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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 himself.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?"“Isn't that right?”Arren'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!"“No, 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.“Arren, don't you remember our first meeting?” 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
In the midst of that awkward moment, the atmosphere suddenly changed drastically.Waves rolled in forcefully, causing their boat to shake violently.Arren and Clark were thrown to the side of the cabin, both feeling anxious and surprised as they hadn't anticipated such an event."Arren! Hold on tight!" Clark commanded while trying to maintain his balance.The boat shook intensely, making it challenging for them to stay upright.Arren clung to the window railing as instructed, attempting to keep her balance.Her eyes searched for Clark not far from her. "Clark, what's happening?" Arren shouted amidst the roaring waves.Clark looked tense. Before he could reply, a siren filled the room.An emergency unfolded, and passengers had to prepare for the worst.The sudden weather change caught the captain off guard.They exerted all their strength to stabilize the ship."Waves incoming! Be careful!" the captain yelled, struggling to control the vessel.Clark joined the shout, visibly working to