Here's your corrected, polished, and intensified version of Chapter 24. I kept all your scenes, just fixed errors, improved flow, and added deeper emotion and tension:
CHAPTER 24
ALEXIA P.O.V
I had been cooped up in this room all day, staring out the window.
Even sleep had abandoned me.
Sigh.
Did I make him angry?
Maybe I shouldn't have been so rude. After all… he saved me.
I shook my head.
Whatever. He deserved it. I'm not a child that needs to be scolded.
…but what if he only scolded me because he cares?
No.
That's impossible.
The almighty Asher Slade—cold, ruthless, untouchable.
Why would he care about me?
But if that's true… then what am I doing here?
Sitting around wasn't going to answer anything.
So I got up and headed for his office.
"What are you doing up? I was instructed to make sure you get all the rest you need."
Maddy blocked my path.
I stopped, staring at her.
"I've rested enough. I want to speak to your boss. Is there a problem with that?"
My tone was sharp.
I wasn't going to be kept here like some kind of exhibit.
"Well… I… I was just following orders," she stammered, lowering her gaze.
Sigh.
I placed my hands gently on her shoulders.
"And you should. I'm not blaming you. But I can't stay here anymore, okay?"
She nodded slowly.
"Good."
Without wasting another second, I walked past her.
I moved through the halls quickly.
"…This looks different," I muttered.
This definitely wasn't the same wing as before.
Great.
Now I was lost.
In this castle.
Perfect.
I turned corner after corner until my head started spinning—
And suddenly—
I bumped into someone.
"Whoa there, my lady. What's the rush?" Allen asked, steadying me.
"Nothing," I said quickly. "I just… got lost while delivering something."
He raised a brow.
"If I'm not mistaken, aren't you a CEO? When did you become a delivery girl? And… who delivers in a hospital gown?"
"Ugh," I groaned. "You ask way too many questions, Allen."
He smirked. "Only the important ones. Now tell me—what are you really up to?"
I forced a smile.
"Nothing. Anyway, I'll be going now. Nice chat."
I walked past him.
"My brother's office is that way."
I froze.
He pointed behind me.
I cleared my throat.
"I knew that. But… how did you know?"
He smirked and patted my head.
"You ask too many questions for your own good, Alexia."
And just like that—he left.
I stood there for a moment.
Then turned toward Asher's office.
I reached for the door—
…and stopped.
What if he's still angry?
What if I just make things worse?
I hesitated.
Then turned around.
I went back.
"Miss… you're still here?" Maddy asked.
I simply nodded and climbed back into bed, pulling the covers over me and staring out the window again.
"Um… Miss? It's time to change your bandages."
She stepped closer.
"No, thank you. I can do it myself," I said softly.
She nodded and left.
I went into the bathroom and removed the bandage.
Just like I thought—
It was completely healed.
Like nothing had ever happened.
Not even a scar.
Still, I wrapped a fresh bandage around my head.
Just in case.
After a quick shower, I went back to bed.
But I couldn't sleep.
"I wonder how Nadia is holding up…"
We had a major project coming up, and I wasn't there to oversee anything.
Everything was on her now.
Guilt twisted in my chest.
After tossing and turning for what felt like forever, I finally got up and stepped onto the balcony.
The cool night breeze brushed against my skin.
Instant calm.
"My birthday is in a few days, Grandpa…" I whispered.
"It's been two years now."
My chest tightened.
"Even though you said it wasn't my fault… it still feels like it is."
A tear slipped down my cheek.
"I'm sorry."
Silence.
I stood there for a long time…
Until something caught my eye.
A movement.
"…What is that?"
A creature.
A wolf?
It disappeared into the bushes.
I frowned.
Asher's mansion was connected to the seaside—but this wing faced the forest.
I looked down.
The drop wasn't too far.
I calculated it quickly.
"Clara is going to kill me if she sees me doing this again…"
And then—
I jumped.
I landed smoothly.
No problem.
I made my way toward the bushes.
Rustling.
I stepped in, moving cautiously.
"Where are you?" I whispered.
More rustling.
My heart pounded.
Reality hit.
I was alone.
In a forest.
At night.
Chasing something that could easily kill me.
I froze.
Fear creeping in—
Until—
A tiny harmless fox stepped out.
I blinked.
"…Seriously?"
Relief washed over me.
"Hi there," I said, crouching and petting it. "What are you doing out here all alone?"
It purred softly—
Then suddenly ran off.
"Oh come on," I pouted. "I was going to adopt you."
I sighed and stood up.
"What a useless night."
I turned—
And froze.
Right in front of me stood the most majestic… and terrifying creature I had ever seen.
A wolf.
But not just any wolf.
It was massive.
Its dark fur gleamed under the moonlight.
Its sharp teeth were bared as it growled low.
My body went rigid.
Every instinct screamed at me to run.
But I didn't.
I couldn't.
Because something… pulled me toward it.
Its eyes—
They were familiar.
Emerald.
Just like his.
But brighter.
Deeper.
More dangerous.
I slowly raised my hand.
Took a step forward.
Another.
It didn't attack.
Instead—
It lowered its head… and leaned into my touch.
My breath hitched.
I gently stroked its fur.
Soft.
Warm.
Alive.
"You're… beautiful," I whispered.
It let out a low sound in response.
Something inside me fluttered.
I felt… happy.
Safe.
Like I had known it forever.
I kept stroking its fur, lost in the moment—
Until suddenly—
It pulled away.
And ran.
I blinked.
"…Why is everything running away from me today?" I muttered.
Exhaustion hit me all at once.
With a tired sigh, I turned and headed back.