Chapter 11
With Cornelius hospitalized after a stroke and the Rockwood heir declared dead, the once–powerful Rockwood family spiraled into
chaos.
The funeral turned into a public disaster–guests whispering, reporters circling
It was all over the news.
Kingston’s most prestigious family had become the city’s biggest punchline.
mocking.
Alexander’s mother collapsed at the funeral in a full–blown panic attack, and his father–barely holding it together–was left to handle the arrangements alone.
That same day, Rockwood Group stock began to plummet.
The phones wouldn’t stop ringing. Investors pulled out. Lawsuits began piling up.
By the end of the week, the Rockwood empire was on life support.
Meanwhile, Allison knelt before her father’s memorial in the private chapel at the Winters estate.
Her eyes were swollen, her hands trembling
“Dad, I promise… I won’t let you die in vain. I’m going to make Alexander pay for everything”
After the ceremony, she left the Rockwood mansion once and for all.
That day, a car was already waiting outside the Rockwood estate.
It took her straight to the gates of the Vanderbilt home–where Quinn had arranged everything for her to stay, and quietly stood by her side as she handled her father’s final arrangements
Allison didn’t waste time grieving
She returned to Winters Group with the shares she had legally reclaimed, stepping back into her role as CEO.
This time, she wouldn’t just protect the family legacy.
She’d dismantle the man who tried to destroy her.
Half a month later, while the Rockwood estate crumbled behind them, Alexander and Sarah were still hopping across Europe like nothing had happened.
They had grown tired of Scandinavia and were now en route to Australia.
Just as they were about to board their private jet, security stopped them on the tarmac
“I’m sorry, Mr. Rockwood. This aircraft is no longer under your authority,” the captain said politely. “We can’t let you board without clearance from the new owner.”
“What the hell are you talking about?” Alexander snapped, his tone instantly cold. “That jet belongs to me.”
Sarah rolled her eyes, stepping forward with her usual condescension
Do you even know who you’re talking to? He’s Alexander Rockwood, Get out of our way before we have you all fired.”
But the flight crew didn’t budge. The captain offered a strained smille and said nothing.
Alexander’s frown deepened
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And Sarah’s attitude–so entitled, so loud–was starting to wear thin.
She used to be delicate, careful with her words. He used to feel protective of her.
Now she demanded more, spent more, snapped at waiters, and cried at every minor inconvenience.
And suddenly, Allison’s calm, thoughtful presence felt….preferable.
He had never appreciated how quiet strength could be until now.
Some nights, he found himself thinking about going back to her.
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Sarah tugged on his arm impatiently.
*Are you just gonna stand there? Fire them already!”
Alexander shrugged her off. “Enough. You’re making a scene.”
She stumbled backward, her cheeks burning.
Before she could cry, Alexander turned to the captain
“What’s going on?”
The captain handed over a formal document–an inheritance agreement, complete with legal seals.
The plane now belonged to Allison Winters.
Along with the rest of Alexander’s assets, which had been legally divided and transferred to the rightful inheritors–none of which Included him.
He grabbed the papers and flipped through them, panic flooding his face.
His cards were frozen
His accounts were gone.
Even his trust funds had been closed.
He couldn’t even access cash.
“You haven’t been reading the news, have you?” the captain said flatly. “You don’t own anything anymore.”
Then he turned and walked away with the crew.
Sarah stood there, stunned
She was already on edge from the delay, but hearing that pushed her over the edge.
She grabbed Alexander’s arm in desperation, voice rising. “What does that mean? Tell me it’s a mistake! Tell me you’re not broke!”
Alexander yanked his arm away
She tell
fell to the ground, hair tangled, heels crooked–and he didn’t even flinch
His eyes were blank, his voice came out colder than ever.
When are you going to stop embarrassing yourself? You panic over everything. You cry, whine, throw tantrums like a child. You’ve never been able to handle real pressure.”
He scoffed, not even bothering to help her apart the second something goes wrong.”
er up. “Win
Why can’t you be more like Allison? She knows how to stay composed. Dignified. You fall
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She gaped at him, eyes wide with betrayal.
“You’re comparing me to her, aren’t you?” she shouted. “To that bitch Allison?”
“She’s nothing compared to me! I gave up everything for you! I followed you across the world with nothing but a suitcase!”
Alexander’s jaw tightened
All he could think about was how different Allison had been.
How steady. How dignified. How loyal–without asking for anything in return.
Yet Sarah only knew how to take.
And for the first time since they left, Alexander finally admitted it: He had made a mistake–a big one.
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