ANMELDENNevaeh, the daughter of a great Mafia Lord has everything she could ever wish for. Money, fame, the boys chasing her, the girls envying her, her father gave her everything and she always did the job well when it was given to her. But her reality is thrown off when her father announces her sudden marriage to Zane, another very powerful mafia Lord who builds his empire from scratch. It's pure business but she rebels, ending up as his wife. She feels like her father gave her out like a toy and she turns to herself, shutting everyone out, including Zane. But his attention and affection were melting her, what did this mafia Lord want from her that he would decide to marry her? She was determined to find out the reason for the marriage and what her father was hiding, which turns out to be a gift from her late mother. Would she fall in love with Zane? Or would she use him to achieve her mission?
Mehr anzeigen비가 내렸다.
그러나 비도 피 냄새만은 씻어 내리지 못했다.
젖은 흙이 피를 먹어 오래된 쇠처럼 비렸다. 돌계단 틈마다 붉은 물이 고였고, 빗방울이 닿을 때마다 잘게 부서졌다.
형장을 둘러싼 백성들은 숨조차 함부로 쉬지 못했다. 멀리 황궁의 붉은 담이 비안개에 잠겨, 아직 마르지 않은 상처처럼 서 있었다.
심월령은 그 담을 보다가, 천천히 시선을 내렸다.
무릎이 진흙에 반쯤 잠겨 있었다. 한때 대연에서 가장 고운 비단만 두르던 황후의 무릎이었다.
봉황을 수놓은 대례복은 오래전에 벗겨졌다. 금관도, 비녀도 없었다.
남은 것은 죄인의 흰 홑옷 한 벌. 빗물에 무겁게 달라붙은 머리카락. 목에 걸린 나무 죄패 하나뿐이었다.
죄패에는 먹으로 네 글자가 적혀 있었다.
역모 폐후.
먹은 비에 번졌으나, 그 네 글자만은 이상하리만치 선명했다. 누군가 온 나라의 눈에 그 이름을 새겨 넣으려 한 것처럼.
역모라니.
월령은 웃음이 날 뻔했다.
아버지 심도윤은 평생 북녘 변경의 북문을 지킨 장군이었다. 흑령산맥 너머 삭원의 기마를 막느라 세 번의 겨울을 변경에서 보냈고, 그 추위에 손가락 둘을 잃었다.
오라비 심각은 위명서가 즉위하던 날, 반란군의 화살을 등으로 막은 사람이었다. 어린 아란은 아직 비녀도 제대로 꽂지 못하는 아이였다.
그런 심가가 역모를 꾸몄다 했다. 그런 심가의 딸이 황제를 독살하려 했다 했다.
비가 돌계단을 두드렸다. 한 방울, 또 한 방울. 거짓을 세어 보는 소리 같았다.
"폐후 심씨."
높은 단 위에서 음성이 떨어졌다. 월령은 고개를 들었다.
황제 위명서가 그곳에 서 있었다. 금빛 용포에는 비 한 방울 닿지 않았다.
내관이 받쳐 든 검은 우산 아래, 그는 단정했다. 오늘 처형되는 사람이 한때 제 곁에서 밤을 지새우던 여인임을, 잊은 사람처럼.
저 얼굴을 사랑했었다.
이제는 남의 이야기처럼 아득했다.
그가 처음 손을 내밀던 날, 대연의 봄은 유난히 따뜻했다. 살구꽃이 바람을 타고 떨어지던 오후였다.
꽃그늘 아래, 그의 목소리는 햇살처럼 부드러웠다.
'그대가 곁에 있다면, 이 황궁도 외롭지 않겠소.'
그 한마디가 얼마나 가벼웠는지, 그녀는 너무 늦게 알았다.
그때의 살구꽃은 달았다. 눈앞을 희게 흐리고, 마음의 문턱을 소리 없이 넘었다.
그녀는 아버지의 걱정도, 오라비의 긴 침묵도, 사람들이 낮게 삼키던 말들도 외면했다. 다정한 목소리 하나면 세상의 그늘을 다 가릴 수 있다고 믿었다.
그렇게 황후가 되었다.
그리고 황후가 된 뒤에야 알았다. 붉은 담 안의 등불은 밤마다 고왔으나, 그 불빛 아래에서 누가 소리 없이 지워지는지는 아무도 보지 못한다는 것을.
"마지막으로 할 말이 있는가."
위명서의 목소리는 여전히 아름다웠다. 다정하게 들리도록 태어난 목소리였다.
월령은 갈라진 입술을 열었다. 혀끝에 피와 빗물이 함께 고였다.
"아버지는, 역모를 꾸미지 않았습니다."
군중이 술렁였다. 위명서의 눈썹이 희미하게 움직였다.
"오라비도, 아란도, 심가의 누구도 폐하를 배신하지 않았습니다."
"그만하라."
"폐하께서 그 사실을, 모르실 리 없습니다."
빗소리가 커졌다. 어쩌면 군중이 한꺼번에 숨을 들이켜는 소리였는지도 몰랐다.
위명서는 한참을 월령을 내려다보았다. 곤원전에서 밤늦도록 그녀의 머리를 쓰다듬던 사내는, 그 눈 안에 없었다.
거기에는 황좌를 지키기 위해서라면 무엇이든 태울 수 있는 군주만 있었다.
"그대는 끝까지 짐을 실망시키는군."
월령은 그제야 웃었다.
목 안쪽이 찢어져 피 섞인 숨이 새어 나왔다. 그런데도 입가가 조금 올라가는 것만으로, 형장의 사람들이 더 깊이 얼어붙었다.
"그대가 가만히 있었다면, 심가의 어린 목숨 하나쯤은 살릴 수 있었을 것이다."
아란.
그 이름은 혀끝까지 올라오지 못했다.
대신 별궁의 연기가 먼저 떠올랐다. 불타는 처마, 재 냄새, 뒤돌아보지 못하고 끌려가던 제 팔. 불길 쪽으로 달려가던 작은 등 하나.
내관들은 그녀의 팔을 붙잡았고, 위명서는 단 한 번도 돌아보지 않았다.
그날부터 월령은 밤마다 조금씩 비어 갔다.
오늘 형장에 오른 것은, 그 빈 껍데기의 마지막 조각이었다.
Weak, Naevia could hear a voice talking to her. It was a male voice. She felt the touch of this man, caressing her face and resting his head against hers.The feelings she was getting from this man were so familiar. It made Naevia's heart crave for this man.The moment she heard the words 'I love you', Naevia realized who it was."Zane!" She called out. Waking up out of her unconscious state."Mummy is awake!" Dean rejoiced on seeing that Naevia's awake.Naevia heard his voice. She turned to her left side and found Dean with one of her guards. She looked around and realized she's at the hospital. "How did I get here?" She asked, looking confused.Before she could even get her head around what had happened, Dean's arms came on Naevia. The bed is bigger than him, but his arms were able to touch Naevia.Naevia looked at the little one as his eyes came on her, followed by that adorable smile on his face. It immediately warmed Naevia's heart."I knew you'll wake up. How are you feeling Mum
Zane remained close to the window, looking at Naevia. She laid unconscious on the bed, while the nurses attended to her.The Mafia Lord felt his heart weaken at the sight of this. He turned back to look at his trusted guard. But Kelvin was already at the entrance, stepping out.Zane turned his attention back at the window and saw the nurses taking Naevia out of the room.He stepped away from the window then made his way to the entrance. The door comes open and the nurses stepped out with Naevia on the stretcher.Zane moves closer to look at Naevia. Her eyes still closed, her face so weak. He wanted to touch her, but stopped. Instead, he followed the nurses to the special ward meant for Naevia.It's a room for one person, patients with high class. The nurses took Naevia inside and placed her on the bed.Zane followed them. Entering into the room to see Naevia. He sees the nurses covering her up.The nurses allowed Zane to sit beside Naevia, while they stepped out of the room for him to
"Who were you talking to Dean? " He maid asked Dean. Walking up to the little one."It's no one," Dean lied to the maid, still holding the phone.The maid smiles at Dean and takes the phone. She places it back where it belongs and tells Dean that she knows he was trying to réach out to Kelvin."Your Mummy will be fine okay?" She said, patting the little one on the head.Dean nods at her. He watched the maid walk away. Leaving him to watch the TV. Dean feels unhappy. He looked at the phone, wondering if he should pick it up and call back again."Someone might see me," He said, looking worried.Dean held on to his colouring book, looking at the TV. He's not pleased, but had to pray within for a good result.Meanwhile, Kelvin and the guard arrived at the hospital with Naevia. The guard parked at ententrance of the hospital.There was a doctor and a nurse at the entrance when the car came in."What is this ?" The doctor questioned, finding the driver's way of driving rough.Before he coul
Pablo groans, coughing and spitting out blood from his mouth. He tries to rise up to his feet, but is grabbed by Kelvin again.Kelvin dragged Pablo up by holding his neck. The weak and bloodied mouth Pablo, saw this as his chance to attack.He throws a punch at Kelvin, who immediately blocked Pablo's fist from nearing him, before he kicked him right in the stomach.Pablo groans and coughs out more blood. Falling to the ground and squalling in pains."As greedy as you are, you didn't hesitate to sell almost all the expensive lamps and Dean's expensive toys. I don't mind doing this all night Pablo. I'm going to beat all that money out of your system," Kelvin said angrily.He grabs Pablo for a punch, in which Pablo manages to avert, before serving Kelvin his own. But it wasn't that powerful enough to knock Kelvin down.Rubbing his lips from the impact given by Pablo, Kelvin said, glaring at Pablo, while he tried to get his stamina back, "You really are stupid. I was expecting a mercy or
The days went by as always. Naevia followed Dean to school like always and went to the pack sometimes to get herself on track, while Pablo continued with his secret theft, selling and making his money.When Thursday came, Naevia was at home resting. She didn't feel like going out to do anything. She
Time for lunch, Naevia steps out of her room. Feeling depressed within, she decided to step out of her room. Now that she's trying to get herself on track, Naevia didn't want to let sadness to draw her down.She came down the stairs, making her way to the dinning room. That's when she heard Dean's vo
Tuning in to another station, Naevia lowers the remote down and lays back to watch. She had switched it to a different station. It's also a movie station, but has more action and less romance.Pablo had seen the mood Naevia was in when she changed the channel. He doesn't say anything, but watches the
Able to put a beautiful smile on her face that day, Naevia returned back to the mansion happy.She arrives back in the mansion and is welcomed by two of her maids. They told her that they were looking for her but learnt she wasn't back yet. They asked if Naevia needed anything.Naevia tells them that






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