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 Chapter 11 Ask Al Install Al Chat App powered by Grok to boost 55.00 % 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 . # 1 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 Chapter 11 இ Ask Al Install Al Chat App 55.00 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 . Chapter 11