If there is a saying: after fallen down and been hit by the stairs, then that is Arren's true fate.
For several years now, she has lost her beloved mother. Her father, who was once dashing and rich, is now nothing more than the trash of society because of his bad temper: an alcoholic and addicted gambler who didn't seems to know how to stop.At a young age—19 years old—Arren had to work hard to support herself and her father who have no motivation to work. That man only knew how to get into debt and spend it overnight. Arren's fate was truly unfortunate.“Ah….”The pain spreads again. This time, Arren felt it in the area of her thigh and one of her legs, after previously, only the throbbing in her head hurt so much."Where am I?"Arren squinted her eyes, scanning every object around her. Everything is dark. Arren barely seen anything.“Errgh….”Arren groaned because suddenly, a stinging sensation appeared in her vital area. What happened? Why was she dumped in a strange place like this?Suddenly, the door on the left side of the bed opened slowly. A big bad man appeared to stand up and enter the place where Arren was in a daze, as if she was unconscious.“Ah, my beautiful prisoners is awake, apparently?”The baritone voice surprised her. “Wh–who are you?” Arren was frightened and shifted her body out of bed. In fact, she almost fell because she couldn't guess where the end of the bed was.“Ssshh….”The man got closer, this time, he finally arrived at the bed, where Arren lay resigned, helpless.“Let–let go!” Arren shouted, after the man suddenly dragged her body closer. With just one hand, the man managed to grab Arren and catch hem in the crib.“Mmhh … this scent. The scent I love."The man traced every inch of Arren's body with force. “Arrgh!” Arren screamed in surprise. However, she could feel a foreign sensation that shook her heart and sane mind.“Crazy bastard!” Arren shouted as she kicked the man until he fell face down in front of her.“Wow, wow! You've been playing rough!" Instead of giving up, the man became more aggressive and this time, he let go of the shirt that was still on his shoulders, even though all the buttons were undone.Arren cried. She really didn't know the man. What's this? Was… she being kidnapped and raped?“You are my slave. Understand? You must serve me! I ransomed you very handsomely from your father!"The man's words were more painful than the bite that was currently being inflicted on the chest area.“Fa–father?” Arren muttered, trying to get away but she couldn't. The strength of the man who was attacking her was completely beyond her control. Arren is weak, helpless."Yes. Your father has sold you to me. Now, you are my slave, now! You got that?"Without another word, the man drank the honey inside Arren again, just like last night, which Arren couldn't remember anymore.***Last night, Arren was kidnapped and held captive by Leonard Connor, a cruel mafia boss who was lucky because he won gambling.In that game, Leon managed to defeat an old man who had nothing but his beloved daughter, Arrendice Hart.No one thought that Leon would receive the winning payment in the form of a virgin girl."Where is that girl?" Leon asked impatiently. Coincidentally, his passion tonight must be satisfied.Arren's father—a drunken widower and gambler—shows him his residence. Leon immediately headed there after winning the bet."Please don't hurt her," said the father before letting his daughter go.“You just talk like a saint. Tch!” Leon sneered without wanting to hear anything else.That's how in the end, poor Arren, who had just returned from work, had to be faced with a terrible incident. Arren becomes a stranger who she doesn't even know.Leon, on the other hand, could buy all the girls in his town, but that wouldn't be interesting. It was this kind of forced submission that aroused his savage passion, so that it could not be expressed in words. Leon felt victorious. Leon is very dominant. He is the god of death."Come here..." Leon called softly to Arren who rolled at the foot of the bed, after realizing that she had been stripped naked without any resistance. Arren didn't answer, she didn't make a sound. Her body shivered and trembled with the situation that was beyond her will."I've had enough sweet words, now, come out, or I'll have to teach you," said Leon, still sweet-mouthed to his prisoner.Arren was confused, she didn't know what to do. Leon's breath growled like a hungry lion. The silence of the room became more tense. Arren, who was naked, had no choice but to surrender, or... she would have to be forcibly pulled away without mercy.'Oh, Mother...' she muttered to herself."GOTCHA!"“KYA!”A knife stuck into Arren's leg, after Leon had been patient enough with her."You should just obey, so you don't get hurt," said Leon, who was now madly in love. His fingers entered the girl's core roughly, while one hand was tied with a spanking rope."AKH!!" Arren's screams only aroused his wild passion even more. The blood flowed warmly, as did the roar of his breath. In the dark and silent night, only the sound of the bed creaking echoed in the room.Arren, who had lost a lot of blood and was almost fainting, no longer cared about the other pain that was wracking her vital parts. She was even like a corpse that didn't make a sound. Arren didn't feel any pain at all from the injuries she had just suffered.“Ahh… You… are so arousing…”Once satisfied, completing his lust, Leon just left Arren lying on the bed. The girl continued to cry, groan, then fell asleep. The next morning, she didn't seem to remember anything. It's just that the pain will always be felt."How was last night, sir? Did you enjoy it?" Venn asked, another prisoner present in Leon's mansion. The difference was that this prisoner now referred to herself as the master's favorite concubine, unlike Arren, who had not yet gained recognition."Not bad. She's very sweet and smells like roses," Leon said, enjoying Venn's massage. The man felt tired after spending the night and fighting together in his new lady's chamber."Okay ..."As if understanding her lover's turbulent feelings, Venn pretended to be happy. Half of her heart was wounded, though no blood was spilled. Venn couldn't accept that Leon admired the new girl in his domain so much."Do you want a second round, sir?" Venn teased, undressing entirely. Matured Venn, of course, had different skills compared to the still unrecognized Arren. They were two women of different levels."No. Just a massage; I'm quite tired from last night, battling with the wildcat," Leon refused, smiling unusually.Venn was surprised. She wasn't u
Blue eyes, strong jaw, thick lips, and tan skin made the man's appearance before Arren so captivating. His face was extremely handsome, and his gaze emitted an indescribable passion."Satisfied with staring at my face?"One thing. That voice. The voice that Arren detested so much. The voice that had been hurting her heart and her dignity for some time. "BASTARD!"Arren growled and almost thrust her head forward to push him away, but unfortunately, the man was adept at tormenting her over and over. "Calm down, or I'll remove your IV!" Leon held Arren's forehead to prevent her from banging it against him.Warm.His palm contrasted sharply with Arren's cold and pale condition."Let go!"Arren shook her head, trying to distance herself from the man's touch. For a moment, she realized that many tubes were connected to her body. Her room was no longer dim; everything seemed well-maintained. When Arren looked in the mirror, everything looked different.'Is this person taking care of me?' she
"Tell me! What happened last night?" Venn, Leon's concubine, urged the spy in the main house to tell everything. For several days, Leon hadn't been seen visiting her in the West Pavilion. The man was busy with the street mouse he had just picked up, Arren."The young lady is ill, Mistress. So... the master is taking care of her," the servant said, trembling. He was afraid of misspeaking.Venn's jaw hardened. This building felt so empty without the passionate nights with her beloved. "Why give me a house like this if we don't live in it, sir?" Venn mumbled.Her heart ached hearing that Leon seemed to forget everything about her. Initially, Leon belonged to her alone. Now? Venn had to accept sharing her lover with a strange girl she didn't even know."Tomorrow! Tomorrow, invite her to the tea party. You must convey it to the personal servant. Understand?""T–Tea party?" The servant was startled. Cold sweat immediately poured from his forehead."Yes! You understand, don't you, what I mean
Arren walked with a slight limp to reach the greenhouse, following Poppy's instructions. Somehow... everything in this mansion seemed so strange.Firstly, the owner of this house is a kidnapper and rapist. Arren must put him behind bars!Secondly, a jealous concubine? Arren could sense that a woman named Vennina seemed to feel threatened by her presence. "I will tell her that I am not her rival!"Hearing the word 'rival' made Arren's hair stand on end. Only a fool could love a vile man like Leon. No. Arren is not that kind of person."Welcome, Miss...."A servant seemed to welcome Arren as she entered the greenhouse.A table was beautifully decorated, surrounded by rose petals. Their fragrant aroma added elegance to the room. Arren immediately liked the feast that was being held."Hello," Arren greeted warmly.A woman in her thirties rose from her chair. Her face was beautiful, with fiery red hair. The emerald green dress that enveloped her body contrasted with her fair skin.Arren was
A startled servant witnessed one of her mistresses coughing up blood.Immediately, Venn summoned someone to assist the helpless Arren. "Call the doctor!" she yelled, feigning panic. Only one servant knew it was Venn's trick, while the others didn't dare to think in that direction.Shortly after, Leon's personal doctor rushed into the greenhouse. "What's going on?" the doctor asked quickly, examining the patient's vital signs."She suddenly vomited blood and fainted," Venn said, having previously injected a hallucinogenic substance into Arren to blur her memory of the preceding events.The doctor appeared alarmed, finding signs of poisoning in Arren's body. "Move her to the room!" the doctor ordered the guards who had accompanied him.The guards quickly carried the unconscious young lady back to her room on the third floor. The doctor immediately provided the first aid he could, but unfortunately, there was no more effective way than extracting the poison through an oral method."How is
The search process for the suspect became a heated topic in the mansion. Everyone appeared anxious and doubtful— who could have provoked their master to such an extent?"Idiots," muttered a servant passing by the master's office. After delivering two cups of tea to her mistress, the servant returned to the kitchen, where she should be. She then continued spreading gossip and rumors about the comprehensive search by the security team for the perpetrator of the poisoning of the master's new love.***"Could it be Miss Venn who did it?" asked Ford, Leon's newly joined aide, after completing a reconnaissance mission at the Napoli headquarters, Leon's business rival who had recently disturbed the peace of his club."Venn? Hmm..." Leon seemed to consider the possibility. For men, competition in the power domain might be common, but does the same apply to women?"I'll find out," said Leon seriously. Ford burst into laughter. "Oh God. What happened to this polar monster? Why do you seem so con
The guards tasked with Arren's safety asked her to come down from the tree. This situation could lead to punishment and even a reduction in their pay if their employer were to get injured."Calm down, I'm good at climbing," Arren responded confidently. She moved her feet slowly, climbing up one by one until she reached the end of the branch.At the end, there was a nest of sparrows missing one of its chicks."There, there, little bird," Arren said gently, placing the fallen bird back into its nest.Arren was about to descend the sturdy but slippery tree trunk when, unfortunately, she slipped."Aaaaaaakkkhh....."Arren slipped and nearly fell. Her leg could have been sprained, but luckily, someone caught her just in time. Arren was truly grateful. It seemed the guard assigned by Leon had a purpose after all."Who is saving whom?" Leon retorted, displeased because Arren was in danger once again. The guards exchanged worried glances, realizing they wouldn't be getting overtime pay that da
"Before that, explain first, why did you suddenly drag me into the warehouse?" Arren asked, bowing her head to hide the fear and embarrassment she felt.Leon raised an eyebrow, considering the question foolish from the girl who had captured his heart. "Are you foolish or just don't understand?" Leon retorted."What do you mean?""I already warned the guards to keep you safe. And what did I witness? You almost broke a bone!" scolded Leon while gripping Arren's frail arms."Aww...."Instantly, Leon released his grip as he knew Arren winced in pain. The girl's face looked pale and frightened."Sorry, I mean it. Don't endanger yourself! Understand?" Leon emphasized so that Arren would be more careful in the future."Okay, Master," Arren obediently replied. Somehow, Leon's behavior seemed different. He wasn't as arbitrary as before. What was this? Was Arren starting to melt toward him? Arren quickly slapped her face hard to snap out of the hallucination she created for herself."Just call m
The tip of the dagger was bent. No one would have expected that a sharp dagger could change its shape like that."No-no!" the servant cried out. She was very confused. How could Arren's stomach, which should have been stained with blood, bend the dagger without any effort?In a decisive moment, the dagger had undergone plastic deformation, like a metal dance changing its shape without being able to return to its original state."W-what's happening?" The servant wondered with trembling hands. Arren just smiled triumphantly. Her opponent had been thoroughly defeated without calculation."I anticipated this, Lesel," Arren said with a proud face.Yes. Lesel. It turned out she was Esme's henchman who was so eager to take her life."H-how did you know?"Arren immediately tore the tulle fabric covering her stomach. There was a shiny accessory there. A steel belt."W-what?"At first, the rumble and vibration were indeed felt by Lesel. She didn't expect that the collision between the dagger and
The blonde servant pursed her lips, while the black-haired one kept staring straight ahead."Fine!" she replied somewhat annoyed, but indeed their plan must not be ruined."I'll keep watch around. You need to get ready soon.""Okay."The two suspicious servants then continued their secret mission. There wasn't much for them to do except find their target and carry out their revenge."It seems he's on the west balcony. Wait for my signal, we'll launch the attack soon!""Okay!"***The atmosphere of the banquet was still lively with the melodious music playing softly in the background. Some guests enjoyed it while dining, while others continued chatting. Arren and Leon seemed happy as they greeted the guests present."It seems... I feel stifled," Arren whispered to Leon. This pregnancy made her easily tired and also felt hot all the time."Do you want to leave this place?" Leon asked, wrapping his arm around his wife's waist."Yes," Arren replied weakly."Let's go, then," said Leon, affe
Ava's eyes sparkled with happiness. She nodded eagerly and hugged Arren in return. "Thank you, Aunt!"Ava didn't expect that her birthday would be celebrated with a special feast, even though the feast wasn't specifically held for her."You're welcome, Ava!" Arren replied in kind. She was happy to cheer up her little friend who seemed down and lacking in spirit due to the absence of her parents."We have to go, Ava. This is for you," said Leon as he handed over a wrapped gift box with a purple ribbon on top."W-what's this, Sir?" Ava asked, surprised and delighted. She didn't expect to receive a gift from Mr. Leon on a day that wasn't her birthday."Consider it an installment gift," Leon joked, chuckling softly."Ahaha! Thank you so much!" exclaimed Ava as she opened the gift wrap. Inside was a brown fur teddy bear. "So cute!" Ava exclaimed happily. Arren and Leon were pleased to see her reaction.Shortly afterward, they really had to leave as there was something they needed to ensure
After some time in the hospital, Arren was finally allowed to go home. There were no signs of danger or contraindications from the treatment she received."Thank you, Doctor. I feel much healthier," Arren said after the doctor visited her for the last time."You're welcome, Madam. I'm glad you've recovered without difficulty."Doctors Freddy and Josh watched Arren leave with relieved hearts. Finally, their worries were gone. Arren was truly free from the danger that threatened her life.***On the way home, Leon kept staring at Arren with uncertain feelings. He was truly happy with his wife's recovery, but there was something that worried him."Are you sure about your plan? I don't want to put you in danger again, Darling!" Leon exclaimed, not wanting to endanger his wife anymore."There's no other way. We can do it, Darling!" Arren said firmly with strong determination.Leon sighed deeply. He couldn't prevent his wife's stubbornness. "Promise me, you'll stick to our plan.""Yes, Darli
"Sir! You're mistaken!" the nurse exclaimed, holding Leon's arm to prevent him from punching the doctor."What?!" Leon turned to the nurse. He was exhausted and couldn't tolerate any more mistakes from the doctor that would result in his children being born with defects."You misunderstood, Sir!""Yes, that's right!""Your children are fine, Sir."The voices of the nurse and doctor echoed. Leon lowered his fist and looked towards Dr. Freddy, who seemed to be breathing a sigh of relief."Tell me, Doctor! What happened to my wife and my children?!" Leon demanded, still full of anger.Before the doctor could answer, Arren's faint voice could be heard behind the nurse standing by the bed."Le—on…" she called softly."Arren!" Leon pushed aside the nurses covering his wife's presence. "Arren!" Leon approached Arren, tears streaming down his face. "Are you... awake?" he asked, gently caressing his wife's forehead."Uh huh," Arren replied weakly. "What happened? Why does it seem crowded here?"
Leon gripped Arren's hand tightly as they rushed to the hospital. Anxiety and worry consumed him. For some reason, Leon had a bad feeling."Driver! Faster!" Leon commanded as he saw Arren grimacing in pain, cold sweat dripping from her forehead and body, Arren's breaths were labored."Yes, Sir!"The driver immediately accelerated the car, doing his best to balance the increasingly speeding vehicle. He was truly worried that the young lady was suffering from an extraordinary ailment."Arren, hold on," Leon pleaded, continuing to comfort Arren with hugs and handholds."Argh, Leon..." Arren groaned as if enduring excruciating pain. Not just in his stomach, but throughout her body."We're almost there!" The driver signaled. Leon was so anxious. He nodded and prepared to take Arren to the emergency room as soon as they arrived at the hospital.Finally, after driving for some time, they arrived at the hospital."Doctor! Doctor!" Leon carried Arren to the ER, where everyone watched them with
Lora was successfully evacuated, and everyone was overjoyed. However, there was a strangeness apparent to her. Arren even noticed it. "Le-Leon...," she called out as Lora approached her.An unfamiliar scent emanated from Lora's body. It made Arren extremely nauseous."Ugh!" Arren vomited. He couldn't contain the overwhelming nausea."Darling!" Leon exclaimed in alarm. What was happening to his wife?"Le-Leon... Lora's... scent... it's very... unpleasant," she murmured as she nestled into her husband's embrace. Leon immediately caught Arren, who had almost fallen earlier. Now, his beloved wife was in a swoon."What scent?" Leon tried to sharpen his sense of smell. Indeed, he smelled something foreign and pungent, like the scent of lead. "Lora, come closer to me!"Leon tried to inhale the scent more deeply. Lora's heart, of course, was in turmoil. But the girl had already linked herself to William. Now, Mr. Leon was no longer the man who dominated her heart."Just wait a moment."With mo
Laurens's shout almost made Mrs. Dolores's heart jump out. "Oh, God!" The middle-aged woman then ran following Laurens's footsteps as he moved toward the field area."Leon! Let's follow them!" Arren exclaimed, following Mrs. Dolores's lead to her daughter's supposedly accident site. Leon followed Arren after ensuring Mrs. Dolores's house was securely closed.Arriving at the field, they were surprised to find Lora in a gaping hole. The hole, with rough soil around it, resembled a dug hole."Ouch!" Lora groaned in pain. Several wounds were visible on her knees and arms. "Mom! Help me!" she cried, tears streaming down her face."Oh, God! Lora! What happened to you?!" Mrs. Dolores trembled. "Laurens! Do something for your sister!" she ordered her son, who also seemed confused."I was just running, then... suddenly I fell in here! Huhu!" Lora continued to cry in pain.Arren and Leon had just arrived, as did the villagers who heard Laurens's shouts nearby."Get a rope!" Leon shouted, rolling
"Lora!" Arren called out, waving her hand. Lora just nodded her head, not returning the gesture of the young miss.Laurens felt uneasy. He elbowed Lora's ribs a little roughly. "Be polite, Lora!" he scolded his younger sister.Lora just snorted and turned away. She then ran off home without saying goodbye, without uttering a word.Arren, who was quite far from them, looked puzzled. However, she didn't dwell on it too much. There were many villagers waiting to talk to her."So, how will you develop our village, Miss Leader?" asked a middle-aged man who seemed to be struggling to find work.Arren just smiled and gave a brief answer. She didn't want to make empty promises. Arren would surely do her best. "You must be patient but diligent. When the village programs are finally implemented, I hope the villagers will truly make the most of them.""Thank you, Miss Leader! We will definitely do that!"Leon looked proud of Arren's gentle yet firm attitude. Arren could indeed be a good leader, l