"Albert please wait!" Camila's panicked voice travelled into the closet from the room as she rushed in along with Albert who as usual had displeasure on his face."I already told you, she has three days." Albert said as his eyes landed on Vivian who was sitting stiff on the floor, he gave her a weird look as if he thought she'd lost her mind sitting on the floor amidst a pile of letters and envelopes, before he walked forward to pull her up.Vivian was holding on to one of the letters she'd spent hours on the floor reading and re-reading as if to confirm if it was what she thought it was, even if logic was telling her it was since it was right in front of her, she still couldn't believe it."Why does...why does Sebastian have these letters? Why...why does he have them?" She asked in a soft and hoarse voice, the question for no one in particular.Albert who thought she was just trying to make up excuses so she wouldn't be thrown out didn't even try to listen to the words she was mumbli
"It's alright, you can stop here." Vivian said to the cab driver, she got down from the cab and paid her fare before looking at the tall apartment complex in front of her.She had been looking for Brian for the whole day, but as she went to his house, the guard at the gates told her that he hadn't returned home in almost a week and had even left with his luggage.Vivian knew that a week ago it was at the time they had almost ran away with Antonio's help but he had ditched them to be caught by Sebastian while he used that as a chance to invade the hideout of Sebastian's men the S force, completely destroying them and leaving no survivors.Vivian had gone to all the places she could possibly find Brian but he wasn't there, after they had separated at the forest the other night she had heard nothing from him, but now she really needed to talk to him.With firm determination in her eyes, she walked into the apartment building, this was one place she was now certain she would find him sinc
"Vivi." Brian called in a shocked voice.There was pain and disbelief in her green eyes, she had witnessed the truth of his betrayal with her own eyes, but she couldn't believe the fact that the man she'd known and loved for so many years had actually betrayed her this much."So... right from the start, it was all a lie... everything...has always been a big lie?" Vivian asked with a chocked pain filled voice."Vivi." Brian took a step forward raising his hand as if to touch her but she roughly slapped his hands away,"Don't touch me!" She yelled angrily taking a step back, "All those year Brian! All those years...So all you've ever wanted from me was..." Her voice held deep emotions, she wasn't able to complete her words, tears chocking up her throat."Vivi, you're mistaken, everything you heard isn't true, I was just...""Don't you dare try to make up some excuse and lie to me you bastard!" Her pained emotions morphed into rage."Vivi I'm sorry..." He tried to hold her but she was qu
Inside the car, Sebastian was sitting silently in the backseat and Albert in the front reporting some things to him."How's the building of our new base coming up?" Sebastian asked rigidly."It's going quite well boss, construction should be done fully within a week or two." Albert replied."And what about the group we sent to infiltrate the blood gang?" Sebastian queried again."Five of them have been accepted, while the others were thrown out of the recruitment by Rodolfo claiming they don't qualify."Sebastian nodded in understanding, "Let those five be our eyes and ears within the blood gang, they should report everything back to us, every single movement, but whatever they do, they can't get caught, I'm going to serve that Antonio Dela Castro a stale and bitter taste of his own scheme, he shouldn't have tried to mess with me!" Sebastian's dark eyes clouded like a predator with an innate destructive instinct, all his preys would be torn apart.Albert was brimming with pride and sa
The sound of glass shattering terribly rang out as Antonio shattered the glass table in his living room with a kick."How the hell did this happen?!" He bellowed enraged.Rodolfo was a bit frightened he hesitated to speak, but when Antonio directed an angry glare at him, he quickly opened his mouth to speak,"I'm very sorry boss, the other gang were well prepared, we were caught off guard." Even Rodolfo himself wasn't spared as he had ended up sustaining some injuries."Who the fucking hell did this? They must be tired of living to dare mess with me!" "Boss, it was this new gang said to be conquering territories all around, they are called the phoenix.""Phoenix? Who is the leader of this gang? Who is so damned gutsy enough to dare?!""I'm sorry boss, but the identity of that person had been hidden, but yes, their men are very powerful the blood gang couldn't stand against them."Antonio heaved then shut his eyes trying to take a calming breath, "Then there can only be one person beh
He watched the slender yet aggressive looking woman standing protectively in front of him after she got down from the car, she faced the fearful men of La Gregorio without any fear or hesitation as if she was there to protect him from whoever or whatever he would have to face.A warm feeling was rising in his chest but Sebastian suppressed it, he forcefully shoved down the feelings in his heart that had not once failed to haunt him to miss her every moment In the past three months.When he was injured he had been unconscious, but no one knew that he had momentarily regained consciousness a certain night. And opening his eyes the first thing he'd seen was her.Vivian had been sitting on the cold floor with her head rested on the bed, he couldn't tell how long she had been sitting there but she had eventually fallen asleep, however even in her sleep she had held on to his hand.Sebastian had slowly looked down at his hand held in the warm but small palm, her brows furrowed in her sleep
Inside a luxurious five star hotel VVIP private room located at the very top, the penthouse section, on a wide open terrace with a glistening pool and an ongoing party with lots of women and liquor.A middle aged man could bee seen sitting in the middle of the booming party, a thick cigar sitting in between his fingers as he took a long drag from it while playing a game with another group of equally terrifying looking men."Sorry boys, it seems y'all are having an unlucky day today!" The middle aged man with a cigar said gloatingly after having won a round of the game."Fuck! Gregorio, no one should ever play games with you, you have an uncanny lucky streak!" One of the men seated around the game table cursed in playful displeasure.Gregorio chuckled while taking all his loot from his victory when one of his men suddenly came to whisper something in his ears, his expression that looked to be having fun being surrounded by his friends was quick to change turning sharp,"Something wrong
"I said move away!" Sebastian lightly shoved her out of the way but she staggered about to lose her balance as her legs gave way, but Sebastian quickly grabbed her to steady her so she wouldn't fall, however Vivian had to land against his chest, she held on to the the corner of his shirt knowing he would still decide to leave but Sebastian grabbed her hand, his eyes were grim as he removed her hand from his chest then moved away from her he made to walk away.Sebastian had walked away almost reaching the entrance of the hut when he felt an arm circle around his waist holding him tightly in an embrace, his steps came to a halt and he stiffened slowly looking down at the delicate arms around his waist.The expression on his face looking unreadable he said, "Let go." This time his voice sounding calmer.Vivian shook her head stubbornly from behind, "If I let go you'll leave, and those people might harm you, I won't let go!" She said her voice sounding teary.Sebastian suddenly broke her
25 years later."Aria King?!" Someone exclaimed in shock and fear."It's really her! The she-devil Aria King!" The young man wearing a pair of white glasses said, his voice shivering as he fixed his gaze on the entrance of the 32 story building of the Greyson corporation, a multi-billion dollar company specialized in real estate, known as the second most successful real estate company internationally, second to The Kings empire, the number one real estate company world wide.A glistening pair of deep red heels clanked on the clear floors of the building making an entrance, trailing up those long sexy legs was a mouthwatering figure of a woman. Full lips stained blood red curled faintly at the side, a straight yet small nose and lovely almond eyes, green like the color of nature in the morning sun.The crowd of people gathered at the buildings lobby could feel their bloods run cold at the sight of this dangerous yet earth revolting beauty.A number of people present doubted this woman'
Vivian paused abruptly when she once again felt that faint fluttering in her stomach for the hundredth time today. She furrowed her brows suspiciously before a voice suddenly jolted her back to her senses."Doctor, is everything alright?" The pale faced middle aged woman laying in the hospital bed inquired wondering if the look on Vivian's face was due to her health.Vivian quickly looked up at her patient, she smiled professionally, "No, nothing at all. Your vitals are looking quite good, I think all you need at this point is a lot of rest." Vivian placed her stethoscope back around her neck then stood up straight,"Everything will be fine if you get enough bed rest."The patient smiled, "Thank you doctor, I'll try to get as much rest as I can.""That's good to hear, I feel assured since you're willing to think about your own health now.""Ah, I couldn't help it you see, even if you told me my health was getting worse, I just couldn't stop myself, my daughter was pregnant, so I had t
After the ceremony, the celebration continued in the reception hall, a vision of opulence and sophistication. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a soft, warm glow over the room. Tables were adorned with elegant floral arrangements.Laughter and joy filled the air as guests mingled with each other.The bride and groom looked radiant with bliss as they experienced their beautiful ceremony.At the moment, Mike stood on stage as he recited a heartfelt speech of his goodwill and joy for the happily married couple."Hello everyone!" Mike began holding his Champaign glass in his left hand and the microphone in his right. "It's such a privilege to be standing here as the best man for my long time best friend, Sebastian King's wedding." Mike glanced back at Sebastian with so much enthusiasm in his eyes, "To be honest I never thought I'd ever get to see this day. Because it might be no surprise to all of you that my friend is kind of a... Cynic." Some people chuckled hearing tha
Six months later.The sun slowly dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the picturesque scene.The venue, nestled amidst sprawling yellow sands right before the ocean, with waves dancing back and forth, exuded an air of beauty and timeless elegance. Lush vibrant gardens adorned with blooming roses and fragrant lavender filled the air with their sweet scent.As guests arrived at the island, they were greeted by a pathway lined with delicate fairy lights, leading them towards the grand entrance of the venue. The sound of soft music floated through the air, setting the perfect ambiance for the occasion.On the island, the ceremony space was transformed into a haven of enchantment. Ivory chiffon drapes cascaded in a beautified manner, creating a dreamlike canopy. The aisle, adorned with delicate petals, led towards an elegantly decorated altar where along with the priest, a tall figure stood with his back to the crowd. His figure straight and elegant in a dark tailored
Time seemed to pass by so fast neither of them could keep track. Albert could feel his own heart racing in his chest, it felt ironic because there were times he would think he didn't even have one, only for it to come alive whenever he was around this woman. He felt impatiently restless because of her disturbing silence, so he finally spoke up."Camilla?""Sorry... I'm sorry." She suddenly muttered, tears pooled in her eyes again and he couldn't tell why, but her sudden words of apology after his confession already said it all, she was rejecting him.Albert felt his heart shatter in his chest.Without another word Camilla turned around and walked away, he watched the entrance of the hospital for a long time even after she'd disappeared.A bitter smile rose on his lips, "So this is how you felt back then boss, this is why..." He felt his throat tighten, indeed the pain of rejection from the one we loved was the most painful thing in the world, and now he found himself understanding jus
Camilla had insisted on following the group that morning they were supposed to go and rescue Sebastian, however Albert had done everything he could to keep her behind in safety.Regardless of that, Camilla had stealthily gone with them, however she had arrived at the scene some hours later, just at the moment Sebastian was being brought out of an underground space after being shot multiple times.Camilla had been standing at a distance watching as everyone hurried to bring Sebastian to the hospital, she quickly rushed over following along in the ambulance.Vivian's hands had been all bloodied as she cried non stop, Camilla could understand what she must be going through at the moment, and seeing the gravity of Sebastian's injuries now, Camilla knew this was more serious than anything he had ever gone through before.The ambulance had just reached the hospital, and the medics were rushing to bring Sebastian inside when Vivian's phone, which she had left in the ambulance, beeped indicat
Red lights...All her eyes were focused on were the red lights in front of the operating room.Vivian squeezed her fingers together anxiously. Time had passed but she had lost count, her heart racing in her chest as she waited for what seemed like eternity until the red lights suddenly turned off.Vivian quickly sprang up to her feet rushing to the entrance of the operating room at the moment the doctors had just emerged.Vivian wasn't able to speak as she rushed up to the doctors who walked out, but seeing the anxious desperation in her eyes, they could tell she was someone very close to the patient."Doctor, how's my grandson doing?""I won't hide the facts from you, he has suffered critical injuries after being shot by three bullets. Despite a quick response from our trauma team, the injuries he sustained are severe and as such, we've done everything within our power to stabilize his condition. But...""But what?" Gerald asked in a slightly annoyed tone.The doctor seemed to hesit
Sebastian noticed some movement ahead and his eyes widened with fear when he saw a gun pointed at Vivian's back.Gregorio had taken the shot and it was too late to make any sudden movements so he swiftly flipped around changing his direction with Vivian's."Ugh!"Vivian felt a cold chill run down her spine hearing the pained sound from Sebastian.The sounds of successive bullets piercing through the air was deafening, and time seemed to come to a stand still.His arms were still holding her, but he had quickly turned and changed their positions, she could hear his pained grunt vibrate against her realization washed over her bitingly cold.Vivian slowly pulled away to look up at his face, her heart shuddered as she retracted her hands from behind him to see them smeared in his blood.Sebastian had been shot!Fear filled her heart at that realization.Sebastian forced a small smile onto his face, but one could still see the pain he was feeling evident on his face. He had not just been h
Pain shot through the back of his head as Sebastian slowly regained consciousness, the first sound that registered in his ears were that of a familiar woman.Though his consciousness hadn't completely returned, he could feel a tight ache in his chest at the sorrowful helplessness in that voice, he felt a strong urge to do anything just to hear that person stop crying, but he subconsciously tried to move his hands only to feel them bound behind him.Slowly, his eyes opened, his blurry gaze flittering across the dark underground space.His sights fell on a man, in front of whom was a woman forced onto her knees by two men, while the man standing over her held a gun to her head, he could still hear the cries coming from the woman, and a name arose in his subconscious."Vivian..." His voice barely left his throat, husky and silent, but his vision slowly focused at this moment and his ears could pick up more of what was being said around him."Please let him go! You can kill me if you want