(Venal POV)
Before leaving Master Dryzen's room, I bowed modestly in his direction. I have no idea what's troubling him. As far as I'm concerned he needs some alone time.
When I came out, Lilith smiled at me. I know she heard what Master Dryzen order. I stopped in front of her.
"You've clearly heard what Master Dryzen needs today. About the attendees at the Royal Auction. You need to—."
"I heard it clearly. Don't bother Sir Venal." And she was happy when she turned her back on me.
That woman... He secretly like Master Dryzen.
Com’on Lilith, it's hopeless.
I massaged my nape to relieve the sudden tension.
Lilith knew it was dangerous to have a relationship with Master Dryzen. Our family was aware of the rules, yet this woman... Why would she force herself to him? Death is what she's looking for. When I asked Lilith about her feelings for the dragon prince,
(Venal POV)I called Kevin to prepare for Miss Dahlia’s departure tonight. He was taken aback by my order. Perhaps he had a premonition of what was on my thoughts a while ago. Kevin, we get it wrong."We've already taken her family out of town, Sir Venal." Kevin is confused because Miss Dahlia has no family to which she may return."Keep Master Dryzen's philosophy in mind." There is a brief moment of silence. There is a brief moment of silence."Ah, I see." He remembers what I mean.That's what Master Dryzen wants to happen for Miss Dahlia, especially if he wants to be her wife. Having a family and loved ones gives you a sense of weakness. Master Dryzen does not allow her to have a vulnerability in order to avoid being threatened by the opponent. In short, he doesn't have time to deal with the stress of saving someone's life.“Give me ten minutes to a
THE DANGEROUS CEOBy: Death WishPROLOGUEIt was the tallest building in the world.A token of pride to whoever owned it.An industrial empire that stole selfishly in the name of success.A giant that overshadowed its competitors’ comparatively smaller establishments under the risen sun. And everyone knew whose devilish strategies it came from…From the topmost loft of the building stood a man with a glass of red wine in his hand. He was smirking; not at the taste of the fine wine but at the misery of his rivals."Master Sean, everything happens at your will.""I know. And that makes everything else boring.""Seventy-two percent of the overall economic businesses of the world are already under your name and only the remaining twenty-eight percent are still government property. Shouldn’t
ALPHA KING CHECKMATEBy DeathWish(EL's POV)I gasped for air while hearing the rustle of leaves. In a blitz, I saw Uncle Rankin charging towards me. The look in his eyes felt like two daggers piercing through me. My body couldn't react quickly enough to dodge his attack. He almost killed me again if he didn't stop.Both of us started laughing. We lied down on the grass; my uncle took his robe while slowly turning back in his human form. His knife-like claws disappeared in his hands, the elongated muzzle replaced by his human face. It still amazes me seeing someone else shapeshifting, even though I've seen it countless times.The sky gets darker, I know that he could also smell the rain about to drop."You can now control not to change your form EL.""Why do we need to do this?" I asked him a bit irritatingly. His laugh thundered in response."How many ti
(Cedrick POV)The two ladies return in front of us, without Miss Dahlia."The young miss left her heels to us and run away. " I give the one who speaks with a faint smile.Master Kai and I are well aware that the wild woman will go to any length to escape us and find a plausible reason. We had heard the explosion for quite a while, and I had ordered my men to follow them.The woman handed me the heel, which I placed on the table in front of Master Kai. He touches the footwear, and no words come out to his lips. When he lifts his gaze to me, he offers me a crooked smirk.I bent my head slightly. This is not good.We're waiting for my men to return. They must figure out who planted the explosives and return with Miss Dahlia. Otherwise... I can't promise that their lives will be spared. Fear engulfed the staff around us, especially for the two ladies who bring a piece of not so good news. They're quit
(Cedrick POV)"Cedrick, we need to act."That's how it is, Master Kai; you must first focus on locating the Dragon before you may play with the rubbish here in the world."And I am on that track Master Kai." I point out what needs to be pointed out."Anyway, Dahlia piqued my interest. She can easily elude your men." His gaze had become more focused on me. "Is your staff so inept?" In his gaze, there was a threat."I will assure everything that the menI will hire, recruit, and include in our organization can deal with uncertainty even if it means their lives.""They'll be a priceless treasure, Cedrick.I wish you luck in finding boys like my men."His men are highly trained werewolves who are the eldest sons of a pure werewolf family. When a couple gives birth to a male, they are obligated to offer the newborn infant to the Grand Alpha Service. They wer
(Dahlia POV)"Last night Grandma?" I'm not sure how to tell her the truth. How am I going to tell her without lying?"Eh, Grandma, have you eaten yet?" I attempted to change the subject, but..."Dahlia, your response to my question is unrelated. Where did you come from last night? And who is it that has brought you here?""Grandma…""Oh, Dahlia, don't say you've been doing what I despise the most. Wasting the money for nonsense. Don't tell me you are imitating my stingy grandchildren. Don't inform me you spent some of my money last night with whoever your companion was.""I don't Grandma.""How come you don't?" She tapped herarmchair with her pointing finger. From that way, she could relax and be calm."Can you tell me where you were last night? Tell me who you're with, and I'll tell you who you are Dahlia my dear." Her words are pensive
(Dahlia POV)"I didn't sleep, Dahlia; I just avoided Karen. You heard her that she is asking for her share." She sips once again her tea. "However Karen didn't get any from me, but you... I'm sure Dahlia, you take a few of my money to spend for your date whoever that moron is."He is indeed a moron, Grandma. HE DOES!“No. Grandma, I didn't. I didn't take even a single penny. Promise.”“Are you telling me Dahlia, the one you dated last night was a wealthy man? So that's how you smell? Kind of a wealthy woman. Hmmm?”Grandma has a keen sense of smell, especially when it comes to money."It appears to be that Grandma." I nibbled my lower lips.But Grandma, you know me.I am not a gold digger or social climber. Kai Carter was just playing with me, and he was wasting his time, especially mine."And who is it?" Grandma's
(Dahlia POV)I attempted to call Karen to confirm what had occurred, but she was not available. I also tried Auntie Esmeralda, who is also unreachable. And I hurried up to my room to get the contact information of the hospital where Carlo was being treated, only to discover that the network connectivity was down. Why couldn't I reach them? Tsk. I tried once more to call the hospital, it rang,but suddenlythe line was already busy. What the heck. My head hurt.I tookmy jacket and took off the clothes that weren't mine. I put it in a paper bag and got ready to leave.I need to know what's going on around me. And I only know one person who did this. Kai Carter.He will never stop if he didn't get what he is really looking for. Such a waste of his handsome face if I destroy them.They have no right to blame me. This is what he wants.I was surprised when I came out
(Dahlia POV)What time is it? Is Grandma asleep? Did she have a good dinner? Should I wake her up?Many questions are bothering me, but I couldn't help but inform her of my arrival."Grandma, I'm here." As I took off my shoes, and even though I am curious that Grandma didn't answer immediately, I just thought that she might be asleep.The night was getting deep.I hung my sling bag and took out the food that just needed to be heated from the fridge. But to be honest, I didn't feel like eating. But I still put it in the oven to heat it up. Tonight, I want to research what I can do to get my book back from Yuki. If I need an attorney, it may be impossible, but I will look for an affordable one if they charge.I was about to go up to my room when I glanced at Grandma's room door. So I decided to check on her.I opened the door slightly and peered at Grandma's bed. The room was quite dark, so I lit it up. Hopefully, Grandma won't wake up.When her room was lit, she wasn't on her bed. Wher
(Yuki POV)“While those bitches you call, have a status in the association.”I give him a forced smile. "I do not care Cedrick. As long my brother Kai was at my side I would never falter. Why not admit that you are just an envious creature. How pity. My brother Kai values someone like me a lot. Despite of being human, weak? But all my wishes are granted by him. Well, you're just his secretary and nothing more bond to you with my brother, but your job. He just orders you, and you need to obey. If you make him angry, he might punish you with death. Aren't you scared Cedrick?”It is time for me to push him at the truth's edge. “I am more precious than to his own kind.”He smirked. “Fine. Let’s see. I will let you go on your way Miss Yuki and test your brother’s treatment to you. If you thought that we are like dog, that have a sense loyalty to a human, you are in danger Miss Yuki.”“Dog. If you are dog, Cedrick, you will be the most outrageous one.”“Maybe. Especially having you as my ma
(Yuki POV)We arrived at the threshold of the company; I didn't bother to go to the reception desk. I went straight to the executive floor. And all the eyes I pass are normally peculiar, mostly werewolves. Why should I be surprised, Brother Kai was their Grand Alpha in this generation. Walking with a confidence I didn’t bother about my safety, who are they to attack their Grand Alpha's beloved sister? I was especially escorted with Grand Alpha’s men, and they were recognized by their fellow.I come here once a blue moon, after brother Kai talked to me after my previous visit. He warns me personally that it is dangerous for me. It might be too late for an attack if the newbies aren't informed about me.I knew the way exactly to his office, since there are no major changes. When I got to his office, the guard on the door met my gaze and I expected them to recognize me. They did as they opened the door. Even though I hadn't seen yet my brother, I greeted him sweetly, but it was wasted fo
(Yuki POV)When Mr. Owen left, I walked around the garden while the servants were taking care of the dog that I murdered. When I couldn't find peace and calm myself, I returned to their presence. They immediately halted to what they were doing and slightly bowed in front of me."Call Cedrick right now.” I take a seat. “I don't care what he's doing right now, I just want to know the whereabouts of my brother.""But Miss Yuki, the Master instruction will be violated, especially these hours, we should not disturb them.” The butler cares to respond."I know.” I looked at him. “But the only one that I respect is my brother Malcolm. Cedrick is my intention to be disturbed. You heard me clearly, right? It is him I want you to phone, not my brother. Don’t be stupid.”The butler bowed, even though there’s a hesitation but he couldn’t defy my words. He signals one of his men to phone the mere secretary of my brother.When Cedrick answered the call I couldn't wait to grab the phone from the butl
(Yuki's POV)“And who is she Miss Yuki? As you refer her as ‘her.’” I caught his curiosity.“You, yourself gave me that idea having a ghost writer. Didn’t you?” I didn’t bother to answer his inquisitiveness. But confirm with a nod. He likes the idea not only I would have an assistant to my career, also to divert my mood and he sees some hope that I won't take my anger out on him.“Though there is a problem finding her. It is only my brother who can tell me where I can find her. But it's just a simple problem not to compromise your time especially in part of my brother. Tss. She is just a mere aspiring writer. It is easily to find her. If she declines me even though I place a few cases of money in front of her, she is prideful of herself. Didn’t she, Mr. Owen.”“I agree with you on that Miss Yuki.” Tsk. He always agreed in front of me. “I know she will not decline you.”“I hope so. I hope she is like you who sells his integrity.” Then I grinned at him. I slap him with my words so good.
Alexandra POV)“Tss. This is the reason why you are willing to visit me? I think I need to repeat myself again Mr. Owen. If they make a movie adoption, won't there be a lot of maggots stealing my idea? Make it as a cliché. Get some inspiration and they will make a different version so that it won't be seen that they plagiarized it? Don’t you get it Mr. Owen?”In truth, the real reason behind is I don’t want to make the story famous that I didn’t write. If I let them make a movie adoption, it is obvious that a lot of movie enthusiast will love it. It is like a silent bullet for myself, that proves there is someone better than me.I hate it. I don’t want to lose to that mere commoner!Dahlia… Who are you to take everything away from me?! I need to put an end of this.“Miss Yuki. Please consider and think about it. We both aware that this is possible to your story. It is also part of the contract you signed with our company."“Tss. How sweet. Owww. Thank you for your concern but I am not
(Yuki POV)I couldn’t wait him without doing something. I might end up killing those around me.“Prepared the garden for me and gather those ingredients for brewing the tea.”“As you wish Miss Yuki.” They hurriedly move and before I can reach the garden, they settle the things that I need. I am determined to beat that woman. I hate her. I really do. Even though I didn’t meet her in person. In case it happened I might kill her.Brewing some various type of tea in garden might help me inspired. However, I ended up wasting the ingredients without determining the proper brewing her tea. Tsk. What is her magic? If the taste of my tea didn’t satisfied me, it is also means that brother Kai will don’t like it. Of course he will compliment my effort but hide the fact that I couldn’t beat his woman’s tea. Bulsh*t! Tsk.The butler arrived and bowed in my presence. “Miss Yuki, your editor has arrived.”“Show him the way here.”Mr. Owen was escorted in, and when he saw me, he greeted me with a c
(Yuki's POV)Everything seems placid to me. Too comfortable early in the morning. Taking a welcome breath of the moist air. It is fresh and too serenity. I guess there a group of people praising my name without my knowing. I will be glad.“Miss Yuki!” I incline my head toward the direction where the voice come. “You have a call. It is from Mr. Owen.” It is the butler.I immediately got up from my seat, and approached the butler before he could get to me. I grab the phone, and Mr. Owen happily greeted me in the line. I know it is impossible to reject the manuscript I sent to him. It is my hurl to them and will change their perspective about my stain reputation. They will be glad, satisfied and flattery words will never omit again. No one will gonna believe now how they discriminate me. I am still the best writer, ever. Tsk.“Good morning Mr. Owen. Your call, I expect that you have a good reason.”“Miss Yuki, your so awesome! I am delighted with your masterpiece. The novel you submitted
(Secretary Venal POV)After Miss Dahlia makes her exit the tension grows more intense. There is a deafening silent when suddenly Master Dryzen laughter fill the entire chamber. Everyone feels an intimidation, which makes us bow down in his direction. His laughed turn into a chuckle.He is entertained. “You know Venal, I think the two weeks I have given to you are too long. It seems like century. I think I might run out of my patience for you to persuade that woman. Of all the women I married, she is the only one who gives me a strange attitude. She struggles to fought but it was obvious that she is weak. How long will she stand to decline my offer? She is getting into my nerves.”I admit, what he is telling me is not good to hear. Still rooting he doesn’t try to rush this matter. Two weeks was not enough for me to convince his chosen. Having a tea with her is tough to request."Just make sure I don't get bored and have my schedule full for I wouldn’t dare to cut my given time to yo