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"Sir, are you okay?" asked the head guard with a worried expression evident on his face."Yes, I'm fine," answered Leon, although regret and anger still showed on his face."Have you identified the attacker?" Leon asked a moment later."We're handling it, sir. You don't need to worry," said the head guard firmly."I have called the doctor. Please go to the study room immediately."Leon frowned, feeling like the head guard was doing something unnecessary."This is for Madam's sake. You don't want Madam to feel guilty, right?"The head guard's words felt like a magic spell. Leon no longer argued with him.A few moments later, the doctor who was called to examine Leon arrived in his office."What happened, sir?" he asked spontaneously."Just... a small wound," Leon answered briefly."It's been a while since I saw you here, Doctor," Leon commented, trying to lighten the mood.The doctor smiled while examining the wound on his chest."It's a shame we have to meet under these circumstances,
Leon took a deep breath as he lay alone on the sofa in his study room.His eyes stared blankly at the ceiling of the room, with thoughts drifting far into the past.The dark story of his family continues to haunt him, painting Leon's mind with wounds and suffering that will never heal.Leon's mother, Lesea, is the figure who triggered a significant tragedy in his life.It was that tragedy that shaped him into the wild man he is today. Although, he never felt that he behaved like that."You beast!"Arren's assessment was similar to the evaluations of other women who had been close to him. This gives him a general idea of ββhimself.Leon fell asleep accidentally.He hoped that the tiredness and burden on his shoulders would disappear with his lack of consciousness.What happens is the contrary.Leon dreams about a bad memory, one he never wants to recall."Mom ...." he groaned, cold sweat starting to flow. A tightness began to creep into his chest, making his breathing increasingly heavi
Leon's sad tears were inversely proportional to Arren's feelings.The girl was now increasingly convinced that Leon really didn't love her without asking further about the meaning of her delirium in her sleep."Yeah... Leon... don't love me."The two people were lost in their thoughts, without being able to tell each other or ask further about their feelings, thus causing misunderstandings to grow.Leon continued to fall asleep in Arren's arms without realizing that his nightmare was about to come true.***Morning arrived, and Leon woke up feeling tired and restless.However, there was one moment that made yesterday's sleep feel a little different.Leon didn't know that Arren was staying with him until dawn. The girl then left after the servants seemed ready to start their work."Mrs...,""Ssh..., let Master sleep. Don't tell him I came here."The butler nodded respectfully, then started cleaning with the other servants. The fire in the kitchen had also been lit; their breakfast would
In careful consideration, Leon finally nodded in agreement.He had skimmed the documents provided, and Leon never suspected that Clark had succeeded in saving his wife's life many times."Okay, do it like that."As words of agreement slipped from Leon's lips, Clark flashed a faint, suspicious-looking smile.Leon never thought that the man would betray him.After playing the role of submissive and obedient bodyguard without ever fighting back, Clark displays an unusual attitude of dominance.A wild aura began to fill the room, seeming to overlap with the atmosphere of another predator that was marking its territory.Neither Leon nor Clark thought that they would eat each other in tense silence."What's wrong? Were my orders unclear?" Leon asked in a sharp, piercing tone.The hair on the back bristled, which was challenging to interpret. His eyes began to assess Clark's movements, which indicated a foreign turmoil that he had never shown before."No, my lord. I will carry out your orders
(30 minutes earlier)Vennina felt the bitterness creeping in as she lay in the dark corner, locked in the underground prison.The mansion's evacuation simulation was underway, but as a prisoner, Vennina had no access to its details.Clark's instructions echoed in her mind, clear and sharp, not to be forgotten."Just when the emergency alarm sounds, press this remote control."That's all Clark said to her.As if the man knew that at that moment, everything would change."Where's the alarm?" Vennina impatiently grumbled.Her heart was beating faster. The aura of freedom overshadowed her thoughts, making her eager to complete her mission.Soon after, the emergency alarm finally sounded.Its roar shattered the increasingly pitch-black silence of the night.Its vibrations permeated the prison walls, slicing through the air enveloped in a cold mist that night.Vennina smirked cunningly and began to execute the dark plan prepared secretly."Believe me, everything will end soon," she muttered,
In the creeping darkness of the corridor, Vennina, Clark, and Arren continued to run towards the exit.The door became their only chance to reach another area, to escape from Lesea Island.A motorboat patiently awaited them. However, their plan was nearly jeopardized by a correctional officer who, too, was fleeing from the flames.Unexpectedly, they encountered each other at the intersection of the corridor leading to the main path and the dock.The situation became more complicated when the four of them engaged in a confrontation within the corridor to reach their respective exits."Stop right there!" shouted the guard, breaking the tension among them. Footsteps and his stern warnings echoed from behind.Approaching quickly, the guard started chasing the three whom he believed were escaping prisoners.Vennina turned towards the sound while Arren and Clark continued their hurried steps without losing focus.Vennina saw the silhouette of an armed guard pointing his gun at them. Her hear
Leon stood transfixed, gazing toward the sea with vacant eyes. The sea grew darker as if mirroring his somber mood. The wind blew fiercely, hitting his pale face.His heart fluttered in the turmoil of emotions hard to explain. Feelings of anger, disappointment, and sadness intertwined within him, forming waves of emotions that hit hard unexpectedly.Leon felt a profound loss after Arren's departure. His heart seemed to be abruptly ripped out.Leon could even feel his breath intensifying, strained by the intense tension due to the suppressed anger."Sir!"His legs could no longer support the turmoil within him. Leon, that man, truly felt an indescribable pain. He now collapsed in a state that had never happened before."I'm fine...," Leon whispered, then tried to rise. However, he still felt anxious about what would happen next.Arren's departure left a wound so deep and sharp in his heart. The sudden betrayal seemed to stab his heart."Arren...," Leon murmured again, with a soft voice
Clark's light answer made Arren's heart ache."Ex-lover?"βIsn't that right?βArren's gaze became sharper; she wanted to scratch Clark's face, which seemed to bring back memories of their past quickly. "You lied to me a lot, Clark!"βNo, Arren. I'm not lying," Clark said firmly. However, he didn't say anything to the girl."There's a full moon tonight," Clark suddenly changed the subject. His gaze drifted to the beauty of the moon above his head.On the tiny deck of the ship, they sat side by side, watching the night sky, even though the atmosphere was not ideal.Arren didn't respond to Clak's nonsense. She still felt that the man was hiding something from her.βArren, don't you remember our first meeting?β Clark asked, trying to dig up his past with his ex-lover."No," Arren answered coldly. She was now curled up and holding her knees tightly, trying to ward off the cold that was starting to push into her body. Without realizing it, she started shivering.Arren felt extremely cold; he
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."Leβonβ¦" 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