The entire audience now fell into deep silence as they watched the ballet performance. They couldn't help but be captivated by the masked ballerina's performance, who was now playing as Odette. All their previous hushed conversation that was once full of doubt and disdain was replaced by awe as they saw how beautiful her dance was. “Wow… Look at that ballerina…" one audience whispered, not taking his eyes off the ballerina. "Her dance… It was truly captivating. I never saw a performance like this before. It's... beautiful... Like a real swan...” “I agree!” replied another audience with admiration. “At first, I was kinda doubt that this performance would be good as Nina Smith couldn’t come. But now after witnessing how the substitute ballerina danced, all my doubt was gone, and I'm glad that Nina couldn’t come! I mean, Nina's dance is nothing compared to this masterpiece, and it was way more professional. Even world class if I can say!” “Hah... It’s such a shame that the balle
Laney listened intently as Brianna began to unravel the story. Her heart ached as she heard how the Omega explained about someone who broke into the restroom that night, which led to her pregnancy, and her parents' were furious and ashamed that they kept her locked for months. Laney can even feel her blood boiling when she knows how Brianna's parents even took all her money, including her house, by claiming her as a missing person, and how Brianna finally had enough and decided to run when overheard her parents talking about aborting the baby by accident. And after Brianna was done telling her story, the middle aged woman, without thinking much, immediately wrapped her hands around Brianna, offering her a warm embrace. “Oh.. my… Brianna, I’m really sorry to hear that,” Laney said, tightening her embrace. "I…I can’t believe what you’ve been through, and I’m so sorry that you had to endure all of this, and your parents…How could they do this to you! You are their daughter…and only
Later that night... CLING! "Thank you for hearing all of my stories, Ms. Kim, and I’m sorry if I took your time too long.” “No need to apologize. I’m glad you shared. Just take your time to consider my offer, and be safe on your way home.” “Okay.” DRAP! DRAP! DRAP! Brianna sprinted through the dimly lit street, panic coursing through her. The realization of how late it had become weighed on her, hastening her steps. “Damn it… I was really doomed. How did I lose track of time this much?” Brianna muttered under her breath, her heart pounding as the street lights flickered on, urging her to run faster. During the run, the Omega couldn’t help but feel guilty toward the helper for being irresponsible. She blamed herself for losing track of time due to distraction, but at the same time, she was also grateful for it, because thanks to that, she can have some encounters with Laney today. Besides fulfilling her longing for ballet, Brianna felt that the conversation between her and L
A month later… It had been a month since the intense confrontation with Jack, and now their relationship had shifted, though not necessarily for the better. Jack no longer shouted or lashed out at Brianna but rather treated her as if she were invisible. *** “I will go to work now. Please guard this house, and make sure that it will stay the same when I get home." "Okay, Master." Brak! Brianna sighed as she watched Jack disappear into the distance. Once again, The Alpha didn't spare her a glance; he just treated her like a ghost. “I guess it was for the best. We were never that close anyway. After all, this silence is way better than him treating me like trash,” Brianna mused as she saw the helper, who’s now become the Burkley maid, close the door and begin to clean the house. The night after Jack stated that he didn’t care about her, the next day, the Alpha called the helper and immediately hired her as a maid. It was funny for Brianna because ever since she came to this house,
At the backstage. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement and anticipation as all the ballerinas were busy retouching their makeup before performing. They all couldn't help but be excited because today, they were gonna have a sudden big performance that may change their fate. “Hey, I heard that the performance this time was different. There will be a special guest. this time.” “A special guest? Who? Is it Edard Collen?” “No, but way better than that. It's the Burkley, and not just the old one but this time, his son also came too! They’re going to watch the academy performance as they want to hire some of us to perform at the Grand Party. The rumor stated that they were going to have a sudden grand party as the son’s time was almost up, and they needed to find him a mate soon for only Goddess knew the reason. There was even speculation that the son might choose a mate among the performers since he is pretty picky, and had high standards.” “What? Really?! Well, if that’s the case, t
The stage now hummed more than before as the ballerinas readied themselves to take their positions for the performance. Amid the hustle, there was one spot that remain glaringly vacant, and that was, Brianna’s. ***BRAK!!! “What do you mean by saying that I couldn’t perform? I was hired here to be a performer! How come you only cancel me at the last minute?!” Brianna said, her voice laced with anger. Her grip tightened on the desk as she shot an intense gaze at the staff behind the mask. However the staff didn’t seem dismissive about it, he even replied with a nonchalant tone as if her complaints were not important. “So what if we were canceling you?” the staff asked. “It’s not like we were firing you or doing something worse. We just canceled your performance, that’s all! If you need transport money, we can send you—” “MONEY IS NOT THE PROBLEM HERE!” Brianna’s voice rose in frustration. “What I want to talk in here is about your professionalism! How come you canceled me, on D-da
BRAK!!!“When it’s done, I will call you. Just make sure to stand by. The rehearsal shouldn’t be that long.”“Alright.”BBBRRRRRRRRMMMM!!!As the car was already out of sight, just then Daniel approached Jack, who stood before the grand academy’s entrance. The Alpha’s eyes were fixated on the ornate sign proclaiming ‘Elegance in Motion’ and there was an involuntary clench on his jaw, a manifestation of frustration masked by an air of indifference.Seeing Jack’s turmoil, Daniel couldn’t help but sigh as he began to venture. “Until when are you going to stand like this, Jack?” he said. “Aren’t you going to come in, and finish this fast?”Jack’s gaze still lingered on the academy, before a crooked smile played on his lips, and his tongue clicked once more. "Until now, I still can't believe it. How come that old geek still hasn't given up, forcing me into this crazy idea? Even after leaving the mansion, he's still as childish as ever."Why won't he hold a ball, and find a mate for hims
Brianna now stood in the dimly lit corridor, her emotions swirling like a turbulent storm. The weight of Laney’s words hung heavily, and she struggled to process the sudden turn of events.The academy, once her sanctuary, and filled with hope for her already ruined future, now felt like a cold and unwelcome place.“Look, Brianna,” Laney sighed, her voice a mix of regret and resignation. The elder Alpha, places a comforting hand on her shoulder, attempting to convey empathy. “I know that this decision must be hard for you, but it was also hard for me too, and now, the academy is falling, and…I need to save it, by…”“Being focused more on looks, than skill?” Brianna asked, her eyes filled with mixture and disbelief as she bore into Laney’s. “How come you suddenly think about that… Like okay, you want to save the academy, but you can’t just suddenly terminate the contract like this. We had an agreement, and you’re the one who gave me the idea to wear the mask!You can’t just randomly te
Jack's father took a deep, shuddering breath, his tear-streaked face a stark contrast to the composed facade he usually wore. "It all started when I first met your mother," he began, his voice thick with emotion. "She was... she was perfect. The perfect mate, the perfect fate. I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her that she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with."Jack clenched his jaw, trying to push down the surge of emotion threatening to overwhelm him. "To the point, Father," he interjected, his voice steely with determination. "I don't need the sentimental details."His father nodded, wiping away his tears with a shaky hand. "Of course, Jack," he said, his voice more composed now. "After we were married, we were happy. Happier than I had ever been before. And when you came along, it was like... it was like all of my dreams had come true."Jack's heart clenched at the mention of his mother, a pang of longing shooting through him like a bolt of lightning. But he
Jack's hands tightened around the steering wheel as he approached the imposing gates of the Burkley household. It had been months since he had last set foot on the grounds, months since he had introduced Brianna to his family. And now, as he stared up at the sprawling mansion before him, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread creeping over him.Parking his car in a secluded spot near the edge of the property, Jack took a moment to compose himself. He knew that confronting his father would not be easy, that it would dredge up painful memories and long-buried emotions. But he also knew that he couldn't continue living in the dark, that he needed answers—no matter how difficult they might be to hear.As he made his way towards the front door, Jack was greeted by the sight of an old servant waiting to receive him. The man's eyes widened in surprise at Jack's cold demeanor, clearly taken aback by the intensity of his anger."Master Jack," the servant stammered, bowing slightly. "I... I
As Brianna lay in her hospital bed, the events of the past few days weighed heavily on her mind. She tried to sleep, to escape from the turmoil that churned inside her, but sleep eluded her. Instead, she tossed and turned, her thoughts consumed by the darkness that threatened to engulf her.She couldn't shake the memory of Michael's taunts, his cruel laughter echoing in her ears. The realization that he had orchestrated the entire ordeal, that he had manipulated her into believing his lies, filled her with a sense of betrayal so profound it was almost suffocating. How could she have been so blind, so naive?And then, there was the truth—the truth about Jack's involvement, about the choices he had made that had led them to this point. It was a truth she wasn't sure she could bear, a truth that shattered the fragile illusion of love and trust she had built around him.A single tear slipped down her cheek as she lay in the darkness, her heart heavy with sorrow. She had wanted so desperat
The lighthouse door swung open, and there he was—Jack, her beacon of hope in the darkness. His voice carried a mixture of fear and relief as he called out to her, his presence flooding her with a sense of comfort she hadn't realized she'd been craving.But before Brianna could fully process Jack's arrival, Michael's sneer cut through the air like a knife. He tightened his grip on her arm, his voice dripping with contempt as he addressed Jack."So now Romeo is finally here, huh?" Michael scoffed, his eyes glittering with malice. "Well, that's classic. Never knew it would happen in real life too. And I never knew that I would be the villain. I always used to wish to be a Romeo."Jack huffed heavily, his chest heaving as he took in the scene before him. He had rushed up the stairs in a blur of desperation, fueled by the need to reach Brianna, to ensure her safety. Now, as he regained his composure, he stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Michael."Let go of her, Michael," Jack demanded, hi
As Jack stood outside, frustration gnawing at him, he heard the door open behind him. Turning, he saw Daniel emerging from the room, accompanied by Nina and a few others. Jack's brow furrowed in anticipation as he waited for Daniel to speak.Daniel approached Jack with a solemn expression, his gaze meeting Jack's with a sense of urgency. "Jack, we've made some progress," he began, his voice steady but grave. "Nina has confirmed that Sam and Michael have been seeking each other out a lot lately."Jack's frustration only deepened at the confirmation of his suspicions. "And what else did she say?" he pressed, his voice tight with tension.Daniel hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Nina didn't know the motive behind their meetings, but I believe it's clear that Sam was involved in this to elevate Nina's career by assisting Michael," he explained, his tone laced with conviction. "The timing of Brianna's disappearance and Nina's sudden rise to prominence is too much of a coincidence.
As Brianna sat sandwiched between Michael and Sam in the jeep, her heart pounded with fear and anger. She couldn't believe that Sam, the man who had been a fatherly figure to her, was involved in this betrayal. She shot him a glare, her eyes filled with accusation and disbelief."What are you doing here, Sam?" she demanded, her voice laced with anger. "And why are you doing this to me?"Sam lowered his head, unable to meet Brianna's gaze. The weight of his betrayal hung heavily upon him, his heart heavy with regret. But before he could respond, Michael's chilling voice cut through the tense silence."Sam is here because he knows where his loyalties lie," Michael replied, his tone cold and unforgiving. "And you, Brianna, are simply collateral in our plans."Brianna's eyes widened in shock at Michael's callous words. She couldn't believe that he saw her as nothing more than a pawn in his twisted game. Anger bubbled within her, but she suppressed it, knowing that any outward defiance wou
Jack stood amidst the chaos, his frustration mounting as he surveyed the scene before him. The police officers worked diligently, examining every inch of the room for clues to unravel the mystery of the Fosters' escape.His eyes fixated on the gaping hole in the wall, a knot forming in his stomach as he tried to comprehend how the Fosters had managed to pull off such a daring escape."How in the hell did they–" Jack began, his voice trailing off as he struggled to find the words to articulate his frustration.DRAP! DRAP! DRAP!"We found one of the Foster bodies! It lies not far from the ruins!"The news only served to deepen Jack's frustration as he watched the officers work tirelessly to retrieve the fallen body.His gaze shifted to an object lying nearby, the very object that had been used to explode the wall. Jack scowled as he studied it, unable to fathom how the Fosters had acquired such a device, let alone how they had managed to keep it hidden from prying eyes."Why didn't we k
Jack's fury erupted like a tempest within the interrogation room, his rage boiling over at the sight of Derek Foster, the man who had caused so much pain and suffering. With a primal roar of anger, Jack slammed his fist against the table, the force of his blow sending a resounding crack reverberating through the room. "How could you?" Jack seethed, his voice filled with a potent mixture of disbelief and contempt. "How could you do that to her?" Derek recoiled in terror, his eyes wide with fear as he cowered against the bed. "I-I didn't mean to—" he stammered, his voice trembling with fear. But Jack's rage was unrelenting, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity as he advanced on Derek, his every step echoing like thunder in the cramped confines of the room. "You didn't mean to?" he spat, his voice dripping with scorn. "You raped her, Derek. You violated her trust, her body, her very soul. And for what? To satisfy your own sick desires?" Sophia, Daniel, and the surrounding police o
As the car rumbled down the dimly lit streets, Daniel's focus was unwavering, his mind already anticipating the upcoming interrogation. Sophia sat beside him, her gaze drifting between the passing scenery and her companions, a faint furrow marring her brow.Sophia's voice broke the silence, her tone hesitant yet concerned. "Do you think it's wise to leave Brianna and Celicia alone?" she asked, her eyes flicking towards Jack in the rearview mirror. "Couldn't they come with us? Maybe they could wait in the reception area while we conduct the interrogation."Daniel glanced at Jack, waiting for his response, before turning back to Sophia. "It's too risky," he replied evenly, his tone serious. "We can't afford to compromise their safety, especially considering the volatile nature of our situation."Sophia nodded in understanding, though a flicker of worry danced in her eyes. "I suppose you're right," she conceded, her voice tinged with reluctance. "I just can't shake this feeling of unease