Chapter 25
The mansion felt… different.
Too organized.
Too quiet.
Jay walked down the hallway slowly.
Her brows slightly furrowed.
"Why is everyone acting like this…?"
She whispered.
Every staff member she passed—
Stopped.
Bowed slightly.
Respectful.
More than usual.
Jay blinked.
Confused.
"What's going on…?"
Before anyone could answer—
A familiar voice came from behind.
"Come."
She turned.
Keifer stood there.
Dressed sharply.
Calm.
But there was something different in his eyes today.
Something… planned.
"Where?"
She asked softly.
"You'll see."
He extended his hand.
Jay looked at it.
Then at him.
A small smile forming.
She placed her hand in his.
Without hesitation.
He led her forward.
Through the long corridors.
Past rooms she had never entered before.
Until—
They reached a large hall.
The doors opened.
And Jay froze.
People.
So many people.
All standing.
All waiting.
The moment she stepped in—
Every head turned.
Every voice fell silent.
Her grip on his hand tightened slightly.
"Keifer… what is this?"
A pause.
Then—
"It's yours."
Her breath caught.
"What…?"
He walked her forward.
Slowly.
Steady.
Until they reached the center.
Everyone watching.
Everyone waiting.
Then—
He turned to face her.
His gaze steady.
Serious.
"You chose me."
He said quietly.
Her heart skipped.
"And now…"
A small pause.
"I choose you."
Silence.
But it wasn't empty.
It was heavy.
Meaningful.
Real.
"You're not just someone in this house anymore."
His voice carried.
Reaching everyone.
"You're above it."
Jay's breath trembled slightly.
"I don't understand…"
"You will."
He lifted his hand slightly.
A signal.
And instantly—
Everyone bowed.
Deep.
Respectful.
"To her."
His voice was firm.
Clear.
"From today…"
A pause.
"…she stands beside me."
Not behind.
Not protected.
Beside.
Equal.
Jay's eyes widened.
Her heart racing uncontrollably.
"Keifer…"
Her voice softened.
Overwhelmed.
"You don't have to—"
"I do."
No hesitation.
"No one questions you."
"No one disrespects you."
"No one touches you."
Each word heavier than the last.
"Because you're not just mine…"
A pause.
His gaze locking into hers.
"You're my queen."
Silence fell.
Deep.
Powerful.
Jay's throat tightened slightly.
Her eyes glistening.
Because this—
This wasn't control.
This wasn't force.
This was choice.
His choice.
To give her a place no one else had.
Her fingers tightened around his.
"Why me…?"
She whispered.
A small pause.
Then—
"Because you stayed."
Simple.
But enough.
Jay smiled softly.
Not wide.
Not playful.
Just… real.
And in that moment—
She wasn't the girl who was scared anymore.
She wasn't the one running.
She wasn't the one breaking.
She stood there—
Strong.
Chosen.
And finally…
Crowned.
End of Chapter 25