LOGIN"Tere! Where are you?!"
Xandes's voice echoed loudly off the high walls of the mansion's main hall.
The man stood in the doorway, breathing heavily, his expression tense. His gaze swept rapidly across every corner of the room, which was usually filled with the presence of his wife.
Silence. There was no answer. No sound of footsteps. Even the bag and several personal belongings that usually lay on the table near the stairs were no
"Your lawsuit has been completely rejected by the court, Mrs. Tere!”The lawyer’s voice over the phone sounded extremely panicked.“How could it be rejected?!” Tere exclaimed, her voice rising instantly. “We have all the evidence! Evidence of neglect, financial evidence, even Ana’s medical records! What else is missing?!”“All of that evidence was deemed invalid,” the lawyer replied heavily. “Mr. Xandes used his influence. The court even refused to register our documents with the clerk. Not a single judge is willing to touch this case.”Tere clenched her fists. An overwhelming rage boiled inside her chest.“He really is using his power,” Tere muttered furiously. “That bastard won’t let me go that easily.”“I’m sorry, Mrs. Tere. We can’t proceed through the ordinary legal channels if our opponent controls the system,” the lawyer continued before finally ending the call.Tere lowered her phone with trembling hands. She stood frozen in the living room.Marvin stepped closer. His eyes sta
"Daddy..."The small voice sounded so clear, echoing through the dark, cold room."Daddy, don't go..."Tere looked up. Standing in front of her was a four-year-old girl wearing a clean white dress."Ana?"Tere immediately ran toward her. She stretched out both arms, ready to embrace the tiny body she had missed so terribly. Yet the faster Tere ran, the farther away the distance between them seemed to become."Wait, sweetheart! Don't run!" Tere screamed, her chest burning with fear.Ana stopped. The little girl slowly turned around and looked at Tere with her clear, round eyes."Mommy...""Let's go home with Mommy," Tere whispered through her trembling voice, reaching out her fingers until they almost touched Ana's cheek.Ana did not take her hand. Her small face turned expressionless."But you're too late, Mommy."The smile on Tere's face immediately vanished."What do you mean, sweetheart?""Mommy was too late to save me," Ana said again. Her tiny feet moved backward, away from Tere.
"Tere! Where are you?!"Xandes's voice echoed loudly off the high walls of the mansion's main hall.The man stood in the doorway, breathing heavily, his expression tense. His gaze swept rapidly across every corner of the room, which was usually filled with the presence of his wife.Silence. There was no answer. No sound of footsteps. Even the bag and several personal belongings that usually lay on the table near the stairs were now gone.Xandes strode inside angrily. He had called Tere several times last night, but she had never answered. "Tere!"A servant hurried out from the direction of the kitchen, her body trembling. "Yes, Sir?""Where is Madam?!" Xandes barked.The servant lowered her head even further, afraid to meet her master's eyes. "Madam... Madam has left, Sir."Xandes stopped in his tracks. "Left? Where d
"Break both of his hands, then dump him at the garbage disposal site," Marvin replied coldly. "There are no second chances for traitors."The executioner's voice echoed coldly, cutting through the silence of the night and making Tere's blood suddenly run cold from behind the pillar where she was hiding.As Tere walked toward the main living room, her steps came to a halt behind the pillar. Inside the room, Marvin was standing in front of a thick wooden desk. He had already removed his suit jacket, leaving him in a black shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing mature muscles and prominent veins along his hands.In front of him, three men dressed entirely in black stood with their heads lowered, their faces tense."How many people were bold enough to infiltrate the western area?" Marvin asked. His voice was cold and merciless."Seven, Boss," one of his men answere
CLICK!The sound of a gun being cocked echoed sharply through the silent room. Marvin did not even turn around as he walked toward the window, aiming the barrel of his pistol directly into the darkness beyond the gate.The cold sensation and threat of danger radiating from Marvin's body made Tere's lungs feel constricted. Her heartbeat surged violently. Before her lips could close from the shock of his dominant action, Marvin slipped the pistol back into the leather holster at his waist."You're mine now," Marvin repeated. His voice was low and dangerous, yet filled with protectiveness.Tere stared at him without blinking. "Marvin... you can't just act like this.""I know what you're going to say," Marvin cut in quickly."Xandes has legal rights, and I...""I don't want to hear his name tonight," Marvin cut in again. His eyes fixed sharpl
Tere's hands tightened around the steering wheel. Her eyes were fixed on the magnificent mansion standing behind the tall iron gates before her.Tere's car stopped several meters from the gate. She did not immediately press the accelerator. Inside the silent cabin, her heart pounded hard. The moment she stepped inside, she would come face-to-face with the man she had left behind years ago.Marvin.Tere closed her eyes. The voices of her parents suddenly echoed in her memory."Don't be with Marvin, Tere. He isn't the right man for you.""We don't want to see our daughter living with a mafia boss.""Leave Marvin and marry Xandes if you respect us."Back then, Tere chose to give in and obey their wishes. She buried her feelings, left Marvin, and married Xandes. She believed that decision would bring her peace. She thought Xandes could be a good husband and give her a happy life.However, all of that faith was shattered without a trace.Her parents died in a tragic accident exactly one we







