I couldn’t help but press my palms onto my chest as I suddenly felt it tighten due to the tension as I walked towards the dining hall. I even counted my steps from the bedroom until I get here. My hand is already sweaty and cold. I do not know. Before I could go down, I received another text from Ares, which caused every hair on my skin to stand up.
I was wearing a simple oversized cotton yellow jacket with a dog print on the chest and partnered with a pair of nude bow sandals. My long hair was tied into a messy bun, and a few strands were lying on both sides of my cheek. I amazed on how they change or arranged new clothes inside my own wardrobe every day.
It was dark outside, but inside, the mansion shimmers like a palace torched with tons of chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The floor also glows because of the reflection coming from them. Every walk I took was light, but I was actually trembling inside as my eyes could alrea
"Did you get the piece?""No. That old man is good at hiding his precious things! I should have killed him before when I still got the chance. He only trusts that bitch!" said the woman with the red hair.I came across the room with two people talking, but I couldn't clearly see their faces. I could see them through a small opening of the door, unconscious of my existence. I could barely contain my anger as I held the doorknob of the door.I am aware to myself that this is part of my dream again. This time I don't want to stop the memories that flow through my mind even though I know that the moment I wake up, it will cause me another severe headache."Don't try to harm that old man. Soon enough, he will hate the girl. I'll give him enough reason to kill her with his own hands. He won't tolerate betrayal after all."That statement was followed with an evil laugh from the middle-a
"Hmmm."I was busy studying myself in front of a large mirror inside my walk-in closet. Both of my hands are holding two white sundresses; one has ruffled laces on the chest with baby pink rose patches, and the other is a pleated tulle maxi dress exposing my bare chest. I'll be choosing the latter.After I slipped on the dress, I put sunscreen and a light tap of powder on my face. I did not bother to put lipstick on my lips since they are naturally moist and pinkish. This time, I had to choose what footwear would best suit my dress. I don't know if I was this picky in my past life—oh God! It was as if I had reincarnated into another body. Or when I die, my spirit transfers to another person! What if that happens to one-eighth of the population on Earth?Jeez, now what? I have these absurd, crazy fantasy ideas again. Maybe I should read fewer fantasy books
"Good boy! Fetch!"Ares was standing beside the fountain as his eyes seriously followed every woman's movement wearing a matcha color sundress that matches the color of freshly trimmed grass and flat gladiator sandals with gold laces ties. The soft bristle of the wind was brushing her long ponytailed hair, curled in the ends, and sometimes, it went to her face when she playfully ran and turned her body modesty while chasing the lion and the dog.It was late in the afternoon—almost five, and the sun was about to rest on the west and is now giving soft orange light like the colors are bidding goodbye to the Earth as it is about to sleep. The crescent moon is already up at the far right facing North, bestowing its eyes to the woman whose laughter was blissfully influencing the air with her light energy.To be honest, the estate had always been tranquil for the pasts years. The silence was extravagant, and people working here changed monthly, excep
"Its value in the market will increase even more, Ares. Stellar is already very different from Encanto. What if they make an offer that we can't refuse?"One by one, Ares shot the ten people in front of him now with a cold stare. It has the largest market sales under Encanto Diamonds. It is one of the vital companies under the Grant Organization. It is a Mining and Jewelry company, and Encanto aphrodisiac is an underground business."What offer can they give in exchange for your life in my hands?" He answered coldly.Consecutive squeaks could be heard in the formerly quiet room. There was a trace of fear on its face as its tails parted."What if our families are in danger?""Are you so powerless to do that?"Liam responded to the conversation, sitting and cleaning his revolver gun on Ares' right side. It is not looking at the person who asked, but the trace o
Ares stared blankly at the photo in his hands, trying to reminisce a memory of her. She had long wavy chestnut hair at waist length. Her deep gray eyes and sharp features complimented together. On her right arm, she was carrying a young boy with a genuine wide smile plastered on his face as his arms were embracing around the woman's neck. The photo was cropped in half, and until now, it is still bugging his mind why would his mother rip this into two, and the other half was missing. With a deep sigh, he returned the album's photo and proceeded to the next page. The album belonged to his mother, safely kept in his vault where he placed all the things she treasured the most.His brows drew closer together when the next photo caught his attention. It was a photo of a young girl. She is wearing a fury winter jacket, holding a snowball looking on the other side like she was about to throw the itinto someone. She smiled ear to ear. Even her eyes were glistening
"Did they notify the authorities?""They haven't arrived yet, but I'm sure they will in an hour. The press is on its way. We must arrive before they do." While his gaze was fixed on the road, Liam responded.They're tearing down the West Coast roadway toward the Capitol. The road was fogged in, and the only light guiding them came from the car's headlight. Liam collided with a deer not long ago, but they didn't have time to stop the vehicle.Ares received a phone call informing him that one of the attendees at yesterday's conference was assassinated inside his library by an unknown assailant.After almost an hour of traveling, they arrive at the front yard of the Capitol's grandest residence.It is situated on the southernmost hill of the city's most exclusive suburb, where its affluent families reside.Ares and Liam exited the vehicle and walked directly through the gates
It seems like two days passed quickly before Ares last spoke to the girl. Nevertheless, he also receives updates from William every day even though he doesn't need them. It's as if Willam sent them intentionally; sometimes, hesend a photo or video of the girl.There were photographs of Lunain a corner who seemed sad, alone, and lethargic. He didn't even know how she felt at this moment. But there was some part of his mind that worriedabout the girl. Even if he shouldn't feel it, he shouldn't care about it.A few hours after his return to the estate, he has yet to glimpse the girl's silhouette. He didn't expect to see her. He was just interested in finding out how the girl was doing.He took a deep breath as he approached the door to her room and then decided to knock. However, before he could touch the door, a maid arrived to clean Luna's room before."She has already left her room,
Luna fixed her gaze on the big wall clock's hand, which constantly spun in a circle. What's taking so long for them to arrive? It's been an hour since Luna got a message from Ares informing her that they'll be having dinner with his cousins, and she's been anxiously waiting for them on the porch. The day passed like a blink of an eye, Chiara will arrive today, and the boys are out there to pick her up. Actually, she's a little wary about the lady coming in less than a minute.She clasped her hands together as she walked back and forth, attempting to lessen the uneasiness she felt within. She's doing well with the guys, but what about Chiara? What could possibly go wrong after learning about Chiara's background? William fancies her inside the mansion, but her daughter might be different.A loud honk from the luxury cars approaching the estate's metal gate took her attention away from her thoughts. Luna froze on her toes as she saw roughly twe