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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
Last Updated : 2025-02-12The Piano of Vengeance Unfinished Vendetta
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
Last Updated : 2025-02-14The Piano of Vengeance A Love We Can't Name
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
Last Updated : 2025-02-16The Piano of Vengeance A Sweet Distraction
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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"I can’t believe it! Did you see his face? He was so stunned!" Athena laughed as they walked to the car.As soon as they left the meeting, Athena could barely contain her excitement. The look of sheer disbelief on the Mayor’s face when he realized who Arthur truly was—was priceless. She had never seen the man so utterly speechless before, and knowing that he no longer had the nerve to question her leadership filled her with a deep sense of satisfaction."I think he finally understands that underestimating you was his biggest mistake," Arthur smirked as he opened the door for her."Yeah! And now, thanks to you, Arthur! He won’t dare question my decisions again!"Athena slid into the passenger seat, still beaming. As Arthur started driving, Athena kept talking, unable to contain her happiness. She rambled on about the Mayor’s reaction, the satisfaction of proving him wrong
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
