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KNIVES AND HEARTSTRINGS ADIRA
Before we landed in New York, we had finalized the plans for Andronikos nefarious activities- a task that felt equal parts exhilarating and damning. With a little time to spare, I decided to freshen up with a quick shower, hoping to rinse off the weight of what we’d just put into motion, By the time I stepped out, the pilot’s voice crackled through the speakers, calmly announcing our impending descent and reminding us to fasten our seatbelts.After a while, the jet landed with a smooth thud, and I let out a sigh of relief. It wasn’t the flight that had me on edge though. It was the company. Andronikos, the annoying pest, sat across from me, sipping his drink like he owned the universe- which knowing him, he might as well have.I had decided to take a detour to Tampa to visit my parents. A simple visit, or so I thought. Andronikos, ever the meddler, insisted on tagging along. “For protection,” he claimed. Protection from what exactly? My parents’ overfeeding and endless questions about
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She’s not talking to me? Why isn’t she talking to me?Uh, maybe it’s because you threatened her and her family, my brain oh-so-helpfully supplied.I cringed— a rare occurrence. Not my finest moment, sure, but I’d done worse. Much worse. She needed a reminder of her place. Besides, she’s the enemy and just because she’s stunningly beautiful with legs I’d love to see wrapped around my head doesn’t mean I can’t fantasize about eviscerating her entire family.Adira had been giving me the silent treatment since the moment she entered the car, her icy indifference grating on my nerves. I didn’t have to make her stay with me—technically—but something in me wouldn’t let her go. Obsession? Probably. I wanted her close. Needed her close. It wasn’t enough to hold her captive; I wanted her in my home, my space, and, ideally, under my control.Her silence dragged on, bringing a sneer to my face and I made it known to her. Casually of course.“You know, Flogítsa mou,” I said waving a hand toward he
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Today is the day I introduce Andronikos to the company. Am I scared? Yes. But if there is one thing my father taught me, it is that reaching the top is hard but staying there is an ongoing battle, and I don't plan on letting those sniveling board members intimidate me. Besides, I need to show Andronikos that I can be in control, not because I have to prove anything to him, which I don't, but I have to show him that I'm not to be fucked with in my domain.My heels clicked against the marble floors as I walked into the company, Andronikos not very far behind. He was dressed impeccably today, as always—black tailored suit, a gold watch that gleamed in the light, and black leather shoes that looked like they were made for a king. He was as menacing and breathtakingly handsome as ever.Gosh, I really needed to keep my hormones in check around this man.We moved in silence to the elevator. The weight of what was about to happen hung between us, neither one of us seeming ready to cut the ten
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Moments later, as I leaned back in the leather chair of my temporary office, I still couldn’t get Adira out of my head. That kiss was far better than it had any right to be. Even now, hours later, her soft perfume lingered on me— not that cloying shit most people paraded around on their clothes.Adira was… intoxicating. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of her. Which was a problem cause I needed to focus on my revenge plan. The first step—infiltrating her family’s business—was already in motion, but I my need to make some adjustments to my plans. Why not hurt the daughter of the family that had a hand in my family’s destruction?That actually sounded good, a cruel smile tugged at my lips as the idea took root.I could make her fall in love with me. Take her heart, and rip it out. Figuratively, of course. Ruin the Abara family’s precious daughter. It’ll be the highlight of my life—a trophy to add my growing list of conquests. The thought stirred something primal in me, and I savored i
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Standing in a room filled with criminals had rattled me, I won’t lie, but when I likened them to the wizened old farts I have to deal with constantly at the office, the tension eased. Well, except Mrs. Harper. I love Mrs. Harper; she’s a sweet old woman.As the familiar feeling of authority covered me like a warm blanket, I hate to admit it, but I actually enjoyed discussing our plans. And now, I’m weirdly giddy about seeing them come to fruition, almost like when Penny and I used to steal sweets from my mother’s room when we were younger. We’d run and hide, our little hearts racing with excitement, not because we’d succeeded, but because doing something naughty and not getting caught felt exhilarating.The crippling fear of being caught is still there, of course, but it’s balanced by the thrill bubbling up inside me. Not that I’d ever tell Andronikos. His ego is big enough already and doesn’t need more inflation.We drove in silence to Andronikos’ penthouse. It was already evening an
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“Nónos, the plan is coming out well. I have placed my men at strategic points in the port. Customs shouldn’t be a problem.” Georgios informed me.“Good. Now focus on getting men to intercept the initial location of the goods before shipment. Some of them would be shipped primarily from Europe, so send messages to our men to get to those cars and ensure our goods are hidden properly.” If they manage not to fuck this up, Adira’s plan would be a huge success.“Yes, Nónos. I’ll make sure—”My goodness!The voice of my underboss droned into the background as I was struck dumb by the vision that was Adira. She looked magnificent. I had chosen the dress thinking of how it’ll fit her beautiful curves, but my thoughts of her in it didn’t do justice to the woman walking down the stairs. My little flame looked absolutely ravishing.She finally reached the bottom of stairs, a coy smile aimed my way. She wore the necklace I got her, and it sat beautifully between her collarbones.“You have a littl
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After I was done talking to my parents, I excused myself and went to look for the ladies’ room. It seemed Andronikos had left while I was speaking to them, and now, I couldn’t find him anywhere. After asking around, I finally found the bathroom.When I was done with my business, I came out of the toilet stall to freshen up. My makeup was still surprisingly intact and I couldn’t help but admire once again the work Eric had done on me, including the necklace Andronikos gave me. I touched it, remembering the look on his face as I descended the stairs. I might be a virgin, but I know when a man wants something. And Andronikos wanted me.I smirked at my reflection before I started washing my hands. As I was doing so, someone entered the bathroom. The person joined me at the sink and began washing her hands.“Do you think he really cares about you?” the woman suddenly asked.Is she talking to me? Ignoring her, I dried my hands under the automatic hand dryer and began to walk out.She blocke
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In all the times thoughts of devouring her had crossed my mind, I never imagined it would happen like this. My little flame tasted better than I had dreamed. Every suck and flick of my tongue pushed her closer to the edge–an edge I planned to deny her for not trusting me.“Nikos, I–” she gasped, teetering on the precipice of her release.I pulled back, licking my lips clean as I stepped away from her enticing core.Nóstimi(Delicious) I smirked down at her disheveled state, waiting for the familiar ire to ignite in her eyes–and she didn't disappoint.“Did. You. Just. Leave. Me. ON EDGE!?” The fire blazing in her gaze almost outshone the lust still simmering there. Adira was pissed, rightfully so, but I wasn't going to let her finish until she apologized for associating me with that poor excuse for a woman. Was that cruel of me? Maybe. But when have I ever been kind?“Be a good girl and apologize, and I'll give you what you desire.” She looked at me, dumbstruck. For once, I’d rende
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When Iason and I got back, one of the headguards called to inform me about custom issues. I assumed it was just a matter of slipping some money into their hands and having the problem disappear, but that wasn’t the case.They were adamant that the cars wouldn’t be released until they were thoroughly checked—an issue I really didn’t have the patience to fucking deal with right now.Adira and I finally arrived at the port, and as I had been since we got into the car, I continued to ignore her—just as it always should have been.I seemed to have forgotten that she was the enemy. That she probably knew about the vault all along and had been secretly laughing at my ignorance. Not again. I’d do well to keep my promise to protect her, but nothing more.First, we had to settle this nuisance of an issue, and then I will start looking into the vault my uncle mentioned. He was an enigma, but when he was lucid, he was never wrong.At the dock, I spotted Iason talking to one of the officers—the he
KNIVES AND HEARTSTRINGS ADIRA
As Baba had benevolently given me back my position, I was at the firm today still trying to investigate this debilitating fraud issue the company was currently facing. Despite our relentless efforts, we still hadn’t managed to track down the perpetrator. However, one silver lining was that since we had been closely monitoring the financial records, there have been no obvious traces of embezzlement.And it better remain that way.While I was still poring over the account books on my desktop, a sharp knock on my office door pulled me out of my thoughts. I immediately assumed it was Thea. I had sent her to fetch me a cup of coffee a while ago.“Come in, Thea,” I called out absentmindedly, my eyes still skimming through the endless rows of numbers on my screen.But instead of Thea, an entirely different person stepped into the room.Andronikos.I hadn’t seen him in two days.The moment I registered his presence, I instinctively stood from my chair, my body moving before my mind could full
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ADIRAWhen I arrived at the firm, I half-expected to see a lot of changes, especially since Dean had been made the COO. But weirdly enough, everything still looked the same.Kace and I stepped into the elevator that will take us to Baba’s office. As we rode up, I turned to him and said, “Just stay outside the room, please. I know you were ordered to protect me, but I don’t want my father more worked up than he already is.”I didn’t get a response from him right away. There was a brief silence before he finally spoke.“As much as my will to obey your command as the boss’s lady is there, Adira, my will to Nónos is stronger. So, no—I’ll be going with you. Your father will just have to deal with it.”I swallowed, already dreading the confrontation that was about to unfold in his office.Once we were granted entry, Kace and I strode into his office. Baba stood in front of his book shelf, reading a book in his hand. He turned toward us the moment we arrived.“And that is?” He gestured towar
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I was finally going to see Mama today. I doubted Baba had been telling her everything happening back at home, and for good reason too. Mama needed to be away from stress as much as possible, but still, I believed she need to know.I picked up the note Andronikos left me, blushing as I looked at it.At least this time, you saw the note.After taking a well-needed shower following yesterday’s crying marathon, I felt refreshed and ready to take on the day. As I was heading to my dresser, I got a text from Pen.PEN❣️‼️🙈: Hi, dear cousin of mine.Me: What do you want?PEN❣️‼️🙈: So, it’s a crime for your cousin to check up on you now?Yup. She definitely wanted something.I dropped the phone on the bedside table and went ahead to look for what to wear. A difficult task considering that all I’m seeing in this walk-in closet are just colors upon colors.My goodness! When did this man get me all these?I was still in the process of choosing an outfit when my phone started ringing. The loud t
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Contrary to what Adira thought, I wasn’t actually going to do anything to her father.But her cousin, Dean?Yeah, he was definitely going to be harmed.I knew that slimy bastard had a hand in the fraud at her company, but whoever he was working with—or for—had to be powerful, because nothing traced back to him.It didn’t make sense that I was willing to help Adira’s family when they had a hand in destroying mine, but it seemed even I don’t know the lengths I’d go for her.“I’m not going to do anything to your father, flogítsa mou,” I said, dropping the phone on the other side of the bed and pulling her onto my lap. “Okay? The only person something will be happening to is that cousin of yours. I’ll just a break a few bones of his for good measure.” I finished with a nonchalant shrug.She blinked.“Some bones?! That’s all you can manage?”Huh? Is she angry or pleased? I usually can’t tell with her. Women.“Umm… yes?” I replied hesitantly. As much as I am in control when it comes to her,
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I lay on my bed, surrounded by used tissues, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough—my favorite—and my iPad which was currently playing How to get away with murder.Yes. I was feeling particularly murderous today.How could baba do this to me? Why? After everything I had put into that company? After sacrificing my life?He says it’s because I let a criminal into his company. But is he even aware that said criminal was five minutes away from blowing his and Mama’s head off if I hadn’t cooperated?Endless nights of insomnia. Waking up to the sound of gunshots ringing in my mind, convinced that my parents and close family members had been taken away from me. And for what? To be called ungrateful?I just couldn’t deal anymore. Honestly, I just wanted to melt into this bed and remain here for the rest of my miserable life.I was currently on Season 1, Episode 9—watching the gruesome murder and body disposal of Sam—when a soft knock echoed through my room.“Go away,” I called o
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“What the fuck, Andronikos?” Iason stormed in after me, slamming the door to my office shut behind him. His face was twisted in a mix of disbelief and frustration. “You didn’t think it important to tell me—your second-in-command—about a person as pivotal as a Yakuza princess?”“Onna Oyabun,” I corrected, settling into the leather chair behind my mahogany desk.“What?” he asked, more confusion flashing across his face.“She’s no longer a Yakuza princess. She’s the lady boss, which means she holds more power than a princess ever would.”“And that helps us… how?”I shrugged, letting the weight of his question hang between us.Iason pinched the bridge of his nose, muttering something in Greek about women and danger.“Nónos, I don’t know if you’ve forgotten, but the Yakuza known for their trustworthiness in our world. Their alliances are built on profit, not loyalty. And second, they’re literal rats in our line of business.”“Enough Iason,” I barked, my voice sharp enough to slice through
KNIVES AND HEARTSTRINGS ADIRA
Walking briskly to my office door, the CFO followed closely behind me. “Good morning, ma’am,” he greeted.“Morning,” I replied absentmindedly as I pushed open the door and made my way toward my seat.“What’s the update?” I asked, settling in.He shifted uncomfortably from foot to foot, a nervous tic of his that I’d noticed before. But today, I had no patience for hesitation. Time was slipping through my fingers and I needed answers.“Now, please. I don't have time for this,” I pressed.He swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing. “There’s no lead.”“What?” My voice came out sharper than I intended. I must have misheard him.“All the leads trace back to no one, ma’am. The offshore accounts, irregular withdrawals—everything. It's like a ghost defrauded the company. There are no footprints, digital or whatsoever.” My fingers curled into fists so tightly that my nails bit into my palm. “So what? We don't have hackers anymore?” “I’ve reached out to all the ones in my network. No results.” “
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I had come to the realization that I couldn't do this alone, so I called on the assistance of an old friend. We hadn't spoken since our fathers had tried to indoctrinate us into our dark world-a lifetime ago-but hopefully, there's no bad blood between us.Yuna Komori.That was her name the last time we met. As the only child of the Kumicho, the head of the Yakuza, she was set to inherit the crime syndicate-something her people resented.But now, she goes by the name Shizugai.A moniker earned through sheer ruthlessness. The silent killer. She leaves only corpses in her wake after dealing with her victims.My men stood behind me, armed to the teeth, their hands resting on their holsters, eyes scanning for the first signs of trouble. The gated loomed before us, a towering emblem of power, emblazoned with the insignia of a wyrm devouring a dragon-her mark.Moments later, the gates creaked opened.A group of guards stepped forward, weapons drawn, their gazes cold and unyielding."What's y
