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The anonymous voice echoed throughout the room, creating shockwaves that hit Leon suddenly. His steps, initially intending to enter the corridor, came to a halt. Leon's eyes searched for the source of the mysterious voice, but he found nothing!"Reveal yourself!" Leon shouted, remaining vigilant about potential dangers. His gaze swept every unseen corner. Among the shelves of ancient books, Leon finally saw an old man holding a rifle, unwavering in his gaze."Leave this place!" he shouted, pointing the weapon, hoping Leon would be scared and refrain from entering the forbidden area.Leon raised both his hands, signaling that he wasn't a threat. "I don't want trouble, sir," he said politely. However, the old man with the rifle didn't seem to ease his guard. He continued to advance, and Leon was forced to step back — if he didn't want to die at the hands of this unnamed person."Who are you?" he asked, somewhat threateningly. His words seemed not meant to be answered straightforwardly; r
After obtaining information from James and Alicia, Leon returned to his car. His assistant and a driver awaited their employer patiently in there."How is it, sir?" the assistant asked anxiously. He was prohibited from accompanying Leon as he had to wait for a call from Jawan – the private detective assigned to investigate King Charlie's plans.The assistant, nonetheless, was naturally concerned about his employer, especially since Leon didn't return immediately."Everything is fine," Leon said calmly. He rolled up his shirt sleeves and then got into the car. Leon wiped the sweat from his forehead and inquired about Jawan. "Has he reported anything?" Leon asked the assistant with a serious expression.The slim man shook his head. He had been waiting for a call from Jawan, but there hadn't been any calls since then. "Should we call him first?" he asked to confirm.Leon thought for a moment. His eyes seemed to gaze out the window, towards the entrance of the old library. James and Alicia
Leon kept his promise to himself after attending the council meeting. He headed to the most expensive and delicious bakery in the city center to buy a special treat for his wife. "I hope Arren likes it," mumbled Leon as he arrived at his car after wrapping a small tray of sweet and tangy strawberry cakes. According to Leon, the cakes looked delicious. Hopefully, Arren felt the same way.The car drove towards Mansion Rossie after navigating through the busy area all day. It was 7 p.m., and the lights of the mansion were brightly lit.Leon, with a tired expression, got out of the car. His stamina had decreased after traveling to various distant locations. He started unbuttoning his shirt and continued towards the room. Maybe his wife was waiting for him there. Leon thought about the happiness it brought him.Leon walked somewhat wearily, feeling the fatigue in his body after a full day of activities. The night air felt cool on his skin, providing relief after the sun's intense rays. Str
"Arren! It's not like what you think!" Leon yelled while scrapping his hand through his hair. The man was at a loss for words. Weariness was also stabbing through his body. "She—""Enough! You don't need to explain for your mistress! I already know who she is!" Arren turned her face away. This time, she tilted her head slightly to hold back the tears."Mistress? No, My Dear! She ... she's not my lover! She's just a business associate! How do you know her?" Leon asked, gripping his wife's arm.Arren flinched, her tears uncontrollable now. "Hiks...," she finally cried silently. Leon was thoroughly confused."Arren, my love. Forgive me," Leon apologized softly. This time, he admitted his fault. If only Leon knew that Arren had witnessed the incident, he wouldn't have been puzzled since yesterday."I'm not cheating, Okay! She kissed me suddenly. Didn't you see the end? I even slapped her!""Re—really?" Arren seemed to soften. She raised her head, looking carefully into Leon's eyes. Had he
After satisfying themselves, Arren and Leon finally went on their date, as promised the night before. Arren looked charming in a star-patterned yellow dress, and Leon appeared captivating in a dark polo shirt that hugged his athletic figure.The couple seemed like an ideal match, displaying both physical beauty and harmonious behavior. Anyone who laid eyes on them would undoubtedly be captivated by their appearance."You look stunning, Miss," a waiter exclaimed after placing the final touch on the young lady's slender neck – a diamond necklace. The necklace had been missing, stolen during a gala night in the capital some time ago.Leon, that man, turned out to be a romantic soul, designing all the beauty solely for his beloved wife. He spared no expense if Arren's preferred jewelry added to her beauty."You're right," said Leon, pulling Arren closer to him. His arms circled the widened waist of his wife – anticipating the arrival of their soon-to-be child. For Leon, the physical change
A moment before Lesel decided to take a stroll and meet Arren, she found it hard to find an excuse to trick her father. King Charlie believed that Lesel would have met Leon all over again and made a mess.Unexpectedly, her father was right. Lesel shouldn't have gotten involved with Leon and also... Arren!"How dare them ...." Lesel cried, torn between heartbreak and anger as Leon and Arren betrayed her trust.Lesel truly believed Arren to be a trustworthy sister-like figure, but she turned out to be a cunning woman using her for... for... taking Leon!"Unforgivable!" she growled like an angry wild dog.Her father—King Charlie—had recently returned from a supposedly hidden salt mine.Lesel wasn't interested in his stories, only in Leon's whereabouts, unfortunately, unidentified by her."There, we can achieve great prosperity, my daughter. You can marry any man you want. I'll pay a worthy dowry!"In the Kingdom of Rocky, tradition dictated that women provide the dowry. Lesel delayed mar
Dusk hung beautifully, displaying warmth in every beam of sunlight that sought refuge. Arren and Ava enjoyed their time together with laughter. Arren never expected Ava to be such a cheerful girl.Arren learned that Ava was a survivor of sexual violence from Leon's story. The man had revealed everything. Arren didn't expect Ava to be so sweet. Her appearance was perfectly normal, like any other child. Leon had mentioned that there was a stimulus in Ava's brain that erased some memories, sparing her from reliving the traumatic details.Leon explained that in Ava's case, there was a possibility her brain responded to trauma by reducing or erasing memories of the sexual violence she experienced. This defense mechanism is called dissociative amnesia, where a person conditions themselves by erasing some memories of traumatic or highly stressful experiences. This phenomenon often occurs as a form of self-defense to protect individuals from overwhelming emotional burdens.Arren never expect
Arren bit her lower lip. She couldn't believe there were defectors in this area so dangerous. "Ho—how did you escape from the police?" Arren couldn't believe it. What had the police been doing not to notice such potential danger in Rossie?Potential? They were already dangerous!"Haha! Haha! You don't need to know!"The stout man started laughing. Of course, he couldn't reveal how their organization operated. Everything from forging revocation of permits, and trafficking humans, to... disappearing like ghosts in this area!"Haha!" The other two men also laughed. They couldn't contain their amusement. However, a growl disrupted everything. "What are you doing?" she snapped sharply. A moment later, she hit the three guards who shouldn't say much. How could they chat with hostages?After beating the incompetent henchmen, the thin man then chased them away to prevent them from leaking anything that could reveal their identities. Everything had to remain a secret or... their plan could fall
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