The night sky was dark and gloomy yet the city underneath is glowing with lights and laughter but neither of it can be appreciated by the young girl whose mind and eyes are far away. The light wind ruffled her hair, soothingly yet her thoughts remain aggravating. She held the railing in a death grip, making her green veins visible as if she was battling within herself because of various uncertain thoughts revolving around her head. The dim lightening from the moon shone on her journal resting on the recliner chair behind her, making the pages glow as they rustled due to the calm yet powerful breeze. The beautiful calmness around her was lost, only the world of her thoughts surrounded her and suddenly a knock startled her, bringing her soul back to the balcony of her bedroom. She picked up her book and swiftly ran inside to open the door but only after hiding that journal under the pillow not because she feared that whoever the intruder came might check it out but she rather be ca
“Let them in, Fred” The guy in the front, clutching a cigarette with his right hand and stroking his overgrown beard with the left, ordered the bouncer, staring at Fiona with his lustful eyes. The smug look on his face made her face twist with anger and disgust. Fiona turned her face away, shrugging her shoulders and gestured Neil to get over with it fast, ignoring the scoundrel behind her. After confirming their identity and ticket, Fred gave them access to enter the club. “How dare that bitch to turn a blind eye towards me?” Levi shouted while glaring at the backs of those teens who just entered the club and followed suit, tossing the cigarette butt aside, swearing under his breath. “Levi! We should go to the basement.” Finn stopped Levi before he can head towards the top floor, to remind him why they were here in the first place and that is to negotiate a deal with the arms dealer. They shouldn’t make any mistakes because he didn’t want to even wonder what will happen
“What’s wrong with you? Why are you making a scene?” Darla scolded Fiona, depositing the drink she was carrying earlier, on the table, before placing her hand on her waist like a mother hen trying to teach her chick, here Fiona. “He touched my hand. You shouldn’t have stopped me.” Fiona retorted while sitting on the sofa beside Gwen, still frustrated. She took some wet tissues from her clutch and cleaned her hands thoroughly, remembering his filthy hand on her wrist. “Fiona, I know what that bastard did is wrong but you know what kind of people come to this club and yet you carelessly went and punched him. He possessed a gun for God’s sake, what if he hurt you?” Fiona lowered her head, hearing Neil’s worry etched angry tantrum. That’s right, she was being reckless. Never did she think for a second that he might have a gun with him, take it out of nowhere and tries to shoot her. It’s not that she didn’t know how to dodge a bullet but still it’s a careless thing to do on her
Never in her dreams she thought she had to face a near death experience. The moment she heard the commotion in her house, she knew something’s going to happen. The panic rising within her, the unknown gut-wrenching fear, everything confirmed her suspicion yet she couldn’t do anything to stop it from happening. She was just a kid to do anything.Every time her mind goes back to that particular memory, it’s like the smoke is still there, surrounding her, clogging her nose and burning her eyes. The fire eating away her home, swallowing the screams of feared ones and the pleads of her mother to let their family go, still vividly plays in her mind. Like she was teleported to that tragic day every time and forced to live it again and again. It’s astonishing how the eight-year-old her still recollects all those tiny moments happened on that day but all she can do now is to be grateful for surviving the accident and escape to Kandon.She was born in Cylantra aka her dad’s territory where peop
The night is still blooming and exciting for the people who refuses surrendering to sleep. After closing the deal Levi again searched for Fiona on the top floor but was disappointed for not finding her anywhere. He went straight to the manager questioning, “Who is she?”Levi didn’t need to introduce himself as everybody in this club-workers or customers- knew to whom he works for. The manager didn’t hesitate a second and gave the information used in purchasing the entry ticket probably Neil’s.“All these efforts are unnecessary. Back off, Levi. She’s not worth it.” Finn half-shouted at him.Levi must stop pursuing this matter at any cost. Master doesn’t appreciate such trivial matters and hates when his men use their power to harm common people. And this dumb Levi here is trying to break that utmost important rule, he shouldn’t allow that whilst master unleashes his wrath on all of them.“I know what I am doing, Finn.”Levi took the piece of paper with a phone number written on it and
“The deal is closed.” It’s not a question but a statement, indicating there is no reason for him to go. Still, Levi didn’t back off rather replied, “Yes, Master. But I had to collect my reward I won yesterday from the gambling.” He knew it’s a lame excuse but that’s the only one his mind could make up in such a short notice. Shit! He should’ve come prepared about what to say beforehand but then he didn’t plan to ask Master directly. He should blame his impulsiveness. He waited for the Master to say something or anything but again only silence greeted him. In his nervousness to make his reason sound more reasonable, he told series of lies which just popped up in his head. “Yesterday, I met someone in the club who are in urgent need of money and I promised to help them thus I gambled but because of our limited time I couldn’t collect the money. So, I had to meet him today, it’s an emergency. Please, let me go, Master.” The window was rolled up and the engine roared to life as the ca
Cylantra is the main land for smuggling and for nearly a century, mafia owned this city for their business and as their home. It is also here that the Golden Eagle clan - the most powerful mafia clan over years was born by three best friends a decade ago which later had to face a horrific tragedy and the clan fell apart as quickly as it rose to power.Clan leaders, their women along with the people of clan, everyone died or that was what mostly believed. After a couple of years, people from Golden Eagle clan who made it alive through the tragedy gave life to new clan - The Kingsters, with the remains of the old one, proving to everyone who thought it was the end for their mafia era, that they were alive and started to rule Cylantra like old times but after a year came another clan - BlackWolf, rising to power slowly yet steadily with an anonymous leader, defeating the Kingsters and marked Cylantra as their territory.BlackWolf Clan didn’t destroy the Kingsters to ground rather only ma
“Master, where should I send her?”Cecelia regretted as soon as those words left her lips. She’s as good as dead now. How can she question him about his intentions? She knew what he was referring to but still dared to ask him. She realised her mistake and swiftly kneeled on the ground when she saw her Master turning around.“Spare me Master. You summoned only me for a long time. So, I thought…”“You thought?”She started trembling while lowering her head even more to the ground. What did she just say? And how can she answer him now without showing her true intentions which she hid from everyone for so long. If she reacts wrongly now, all her efforts would be in vain.“I apologize for my recklessness, Master. She’ll be waiting for you in the pleasure room soon.”She heaved a sigh when he started walking away but the cruel words, he threw at her before disappearing made her blood boil in rage.“You better know your place, Cecelia.”Why? Why can’t she expect more from him? Who is more wo
Louis is totally confused not because of Klara’s story but about Ralph’s behaviour. Why did Ralph lie to him about Klara if she’s alive all along? Since he knew that she’s alive why didn’t he marry her as they’re already engaged. Why did he kidnap a civilian disregarding his rules? His brain worked faster than his heart arousing many suspicions but hearing Klara’s words, he put his suspicions aside enjoying his darling daughter’s company. “I missed you father”“I missed you too Klara”After staying in his embrace for a while, Klara decided to tell about Ralph’s misunderstanding regarding her dad and also about her newly found conjecture. There is no point in delaying the matter in hands. The earlier they resolve the issue the earlier they can unite to defeat Rocco.Luc told her about Rocco targeting Kingsters when she met him few days ago using secret passage. Talking about secret passage…God!! Ralph’s equipment and his intelligence is on whole another level.She always wonder
Klara couldn’t imagine Louis’ pain that he endured for ten years because no one believed in him, not even his own son. In addition to that he lost his wife and his only family. The pain is unbearable to even imagine his situation. Her heart shook seeing his bitter smile and when he told her that it’s okay if she didn’t trust him, his words really pierced her already bleeding heart. She held his hands and brought them to her lips. “I trust you. I trust you”She repeated her words kissing his hands assuring him that she believed in him. Louis didn’t expect such strong reaction from her but his lips stretched a little knowing that someone finally put their trust in him. She didn’t seem to be lying because her sincerity can’t be faked. Klara lifted her head from Louis’s hands and looked at Julia’s portrait with teary eyes.“I can tell how much you love your wife from the way you painted her. You can’t be the reason for her demise. I am sorry that you lost her”Klara never liked t
On Klara’s birthday Louis wanted to reconcile with Carl but on the way back home he received a call from an unknown number, telling him about the attack of Rocco on Lillium. The news shocked him and he immediately drove home ignoring Ralph who is begging him to leave Julia behind but he didn’t listen to his pleas and drove to the destination in full speed.He was horrified to see their home in fire as soon as he entered the compound wall, without wasting a second he barged in to help his family. He saw Matthew carrying Luc and Ric while Kate and Daisy were behind him trying to escape. He didn’t see Klara with them and Kate told him that she wasn’t in her room. Just then Ralph came to their side and asked Louis to check his own room for Klara. Louis loved Klara a lot even before she was born. She’s the only girl among the kids and he felt responsible for her, to protect her. He thought his son would take over that responsibility by marrying her so he engaged both of them when they
“What made you think like that?”Ralph cared about him? Louis couldn’t even imagine his son’s care let alone feel it. Fiona peaked his interest with her witty nature. And there is someone hiding behind that beautiful face. He might be alone and away from underworld but he was once a leader of a clan, of course he knew she’s more than just Fiona otherwise how would his son fall for her? “You’re still here in one piece, still breathing”Klara answered making Louis chuckle and he gestured her to sit on the stool beside him while he painted his wife. Klara did as he said and pointed her eyes at the paints on the ground. “He is the one who bought these paints for you”“Really?”Though Louis is surprised he didn’t show it on his face but deep down he felt happy knowing that his son bought his paints. Ralph isn’t cold as he looks it seems. “You haven’t had your lunch”Klara looked at the untouched food on the nightstand with a frown and Louis sighed pulling away from his thought
“Why are you here?”Louis asked folding his arms and leaned on the wall which reminded Klara of Ralph who does same thing when he enquires her. “I’m here to see you”She answered taking her time to admire his works one by one hiding her feelings in her eyes. Father Louis is alive and is talking to her. She still can’t believe her eyes and ears. She is overwhelmed and wanted to tell him who she really is but…“Why?”Louis liked this girl already. She must’ve wrapped his son around her fingers otherwise how can his stony son let her meet him. All these years the only person he came in contact with is Aurora. Never once his son came to see him after putting him in this room. Well actually, it’s not Ralph who forced him to stay here. He himself chose to be in hiatus, not wanting to face the people he cared. He didn’t know what happened but Ralph also wanted to hide him from the outside world. So he didn’t let anyone to come upstairs except Aurora who delivers him meals everyday wi
Klara is hurt so badly because of Ralph’s actions and she wanted to get away from him, to escape where he couldn’t reach her and the first such place came to her mind is the top floor. Aurora told her once that Ralph never went upstairs in all these years, not even once. Even the secret passage in the Onyx isn’t connected to the top floor so what Aurora said is true. She didn’t give a shit about Ralph’s warning and straight climbed the steps.She can feel her racing heartbeat as soon as the alarms beeped. The worst day of her life replayed in her mind giving shivers to her spine but she mustered up her courage determined to run away from Ralph.Once she stepped on the last step, she patted her chest heaving a sigh looking down the railings. He didn’t come up or crash landed in front of her like he did on the other day because she still remembered his sudden appearance from that day. How did he manage to climb all the four stairs in seconds? That’s still a miracle to her. She rea
“I’m in a meeting”Klara’s smile dropped and her lips formed a pout hearing Ralph’s stony voice. She knew he’s in the meeting but she spent hours in the kitchen to make this for him, just for him. One bite wouldn’t cost him a penny. She’ll leave after feeding him.“I know….just taste it once. Please…”She expected to see numerous expressions on his face after knowing about what she made for him, to surprise him but he disappointed her. He never once lowered his eyes to see what she held in her hands. She never pleased anyone in her entire life but now she is pleading Ralph to eat the pie she made so that he could compliment her, to look her with appreciation in his eyes and to feel her care, to feel that he’s not alone, to remind him of his childhood but why is he being so stubborn? Why can’t he just take a bite of what she made? Or at least spare a glance at what’s in her hands? Ralph can smell a familiar sweetness in the air as he inhaled but his anger crowded his senses. He
‘There is no movement from Rocco’s side Master but our men informed me about the suspicious transport of people and weapons to Andarc. We couldn’t find the exact location of the destination but we’ll try our best’Ralph burned the paper as soon as he read the content and nodded at Mr. Khan who sat opposite him. “I heard about the attack Master”Mr. Khan said with caution because he’s afraid that Ralph would get mad hearing about the attack. There is a rumour that’s been spreading in the underworld about Ralph’s incompetence. He’s shocked when he got the news about Ralph backing away from buying the paintings and lost the bidding to Xavier Haffman. The Ralph he knew would never lose the battle let alone a bid. And on top of that he didn’t go alone to the auction. If Ralph embarrassed the young lady who the city is assuming as his mistress then she’s not the special one to him which means his daughter still got a chance with Ralph. But first he should know why Ralph is letting t
Ralph looked at the woman who is jumping like a deer in the kitchen creating a havoc. He just came back from the training session searching for her figure as she ditched her class for some unknown reason.After the auction incident, the relationship between Ralph and Klara seemed to be improved a lot and he even turned a blind eye to whatever she does using his equipment. As expected she used his secret passage to leave the fort to meet Lucas when he was out in the afternoon the other day. After her return she looked happy, it seems like she reconciled with her brother.He isn’t scared of her betrayal anymore. Her happiness matters. Mr. Khan is close to find Rocco’s location and it wouldn’t be long before he gets the closure about his ten years of vengeance. The rest of the things can be discussed later. “What’s going on here?” He asked and Klara who covered whatever she’s making with the lids even before he can make his way into the kitchen, turned around flaring her nostrils a