Chapter 184

Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains.

Evelyn Sinclair rubbed her eyes and stretched. She hadn't slept well last night—something felt missing.

After freshening up, she grabbed her bag to leave for work.

The moment her door unlocked, the opposite apartment opened simultaneously.

"Morning, Evelyn." Julian Ashford stood there in a crisp suit, holding a steaming cup of coffee. "Freshly brewed. Want some?"

She blinked. "Julian, you're..."

"I moved in." He handed her the coffee. "Someone should look after you since you live alone."

The elevator doors slid shut.

Evelyn took small sips as the rich aroma filled her senses. Before she could speak, the elevator stopped at the next floor.

The doors opened to reveal Alexander Kingsley's handsome face.

"Wife!" He dashed in and pulled her into an embrace, burying his face in her hair. "I missed you so much."

Coffee nearly spilled from her cup.

"What—why are you here?" She struggled, but he tightened his grip.

Alexander nuzzled her hair pitifully. "I couldn't sleep without holding you all night."

The elevator air turned icy.

Julian's fingers whitened around his coffee cup.

Outside the building, two identical Bentleys sat parked side by side. Evelyn's lips twitched—what fresh hell was this?

"Get in." Alexander bundled her into the passenger seat before flashing Julian a triumphant smirk.

As the car started, Evelyn couldn't resist asking, "Did you buy the entire building?"

Alexander kept his eyes on the road, but his lips curved slightly.

He didn't mention that he'd also replaced the property management with Kingsley Group staff. Now even a fly entering Evelyn's neighborhood needed prior approval.

Horizon Media lobby.

Evelyn barely stepped inside when Julian rose from a sofa.

"That fast?" Her eyes widened.

Julian smiled wordlessly and took her bag. "Let me walk you up."

At the Financial Department entrance, several colleagues witnessed the scene.

"Get some rest." He gently adjusted her collar. "You're not alone anymore."

That sentence detonated like a bomb across Horizon Media.

[Breaking News! Crown Prince and Evelyn are expecting!]

[No wonder they took sudden marriage leave!]

[They arrived together today in matching Bentleys!]

[Rumor says the Ashfords objected but the deed was done!]

Melissa Lee trembled as she read the flooding messages, nails digging into her palms.

With shaking hands, she dialed a long-unused number.

"Isabella Winslow, let's work together."

Meanwhile, Alexander had just returned to Kingsley Group headquarters when he found the entire Kingsley family waiting outside his office.

Madeline Kingsley stood with red-rimmed eyes. "Alexander, your grandmother needs to speak—"

"Unnecessary." He strode past and pushed open his office door. "Some things don't require explanation."

"You!" Madeline stamped her foot. "How dare you disrespect our ancestors like this!"

The door slammed shut, cutting off all arguments.