A queen in shadows. A devil with a cape. A war between Legacies. When Elizabeth Vasiliev inherited an empire built in the darkness with brilliance and blood, she swore to protect her son and the people under her wing from the same storm that once shattered her family. In the world where the devil wear cape and medals, painted with gold, praised as a hero by people—truth is buried, and the villains are crowned. He shines like a sun while she stays hidden in the shadows. Then came Alaister. Her past. Her first love. The son of the man who destroyed her family. As truth resurfaces. Loyalties became tainted and blurred. Alaister is torn between two things: Protecting the woman he loves or standing with the man who raised him. In this game of loyalty, lies, and legacy—only one will win. Will she stand a chance against the hero of the nation? The nation's golden hero? Will Alaister reveal his true self to the world, for Elizabeth, and for their son? Will this be the revelation of the hidden mafia?
View More16Parang nabingi si Alaister sa sinabi ni Elizabeth. Nilukob ng katahimikan ang buong lugar. The sound of the waves didn’t matter anymore. Tinitigan lang siya ni Alaister, naghihintay na bawiin ang sinabi niya. It seems like she had just spoken a language that he couldn’t understand. And suddenly, everything makes no sense anymore. Not the sea around them, the silence between them, and even the image of his father he had looked up his whole life.He opened his mouth, but no words came out. Elizabeth’s voice, though calm and controlled, felt like a cold blade, piercing through his chest. “Sinubukan ko namang kalimutan yon e, I tried counseling. Meeting different psychiatrists and psychologists. For years, I tried living through those painful memories. I kept convincing myself that it didn’t happen. Na baka bangungot lang ‘yon. Na baka makakalimutan ko rin ‘yon. But I just can’t.” Her voice cracked.“But how do you forget the smell of the burning flesh, Alaister? The screams of your
15“WHERE’S MY DAUGHTER, Leon? I told you to keep an eye to her.” May pag-aalalang mababakas sa boses ni Leonid. Elizabeth has been off grid for days. She was untraceable. The last place she was still on the grid was on her house, and it stopped there. “Sorry, sire. I lost track.” Tipid na sagot ni Leon, looking down.Leonid clicked his tongue. “Any updates on the General?”“He's been hunting and tracing Elizabeth down for days but didn’t succeed.” Leonid turned his swivel chair and faced Leon, one of his empire’s most treasured and skilled people. He grew up in the empire, his parents got killed also by someone in the government. Leonid trained him and equipped him with all he knew. Looking at the man in front of him, it seems like he’s looking at a man with a lot of secrecy. He watched him grow pero parang ibang tao na ang kaharap niya ngayon. He can feel Leon is hiding something.“You’re like a son to me, Leon. Don’t ever disappoint me.” Makahulugang sabi niya dito. Leon didn’
14ELIZABETH was stirred from her sleep when she heard a noise. The sun is already high, rays spilling through the windows and dancing on the floor. Judging by its brightness and hotness, it was already afternoon. Yesterday's talk with Alaister made her mind shut down on its own. Her body finally gave in to exhaustion—mental, emotional, and physical. Ni hindi na niya matandaan kung paano at kailan siya humiga. She blinked and stared at the door, trying to remember her bearings. The slight rocking of the yacht reminded her that she was still at the sea, in the middle of nowhere, with Alaister. Moments later, the sound came again. It's not that loud but her ears are trained to hear even the slightest noise. Dahan dahan siyang bumangon at ininat ang mga braso. Her muscles are slightly sore from her deep sleep and maybe from her awkward posture. She slowly stood up and walked.Naglakad siya palabas ng kwarto ng nakapaa. Sinundan niya kung saan nanggagaling ang tunog. Walang ingay siyan
13DAY ONE of sailing to nowhere with Alaister is quite calming but the worry kept resurfacing in her chest. She stared at the sea for a long time, feeling the breeze of the air hitting gently on her face. So calming. No land. No noise. No signal. Only the waves gently rocking the yacht as if cradling her into a temporary peace.The first day with Alaister was bearable. Quiet. Distant. It's obvious that he's giving her some space after that little talk. Alaister didn’t attempt to ask or pry. He’s been keeping his distance to her, she can tell. It was only them in the yacht. Alaister is the captain himself. No maids or any workers, just them. Hindi niya din tinanong kung saan sila papunta, all she knew is that they’re in the middle of the sea. Thinking about the situation, if Alaister is really being honest of him protecting her against his father, that would be a relief but if not and this was all just a trap, then she really is in danger. But everything is calculated and expected,
Chapter 12 ALAISTER saw how Elizabeth spaced out while staring at the name on his yacht. He saw the shift in her expression, the tightness of her jaw, and the flicker of grief she didn’t mean to show. Hindi niya ito nilapitan. Nanatili siyang tahimik at tinitigan ang babae. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin niya maintindihan kung bakit siya nagawang iwan nito. They already build their future together, slowly. They were happy, contented, and in love. He thought what they had was so deep and intact that no one could ever break it. He turned back and continued walking. It pains him to see the dullness in Elizabeth’s eyes. The way she tried to hold back and hide her emotions. It's so hard to watch that the woman she promised to spend the rest of his life with is like a stranger with a familiar face — distant, guarded, and emotions are contained. As much as he wants to confront her about it, he feels like it's still not the right time to talk about it. Not yet. Nagpatuloy sila sa pag
Chapter 11 ALA is sitting comfortably on an oversized velvet sofa, facing an elderly man with silver hair tied neatly behind his head. Both of them are playing chess. The atmosphere in the area is intense and heavy. They were in the sunroom of a secluded and heavily guarded villa. Its windows overlook nothing but a forest, full of trees and fog. He was kidnapped but he never felt like he was. He was not treated like a prisoner nor was he harmed. In fact, they pampered him. The chessboard between them has grown intense, white queen was exposed, black nights circling. Ala was not frustrated with him being cornered, nearly losing the game, instead he studied the board and his opponents every move from the beginning. He pressed his lips together, eyes focused on the board, unblinking. He then made a bold move. He moved the rook forward, not to attack but to protect the queen. “Interesting,” the old man praised Ala, stroking his chin and smiling at the little boy. “Most players woul
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