a resounding success, but that usher had completely vanished. Ever since our little encounter, she was nowhere to be found. My eyes swept the hall every damn minute, searching for a glimpse of her, but came up empty.By the time things wrapped up, it was already nine. I didn't stick around for a single second after the closing remarks. I just took Sophie and headed straight home—back to that massive, hollow mansion that only felt alive when Sophie was back from school.When we walked inside, the silence was heavy. It wasn't the warm quiet of a home, it was the cold, sterile stillness of a place run by maids and guards. Sophie didn't stay with me for long. Damien took her off my hands, which was a relief from her constant, loud chattering which was the last thing I needed tonight.I went straight to my study to get some work done. I sat down and started flipping through files, but before I could even log into my laptop, my mind blurred.That brunette usher
The King's Obsession Chapter 4: Sparks and defiance
Karlo's POVI stood at the window of my twentieth-floor office, staring down at the sprawling city below. My left hand was buried in my pocket while my right held a glass of wine, the liquid swirling as I took a slow sip."We need to start working on the project, Karlo," Damien said from behind me, waiting for my reaction."The project, you say?" I turned slowly to face him. "We both know the returns on that drug won't even cover sixty percent of our initial capital. It’s volatile. Lethal, even. A minor overdose is fatal." I walked over to my desk, setting the glass down on the polished mahogany before sinking back into my leather chair. "If the body count starts rising, it’s going to trigger a federal investigation, and the whole operation will collapse. Just like that, my investment vanishes. I don’t bankroll losing games, Damien.""But boss, there are other variables to consider—""Cain," I said, shifting my gaze directly to him. "I’ve run the numbers on every single variable. Ever
The King's Obsession Chapter 3: The charity gala
Della’s POV"Oh, my pretty flower," he murmured, leaning down to press a kiss to my cheek.I flinched away, my skin crawling. "You don't get to touch me. Not until we're legally husband and wife. You got what you wanted, so you can leave now. Just tell me when the wedding is, and I'll be there." I didn't even try to hide the utter disgust dripping from my voice."I was just showing some enthusiasm, pretty flower." He turned toward my parents, a condescending purr in his voice. "You raised her well. What a pious, dutiful daughter." He took a long drag from his cigar, blowing the smoke toward the ceiling. "You deserve… a new house. The moment I and my pretty flower tie the knot, I’m gifting you a new place. Quite ironic, isn’t it? Usually, the groom receives the gifts, but here I am, paying out. Oh well." He let out a dry laugh. "Who cares? By the way, my pretty flower," he added, locking his eyes back on me, "the wedding is in a month. I know you don't care for anything lavish, so we'l
The King's Obsession Chapter 2: The ruthless ultimatum
Della’s POVMama nodded rapidly, pure terror clear in her eyes."How is he here? Our time isn't even up yet," I whispered. The sudden rush of panic completely washed the sleep from my eyes."El, what if… what if he’s—"A loud bang exploded against the front door, making everyone jump. The silence that followed was deafening, a heavy, suffocating quietness that made my mind race. What am I going to do? I haven’t even raised half the money yet."God..." I pressed both hands to my forehead, sweeping my hair back in frustration. Why is this happening right now?Another heavy thud rattled the walls. "I know you're in there. Open up," a cold, detached voice called out from the other side.A chill ran down my spine, freezing me in place. But I had to steel myself, for my parents, for my siblings. I had to be strong.As I forced my feet toward the door, I heard the hurried footsteps of Chris and Mabel. They were already awake. I looked over at them, my eyes locking onto Chris, and quickly bac
The King's Obsession Chapter 1: The weight of debt
Della's POVI pasted on a tired, practiced smile as I welcomed another wave of guests into the high-end concert hall. Today was the wedding reception for the son of one of New York’s wealthiest dynasties, meaning the room was packed with old money and high society. Honestly, this was the biggest hit I’d booked in six months; the rest of my calendar had just been small-time, low-paying ushering gigs."Della, Matt’s looking for you," Christal, my coworker, whispered, tapping my shoulder as I stepped aside to let a guest pass. "He's behind the stage. Said it’s urgent."I suppressed a heavy sigh. I was already running on fumes, but there was no room for exhaustion in my world—not with the mountain of debt suffocating my family."Okay, thanks," I murmured, offering a polite nod to an older guest who had been staring at me for entirely too long. Romano De Luca. Head of DeLuca Enterprises. A powerful man, sure, but I couldn't care less about his resume.I walked at a brisk pace toward the ba
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