LOGINKristen's eyes widened as he realized what video was playing. "Wait, isn't that...?"Ethan moved closer so he could see clearly. He wasn't mistaken; the decorations in the mansion gave it away. He remembered choosing that exact decoration in the video with Anna for his graduation party. "The Manor... this was the night I hooked up with Damien."Kristen gasped. "Damn! Does that mean Anastasia was the one who posted the video?"He couldn't believe it, but all the signs were there, especially her crazy obsession with Damien. Still, he couldn't figure out her logic. What was she trying to achieve by posting it? Wouldn't that just let everyone know Damien and Ethan were together?Ethan's expression remained unreadable. "No, let's not jump to conclusions yet. The video is still playing."Kristen looked at Ethan as if he wanted to slap some sense into him. "Are you serious right now? We have all the evidence we need! She did it."Ethan ignored Kristen's outburst, keeping his eyes glued to th
Tae frowned. He didn't like the way Harold was speaking to him, but Harold was too blinded by anger to notice."We agreed that day that you would approve their engagement. So what's all this nonsense Damien is caus..."Tae turned to him, his expression stern as he spoke in a low, commanding voice."Watch it."Harold froze the moment he realized Tae was genuinely annoyed. It dawned on him that he had overstepped his boundaries."I'm sorry, Senior Commander. The words just slipped out."Tae raised a hand, signaling him to stop."It's alright. You have every right to be angry," he said, lifting his gaze to Damien on the stage. "He's my grandson, and he'll listen to whatever I say."Harold let out a sigh of relief after hearing those words. It meant everything was still salvageable. Damien simply needed to be set straight by his grandfather.The crowd immediately parted to make way for Tae as he approached from the back of the hall. He stopped below the stage, where Damien could clearly s
Everyone was stunned by the sudden turn of events. Dimitri and Harold had already grown anxious after Damien's shocking announcement. Desperate to stop him from saying anything further, Harold forced a laugh and said, "What are you talking about, Damien? Isn't it a little too early for jokes?"Although he wore a smile, his entire body trembled with panic. He had spent the evening proudly boasting that he would soon become the Blackwood family's in-law. If Damien publicly declared that he had never consented to the marriage, Harold's reputation would be completely destroyed in front of all the distinguished guests.Meanwhile, Anastasia's heart pounded violently in her chest. She could feel the atmosphere around her shifting. Moments ago, the guests had looked at her with admiration and envy. Now, those same gazes were filled with ridicule and mockery, making her feel as though she were being laughed at from every corner of the ballroom.Unable to bear the mounting humiliation, she slow
Tae's grin widened as he feigned innocence."What do you mean, child?" he asked with a chuckle. "I'm the clueless one here."His gaze shifted away from Damien and landed on Anastasia. A warm smile spread across his face."And who is this lovely young lady standing beside my grandson?" he asked. "Are you his girlfriend?"Anastasia hesitated. Shyness crept into her expression as she glanced at Damien. She had no idea how to define their relationship, but she certainly couldn't tell his grandfather that.With a timid smile, she replied, "I'm his girlfriend."Tae's eyebrows shot up in pleasant surprise."A girlfriend?" he repeated. "Well done, boy. You have excellent taste. She's absolutely beautiful."He gave Damien a friendly pat on the shoulder before gesturing for them to follow him."Now, now," he said cheerfully. "Let's go meet her parents. You can't take someone's daughter without asking for her parents' permission, can you?"His smile never faltered.Damien, however, didn't return
Kristen stood stunned, watching the two of them walk away hand in hand. He turned to Ethan with pity in his eyes, knowing his friend would be completely devastated.He was right. Tears were already streaming down Ethan's face, his eyes fixed on the direction they had gone. Kristen’s heart broke for his friend. Beyond looking like a complete mess from being pushed by Anastasia, Ethan was visibly crushed.Placing a hand on Ethan's shoulder, Kristen tried to lead him away, his voice solemn. "Let's go home."Ethan shoved his hand off. "No, I'm staying!"He stormed off toward Damien and Anastasia. Kristen didn't get angry; instead, he felt even more sorry for him."Ethan, wait!" Kristen called out, but Ethan didn't stop. Instead he followed the direction Damien and Anastasia had gone. By the time he caught sight of them again, they were walking toward the very front of the hall, hand in hand, while Dimitri remained on the podium.Gasps rippled through the room as guests watched Damien esco
Both Ethan and Kristen were stunned by Anastasia's words."My fiancé?" Ethan frowned. "What the hell are you talking about?"Anastasia burst into laughter, her eyes gleaming with mockery.Kristen stared at her, barely recognizing the woman standing before him."What did you do, Anna?" he asked sternly. "I told you to let him go. Don't tell me you ignored me."He looked at his childhood friend, desperately hoping she hadn't done something that would hurt both herself and Ethan.Ethan's confusion only deepened."Let who go?" he demanded. "What the fuck are you two talking about?"Anastasia scoffed."As usual, Ethan is completely clueless. You'll find out exactly what's happening when Damien arrives."She turned to leave before glancing back with a sinister smile."Sit down and enjoy the show."She no longer needed Ethan. He had already served his purpose by bringing Damien here. Since Damien had promised Ethan he would attend, she knew he wouldn't break his word.Tonight, her grandfathe
Ethan was awake the next morning as Anna knocked on the door. He quickly sat up and Anna entered. She greeted him good morning and told him to come downstairs for breakfast; she added that if he couldn't walk, she'd be glad to assist him, but he politely declined, saying he felt better that Dr. Ric
You just made the right choice,” Damien said calmly.He walked toward Ethan and extended his hand.Ethan stared at it. His eyes lingered on Damien’s hand, hesitation filling him at first.Slowly, Ethan reached out. His hand was weak as he placed it in Damien’s whose grip was strong and without hesit
Ethan froze, disbelief rendering him completely silent as his mind struggled to process what he had just heard. Had the living Yama truly asked him to marry him? The words felt impossible absurd and unreal like something his broken mind had invented to escape the pain. He stared at Damien desperate
Metropolis Prison was the most dangerous prison in the country, a place where the most violent criminals were kept. Murderers, serial killers, and men whose names inspired fear lived within its walls. It was not a place meant for someone like Ethan Vale.Ethan lay on his bed or rather, what could b







