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2025-02-02 15:35:34
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The Piano of Vengeance Between the Lines of Time
Still wondering in her heart, Athena was now transfixed by the breathtaking view before her.A vast, beautifully arranged lake stretched out in front of her. Not only that, from where she stood, she could see several swans gliding gracefully and birds chirping in the distance.The morning air was quite cold. Fortunately, Arthur had reminded her to wear a thick coat, though she had still forgotten to bring her gloves."Are you ready for a little clue?""A clue?"Athena instinctively grabbed Arthur's arm as he was about to lead her somewhere else. Her brow furrowed in confusion while the man let out a quiet sigh."So, you don’t remember?" he asked, his gaze fixed intently on her face.Shaking her head, Athena met his eyes, slightly tilting her chin upward. "If you're doing all this because I called you a coward last night or anything else I said, then you don’t have to worry about it, Arthur. Last night, I was just—""That’s not it!" he quickly interrupted, making her frown deepen."The
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-03The Piano of Vengeance More Than Just a Memory
"Your phone is ringing, Athena."Arthur smiled as he noticed Athena trying to ignore her ringing phone. Her eyes remained closed before him. The distance between their lips was barely anything until, finally, he gently caressed her beautiful face before kissing her again."Your phone is still ringing. Are you really going to ignore it just for me?" he whispered, making the red lips in front of him pout slightly.Still unwilling to open her eyes, Athena draped her arms around Arthur’s broad shoulders. When he moved slightly away, she instinctively followed, prompting Arthur to wrap his arms around her waist, shifting their seats slightly in the process."I... I feel so embarrassed looking at you now that I know everything, Arthur. I feel like such a fool!""So that's why you're keeping your eyes closed?" Arthur chuckled, his gaze tracing the perfection of her delicate features.Her naturally long lashes—one of his favorite things about her—were rare in this era. Women like Athena, who
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-04The Piano of Vengeance Karma?
Knock! Knock! Knock!The sudden sound of knocking on the door made Crystal scoff in frustration. Without hesitation, she opened the door, her eyes still slightly wet—after all, it had only been a few minutes since she had been left behind by Leon without a word."What do you want to say? If it’s not important or good news, you’d better leave now before I take my anger out on you!" she snapped, making the man in front of her nod immediately."I'm sorry, Miss Crystal. I came to see you to update you on the search for Arthur. I actually wanted to discuss this with Mr. Leon as well, but it seems he—""He’s gone. He’s a mess right now! So I’ll handle this for the time being!"Edward nodded again before handing her several documents he had just gathered. Inside were some photos of people who resembled Arthur, along with details of their last known locations and additional information. Crystal furrowed her brows as she looked through them—until her eyes widened in shock when she found anothe
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-05The Piano of Vengeance An Unforeseen Meeting
"Wait!"Just as Athena was about to step out of the car, Arthur quickly grabbed her hand, his usual calm expression shifting in an instant. His eyes darted toward his phone, which had suddenly started ringing. A name flashed across the screen."Reyna?"Exhaling softly, Arthur ran a hand over his face. "I bought this number specifically and left it at home so I could be contacted about any urgent updates regarding Reyna. They never call unless—""We won’t know anything unless you pick it up, right?" Athena squeezed his hand reassuringly, her gaze firm yet gentle. "Hopefully, nothing bad has happened to Reyna." Even though Arthur hadn’t told her yet, she already knew from the house staff that Reyna had another violent outburst the night before. It seemed her condition still hadn’t improved, and despite everything, she still refused to be transferred to the psychiatric hospital that had been treating her."I won’t be able to come home anytime soon," Arthur finally spoke, drawing Athena
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-06The Piano of Vengeance The Double Identity
"Arthur...."Crystal froze the moment she recognized the man who had suddenly stopped in his tracks. Her voice was barely above a whisper. Her breath hitched slightly, especially when the man’s gaze grew even sharper as he looked at her."You've got the wrong person. But whatever this is, I can't just ignore what happened here. It seems like you’re the one who ordered these thugs to kidnap that lady, aren’t you?"Shaking her head, Crystal quickly glanced at the two hired thugs standing on either side of Athena. Even though she was still convinced that the man in front of her was Arthur, she couldn’t completely dismiss the possibility that he might be someone else—someone far wealthier or with even greater power than her.From the watch on his wrist, Crystal could tell it wasn’t something just anyone could buy. Its price alone was almost equal to that of her car. And on top of that, he was dressed in high-end designer attire, the total cost of which she couldn’t even begin to estimate.
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-07The Piano of Vengeance The War for Control
"No! That’s impossible! What if it’s just—""Enough, Crystal! Are you trying to say that all of this is just a trick? You have no idea what I just went through! I just met with the Mayor! He yelled at me, and I also got a call from several board members!"Panting, Crystal turned back to the man beside her. She shook her head again. She simply couldn’t believe Arthur was dead—especially since, just moments ago, she had seen a man who looked exactly like him.She didn’t care about Leon’s complaints; the only thing that mattered to her was her suspicion of Mr. James. She was one hundred percent convinced that all of this was his game. She had to prove it to Leon, even though last night she had been punished most painfully for provoking his anger."Wait! Where are you going? You have to—""I’m going to prove my suspicions about Mr. James, Leon!" she declared, turning back with unwavering determination. "If you don’t want me to bother you, fine. I’ll investigate everything on my own!""You
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-09The Piano of Vengeance The Cost of Power
"That’s not—""Mr. Daniel, Mr. Steve, please state your reasons for approving this meeting," Leon interrupted confidently, making Athena glare at him even more intensely.Clearing their throats to ease the tension, the two men immediately expressed their disagreement with Athena's takeover as CEO. They were forced to withdraw their support, citing the company's best interests, as they believed it would suffer even more under the leadership of someone who had never held a CEO position before.Yes, this was indeed Athena's first time as CEO. Until now, her late father's trusted associates had been running the company before Leon took over. She had only observed from a distance, as her career had always been focused on becoming a pianist.Because of this issue, the hastily arranged meeting turned into a heated debate. Those who sided with Athena argued that they were fed up with Leon's deceitful ways of profiting from the company. They were also frustrated with how positions were determi
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-10The Piano of Vengeance When the Tables Turn
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
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-11
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The Piano of Vengeance The Only Way Out
"Sorry..."Not far from the city's chaos, in a modest apartment tucked inside a quiet complex, Athena sat curled in a chair by the window.She had rented the place under a false name, using forged documents—anything to disappear. She knew Arthur would look for her, and that was exactly why she had to vanish. It was the only way to protect both him and Reyna from more pain."I'm sorry, prince. I'm so sorry," she whispered again, though the words barely reached her ears anymore.Tears welled as she hugged her knees to her chest, forehead pressed to the cool glass. The world outside carried on—cars passing, voices rising—but none of it touched her.The ache wasn’t just emotional anymore. It lived in her body now—tight in her chest, heavy in her limbs. Across the street, a couple walked hand in hand. The man leaned in to adjust the woman’s scarf, s
The Piano of Vengeance Twisted Devotion
The rain didn’t fall that night, but the sky remained gray as if it understood that someone was lost in the deafening silence.In the room that once echoed with laughter, Arthur sat alone. The chandelier's dim light reflected dully in his lifeless brown eyes. His fingers gripped his phone tightly, as though he were holding on to the last pieces of hope, now almost completely shattered.Athena’s name was still displayed on the screen. And just like so many times before, there was no answer. He took a deep breath, trying to push down the tightness in his chest while replaying every memory he had of her."Ah, that tickles! Let me go!"That voice still sounded so soft in his ears—the way she giggled as he kept kissing her neck. The echo of her laughter was something he could never forget. Her gaze and her smile always warmed his heart, as if he could still feel them now."Where are you now?" he murmured, barely audible. "Why did you have to leave without a word? Didn’t you say you loved s
The Piano of Vengeance The Unwanted Morning
"Baby...."When Arthur opened his eyes the next morning, the first thing he reached for was her—soft skin, steady breath, that familiar warmth he’d grown addicted to. But his hand touched only the cool, empty sheet beside him. Frowning, he sat up, blinking through the haze of sleep."Baby?" he called out softly, expecting her to answer from the bathroom.Silence.He waited a few seconds, listening. Still nothing. Throwing back the covers, Arthur climbed out of bed and padded to the bathroom door knocking lightly."Baby? You in there?"No answer.A chill crawled up his spine as he slowly pushed the door open. Empty. Pristine. The room smelled faintly of her perfume, but there was no trace of her presence. No running water. No voice calling back.He turned around, eyes scanning the bedroom again. Her clothes
The Piano of Vengeance One Final Symphony
Athena closed her eyes for a moment as she said her wish. She begged deeply from the bottom of her heart. She hoped that her prayers would be answered soon so that her days could continue to run normally like today."You're incredible!"Arthur's voice suddenly broke the momentary silence that almost brought tears to her eyes. She quickly smiled, before finally looking closely at the handsome face beside her with her fingers still finishing the melody."Don’t say that, prince.""I mean it. Watching you like this... I feel like I’m seeing magic!"Athena laughed for a moment, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink. She let her fingers linger on a final note. Her voice softened. "I wouldn’t be here like this if it weren’t for you. I don’t think I’d have found the strength, the will... the music again. You never gave up on me, even when I gav
The Piano of Vengeance The Last Surprise
Tears began to fall again as Athena nodded. She clutched both of his strong arms that were still wrapped tightly around her body, taking a deep breath before fully turning to face the man before her."I’ve fallen so deeply in love with you too, prince," she said, her voice shaky as she tried to hold back the ache in her chest. "So deeply that I can’t stop thinking about you every single second of my life!"With their foreheads pressed gently together, Athena and Arthur finally shared a kiss. It was soft and calming, surrounded by the beauty of the setting sun. Their silhouettes lingered at the edge of the ship, bathed in the golden glow of warm, fading light."I… I need to use the restroom!"As the kiss turned hotter, Athena gently pulled away with her voice breathless. Arthur frowned slightly before finally letting out a small laugh."Again?"&nbs
The Piano of Vengeance The Drama I Never Asked For
Athena flinched at the sharp tone on the other end of the line. Her throat tightened, but she still tried to respond with a measured voice."I know, and I'm sorry. I didn't mean to delay anything. I just... I got caught up in—"["Spare me the drama!"] The voice cut her off again—cold, commanding, unforgiving. ["You think an apology will fix everything? I don't need your sorry. I need results. You promised to prove yourself, and so far? You're falling behind!"]"I just needed a little more time," Athena whispered, swallowing the knot in her throat. "Please… I—"["You don’t have more time! You only have a few hours left. I made it clear. Get it done and don’t forget to take the pills I gave you. You can’t afford mistakes now, not when things are this close. You know what’ll happen if you mess this up!"]There was a beat of silence as
The Piano of Vengeance Strings of Control
"Damn it! She really is a control freak!"Crystal could no longer hold back her frustration after the woman beside her had truly left. She shot an annoyed glance at her biological mother, who hadn’t defended her earlier, then narrowed her eyes even more sharply when she turned to Leon—who was sitting silently as if lost in deep thought."Why does it feel like she’s known you for a long time? Were you two close before? Or… was she your ex or something?"Leon returned her gaze, expressionless, before slowly pushing his chair back. "I think this meeting is over, isn’t it? I’d like to head home now. If you all want to stay, that’s up to you.""You... you’re seriously ignoring my question?" Crystal gasped in disbelief, her eyes narrowing even more as her breathing grew heavier. "You’re going to see her, aren’t you? Don’t forget, Leon. My r
The Piano of Vengeance The Calm Before the Flame
Athena breathed, as tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, caught between joy and release.They moved together, slowly at first, learning each other’s rhythms like a love song only they could hear. The world faded around them, replaced only by the shared warmth of skin and the silent thunder of feeling too great to be spoken aloud.In that moment, there was no past pain, no burden of secrets or fears. There were only the two of them—raw, real, and whole.Their whispers became promises. Their sighs became prayers."You are everything!" When they reached the height of their union—when time itself seemed to stand still—Arthur cupped her face and looked deep into her eyes.Tears slid down Athena’s cheeks as she kissed him again and again, whispering against his lips, "I love you, prince! I love you, Arthur! I love you, Mr. James! And I love al
The Piano of Vengeance Only the Stars Watched
The ocean whispered just beyond the sand, and a soft breeze tangled through Athena’s hair as she leaned gently against Arthur’s side. The two of them sat on a blanket near the shore, not far from their villa—barefoot, warm, and wrapped in the glow of a fire pit flickering beside them. The night had draped its velvet cloak over the island, and above, a sea of stars shimmered like scattered diamonds."It feels like the sky is blessing us tonight." Athena looked up, her voice a quiet melody. Arthur followed her gaze, then turned to her with a soft smile."It’s because you’re under it!"She laughed lightly, nudging him with her shoulder. "Stop that, prince. You’re getting too good at the poetic stuff!""You mean the truth?"Athena rested her head on his shoulder then, letting her eyes close for a moment. "I used to pray for peace. For moments
