Lilith is an international assassin who life is filled with bloodshed and chaos. On one of her mission, her path crossed with Atlas, an innocent CEO who's not aware of the dangers surrounding him and how many enemies he has. Now she entangled with his risky life and he's in even more danger because of her lifestyle.
View More***Lilith POV***
They say nothing happens by coincidence and I believe that. When I was born my dear old mother took one look at me and decided to name me, “Lilith.”
I know it sounds cute and feminine, but once I discovered the dark meaning of Lilith, it was pretty clear that it wasn't a mistake that my darling mother decided to give me a name that has deep associations with servitude, chaos, retaliation, and downright evil.
My name straight-up means, “belonging to the night.” However, I am not mad though because that's exactly where I belong, to the night.I work for a secret organization named, “Night Owls,” and my job, well it's to get rid of messes on the street.
Don't get it twisted, I am not a garbage lady. Instead, I am an assassin, and right now, I'm standing in the lobby of an extremely luxurious hotel in Japan.
“Good evening, ma’am. How can I assist you?” A pretty receptionist with a strong aroma of perfume on her said to me.
Then I sweetly smiled at her and responded, “I already have room 303 book, all I need is the key card.”
I noticed her sizing me with her eyes when her gaze met with mine. Then she frowned and arrogantly said, “Your name.”
“Celine Ross,” I told her without losing my cool since I was used to people overlooking me because of my youthful appearance.
For a moment, she stared at me as though she could see through my lie, then her focus swayed towards her keyboard, and she began typing.
After a minute, she gazed back at me with an awkward smile on her lips as her face beam with embarrassment, and she said, “I am sorry ma’am for the delay. Here's your room key and have a nice stay.”
A smirked surface on my lips. Then I slowly took the key card from her hand while coldly staring her in her eyes and replied with a gentle “thank you.”
The look of disbelief on her face was a pleasant sight to behold. However, when I turned around to leave, I heard her mumble, “She's so young. How can she afford to stay in such a place.”
I have heard those words countless times so it didn't bother me. Instead, I keep on walking ahead. But when I got into the elevator, like always the staring began.
A bunch of folks kept gazing at me like I didn't belong on that elevator, and maybe on my own, I couldn't afford to rub elbows with these rich douchebags. But with my organization backing, the sky wasn't even close to the limit on my budget spending.
Everything that I own was provided for me by “Night Owls,” and in return, all I had to do was kill for them, which is a small price to pay since I was assassinating bad guys.
I’m not saying that my organization and I are the good guys, well we are far from being one. What I mean is that we are all bad guys who're trying to get rid of each other, and my organization is excellent at that and so am I.
When the elevator came to a stop on floor thirteen, I walked out and headed down the hallway, keeping my eyes on the doors so that I wouldn't miss my room.
At last, the number 303 caught my attention. Then I pulled out my key card and unlocked the door.
Once I was inside, the first place I went was the closet, and when I opened it, I couldn't help but chuckle as I stared at my babies.
The planner made sure to have all my weapons in the hotel before I arrived to throw off any suspicion, and right now, I feel so grateful to him for handling my babies so well.
After taking one last look at my Heckler & Koch VP9, MP5DS, and Mk23, my gaze settled on my Fairbairn-sykes Fighting Knife, Sog SOG FIXED Blade, and United Cutlery Push Dagger. Then I headed into the bathroom and got naked before entering the shower.
I always like to feel clean before doing a dirty job, and tonight was going to be one of those missions where I have to do more than shooting a bullet into a man's head, so I want to look my best.
Just thinking about it had me feeling excited as I brushed my hand against my breast and slowly rubbed soap on my skin while the water beat against my wet body.
Once I was done with my bath, I went into the room and took out the outfit that the planner had placed inside the closet.
Afterward, I got dressed into it and walked over to the mirror. Then a smile surfaced on my face as I stared at how naive I look in a school uniform.
Just seeing myself in it reminded me about the days when I was actually innocent before the cruelty of life made me blossom into my true self.
When my eyes caught a glimpse of the time on the reflection of the wall clock in the mirror, I snapped out of my thoughts and headed back to the closet, grabbed a plain black backpack, and carefully placed my babies into it. Then I zipped the bag and threw it on one of my shoulders.
Afterward, I hurriedly wore my boots, then I walked out the door without putting on any makeup or jewelry.
The assignment that I was about to complete required me to look as innocent as possible because I was about to meet a disgusting predator who preys on naive high school girls.
Men like him are my favorite kind of mess that I like to get rid of since the world would be a tiny bit better without them.
A few minutes later, when I walked out of the hotel, an older fellow approached me with a car key in his hand and said, “The planner asked me to hand you this key.”
I looked at the black Ferrari, feeling excited. Then I accepted the key and walked over to my new baby.
She was absolutely gorgeous from the outside. But when I sat behind the steering wheel, it was clear that she was a beauty both inside and out, and she makes the perfect escape vehicle.
I turned on the gear and stepped on the accelerator. Then drove off at full speed, heading in the direction of “Sexy casino” with only one goal which is to get rid of a disgusting mess, and tonight felt like it would be one exciting night to remember.
Atlas' POVParis, the city of love. The night street light glowed on Lilith's face as she stared up at the Effie Towel."How can it still look so pretty... Even after three months of being here, I still can't believe how beautiful Paris is," She said to me with a soft smile on her face. I love her with everything in me... But this version of her, happy, carefree, and full of life is my favorite part about her. She turned around and looked into my eyes with those gorgeous ones. In some sense, we were never that different... Life hasn't been fair to us... Her toxic relationship with Mitch, and the betrayal of my uncles, brought out the worst side of us. But the best outcome of it all was meeting her."What? Do I have something on my face?" Lilith giggled, her eyes widened so cutely.I shook my head and replied, "No..nothing like that." When she gazed back at the towel, I stared at my watch, counting slowly, "3, 2, 1..."The fireworks lit up the sky like a thousand stars, and I droppe
His uncles shifted uncomfortably, clearly taken aback by Atlas's confident demeanor. Then Alex cleared his throat. "We'll be going now," he said stiffly."Right. But before you do, you all are fired, effectively and immediately. I want your desks clear and your belongings out of the offices by the end of the day," Atlas declared, his tone unwavering.Alex exchanged a look with his brothers, their expressions a mix of surprise and indignation. "Atlas, you can't just—" "Yes, I can," Atlas interrupted firmly. "I have played the game of cat and mouse long enough with you all and it's time to end it all once and for all.""Atlas, nephew..." Luke stepped forward, his voice a mix of pleading and frustration. "We've been here for you since day one. We've supported you through thick and thin. You can't just cast us aside like this.""Right," Ransom spoke up, his voice tinged with bitterness. "After all we've done for you, this is how you repay us?""We have always had your best interests at
"The court is about to begin! Everyone, please take your seats!" announced the bailiff, breaking the tense silence in the room.Atlas squared his shoulders, exchanging a glance with me. I could sense the weight of stress and the complexity of emotions swirling around him. We moved past Alex, Atlas went to the front with Wilson, and I sat on the bench with Tony and Victor. The two took my hand in theirs, and I smiled at them, feeling a bit less tense. The room fell silent as everyone settled into their seats, awaiting the start of the proceedings.As the judge entered and took his place at the bench, the courtroom hushed even further. "The court is in section! We are here today to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant, Atlas Sharpe, in the murder of Mitch. Mr. Wilson, you may proceed with your opening statement." The judge announced.Mr. Wilson stood up, adjusting his glasses before addressing the court. "Your Honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury," he began, his voic
Silently, I sat on the bed watching Atlas wear his coat. When he reached for his tie, I woke from the bed approached him, and gently took the tie from his hands. "Let me help you with that," I whispered.Atlas turned to face me, his eyes softening as he nodded. I deftly looped the tie around his neck, my fingers brushing against the cool fabric. The silence between us was comfortable, filled with unspoken words and shared understanding.As I tightened the knot and adjusted the tie, I glanced up to meet his gaze. "You look perfect," I said with a small smile.Atlas smiled back, a rare and beautiful sight. "Thank you," he murmured, his voice warm and tender.For a moment, we stood there, inches apart, and even though he tried to mask it with a smile, I could see the stress in his eyes. The trailer has been going on for one year and today we get to hear the final verdict. I knew how much this meant to him, how deeply he cared about the outcome. Gently, I placed a hand on his cheek, feel
"Okay," I said quietly, clicking on the most recent file, and the video began to play."Stop... Stop, Mitch.""Mitch, stop!""I can't breathe... Mitch, you are going to kill me." "I am not going to lose you again, Lilith!.... Especially not to that bitch!! You are mine! You are fucking mine, and I don't plan on making the same mistake twice and allow you to slip from my grip again.""I... I...a-m n-ot go-ing to be...bet-ray y-ou." "Do you think I am a fool? Do you think I don't know how much you hate my guts... The disgust on your face every time I touch you... Nothing I say or do could make you look at me the way you once did. You despise me." "You're wrong, Mitch...""Shut up!... I am no fool, Lilith... Now that that bastard is in a pitiful position, you are all over him. For the past two months, you barely come home or care to spend time with me. We’ve been drifting apart. You’ve become distant and indifferent and I hate it... Hate it, Lilith. So fucking much.""Mitch, plea-se."
Atlas walked in with Mr. Wilson, his lawyer, and Tony by his side. His presence seemed to fill the room with a sense of dangerous aura."Who hired you two morons?" Atlas repeated, his voice laced with anger.The taller detective's face paled. "Mr. Sharpe, we're just trying to—""You two know that this is outrageous behavior, right?" Mr. Wilson interrupted. "You two are investigating under pretenses, which is not only unethical but also illegal."Both detectives started to sweat, visibly nervous. "Mr. Wilson, we were just—" the shorter one began, but Mr. Wilson cut him off."Just what? Trying to manipulate my client into handing over evidence without proper authorization? This is a clear violation of her rights."Atlas stepped closer to my bedside, his eyes softening as they met mine. "Are you okay, Lilith?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.I nodded, feeling a rush of relief at his presence, and cried out, "I'm okay. Just a bit shaken... You are okay... I am so happy that you ar
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