The Kings' hall was filled with numerous artists clad in their various attires. They all had cheerful smiles on their faces. Musicians, actors, models, directors, producers, and others chatted with each other."Dee, Cash will be here soon..." Hudson's words were cut short as Indigo claimed his lips. He forgot his remaining words and kissed her back hard, gently pinning her against the wall.Indigo reached for his hand and placed it on her backside."Dee," he whispered."Shh," Indigo bit down on his lower lip and whispered, "Just a little play wonโt hurt."Hudson kissed her passionately, his hand groping her ass, and she moaned."Oh, Huds."Jaxon was seated around the corner with other female artists who kept trying to gain his attention. His eyes were fixed on the entrance. She had yet to arrive.He grabbed a cup of wine, drank from it, and left the hall to make a call.It was his grandfather.After hearing all that Cassius planned to do, his face dropped.-Tatiana finally appeared b
A clash echoed through the hall as one of the artists dropped her glass of wine. Every artists jaw dropped, and their eyes widened in shock.Tatiana was no exception; her entire body froze at Cassius's actions. His lips were on hers, one arm possessively holding her waist close, while the other rested on her face.His lips moved slowly as his tongue slid out, forcing her mouth to open for him. As if under a spell, Tatiana found herself closing her eyes and opening her mouth to respond.The only sound she could hear was her fast-beating heart and the sound of their lips moving against each other. Her mind went haywire.She slid her arms around his neck, wrapping them tightly, while he pulled her waist closer. A light, soft moan escaped her throat.As they broke the kiss, Tatiana noticed the smirk on his lips, and then she realized they were still in the King's hall. She had responded to the kiss in front of everyone.One of the artists choked on her saliva and began to cough.Her face
Jolene pressed her lips together, wondering what she was doing. She noticed how Jaxon behaved strangely toward Hudson and left for the garden at the back of the hall. And now, she was going to him.Jolene found Jaxon drinking under a tree. He seemed to sense her presence and looked at her, his expression unreadable. He was wearing a black shirt with a few buttons undone and black pants."Hey," his voice slurred as he returned his gaze to the sky, taking a sip from his drink.Jolene approached him slowly and stood by his side."Is everything okay?" she asked."Is cutie worried about me?" he mumbled."I don't like people who drink," she said, and Jaxon looked at her. She couldn't fathom the look on his face, but what he did next shocked her.He threw the bottle away."I only drink when I'm upset," he explained."Upset about what?""The world.""Does it involve big boss?" Jolene asked, and he smirked."Are you a detective?""My father and I used to play detective when I was young," she s
Tatiana's scream pierced the air. Her eyes shut tightly, and her breath hitched. It seemed the same happened to everyone else because the place turned silent.Oh heavens, what just happened?Tatiana's eyes flew wide open when Dylan's voice broke the silence."Mom!"She raised her head, only to see that the girl hadn't stabbed her son. The lady had an unreadable expression, her eyes scrutinizing Tatiana closely.Tatiana watched as the girl released Dylan. The moment that happened, Dylan ran towards her, and Tatiana did the same.A wave of relief washed over her as she felt her son in her arms again. She cried, knowing she had almost lost him."Are you okay?" she asked, her eyes roaming over his body.Dylan nodded, and she hugged him again."I'm so sorry. I'm deeply sorry, my love," she whispered.Slowly, Tatiana's red eyes shifted to the lady who had already been caught by the guards. It seemed she didnโt even try to run; she just stared at her.Leaving Dylan with Jolene, Tatiana march
On the fourth ring, Cassius answered the phone. "Hello, Rebel," his voice sounded a bit weak, as if he had just woken up. "Hey, uh... Sorry I woke you up," Tatiana said, her voice low. "Hm, you sound disturbed. Are you okay?" he asked gently. "I should be asking you that. How's business?" she inquired, her mind wavering on whether to tell Cassius about Rosa but deciding to wait. She wanted to see what Rosa was talking about before mentioning it to him. Even though Rowen trusted Rosa, Tatiana knew it wasnโt a trap. She could tell that Rosa was telling the truth. "Pretty stressful. I miss you and my little man. I'll wrap this up soon and return home as fast as I can," Cassius assured her. Silence settled between them for a while, as if they were both lost in their own thoughts. "Cash," Tatiana broke the silence again. "Please stay safe. I miss you too, and I love you." "I love you too, Wifey. Let me know if there's any trouble, okay?" "Hm." The call ended after a long conversa
[SPAIN]The human farm was no joke, just as Rosa had explained. It was heavily guarded at every branch.But Stacy knew how brothels worked. She was a girl born into a strange world but was saved by Tatiana when things got messy.Parker, on the other hand, was almost killed by some gangs Tatiana was afterโhard drug dealers who raped an artist Tatiana saved. Bringing down the gang saved Parker in the process.That was why Stacy and Parker would do anything for Tatiana. Their talents were discovered by Tatiana, and they would use them to help her no matter what.Stacy was just like Tatiana, a daughter of a famous politician, but she hated her family because of the illegal things they did.Luckily, Stacy's family came from Spain and was well-known there. The Fernandez family was part of the human trafficking ring.And Tatiana was going to use that...She disguised herself as a daughter of the Fernandez family, using Stacy's older sister's name, Salome Fernandez.Stacy described her sister
[YEARS AGO]Teenage Tatiana stormed across the hall, her long black hair flowing behind her. Her expression was cold, as if she was about to destroy whatever she was heading for.With her fists tightly clenched, she ignored the other high school students staring at her with curiosity. She was unstoppable.Some of the students murmured among themselves, realizing where Tatiana was heading."Is she crazy? Donโt tell me sheโs heading towards the Mercedes twins...""I think so. The twins seem to have her sister. Everyone knows Tatiana doesnโt joke with her sister...""This is going to be a huge show!...""The twins are brutal too, donโt forget..."Without knocking, Tatiana burst into the empty lab and found the Mercedes twins and some of their gang. They were all gathered around a girl kneeling in the middle.Issabella."Tatie," Issabella whispered, her eyes wide with surprise; she hadn't expected her to be here."Aww, look whoโs here. Tatiana Wallington. Youโre here for your sister?" one
Tatiana finally moved, stepping forward. Her body was still trembling, and her knees were weak from the shock.Isabella held her baby closer and averted her gaze."Don't take her away from me, please. It's my first baby, I know, but please don't take her away," she sobbed, and Tatiana's heart broke even more.For a moment, Tatiana was confused. Then she realized she was still disguised as Salome. Her eyes immediately went to the lady at the entrance, who still had her head bowed."Leave me with her," she said to the lady."Yes, my Queen," the lady bowed.Tatiana returned her gaze to Isabella."Isabella," she called, the name feeling heavy on her tongue."Go away," Isabella rasped.Tatiana didnโt know whether to reveal her identity. She felt so conflicted that she didnโt even know what to think.Deep down, she was glad she still had a chance to save her... but this was just too much. She recalled Rosa's words, and her blood boiled.Several men had mounted her sister until she bore a ch
Three years later.Time passed with grace. Things changed.Rafeal became the leader of the Deathroll, a true Don that carried it wellโcommanding, lethal, calm. They remained the most feared in the underworld.But still, Rafeal remained the same man who watched Milena like she was everything. She was expecting now. His child. His beginning. His peace.โHeโs going to look like you,โ Milena whispered, gently rubbing her belly, her wedding ring glinting under the dim light.โHow can you tell itโs a boy?โ Rafeal whispered. โWhat if itโs a little you? Another little wild flower? Or maybe both of them?โMilena chuckled at his words. Rafeal cupped her face and kissed her forehead.โI love you so much, my world.โโI love you, my everything,โ she whispered back. โWhen will you be back?โโBefore you know it,โ he replied, voice soft. โI wonโt be long, don't worry about me.โShe kissed his lips, gentle and filled with love. When they pulled away, Rafeal kissed her forehead and her swollen belly.T
The interior of the mansion was even more breathtaking, the ceiling hung high, a chandelier hanging above, casting a warm glow across the large space.Milena clung closer to Rafeal's arm, still in awe of the architecture.โWelcome,โ Cassius was the first to appear. Clad in his comfortable shirt and dark pants, he looked handsome even in his early fifties.โWe've been expecting you,โ he said, voice deep. His gaze settled on Rafeal. โThanks for coming Rafeal.โRafeal nodded with a smile. โIt's my pleasure.โCassius greeted the others, including Rosa and Zade.โHe looks so much like Silence,โ Zade muttered. โSame blue eyes and great aura.โRosa nodded in agreement.Another figure appeared, descending the stairs with his hands tucked into his pockets. Tall, with a lean, built body, his messy hair combed backward. His features sharp and attractive.His blue eyes settled on the guests, especially on Silence.Silence felt his heart warm up instantly, his gaze not leaving the figure.โThat mu
โRosa,โ Zade approached her quietly. She sat alone on the hotel rooftop, gazing up at the night sky.โHow did you find me?โ Rosa asked, her expression blank.โI figured you'd be somewhere quiet, probably with a nice view and fresh air. The rooftop seemed like the best bet,โ Zade explained. โCare if I join you?โโAs long as you donโt become a burden, help yourself.โRosa had always been the one who smiled the most in the clan. She was cheerful, helpful, talkativeโeveryone loved her. Talented. Beauty with brains.But after Viktorโs death...Zade hadnโt seen even a glimpse of a smile on her face.It had been over a week since the war ended. Leonard was now being held in a psychiatric facility known as the Phantom Cell, secured with high-tech restraints. That guy would be tortured until his last breath.Not the violent kind of torture, but the kind that would haunt him. Trapped between walls, injected with things that would slowly drive him insane.Rafeal had said Leonard was saved agains
Angie Hales. That name was carved into the gravestone. The yard was the place where all the dead mobsters were buried. Rafeal approached, placing a bunch of flowers on the stone, his expression blank, but inside he was breaking. He hadn't seen her death coming. Even though she had made a grave mistake that caused the clan to suffer, Angie had been his friend ever since he joined the clan. She was brave, smart, and always there to calm him with her words. Even now, he still found it hard to believe Angie was truly behind itโฆ Rosa walked to stand beside Rafeal, her face unreadable, but she was breaking inside too. โI shouldnโt have told her to die after the mission,โ Rosa said, taking a deep breath to steady her nerves. โI regret my words that day.โ โItโs not your fault,โ Rafeal said. Rosa nodded, understanding what Rafeal meant. โShe was my best friend.โ โShe paid her debt,โ Rafeal mumbled. Memories of Angie surfaced, striking Rosaโs heart. โStillโฆ I hope she fin
Several days passed, and Milena didn't leave Rafealโs side for a second. She watch the doctor feed and treat him occasionally, read him stories and watched him sleep until her own eyes shut.Three days had passed, and Milena grew worried, missing him so badly. She missed his voice, his smile, his touch, and the way he made her feel.Wake up soon, Rafeal.The doctor mentioned his body was still healing and that it would take time before he regains consciousness.Milena rested her head beside him, taking his hand into hers and falling asleep like that. She loved doing soโshe could sense even the slightest movement from him.The sun rose from its horizon, casting a warm glow over the city.Milena stirred in her sleep, releasing a light moan. She looked up, and shock rippled through her.She was lying on the couch, and the bed was empty."Rafeal!" she gasped, shoving off the sheet that covered her one side of her and bolting to the bed. "Where did he go? He can't be up! Did the doctor tra
Milena blinked in shock, still frozen in place as her limbs refused to listen to her.Finally met her? Why would the great Tatiana Wallington be anticipating meeting her?As if reading her thoughts, Tatiana spoke again in that smooth voice.โWe've heard about you, dear.โMilenaโs legs wobbled. โGood things, I hope,โ she muttered under her breath. She glanced at Cassius, who still had his sharp gaze fixed on her.Then she bowed deeply, her head almost touching her knees.โNice to really meet you too, Mr. and Mrs. King,โ she straightened up and flashed them a nervous smile as Cassius gave her an acknowledging nod.โRafeal told me about you guys too,โ Milena added.The Ward's door slid open, and Zade walked in as well, standing beside her. Milena flashed him a glare as if asking, *Why didn't you tell me they were here?*Zade gave her a replying look too. *You didn't give me a chance; how am I supposed to do that?*Milena sighed defeatedly, knowing he was right. Tatiana offered the empty
Milena snapped awake with a gasp, her eyes meeting an unfamiliar room. She was surrounded by white wallsโtoo bright, too sterile. The ceiling spun above her for a moment before everything began to settle.Her heart pounded in her chest as she pushed herself up, the hospital sheets sliding off her trembling body. Her hands instinctively clutched the fabric at her chest, panic crawling up her throat as her eyes darted around the place.โRafealโฆโHer voice came out as a whisper, hoarse and broken.Memories surged inโhis limp body in her arms, the flatline sound, the doctors shouting.She swung her legs off the bed, nearly collapsing from the dizziness that hit her. But she didnโt care. Her feet touched the cold floor, and she forced herself up, dragging her weak body to the door.She yanked it open.A nurse turned at the sound, startled. โMaโam, pleaseโyou need to lie down, youโre notโโโWhere is he?โ Milena demanded, voice trembling but full of desperation. โWhere is Rafeal?โ"Maโam, yo
While Milena cradled Rafael's unconscious body, Angie ran to Rosa's side and saw the scene. Just like Rosa, her body froze in place, but she quickly recovered, pulling out an injection from her gear and running towards them.She shoved it onto Rafael's lap and injected him, then checked on his state."He is not breathing," Milena sobbed, her whole body trembling. "Rafael is not breathing!"Angie immediately lifted him despite the exhaustion from searching for the antidote clouding her senses. She carried him out, and Milena struggled to follow.She was drained, her bones threatening to give up, darkness slipping into her mind, and she almost fell, but Rosa caught her.Zade appeared too, shocked at the scene. He was covered in blood and sweat; it seemed they had been fighting off the men outside.He rushed to help Milena, taking her from Rosa and leading her out.However, Rosa paused and glanced at unconscious Leonard, her eyes dangerously cold as deadly intent rose within them.Angie
Milena watched them clash like two storms colliding.No hesitation. No holding back.Rafael was a blurโfaster than Leonard remembered. Every strike was brutal, precise, like heโd been waiting for this fight his entire life.Their fists met, their bones cracked, and their snarls echoed like monsters in a cage.Both were skilled; no one would know who was stronger among the brothers.Leonard went for Rafaelโs throat with a wild hook, but Rafael ducked and slammed his elbow into Leonardโs ribs, sending him staggering back and coughing blood.Leonard smirked, wiping the blood off his face with the back of his hand. โThat all youโve got, little brother?โRafael didnโt answer. He spun low and swept Leonardโs legs, sending him crashing to the floor. Rafael pounced, fists flying, hammering into Leonardโs jaw over and over.Blood splattered across the floor, warm and slick. Leonard twisted, caught Rafaelโs arm, and flipped himโhard.Rafael slammed onto his back with a groan but rolled to his f