The Hidden Heiress Strike Back

Baron 5

# Iron Chains

## Chapter 5: After Midnight

*Words Count: 1,498 | Released on: February 22, 2026*

**Albarron's POV**

The compound had finally quieted down after the chaos of the day. Scarlett had been dealt with, the boys had been briefed about the Crimson Reapers attack, and patrols had been doubled. Everything was handled, secured, under control.

Everything except the woman currently occupying the room next to mine.

I stood outside Yvonne's door with a bottle of twenty-year-old whiskey and two glasses, telling myself I was just checking on her welfare. Standard presidential duties.

It was complete bullshit, and I knew it.

"Come in," her voice called from inside.

I stepped through the door and felt something tighten in my chest. She'd changed into jeans and a simple white t-shirt,