The café was buzzing with the usual late afternoon crowd when Amethyst arrived for her shift. She slipped into her uniform and tied on her apron, feeling a sense of purpose wash over her. The past few weeks working at the café have brought her a refreshing change of pace. The routine and simplicity of the job had given her a much-needed reprieve from the chaos of her previous life.Amethyst couldn't remember the last time she enjoyed her work. Although she enjoys her work in the mafia, it is not the same as she feels now. That's probably because it's one of his dream jobs.It's simple, but that's the life she wants.When Amethyst came out of the authorized room, she immediately smiled when she replaced one of her coworkers at the counter.As she served customers and chatted with her coworkers, Amethyst felt a sense of contentment. This is the life she wants so much, away from the chaos of the world she has now.It was during one of these peaceful moments, as she was wiping down the co
At Dylan's table, Nathan and Alex can't help but force Dylan."Alright, Dylan. You know you're the only one who can open Amethyst's mouth. Ask her," Nathan said with concern in his voice.Alex chimed in, "Of course, Dylan." He looked at him and added, "You heard Amethyst's voice earlier, didn't you? Her fist seems to hurt. That's why you ask."Dylan looked seriously at Alex and Nathan. When he saw that he would not stop, he sighed. Dylan stood up and went to the counter.Amethyst moved behind the counter with practiced ease, her thoughts a whirl of activity as she tried to keep herself busy. This is the job he loves,loves, so even with a little training time, he can already make most of the coffee. coffee. The encounter with Dylan, Nathan, and Alex had left her slightly on edge, but she focused on her tasks, determined to maintain her composure. After all, he can't lose his focus here.As she finished preparing a cappuccino, she saw Dylan approaching the counter again. He didn't know
Two days had passed since Amethyst's confrontation with Kyle. She had settled into the rhythm of her part-time job, finding solace in the mundane tasks and interactions with customers. She knew what kind of person her brother was, and that's why Amethyst knew she would go to that coffee shop again. Amethyst just sighed. Still, the encounter had left a bitter taste in her mouth, but she was determined not to let it affect her newfound peace.She thought that her work in this place would not be interrupted, but she just thought it would. Amethyst just shook her head and put it off in her mind. For her, as long as it does not damage or disturb the customers, there is no problem.That morning, the café was quiet; the usual rush had not yet begun. Amethyst was cleaning tables when the door opened, and she looked up to see Kyle entering the café once more. Her heart sank, but she steeled herself, placing the rag back into the bucket.Just as Amethyst expected, Kyle did return. This time, it
Even though Amethyst didn't want to have a day off, there was nothing she could do. She also wanted to stay at the coffee shop, but Laura didn't agree. That was because they wanted Amethyst to rest and not help during her day off. Because of that, Amethyst didn't do anything.Amethyst was in her apartment, trying to unwind after a long day at the café, when her phone buzzed with a new message. She frowned when she saw who this text was from. It was from her father.The sender was an unknown number, but Amethyst knew that number was from her father, but the content made her blood run cold. His fist clenched. The message was clear and threatening: "If you don't come home and agree to the marriage, your mother and aunt will suffer the consequences."Amethyst gasped at what she read. She clenched her fist even harder while her eyes were firmly closed.She needs to calm down. She can't give in to her emotions because if that happens, everything will only get worse.Her heart pounded as she
Amethyst turned on her heel, ready to leave the oppressive atmosphere of her family's home behind. He never liked this place. It made her feel suffocated. After all, this is the place he hates the most. Amethyst didn't look back because she knew that Nancy could defend herself this time. Also, the annoyance of the four men in this house is on her, which is why they will lose time for her mother and aunt. Their time is at a point where they have to think of another way to make her agree.Because Amethyst knows it won't stop.Just as she reached the door, Alice, her aunt, stepped forward, her face etched with worry and determination."Wait, Amethyst," Alice called out softly. "Please, everyone, let's calm down."At that point, Amethyst felt sorry for her aunt. She didn't know why she was still in this family when she was treated like this, but Amethyst knew that she had a reason why she stayed here, like her mother.This made him even more annoyed by what was happening. Not everything i
Amethyst stood in her apartment, feeling the crushing weight of loneliness bearing down on her. She tried reading, cooking, and even cleaning again and again; her apartment almost sparkled, but still, Amethyst couldn't get rid of the sadness in her heart; nothing could shake the overwhelming sense of isolation.Amethyst sighed. "What if I'm banned from the headquarters now? I won't be working," Amethyst said to herself.Finally, unable to stand it any longer, she decided to go to the headquarters, even though she knew she wasn't supposed to be there.Amethyst is also sure that Dylan will not tell Venna that he sent her to the headquarters because it will cause trouble. With Venna and Maureen's behavior alone, Dylan's head will surely hurt if he says that Amethyst can't be at the headquarters.But, of course, because of her stubbornness, she will still go there. What if he sees Dylan there? He will not work.Amethyst suddenly felt warm in her heart. Well, if she thinks that Dylan forba
Unknown to Amethyst, Venna, and Maureen, their conversation had not gone unnoticed. They didn't think there was anyone on their floor. After all, Venna knew that Dylan had left. Who would have thought it wasn't?Dylan, Alex, Nathan, and Marcus had been passing by and heard the raised voices. At first, they were supposed to leave, but they heard Amethyst's voice, so they stayed a little longer to listen.Dylan, ever the skeptic, couldn't resist listening in on the conversation. After all, he told Amethyst not to go to their headquarters. However, when he heard Amethyst's pain and frustration, something compelled him to intervene.Dylan pushed the door open abruptly. He couldn't listen anymore.On the other hand, when the door suddenly opened, Venna and Maureen turned, startled, while Amethyst, caught mid-tear, froze in place.'Shit! ' they said together in their minds."Dylan, what are you doing here?" Venna demanded, her protective instincts kicking in.Who wouldn't be surprised to se
As soon as Dylan left, Amethyst's composure broke completely. Even though her tears were falling when she was in front of Dylan, now it's different. Her sobs grew louder, her body shaking with each breath. She doesn't know how else to calm herself down. It's like all the pains she's suffered in the past years, all the hardships—it's like all these are coming out as her tears. Tears that she couldn't put into words.Venna and Maureen, stunned and deeply concerned, gathered closer, trying to offer solace.They were shocked by what Amethyst was showing now. Yes, she cried in front of them, but not this bad. Not much."Oh, Amethyst," Venna whispered, her voice choked with emotion. She had never seen her friend like this—so broken, so vulnerable.She wants to cry because she feels how much pain and how much Amethyst is struggling with what is happening in her life. She could feel that just based on Amethyst's crying.Maureen's eyes flashed with anger. She was also crying, but the anger she
In order for them to talk more properly, Amethyst immediately took Dylan to where he was staying. Amethyst led Dylan down a narrow path to a small, cozy house nestled among the trees. This is the only house that no one lives in, and the owner also lets him live in it because his son is not there to take care of the house. Because the house needs to be taken care of so that it doesn't get damaged immediately.Because it was the afternoon that Dylan arrived, the change in the sky could be seen immediately. The evening sun cast a warm glow over the village, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. Dylan rarely gets to see it, so as Amethyst leads Dylan to where it's staying, Dylan can't help but be impressed.When they got to the house, Dylan looked at it. The house wasn't old, but it wasn't the kind of house he wanted Amethyst to live in either. For Dylan, all the best must be given to Amethyst. Amethyst deserves all the best; that's why the house that Amethyst lives in now is not pe
Now that he knows that Amethyst is still alive, his determination has never wavered, and his hope has raised even more. He never stopped looking for Amethyst. For seven grueling months, he poured a lot of resources and effort into finding Amethyst; even one day, he didn't stop until he got any information about Amethyst's whereabouts.With many sleepless nights and a lot of information coming in, most of it is not true. However, one day, one of his private investigators called him and said that he had the same information. A private investigator said that all the leads he got led him to a small, secluded village far from the city. The private investigator has not yet confirmed if it was true or not, but he wanted Dylan to know about it. Since he's not updating Dylan on everything he had to say, Dylan felt that his words were even more solid than those who reported him with wrong information.When Dylan received the tip from this private investigator about Amethyst's location, he did n
When Dylan brought Nancy and Alice to the front of the headquarters, he immediately returned. As he turned away, the smile he was giving to Amethyst's mother and aunt disappeared. Right now, he is happy because there is a chance that Amethyst is still alive. Now, all he had to do was find it.He will really do his best to find her.Dylan went to the floor with the elders by his side. Those old people are the ones who have always supported his decision. However, if they could do something, he wouldn't hesitate to punish them as well. Punishments are the same at all levels. It's more severe in the higher ranks because they need to be controlled.As Dylan walks the dimly lit corridors of La Xiena Mafia, he can't help but think about the things he should be doing. This is also one of the reasons why he will talk to those old people. To also get their suggestions and ideas.When Dylan was approaching the office room of the old geezers, he knew there was someone there. It was because the so
When the fire was extinguished on the floor where Amethyst's ward was, leaving the smoky ruin, they were sure it was safe. When the firefighters entered, Dylan didn't give up, so they didn't do anything but put on the firefighters' protective gear. They knew it was illegal, but they couldn't do anything because it was Dylan.Even so, when he arrived at the very floor of Amethyst's ward, he was not allowed inside the building because it was still hot. He stood at the edge of the scene; his eyes were red and filled with wild, desperate hope. He knows that there is a good chance that Amethyst is gone, but he is still clinging to the hope that Amethyst will not leave him.It didn't take long; his heart almost dropped when he saw firefighters holding a stretcher with a body wrapped around it."No," Dylan said softly. His whisper made him tremble, and he shook his head violently. "No, it can't be her," he added.When they got down, they couldn't help but ask Dylan's face for meaning. When t
When Dylan came out of Amethyst's room, his heart was heavy with conflicting emotions. He clenched his fist and couldn't help but feel the pain. He took out his phone and dialed Nathan and Alex's numbers. His fingers were still trembling. He wanted to be happy, but he was still worried.When they answered, he barely managed to get the words out of his mouth. "Meet me at my condo," he said, his voice hoarse. "I have something to tell you guys."When Nathan and Alex heard this, they didn't hesitate to go to Dylan's condo. With what is happening now with Dylan, they really need to observe. Just because they killed everyone who went against Dylan's wishes didn't mean that everything was fine.When Nathan and Alex arrived, they found Dylan at his kitchen counter, a bottle of whiskey in his hand. Dylan looked at them, and they didn't know what to feel. Dylan looked up at them with bloodshot eyes and a haunted look on his face."The fuck? What the hell are you doing right now, Dylan?” Nathan
Amethyst hesitates to enter Amethyst's room in the hospital owned by their mafia. It was in the middle of the night, and he always visited him at a time like this. He felt that he couldn't visit Amethyst in the morning because he couldn't face Amethyst's mother and aunt. He knew that even though they knew the reason why Amethyst agreed to get married, even though Dylan knew that they wouldn't blame him for this, with his conscience, he couldn't help but feel that these were all his fault.He felt like a coward, like a man who had failed her in every possible way.Take a deep breath before opening the door. He opened it very gently and stepped inside. The room is as gloomy as it was before and was only dimly lit by the light from the moon outside that entered through the window.Dylan also immediately saw Amethyst; as usual, she was still sitting and staring out the window. She is staring outside with a distant look, her mind seemingly lost in a far-off place. It was like she wasn't st
Two weeks.Two weeks passed, and Amethyst's situation was still the same; nothing had changed. She was still trapped in her own world. The other one of the doctors, if there is anything that can bring him back to reality, is if he is heard or given what he wants. But no one knows it.For two weeks, the only thing sustaining nutrients in Amethyst's body were the IV drips. Amethyst has lost weight, and her face can no longer look like it used to. He changed too much.Her once vibrant presence that could bring energy to everyone was like a bubble that suddenly disappeared; it was now a ghostly shell. If you look at it, when his eyes are closed because they don't respond, he looks like he's comatose. If it was open, her eyes stared vacantly into the distance, as if her mind were traveling as far as her eyes. Unseeing and unresponsive.When Nancy and Alice found out what happened to Amethyst, when they were able to leave their hiding place, they i
Dylan stared for a few moments at the lifeless bodies of Jonathan and the woman who died for him. Both of them lay crumpled on the floor, but Dylan had no intention of changing his position. Dylan only stood in front of them with a sneer on his lips. Even though he didn't feel like winning, he still couldn't help but be sneered at.Jonathan's face, once twisted in anger, is now frozen in shock and pain. Of course, Dylan didn't give him a chance to recover from his emotions. Miranda's face, however, looked soft and as if it were ready to die."Pathetic," Dylan muttered, shaking his head and mockingly looking at them. He knows that he has also committed many sins, but these two people are much worse than him. That is what he thinks. "He loved her enough to let her die for him, but he still married another woman." Dylan shook his head and then looked emotionlessly at the two bodies lying on the floor. "No respect at all."Dylan ignored it and started walking away from Jonathan's corpse.
If you look at Jonathan's entire mansion, it shows its destruction. Some expensive items were broken, and some furniture worth millions was wasted. Anyway, Dylan didn't care about it. All that was on his mind was to save Amethyst. Meanwhile, some of his staff are regretting it because they can benefit others if they sell.Of course, they are still in the right frame of mind to not use things that their opponent has outgrown. However, they wanted to sell it so that they could have extra money.In one part of the mansion, the dim light of the burning mansion cast flickering shadows on the walls. It's obvious that Dylan has no intention of leaving anything in the mansion. It is also said that Dylan asked some of his subordinates to go and retrieve some important documents in Jonathan's office that Jonathan did not find. And of course, it was led by L.K., the strongest spy of the La Xiena Mafia inside the La Victima Mafia.Dylan was standing in a corner. Dust and smoke filled the air, and