ICE’S POV:Guns were drawn, tension hung thick in the air, and it seemed like a standoff was about to erupt, but amidst the pointed weapons, only Zia and I stood without weapons, locked in a chilling gaze. With a wry smile, Zia's voice slithered forth, her words carrying a mocking tone: "Well, isn't this a cozy gathering? Traitors' offspring all grown up. What a delight."My response wasn't as amusing as hers. I fixed her with a cold stare, my voice cutting through the tension like a blade. "Why drag me, my brother, and those who matter to me into this? What's the point of involving us in the tangled mess our parents made that wasn’t our problems in the first place?"Zia's laughter rippled, a bitter melody in the midst of the charged atmosphere. She fired back, her tone dripping with sarcasm, "Oh, come on. Did you really expect me to roll out the red carpet for you just because your parents are the culprits and it doesn’t include you?"I didn't grace her question with an immediate ans
ICE’S POV:As my arms encircled him, I could feel his body tremble beneath my touch. It was clear that his façade was cracking and that the tough exterior he tried to project was giving way to the pain he held within. I gently turned him to face me, his tear-streaked face a testament to the battle raging inside him."It's going to be alright, brother," I murmured, my voice a steady anchor amidst the storm of his emotions. I held his gaze, willing him to believe my words. "Your sister will not leave you again." His eyes, usually so guarded, seemed to soften with a glimmer of hope as our connection deepened.Yet, as we stood there locked in our embrace, something shifted in Grayson. His defenses crumbled, and the floodgates he had erected against his feelings began to open. The sound of his sobs, raw and heartbreaking, reached my ears, and I felt a pang in my chest. This was his pain, his vulnerability laid bare, and I was honored that he chose to share it with me.Tears welled up in my
ICE’S POV:"Mommy!" I heard History's excited voice echoing through the house, and I couldn't help but smile. I knew he, along with his dad, Iciest, and his brother, Chronicles, were eagerly waiting for me and our little angel, Legend. With a fond shake of my head, I anticipated History's imminent arrival in the room that Iciest and I shared.I glanced at my 2-year-old daughter, her vibrant violet and green eyes meeting mine. She had inherited those striking eyes from me. Gently, I dressed her in a beautiful blue dress, carefully placing a delicate white flower tiara on her head before braiding her hair. It was a marvel to think about the journey that had led to this point—after everything that had transpired, the unexpected gift of another baby had caught Iciest and me by surprise. Recollecting a past conversation with my two older children about their desire for a third sibling once their parents reunited (which, unbeknownst to me at the time, referred to me and Iciest), I had decid
It was already December so the weather was cold. The breeze was slightly penetrating through my bare face which made me shiver and I couldn’t help but put my hands with gloves on my face. The neighborhood also was already so quiet. I can’t blame them though, it was already 11 p.m. and I am still here walking on my way home alone. The good thing about this is that I already ate at a dinner meeting earlier and decided to just walk because my house is just a walking distance from the hotel where we held our dinner.A few moments later, I immediately stopped on my track when I saw a suspicious man in black ahead of the road. At first glance, he was just someone who was walking slowly while approaching where I was.I observed the man and I knew at first that he wanted something from me since he was wearing a mask all over his face, a hat, black long pants, boots, jacket, and even gloves. All of them are black which looks like he was a
ICE’S POV:I'm on my way home from the Kyuden Empire which is the mafia organization I built with my hard work for so many years. This organization’s main headquarters is here but I also have many headquarters all over the world to enlarge my connections. I named my organization Kyuden because Kyuden or Kyūden means Palace in Japanese and Palace is our family name.I built this organization when my parents died and I became orphaned. The good thing about this is that I still have my grandpa to care for me. Unfortunately, after mom and dad died, the organization they created collapsed so I just built something out of my skills. Building this organization takes time as I pour all my blood, sweat, and tears into it.I was just 9 years old at that time and I could see how they killed my parents in front of my own eyes. They are shameless!When mom and dad died, grandpa immedi
ICE’S POV:"Princess, just stay here in your room. Don't go out, okay?" Mom reminded me while having tearful eyes despite smiling at me. I don't know what's happening but I know something is wrong.I just nodded. He smiled again then kissed me on the forehead."Always remember that we love you so much," Dad said to me and kissed me on the cheek.I just stared at their backs as they were obviously in a hurry to get out. I was alone in my room, feeling cold and confused. After a few minutes, I heard a lot of loud gunshots and explosions so my eyes immediately widened.I began to panic and went to the window to look at what was happening outside. I saw mom and dad kneeling in front of a man and that man was holding a gun while pointing it at my parents.Later, he suddenly shot my mom and dad in the head as my eyes started to widen in shock. I
ICE’S POV:When I arrived here at the place given by my grandfather through text, a large wall immediately appeared in front of me. I frowned, the house my grandfather built for me was hidden. How nice!I looked around to check if someone was looking but when I already made sure that no one was around, I immediately approached the wall.Suddenly a scanner came out and scanned me from head to toe."Lady Ice Angel Velez, you can now enter." A robotic voice muffled after it finished scanning and knowing my identity.Eventually, the wall split in half and a passage suddenly emerged in front of my eyes. I went straight in as I looked around and noticed that this house was also fully secured because there are many small cameras in every corner of this place.I walked again while looking around. When I enter, I immediately notice the beauty of this place and the big house that was built at the center.I went to the bac
ICE’S POV:At five o'clock in the morning, my mind was wide awake so I decided to exercise first. I have to maintain my body health because I am still planning to retaliate.I know that revenge is not the answer but this is my only way to make those people pay for their debt. If I asked some authorities for this, they would not be a big help since Bernards is the biggest scam and a big fish in the water.It takes many years to solve the case and it is not certain that it will be successful or not. Maybe my identity will be out accidentally as well once I seek their help.Oh well, I don't care about their lives anyway. In the first place, they also didn't value the lives of my parents."Empress!" I turned my attention to the direction of the voice and just looked at him emotionlessly."What do you want Jensen?" I asked coldly. I also took the towel I was carrying and wiped it with my sweat."T-the b-breakfast is