Alexajay

Julianne never expected her life to change with a single job application.

Desperate and on the verge of losing everything, she takes a position as a live-in cook at the Kingston Estate—a world of wealth, power, and secrets. But she never imagined working for Adrian Kingston, the ruthless billionaire known for his icy demeanor and a past that left him cold to love.

When Julianne crosses paths with Liam, his lonely four-year-old son, she sees a child in desperate need of warmth. But as she gets closer to Liam, she finds herself entangled in the complicated life of his father.

Adrian warns her to stay out of his way. But with every heated glance and stolen moment, the lines begin to blur.

She was just the cook. He was just her boss.
But in the mansion filled with cold walls and buried pain, an unexpected love starts to bloom…

His Unexpected Love: Ceo,Miss Julianne ran away

Julianne woke up to the soft chirping of birds outside her window. The warmth of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a golden glow across her small room.

She stretched, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, but her mind was still stuck on last night.

Not with anger. Not with his usual coldness.

Something that made her chest tighten.

She shook her head, pushing the thought aside. It didn't matter. He was still the same distant, untouchable man. She was just a cook in his house.

By the time Julianne entered the kitchen, Mrs. Collins was already bustling around, instructing the other staff. The older woman shot her a glance but said nothing as Julianne got to work.

She prepared a simple but elegant breakfast—scrambled eggs with herbs, buttered toast, and fresh fruit. For Liam, she made tiny animal-shaped pancakes, hoping to coax another smile out of him.

At exactly 8 AM, Adrian and Liam entered the dining hall.

Adrian, dressed in yet another sharp suit, barely spared her a glance as he sat down.

Liam, on the other hand, hesitated before climbing into his chair.

Julianne placed his plate in front of him, smiling. "Good morning, sweetheart."

Liam's lips twitched slightly. "Morning."

She turned to leave, but before she could, a deep voice stopped her.

Adrian hadn't looked up from his plate, but his words hung in the air, commanding and firm.

Mrs. Collins, standing nearby, stiffened. The other house staff exchanged surprised glances.

Adrian's eyes finally met hers. Dark. Intense. "You're part of this household now, aren't you?"

Her heart pounded. Was this a test? A challenge?

Liam's gaze flickered between them, uncertainty in his small face.

Julianne exhaled and carefully sat across from Liam, feeling the weight of Adrian's presence.

For the first time, she wasn't just a cook standing in the background.

And something told her that changed everything.

Chapter Six: Cracks in the Mask