로그인"So, you're the head of the Cayenne family? It seems we were the ones being impolite."
Tim swept his gaze across the room before speaking first.
Standing out in a sultry black gown with a high slit that revealed her long, fair legs, Shirley Cayenne radiated allure. Her smoky gray eyes narrowed slightly as she nodded in greeting.
Her red lips parted into a faint smile. Delicate fingers, nails sparkling with black diamond studs, caught the light with every movement. She wore no jewelry, yet her aura was impossible to ignore.
With a simple flick of her slender finger, she swept her golden hair over her shoulder. Even such a mundane gesture oozed seduction.
“Mr. Goldstein, you make it sound like I’m some kind of tyrant,” Shirley said, her voice teasing yet graceful.
Now, all six of the great families were present.
Eyes throughout the banquet subtly shifted in their direction.
It was a rare sight to see the six eli
Emeris.“Lotus, stop looking so gloomy all the time. Smile more, would you? You used to smile all the time—that's when you truly looked like a Lotus.” Jules brewed two cups of hand-ground coffee and set one down next to her.Lotus gave him a faint smile. “Did I?”She took a small sip, blinked once, and murmured, “It’s bitter.”“Silly, of course it is. I didn’t add anything to it,” Jules chuckled, lips curving. It was only in moments like these that she acted like a child again.Just then, the phone on the coffee table rang.Jules glanced at the screen. This number had been calling nonstop for days, never getting through. He set down his cup and turned to the girl beside him. “Not going to answer it?”“No,” Lotus replied, eyes dropping, her voice colder now.The soft clink of porcelain rang out as she placed her cup down.
"Moa's sad, Moa's really sad! Bro, do something! Go find Daddy! Daddy's handsome and gentle—Moa wants Daddy!"Moa jumped down from the chair, tugging at Koa's hand with a pout.“Big Bro...”Koa looked at his little sister being all sweet and clingy, and his heart just melted. He wished he could give her the whole world.He wondered who she got this charm from—Mom or Dad?No doubt about it, she was definitely his sister. Same excellent taste.He gently ruffled Moa’s soft hair and patted his chest. “Don’t worry. I will figure something out!”“Mhm! Bro, you’re the best!”Koa’s face lit up in an instant, and she threw her arms around him.Koa couldn’t help but smile and pretended to be cool and al
"Why should I tell you anything?"The chief was pinned down, eyes venomous. If it weren’t for Diego’s sudden appearance, he would’ve gotten what he came for already.Still, he wasn’t afraid. Diego wouldn’t kill him.Briella stood with her delicate face turned away from the light, too composed.In her palm, a scalpel made of a special alloy had silently appeared—something that could bypass Solandra Palace’s security systems undetected.She crouched down and drew the blade lightly across his hand.Blood immediately surfaced."Not talking? Then I’ll ask it another way—what’s your involvement in the 911 Incident?"The chief's expression twisted. "How do you know about that?"Even Abel’s face changed, shooting a shocked glance at Diego."Sir… this..."Diego’s expression darkened. He stepped forward, seizing Briella’s hands. "Briel
The room was so quiet, the air itself seemed frozen.Suddenly, steady, powerful footsteps echoed in the corridor—far more than just a few people.Everyone turned toward the door.“Well now, am I interrupting something?”Leaning casually against the doorframe, Philip twirled a small knife between his fingers. His deep blue coat couldn’t suppress the roguish grin spread across his face.Even without stepping aside, the presence of bodyguards behind him was unmistakable.Briella’s lashes fluttered faintly, catching the light like silver threads.The President’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stood. “Dr. Philip, it’s been a while.”“A while? Let me think…” Philip rubbed his chin as if seriously pondering. “Yeah, it has been a while. I’m surprised Your Excellency even remembers me.”He straightened up and tossed
Just then, Nash knocked and entered, with Abel following close behind.“Sir, we’ve confirmed it. The Hernandez family from Zentaria has been sending people into Avenlith in waves. We had too few people guarding Miss Hernandez, so they managed to rescue her. The delay in information gave her the chance to escape—and to find Madam.”Philip turned toward Diego, already sensing what had happened.It had been far too long.People seemed to have forgotten just how ruthless and brutal he could be."Hah. Miss Hernandez? She's not even worth the title. Send my order: the Hernandez family in Zentaria is no longer needed. Bring him to Avenlith."His tone was frigid—chillier than winter in January.In his hand, Diego held his gold-rimmed glasses. His aura had turned sharp and commanding. That gentle, bookish charm from before? Nothing more than a well-crafted illusion.Nash trembled, bowing low. &ldqu
"Go on then, who were your accomplices today?" Briella reclined lazily on the sofa with her eyes closed, expression listless.Surprise? Seems like they’ve all grown bolder.Zedd and the five elders sat uneasily on the couch across from her, visibly on edge."Teacher, you see… The internet’s going crazy over your speech and performance today. They’re saying it’s another day of sobbing over your beauty and talent..."Briella cracked an eyelid open and looked at Zedd calmly.Zedd, holding a tablet, gradually lowered his voice as he spoke, until he trailed off completely—collapsing into the couch in defeat.Briella turned her gaze to the five elders and gave a sweet smile. "Well? Speak up."The elders: “...”That smile was terrifying.In perfect sync, they averted their eyes, looking everywhere but at her.Lucky Mr. Blake had gone ba







