Sky Chandler, a powerful CEO, first captured Jules Parker's heart in high school with kindness and charisma. Jules idolizes Sky, but when their paths cross again years later in the unforgiving corporate world, the hero of Jules' past becomes a guard...
Sky stood silently in front of the gate, his presence commanding even in the stillness of the night. Jules froze in place, her heart racing as she caught sight of him.
"Sir Sky..." she whispered, her voice barely carrying the words as she stood rooted to the spot.
Noah, sensing the tension, gave a polite nod. "I'll excuse myself, Mr. Noble," he said, opening the gate for Sky before slipping away into the shadows.
Sky's steps were deliberate as he walked toward Jules, the weight of unspoken questions in his every stride. The closer he got, the more her body trembled. She quickly sat down on the cold stone bench nearby, trying to steady herself.
"Mon," Sky said softly, his voice laced with concern and confusion. "What's wrong? Why did you run away from our house?" His tone grew more anxious with every word. "Did I do something wrong? Tell me... please."
Jules hesitated, her gaze fixed on the ground. The silence stretched between them, heavy and unyielding. Finally, she spoke, her voice trembling. "I... I miss home."
Sky let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. "You always tell me I beat around the bush," he said, his tone a mix of irritation and worry. "But now, you've become one yourself."
He moved closer, sitting down beside her on the bench. Taking her hands in his, his grip was firm yet comforting. "What's in your mind? You can tell me anything," he said, his voice softening with each word.
Jules kept her eyes fixed straight ahead, avoiding his gaze. "Lady Arina came to your place," she finally admitted, her voice breaking.
Sky froze. The weight of her words hit him like a tidal wave, the realization settling deep in his chest. His eyes shimmered with unspoken emotions, and a pang of guilt washed over him.
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"She told me to walk away from your life," Jules continued, her voice cracking as tears began to fall.
Without hesitation, Sky pulled her closer, guiding her head to rest on his shoulder. "I'm so sorry," he whispered, his voice thick with guilt and anger. He repeated the words over and over, his arms tightening around her trembling frame as if shielding her from the pain.
Jules turned her face toward him, her tear-streaked cheeks glistening in the faint light. "There's no need for you to apologize," she said softly, her voice tinged with both sadness and comfort. "You did nothing wrong."
Sky looked down at her, his own tears threatening to spill. "I knew Grandma would find out about us someday," he said, his voice breaking. "But I didn't think it would happen this soon."
Jules gave him a small, watery smile. "It's okay," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Sky wiped her tears gently with his thumb, his touch lingering as he made a silent vow. "Don't be afraid," he said with fierce determination. "I'll go talk to her. We'll get through this together. You have my word."
Their foreheads touched as they leaned into each other, sharing a moment of quiet resolve.
The next day, Sky walked into the grand halls of the palace, his steps firm, his resolve unwavering. The ornate ceilings and marble floors reflected his purpose as he made his way toward his grandmother.
"You're finally here to talk to me, hm?" Lady Arina's voice rang out, commanding and cold. She stood on the upper landing, her posture regal and intimidating as she looked down at him.
Sky's eyes narrowed as he gazed up at her. "I need to talk to you, Grandma," he said, his voice steady but firm.
Lady Arina raised a brow, her lips curving into a faint, knowing smirk. "Then that makes two of us," she replied, her tone laced with authority. "I have something to address with you as well."
The air between them crackled with tension, the inevitable confrontation hanging heavy in the space.
