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The Cost of Power
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2025-02-10 10:16:29
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As Athena turned away, Leon's eyes darkened with frustration. He couldn't let her leave like this. Not yet.His future life could be really messed up! His good name has been tarnished in the eyes of the public; moreover, he also no longer has authority and power in this company.Is this the peak of his downfall? No, Leon certainly didn't want that. He still wanted to enjoy life freely, without poverty and the scorn of those around him."Wait!" he finally said, his voice was sharp but laced with an urgency he didn’t intend to show. Athena paused, her hand on the door handle, but she didn’t turn to face him. "You can't do this....""Do what? Finally, free myself from you?" That made her scoff. Now, she did turn around, her expression unreadable. "A divorce will only make things worse—for the company, for the media, for everything we’ve built. Do you have any idea what kind of mess this will cause?" Leon exhaled sharply, trying to reel in his pride. "You should’ve thought about that
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"W–what? What agreement are you talking about?!"Crystal, who had felt ignored for a while, immediately stepped forward, moving closer to Athena and Leon. She looked at them both in turn, narrowing her eyes suspiciously. Her breathing grew more erratic, driven by her unanswered curiosity.Leon and Athena remained silent, though their sharp glances at each other showed the tension between them. They both seemed to be waiting for the other to speak first—until the heavy silence was suddenly broken by a loud, repeated knock on the door."Damn it!" Leon cursed, unable to think of anything else to say. He rubbed his face in frustration. He knew that if Crystal found out about his agreement with Athena, she would be furious with him."I’ll excuse myself to see who’s at the door, sir." Edward quickly decided to take the opportunity to escape the tense situation. The man, who was already quite senior, clearly didn’t want to get involved any further. Athena smirked slightly and stopped him bef
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Waving one of her hands elegantly, Athena chose not to respond to Crystal’s threats. The smile at the corner of her lips faded slightly as the police officers began leaving her house, taking the woman with them. It faded even more when she glanced at Leon, who was still standing not far beside her."I thought you were the one they were going to take," she said lazily, making the man smile faintly."Turns out I wasn’t, right? The police wouldn’t possibly make a mistake in their investigation!"Scoffing, Athena finally turned away. She had no interest in talking to Leon any longer, especially since he didn’t seem to feel the slightest bit of sympathy for Crystal, who had just been taken away by the police.Did Leon truly have no heart? What could she possibly expect from a man like him? He could so easily go on with his life after driving Reyna to insanity. He didn’t even feel the slightest bit of guilt after ruining the lives of the women who had once loved him sincerely.Giving Edward
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"Oh, I just came to see how the mighty Crystal is holding up. I must say, you’re quite the celebrity now. Everyone’s talking about you—poor, poor Crystal, thrown into a cell like a common criminal. Tell me, how does it feel?"Crystal's eyes narrowed even more. Her hands were clenched tightly as her emotions became unbearable, especially after the man before her seemed to laugh as if he was enjoying her annoyance."Are you here just to mock me?" she asked, which made him smile even more."Relax, I’m not your enemy. I might be the only person who can help you right now.""Helping me?" Crystal snorted in disbelief as she cast her gaze in another direction. "Why the hell would you do that?”His smile was evident, even behind the mask. The mysterious man reached into his pocket as he carefully observed the surroundings. He handed Crystal a photo that had been turned upside down, but she didn't open it right away and guessed first."Athena?""No! I’m talking about Leon!""Leon?" Crystal's e
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Arthur’s deep brown eyes couldn’t look away from the breathtaking sight reflected on his phone screen. The glass surface seemed to be teasing him, urging him to approach the woman on the other side.His breath hitched as Athena’s movements slowed. And then, as if testing his resolve, she let her robe slip off completely, revealing a tantalizing silhouette barely covered by a thin, black fabric. The contrast between the dark material and her radiant white skin was utterly mesmerizing.Arthur struggled to steady his breathing, but it was useless—his eyes were glued to the stunning view before him. How could he not be tempted? Every curve of Athena’s body was a masterpiece, especially the two firm mounds that stood out so prominently, almost as if they were beckoning him."Damn it!" He cursed silently, his mind racing with thoughts he knew he shouldn’t entertain. If he kept looking, he would only torture himself for the rest of the night.The more he watched, the more he regretted turnin
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While gazing at Athena's peaceful, sleeping face, Arthur reached for his other phone. Without ending the video call, he simply activated the mute function before dialing one of the people he trusted to keep an eye on Athena."Tighten your surveillance on that cunning man! Make sure he never enters her room again! Don't let your guard down for even a second, especially at night. And keep me updated whenever you or the others notice anything suspicious about him!"["Understood, Sir. The team and I will take turns standing guard according to schedule. Apologies for the slip-up earlier—we were still busy handling some matters Mrs. Athena requested."]"Hmm, alright. It's fine, she was able to handle it. But I’m warning all of you, do not let it happen again!"["Understood, Sir!"]Nodding, Arthur immediately ended the call with his trusted subordinate. He didn’t want to let his anger get the best of him, he understood the current situation there all too well. Athena had likely instructed he
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Sunlight streamed through Athena’s bedroom window, gently warming her skin. But the moment she stirred, her eyes snapped open in horror.“Oh, no. No, no, no!”She scrambled for her phone, panic setting in as she saw the time. She was late.In her rush, she nearly knocked over the device still propped up beside her bed. That’s when she noticed it—the ongoing video call.Arthur.She grabbed her phone, blinking in disbelief. He was still on the call. He had stayed the entire night.And there he was—calm as ever, sitting at a dining table, dressed in a crisp white shirt, casually eating breakfast.Athena bit her lip, watching him through the screen. He looked effortlessly handsome, sleeves rolled up slightly, his expression relaxed. He seemed completely unbothered as if he hadn’t spent the entire night watching over her."Morning, sleeping beauty!" Arthur finally glanced at his screen and smirked."I overslept!" Athena groaned, running a hand through her messy hair."I can see that." Arth
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"Yours?"Athena's breath hitched upon hearing it. Her heart pounded even faster, especially when the man who had already surprised her closed the distance between them until her eyes could see nothing but his handsome face."Do you want me to say it again?""Huh?"Arthur chuckled, watching the woman in front of him grow more nervous. That only made him even more eager to tease her. "Do you want to hear it again?""Ah, well... I mean... since when was I yours? Did I miss something big?" Athena raised an eyebrow, trying to joke so she wouldn't immediately fall into the man's game."You didn’t miss it, you’re about to face it. You're ready, aren’t you?"Feeling even more flustered, Athena was at a loss for words when she felt a warm arm wrap around her waist. Her eyes locked onto his, especially when Arthur gently caressed
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Athena froze at Arthur’s question. Where are you going? The words hung heavily in the air, suffocating her. She had planned to leave, to return to her own house, but now, seeing Arthur standing before her after all this time, she hesitated. How could she say it now? She didn’t want to dampen the joy of his return."Dear?""You just got back. Come inside first!" Athena forced a small smile and reached for his hand. Arthur studied her for a moment, as if sensing something was off, but eventually, he nodded.She led him inside, her fingers still wrapped around his. But as soon as they stepped in, she noticed the house was quiet. Reyna was nowhere to be seen—she had already retreated into her room."She’s avoiding us." Arthur let out a heavy sigh. Athena squeezed his hand reassuringly."She just needs time. She’s adjusting. You said her psych
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Once he left, Athena sat still for a moment, staring at the empty space beside her. A strange feeling crept into her chest, was it disappointment? Worry? Or something else entirely?Shaking it off, she decided she couldn’t dwell on it. She needed to get back to her own life.Arriving at her office, she immediately instructed the security team to be cautious about accepting packages with no clear sender information. The last thing she needed was an unexpected threat slipping through the cracks like yesterday."Athena!""Caroline?"Athena waved her hand toward a woman who had just stepped out of a luxury car. Without hesitation, she gave her a warm hug as the woman in dark sunglasses approached, then slightly furrowed her brows when the woman handed her a rather large handbag with the label of a well-known brand."What is this?" she asked, still unsure.
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Athena let out a soft sigh, staring at the ceiling.As she lay there, wrapped in the thick blanket Arthur had secured around her, she let out a small sigh. The lingering heat of their moment still clung to her skin, making her body tingle with anticipation. Yet, Arthur was gone now—at least for the moment.She waited. And waited. But Arthur never returned. Her fingers absently traced the fabric of Arthur’s bedsheets. She had expected him to return quickly, but the minutes stretched on, turning into an hour… and then another."Geez, why am I being like this?" she muttered worriedly to herself.She turned onto her side, curling up slightly as a strange sense of unease settled in her chest. He wouldn’t have just left without a word—not after what had happened between them tonight.At first, she thought he might have gotten caught up in something minor,
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"Holding back?"Arthur couldn’t help but smile when he heard that. Deep down, he had to admit it was true. He had been holding back all this time—restraining himself from touching every inch of Athena’s smooth skin, even as his heart and body yearned for her more with each passing day.Tonight, after such a long wait, it was finally happening. This wasn’t just a fleeting desire; it was a dream he had held onto for so long, a hope for the future. He hoped to remain in this moment, in this intimacy, until the day he married her and spent the rest of his life by her side—until death did them part."Hmm... Why did you stop?" Athena’s soft voice broke the silence, laced with a hint of hesitation. "Isn’t this the best distraction from all the troubles drowning us?"Arthur nodded, then pressed a lingering kiss to the delicate skin beside him, his signature smirk ret
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"Thank you! I'll confirm the arrival of both of us with the Mayor!"Before getting up from the lap of the man who always managed to capture her heart, Athena gave him a quick kiss on the corner of his lips. She smiled upon noticing his surprised expression. To her, Arthur always looked incredibly cute when he was like that, making it impossible for her to hold back a chuckle as she pulled away."The maid said you've already had dinner, right? In that case, get some rest. I’ve eaten too, so I just need to go back to my room to freshen up before resting."Smiling again, Athena adjusted Arthur’s blanket and bed before finally preparing to leave. She made sure he was completely comfortable before her eyes suddenly widened in shock—she was abruptly pulled back onto the bed.Who else could it be but Arthur? As if unwilling to let her go just yet, he pulled her back toward him before captu
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Crystal’s growing curiosity as the mysterious woman walked away. A chill ran down her spine, her mind still spinning. She tapped her fingers against the cold, hard surface of her cell’s metal bed.The first letter of their names was the same? That meant her name started with C. But who? Charlotte? Cassandra?No. None of them matched the woman she had just seen. That poised smile, that air of confidence, it didn’t fit anyone she knew."Damn it!" she muttered under her breath. Her fingers curled into fists. "Who the hell was she?!"The woman’s words echoed in her mind, especially when she talks about Athena’s downfall. Something about this was different. This wasn’t just idle gossip or petty revenge. The woman had a plan, and she could feel it."Great!" she muttered bitterly. "Yet another person obsessed with that woman!"Cry
