เข้าสู่ระบบLYRADante was walking toward me.My heart immediately started pounding.I didn't know what he wanted, but judging by the amused look on his face, I knew he hadn't forgotten me.I took a small step backward."Dont..."Before I could finish, the lights in the ballroom dimmed slightly, and a voice came through the speakers."Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."Everyone turned toward the stage.Dante also stopped walking.I looked at him for a moment before turning my attention to the stage as well."Thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate a very special occasion."The room filled with applauses.I glanced at Dante again.He was standing a few feet away now, his expression unreadable.The man on the stage continued speaking, but I barely listened.My attention was still fixed on Dante.Until I heard a familiar name."Please welcome the beautiful bride to be, Miss Iris Lombardi."My head snapped toward the stage as Iris stepped forward.She looked nervous, but she smiled polite
LYRAI stared at myself in the mirror for a few seconds, hardly recognizing the woman staring back at me.The deep wine colored evening gown hugged my figure perfectly, flowing down to the floor in soft, elegant folds. The neckline was simple but flattering, while the fitted waist brought out my curves without making the dress feel uncomfortable. My red curls had been styled loosely, allowing them to fall around my shoulders in soft, bouncy waves.I touched one of the curls absentmindedly before sighing.Tonight was Iris's engagement party.I still couldn't believe I was actually going.Two days ago, I had been working my usual shift at the club, and now I was standing in a room that probably cost more than my entire apartment, dressed like I was attending some royal event.I took one last look at myself before stepping out of the room.The moment I reached the top of the stairs, I saw Iris standing at the bottom.And my breath caught.She looked absolutely beautiful.Her emerald gr
DANTE The room was quiet except for the sound of heavy breathing. Three men were tied to metal chairs in the middle of the basement. Blood stained the concrete floor beneath them. I stood by the table, slowly removing my gloves. None of them dared to look at me. They had tried to kill me two nights ago, now they were shaking like frightened animals. I pulled out the chair across from them and sat down calmly. My men stood behind me in silence. “I’m going to ask this once,” I said, my voice echoed softly in the cold room. “Who sent you?” The room stayed silent. None of them answered. The man in the middle kept his eyes on the floor like he was hoping the ground would open up and swallow him. The one on the left was breathing so hard his chest kept rising and falling. The third man tried to look brave, but the sweat running down the side of his face betrayed him. I watched them for a few seconds, then I smiled. Slowly, I stretched out my hand to the side
LYRAAs I sat in my father's office, I wondered about what he was going to say to me. In front of me was a huge expensive looking desk with files on it.My father sat on his leather chair, his gaze burrowing a hole through my skull.There was an awkward air around us but I didn't care. It was expected because we hadn't seen each other in ages.He cleared his throat, finally breaking the decades of silence."There will be a dinner party here for your sister's engagement in two days time and it's important that you attend as you will be meeting your fiance there." He said without a hint of warmth.My brows furrowed into a frown, my 'fiance?'I chuckled, amusement dancing in my eyes. "My fiance?" I asked to be sure I heard right."Yes." He replied, then he continued after a small pause, "Your engagement will take place next month."I scoffed, my grip tightening around the hem of my dress. "So this was why you asked me to come." I said calmly, my chest clenching in whatever emotions I was
LYRA Knock knock!!! A loud knock on the door jolted me awake. I groaned and rolled over, my heart racing like I had been caught doing something wrong. It took me a second to remember where I was. The massive soft bed I was in made me remember everything that happened last night or should I say, earlier today? I squinted my eyes and reached for the clock on the bedside table. The bright numbers told me it was way too early for my liking. Who on earth was knocking on my door this early? I cleared my throat and said a low, sleepy, “Come in.” after remembering that I wasn't in my apartment anymore. The door opened slowly, and the middle aged woman from earlier this morning stepped inside. She had the same calm look on her face, like she knew I would still be in bed, looking like a mess. “Good morning, miss Lyra,” she said gently. “Good morning,” I replied, sitting up and pulling the duvet closer to myself. She smiled. “You should freshen up and come downstairs. Everyone is wai
DANTE *Few hours ago in Mr Lombardi's office* "You didn't tell me you have two daughters." I said coldly as I sat on a leather chair in Mr Lombardi's office. He paused for a few seconds, before staring straight at me. "How did you know?" He asked with a slight frown but I didn't give a fuck. I smirked, but it didn't reach my eyes. "I have my ways." "Well...having two daughters doesn't change anything, you're still going to get married to Iris in two months." He waved his hands like it doesn't mean anything. "Iris isn't the first daughter," I paused, tapping my fingers on the Indian rosewood table in front of me. "I was promised the first daughter." I continued calmly but he knew better than to believe my calm facade. "She doesn't know anything about the contract, she's useless to you." He stated and I scoffed. "I didn't ask if she was useful or not," the tension in the room was now so thick that it could be sliced by a knife. "I marry the older child, and that's fina
LYRA It was already past three in the morning as I made my way down the empty alleyway, my hand clutching the taser in my bag, ready for any unexpected trouble. I was completely exhausted after ending my night's shift at the club I worked. The only thing I could think about was going home, taki
LYRA Well, it’s not like I ever slept with him. He had plenty of other women to keep him satisfied, since he liked to say I was 'always too dry.' I decided to let them be and attend to other customers after a little while. His bimbo was already starting to get red in the face just by staring at m
DANTE Sitting in the back seat of my car, I groaned as I glanced down at my wound that opened again from my excessive movement. "Getting your dick sucked with that kind of injury is simply crazy!" Matteo shook his head, his face in a permanent scowl. Tony, my second cousin snorted, his gaze f
DANTE I ran a bloodied hand through my dark hair as I watched her glare at me. She was the first person that had ever glared at me so openly. If I didn't find her amusing I would have plucked out her beautiful violet eyes and kept it as a trophy. "What's your name?" I asked, ignoring the sha







