Enzo's commanding presence instantly drew every eye in the room, including those of President Bolting and his daughter Serena. An oppressive hush fell over the gathered crowd as all attention became focused on the imposing figure before them. He wasn't alone though - accompanying him was the equally intimidating Meredith. Her statuesque frame exuded the same untamed aura of raw power and danger that seemed to swirl around Enzo like a force field. Enzo lifted one of his massive hands as he prepared to unleash the full brunt of his own supernatural powers to shatter Knox's grip over Killian. But something totally unexpected and inexplicable happened. A strange, shimmering golden glow began to emit from Killian's body, spreading rapidly across his skin until it exploded outward in a blinding bright light. The force of the blast was a volcanic, deafening boom of released energy that reverberated like rolling thunder, shaking the very foundation of the building. It was
Walter's heart swelled with pride at his wife’s steadfast devotion. He never thought she would agree to elope with him without hesitation, leaving behind a life of luxury. However, that pride rapidly disintegrated into constant fear and desperation as they struggled to start fresh away from their hometown. With no financial resources left after Walter's family disowned him, they were forced to begin from scratch in a new city where no one knew their names.And start from scratch they did - scraping by on what little money Walter could make from taking whatever menial jobs he could find. Waiting tables, cleaning toilets, hauling boxes... it didn't matter how demeaning the work was as long as it paid enough to keep a roof over their heads and some food on the table.Elizabeth, who had never worked a day in her life, tried her best to adapt. She took up mending clothes for the neighbors and sold homemade jams at the local market. She did everything to contribute to their meager inc
President Bolting's gaze remained transfixed on Enzo without blinking even for a second as a myriad of emotions played across his features. The lines etched deep around his eyes and mouth seemed to deepen as memories from years past flooded back, overwhelming him with their intensity. Part of him felt an immense surge of gratitude toward this mysterious, powerful man who had quite literally saved his family all those years ago when they were at their most desperate and vulnerable. If not for Enzo's timely intervention, who knows what terrible fate may have befallen his beloved wife and their two unborn children? The thought sent a chill down President Bolting's spine even now. He could still vividly recall the crushing despair and hopelessness that had consumed him back then, when it seemed all was lost. And then Enzo had appeared like some dark guardian angel, offering salvation when he had all but given up hope.Yet another part of the President felt a creeping sense of tre
Killian’s eyes were wide and glistening as though on the verge of tears."You and your father are making me want to shed a tear, sister-in-law," he crooned, addressing Serena directly now. "To have a love as pure and beautiful as that? It makes this poor fool's heart ache with longing!" His gaze flickered over to Knox and his upper lip curled back in a mocking sneer. "If only I could find a love like that instead of being constantly threatened by this raging, egomaniacal, knuckle-dragging Neanderthal. But guess what, I finally defeated him today. Hahaha!” He threw his hands over his waist theatrically. “Tell me, sister-in-law, how do you put up with him? Does he even know how to string two words together that aren't grunts or threats?"The sheer audacity and stupidity of Killian's taunts left everyone in disbelief. After nearly being strangled to death at Knox's hands just moments ago, he should have been on his hands and knees thanking whatever deities he could name for the m
The three masters, Knox, Seven and Killian all knew the news wasn’t going to be anything good the moment Dimitri urged Knox to see it. And true to their instincts, it was worse than they had assumed. The faces of the renowned Judge Grayson, and Serena were plastered across the screen with a ticker below blaring in urgent red text: "SCANDAL ROCKS DELANEY MURDER CASE: SEX, LIES, AND JUDICIAL CORRUPTION.""This is Diane Sawyer reporting to you live from Star City with breaking news in the Delaney murder case. It appears the judge at the center of the controversy is none other than Judge Grayson, one of the most respected legal minds in the country." A perfectly coiffed blonde anchorwoman with a dazzling white smile spoke in a tone of excitement and her eyes were dazzling from the excitement of revealing such a scandalous news. She turned to her smirking, salt-and-pepper haired co-anchor seated next to her, barely able to contain her excitement. "Stuart, the allegations here are si
"This is... this is outrageous!" Serena finally sputtered with fury. "How can they just broadcast these lies without any proof?"Knox reached out and placed a reassuring hand on her arm. His touch was cool against her flushed skin. "Calm yourself, my dear," her dad murmured soothingly. "This is merely the opening salvo in what I fear will be a protracted battle. We must keep our wits about us."The news then cut to a panel of pompous-looking legal experts in expensive suits, angrily debating and shouting over each other about whether Judge Grayson should be immediately disbarred and Serena charged with a litany of crimes based on the flimsy circumstantial evidence presented so far. It was a full-blown media circus unlike anything seen before, with each pundit trying to outdo the other with more inflammatory rhetoric."This is a clear case of judicial misconduct!" one red-faced man bellowed, pounding his fist on the table. "Judge Grayson must be stripped of his position immediat
Everyone abandoned their brunch and followed Knox to the grand outdoor foyer, where Dimitri had gathered all the maids and guards per Knox's order. The employees were already quivering the moment they were brought out to stand there in formation. They had expected maybe Seven or Killian to handle whatever interrogation needed to happen but were shocked to see their Master, Knox himself, striding out looking like a predator on the prowl.The air was thick with tension as all the staff had their eyes cast downward in fear and respect. They shuffled uneasily, waiting for the impending storm.Knox's penetrating gaze scanned over the huge crowd that left Serena speechless. She was shocked to see so many subordinates working at a single villa - tall, muscular men in expensive black suits alongside maids in equally professional black and white attire, all gathered obediently. There had to be at least a hundred employees present, maybe more."Is every single member of the househo
It was clear to all that the missing maid, Sophia, was working for their enemies. The whispers and murmurs rippling through the assembled staff confirmed as much.Knox had an inkling that that Sophia wasn't the only traitor lurking within the vast network of household employees. He swept his gaze through the crowd one more and landed briefly on a particular maid standing stiffly at the far back of the assembly. She was a striking woman, tall and slender with the kind of sharp, haughty beauty that often masked a cunning mind. Her chin was perpetually tilted upwards as if looking down her nose at everyone around her. Arrogance was written all over her demeanour. Knox gave the maid only a second glance before an unseen power lashed out with rapid, vicious force without uttering a word or even moving his hand. The insolent maid let out a shriek of pure surprise and horror when the invisible energy slammed into her, flinging her forward like a rag doll tossed by a bored child.