Roselli’s and Trupiano’s sat at the dining table for breakfast, adoring it with their smiles as Luc and Ric finally convinced their clients for the extension of time line and even delivered the goods. Kate and Daisy filled the table with loads of food as a reward. The dining hall is full of joyous ambience after a long time but the boys weren’t on good terms after their little argument in Luc’s study the other day. Luc tried to apologize Ric but he’s adamant to even hear him out. Except related to business issues, Ric didn’t talk to him and didn’t even come home since then. Seeing him at the dining table so early in the morning surprised Luc as this dumbass is more stubborn than his baby sister but to think he actually came home just after few days was really surprising enough. Luc’s mood darkened instantly as Ric sat across him instead of sitting beside him, his usual spot. They’re used to sitting together all the time but he changed his position after a ridiculous argument. He too
“I thought he let us go when his men retreated from Xavier’s dock but he already set us a trap at Andarc” Carl collapsed on the sofa rubbing his forehead, his wrinkles became more prominent just thinking about the attacks Ralph committed to destroy them. If it’s any other clan he would have killed them right away but he’s Ralph, the boy he raised and his daughter’s fiancé. “Carl I think it’s time to strike back. We can’t always indulge him” Enrico wouldn’t miss a chance to go against Ralph and also he didn’t want to be silent anymore. It’s hard for their parents to build their clan all over again. He and Lucas joined them when they were just in their early teens sacrificing their youth and dreams. The four of them worked very hard to negotiate with the clans in other countries to renew their contracts after the tragedy. Few of them rejected their proposal as they thought they were weak after losing Louis Erikson. Still they didn’t lose hope and stood strong building their connect
“Carl, why…why did she lie to us?” His voice came out low and hoarse as he’s trying his best to act normal but his heart is bleeding inside. “You know she’s Klara. She is unpredictable” Lucas spoke coming to his dad’s side. Ric can be horrible when it concerns Klara’s love life and his dad wouldn’t tolerate Ric’s tantrums. He didn’t want them to start a war now. He has better things to do than babysit them “So….you knew all along” he whispered in his dad’s ears and Carl nodded standing up. He should call his daughter to tell her about Ralph’s actions. It’s true they couldn’t tolerate his attacks all the time. He couldn’t see his boys hard work burning into ashes. Enrico was silent as he’s thinking of ways to contact Klara to talk about Ralph. He wants to know why she lied to him and also her feelings for that damn man. If she is still considering to marry Ralph, then he didn’t have a choice but to really become the enemy of Ralph Erikson. “I don’t understand Carl. Why did she ne
Though her first visit to backyard left a scar on her heart, later she found lilies which changed her mood entirely. They were Julia’s favourite flowers. Julia! Her name alone brings smile to everyone’s face. She is Ralph’s mother and an angel to all of them. In this entire universe only Julia can make Ralph vulnerable. He never disobey his mother and she is his world. Even though he behaves like a cold hearted person he loves her so much. Julia used to grow lot of lily plants in Lilium before the tragedy. She would make lily crowns for little Klara because she loves her so much as she is the only girl in their family. After giving birth to Ralph, Julia never intended to have second child as Ralph didn’t want to share her love with anyone, even with his siblings but he lost the battle when Klara was born. Klara sighed walking back to her room as she’s downhearted recalling Julia’s loss. She always wondered maybe Ralph’s hatred towards her was because he’s jealous of her for getting
Once she’s done writing, she hid the book under the mattress as she didn’t want anyone to read or even know about her journal. It could risk her life as it has many secrets written. She sighed lying on the bed and stared at the ceiling which now had a chandelier of her liking. She felt bored in this huge mansion and wanted to take strolls in the fort. She can see most of the buildings from her window and badly wanted to explore them all one by one but didn’t want to leave this room so as to avoid Ralph. She wondered how he built this city in three years? People from the outside world thinks this is a prison as the clan people weren’t allowed to go out. But they didn’t have any idea of what was inside. A whole new world. Everyone is busy with their own chores but she’s bored to death. Not a soul except Aurora talks to her and she’s not interested to be friends with these people. She wanted to talk to Dylan to get back her mobile but he’s always with Ralph. She’s not afraid to lose
Just as their lips inched closer Ralph put her down turning around. Klara did the same as she held her racing heart. What just happened? How can she allow him to touch her again? It's as if she was casted by his spell, she lost all her senses when he held her closer. "Get out" She whispered fiddling with her fingers and chided herself for almost losing to his charms. 'You are a lost cause Klara Roselli' Ralph took few deep breaths letting his stiff shoulders relax in the process and hugged her from behind startling her. Even though she's five seven, the tip of her head just reached his chin making her look so small in his embrace. Klara gasped tilting her head to the side as her hands were trapped in his embrace together with her waist. "What the F?" "Shh..." Klara's words died down in her throat as he started nuzzling her cheek with his nose like he always does. He pulled her more closer to him and buried his head into the crook of her neck inhaling her fragrance, his favourite
Klara couldn't believe him anymore. He just destroyed their port a month ago and from Milo's words, he did something her family and now he wanted to attack their next delivery as well. Why? Why is he doing this to her? She rushed to Ralph and pointed her finger at him ready to unleash her wrath just when Cecelia stepped forward wanting to taunt Klara."How dare you...""Cecelia!"Cecelia shut her mouth at her master's command and backed away embarrassed. She shouldn't have interfered.Ralph slowly turned around with his hands in his pockets. He's so calm and relaxed, it's as if he's not the one who bit her a while ago. His lips curled up slightly looking at her hickey. It suited her well. His mark. Maybe he should mark her more often."Why are you hurting them Ralph?"Klara ignored Cecelia and didn't even take her into consideration as only one thought is running in her head and that is her family's safety."Don't meddle in my affairs"Ralph spoke in displeasure. He hates if someone t
The sun is shining like gold in the sky waking up the nature with it's glow but the secret cabin under the ground is dark as dead night but the little candle placed on the table swallowed the darkness to some extent."I thought you wouldn't come today"A voice of a middle aged man reverberated in the dark cabin. He stood in the middle of the cabin and spoke looking at the woman who just entered. His face covered in the darkness but the evil sight from him is unhidden. Only the candle light placed on the table made out the silhouettes of their bodies."I have no other choice"The woman spoke in frustration removing her hoodie and looked at the man with her dark eyes. Normally, her gaze would be focused and full of fear but today it's wavering and totally distracted. The man didn't take offense from her rudeness and spoke in a calm tone."Do you have any clues?""Clues? His mind is always revolving around that bitch now. I never saw him like that"The woman kicked the table angrily maki
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