The tension at the breakfast table was palpable. Well, it's always like this whenever they eat together. If it was possible, Amethyst wouldn't want to eat with them anymore. Amethyst sat with her head down, her eyes reflecting a sense of hopelessness that did not go unnoticed by her aunt, Alice. Her aunt, Alice, has always been keen. He is more observant than Carl. Maybe that's the reason it's still alive. Her keen eye made her live this long.Seeing her niece's distress, Alice decided it was time to intervene.She has been silent several times, but now she won't let her say anything. Alice does not want to repeat what happened to her other two nieces."Carl, this isn't fair," Alice said, her voice steady but firm. He couldn't understand why his brother had the same attitude as their father. "You can't place this burden on Amethyst's shoulders. She deserves to choose her own path, just like anyone else."Of course, that's because he knows the reason why he wants to marry Amethyst to s
The family gathered around the dining table for a meal, the tension from the previous night lingering in the air. Well, no one else knows about the conversation between Amethyst's aunt and her father, which is why others are wondering about the tension around them.Well, that's not new either, because Amethyst is here and eating with them.Amethyst sat quietly, pushing her food around her plate as she tried to gather the courage to speak. She is not afraid, so she has no courage. Amethyst is not afraid of herself but of her mother and aunt. After all, when she leaves here, those two girls will be left at home.She had spent the entire day thinking about what she needed to say, and now, as her family chatted around her, she knew the moment had come.She can't postpone it anymore because her father and three brothers might get the right time and chances.Carl, her father, sat at the head of the table, his demeanor as stern as ever. He was talking to Larry about their business, and as us
Because of what Amethyst said, the dining room was silent. The surrounding area was immediately surrounded by tension after Amethyst's declaration that she would not allow them to be controlled.Immediately, Carl's face, which had been relatively calm before, changed. Carl's face was a mask of rage, his fists clenching and unclenching on the table.Amethyst couldn't believe she had a father like this, and Carl couldn't believe he had a daughter like this either.Both of them think like this."How dare you defy me?" he hissed, his voice low and dangerous.Because of his power in the family, no one defies his wishes. Also, because of the family's teaching, whoever is the patriarch has strength in the family. Now that Amethyst had declared that she would not control them, she felt like she had been slapped in the face.No one has ever done this to him.Before Amethyst could react, Carl's hand shot out, striking her across the face. The slap echoed through the room, and Amethyst staggered
The tension in the house was palpable. Almost all the maids had no intention of speaking or approaching them, even though they knew that there was already a lot of food scattered on the dining table. They also don't like it because they don't want to be embroiled in family trouble, and they might even be the ones to turn their temper on them.After the confrontation at the dining table, Amethyst retreated to her room, her mind racing with thoughts and emotions she could no longer suppress. Sometimes she doesn't really understand this family, and sometimes Amethyst doesn't know where she fits in this family. She knows that they don't care about women; she knows that for them there is nothing for them, but now, now, do they have the courage to hurt?The pain and frustration that had been building up inside her for years finally reached a breaking point.She couldn't take the hypocrisy and cruelty of her family any longer.She should not be condemning this anymore.She stormed back into
Venna and Maureen sat in the back of the taxi, the city's lights blurring past the windows as they hurried to Amethyst's apartment. The air was thick with worry and anticipation. They couldn't help but worry because, after he left and told them he had to go home to his family house, Venna and Maureen didn't receive any news. Now that Amethyst was back in her apartment, they could breathe a little easier.Amethyst's unexpected text message had been brief but alarming, hinting at something serious. Because Venna and Maureen know that when he texts about his family, he doesn't mean well. They hadn't heard from her since she left for her family's house, and now they could only imagine what might have happened.Amethyst was definitely not in the mood. They have never seen her cry, but they know that Amethyst is only human and hurts too, even if she doesn't show it to them.Venna glanced at her phone, rereading Amethyst's message for what felt like the hundredth time. "Maureen, what do you
Seeing that they could not prevent this, Venna placed a reassuring hand on Amethyst's shoulder, sighing. "We'll make the arrangements." She smiled. "The fight is tomorrow night, so you have some time to prepare. But are you sure you're ready for this? It won't be easy." Venna raised her eyebrows.Venna and Maureen know that even though Amethyst smiles at them, even when she is struggling or hurt, she is still strong enough to fight. That's why she was nicknamed 'Nightmare, because she was like a nightmare to those who fought her.Amethyst nodded firmly, her expression resolute. "I'm ready. I need this, Venna. More than ever."This is Amethyst's only way to calm down; that's why she firmly said that she was ready.Maureen leaned in, her eyes filled with a mix of worry and confidence. "We trust you, Amethyst. Just promise us you'll be careful."Amethyst smiled, a flicker of her old spirit returning. Amethyst can always count on Venna and Maureen. No matter what happens, whether it's her
It didn't take long for the incident in the lower-ranking fight of the mafias to become the talk of the entire underground. It wasn't long before Amethyst was invited to fight in the underground arena. She didn't use her usual mask, but the one she just bought at the corner.For three days straight, Amethyst had been a relentless force, participating in fight after fight without taking a break. Amethyst seems tireless because she doesn't want to rest. Venna and Maureen watched from the sidelines, their worries growing with each passing bout. They don't know if they are doing it right or not. Because Venna could see that Amethyst still wasn't calming down, and they knew that at this point, something really happened in their family house that Amethyst didn't like. Even if they wanted to know about that, they couldn't force Amethyst to tell them.They knew Amethyst was pushing herself too hard, trying to vent the pent-up emotions that still raged inside her.As the fourth day drew to a c
When everyone returned to the meeting room, the atmosphere immediately changed. The meeting room was filled with an uneasy silence as soon as the members of La Xiena Mafia gathered. They know that the conversation is not over yet; that's why the tension is still there. Amethyst stood in the center, her expression resolute. Venna and Maureen flanked her, their concern visible."I'm going to join the mass fight tonight," Amethyst announced, her voice steady despite the tension in the room.Everyone seemed deaf to what they heard, as if they couldn't believe what Amethyst said.Everyone stared at her, startled by her declaration. This is the first time that Amethyst will participate in a mass fight. After all, usually, Dylan, Nathan, and Alex join here.The mass fight was notorious for its brutality and lack of rules, and even the most seasoned fighters avoided it unless absolutely necessary. The powerful want to join it because the treasury belongs to the powerful, and the criminals wan