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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
"Secrets?""Yes...""Hmm..."Clark gazed at Armeaningfullyllyn and didn't understand what the man was thinking."I don't know. Should I tell you everything?" Clark asked rhetorically as if he were hiding a lot."Never mind, forget it. Pretend you never heard anything from me," Arren looked sulky, as her words weren't taken seriously by Clark.The man chuckled, assessing that Arren's attitude was adorable, like an angry kitten. "You'll know soon enough," Clark replied mysteriously.He reached for Arren's golden, wind-blown hair. In his intoxicating gaze, he seemed to want to rewind to the time before Leon entered and disrupted their togetherness."Don't you want to come back to me, Arren?" Clark asked with a smile.Arren hesitated to answer, but she also didn't outright reject the invitation. Her heart was still enveloped in uncertainty."Can we talk about something else? Feelings can't be forced, Clark."Clark shrugged. He wasn't the talkative type.However, when with Arren, Clark alwa
Rossie Port sprawls before the eyes, delighting the senses with enchanting charm for everyone who visits.The morning sun emits gentle golden rays, piercing through thin clouds and illuminating every corner of the buildings across the dock.The sturdy wooden pier gleams with a natural sparkle, touched by the occasional splash of seawater.Traces of soft sand along the pier remind visitors of the ongoing ebb and flow of tides.Coconut trees sway, their leaves dancing in the cool sea breeze, creating a soothing harmony.However, all the beauty presented does not bring joy to Arren.On the contrary, the situation invites unpleasant memories from a past he does not want to remember.Once again, the image of that rose, the golden rose he despises, appears before him."Clark! Tell me! Is this Rossie Port?"Clark freezes momentarily before looking at Arren with a gaze that hints at hidden emotions."Yes...""W-what!"Arren can't believe what she hears. The joyful cries of seagulls seem to sin
"Sir! Ugh... Sir!""Errgh... ugh! You're so delightful, Darling." Adam Hart lay limp beside the entertainer who warmed his bed tonight.Amidst his busy pursuit of getting Arren back, he still found time to indulge in pleasures like this. All thanks to the pocket money provided by Abigail Rossie."Will you call me again, hmm?" the woman teased, her fingers starting to caress Adam's helpless masculinity."Yes, of course. Don't give your time to other men ...."In the midst of the heat of their room, a loud crash at the door startles them."Adam Hart?!"Adam jumps in surprise, hastily covering his wrinkled, exposed body."A-Abbey! What are you doing!""You dare have fun at a crucial time like this! Trash!"She angrily throws her bag at Adam.The slut next to him has been screaming in shock.Several uniformed men push into the room, forcibly guiding the woman out."Let me go! Let me go! My clothes!"A guard throws a blanket to cover her reddened body, a result of the customer's lustful att
(20 years ago)Mr. Rossie is a war veteran. He managed to return to his territory safely, thanks to a miracle.On the day of his return, Mr. Rossie brought a boy who was said to have saved his life. The child managed to prevent Mr. Rossie from stepping on a mine hidden in the hunting area, and as a sign of gratitude, Mr. Rossie took the brave child to his Mansion.The child's name is Clark.Mr. Rossie once said, "I want you to be a light, like brave children in general." These words left an impression on Clark, who then vowed to protect the Rossie family for the rest of his life.Several years passed, and Clark became a brave teenager who became Mr. Rossie's wingman. He carefully observed the situation in Rossie County before finally starting his first assignment as a supervisor at a very young age.The Master trusted him to give him such a big responsibility. Most of the Mansion's territory was handed over to him. Clark became a respected figure and played an essential role in the sec
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