What is this place?" she demanded, trying to hide the fear in her voice. Juan's smile instantly turned into a frown. "This is where... business is conducted," he said, his eyes glinting with something unsettling.
Aria stepped back, sensing the darkness and terror emanating from the steel doors. "You’re holding people here, aren’t you?" she asked, her voice trembling. Juan chuckled softly. "Guests, Aria. Just very... special guests," he added with a smile that sent chills down her spine.
Suddenly, a scream echoed from behind one of the doors, so loud that she flinched. The sound sent a wave of terror coursing through her. "Who… who’s in there?" she stuttered. Juan's expression turned sinister. "Someone who’s learned to appreciate El Patrón’s hospitality and kindness."
Panic surged within her; she knew she had to get out of there, fast. As she turned to leave, Juan grasped her arm, his grip like a vice. She was sure he had left a mark. "Remember, Aria, curiosity can be quite deadly. Little girls like you should stay not curious."
With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched her arm free and raced up the stairs, her heart pounding in her chest. She didn’t look back until she was sure she was out of his sight.
Back in the mansion, she collided with Maria, still glancing behind her to ensure no one was following.
"Señorita, what’s wrong?" Maria asked, concern etched on her face.
"I saw... something," Aria stammered. Maria’s eyes darted around, ensuring they were alone.
"You went down? You have to be very careful, señorita. El Patrón’s secrets are not to be shared."
"Maria, what’s going on? I’m scared," Aria whispered, her voice barely audible.
Maria glanced around nervously, her expression grave. "I don’t know much, señorita. But please, you must be careful. El Patrón’s business... it’s not for you to know."
Aria grasped Maria’s hands, desperation flooding her voice. "Please tell me something, Maria, anything at all. What’s behind those steel doors? Who are those people? What business are you talking about?"
Maria’s eyes filled with tears. "People who crossed El Patrón. People who owe him. People who... disappeared with his money."
Aria’s heart sank, and she began to shake with fear. "What… what about Jace… my brother? Does Alejandro have him?" she asked, dreading the answer.
Maria’s expression faltered. "I don’t know, señorita. But if El Patrón has him..." She trailed off, leaving the unspoken threat hanging in the air.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed down the hall. "Maria, go, quickly," Aria whispered urgently, not wanting Maria to get caught talking to her. Maria nodded and swiftly disappeared into the nearest room.
"Aria, darling. I see you’re now exploring," a voice called out, sending a jolt of fear through her. She recognized it immediately. Alejandro! "How do you like it here?" he added, his tone chilling.
Her heart raced as he approached, his eyes burning with intensity. She shuddered, wishing the ground would open up and swallow her whole, wishing the building would collapse on them. Anything to stop him from reaching her.
As he stood right in front of her, she felt a wave of dread wash over her.
He leaned closer, and she could smell his cologne, it was intoxicating yet terrifying. She closed her eyes as he came nearer. "Find anything interesting?" he whispered into her ear.
Interesting?Were those supposed to be interesting? She thought as her eyes darted around. "There's nothing interesting in here." She muttered. "Oh, so it's fun then." He replied to her, and she couldn't help but move back a bit, seeing as he was getting closer than she could take in. "Look at me!" He ordered, hating that she was avoiding everything about him.She struggled to look up but dared not look him straight in his eyes. "I want to get cleaning." She whispered and he looked around the kitchen. "Follow me." He then dragged her to the stairs that led to the basement, where he got people locked and killed. "Are you going to look into my eyes, or would you like to be thrown into one of these rooms?"She froze.Huh?What punishment was better? She thought as she struggled with the decision. Both of them were like death sentences. She didn't know which was better. "Why are you doing all this to me?" Tears were starting to steam down her face. "Both can kill me! Which way is a bett
Miguel had a lot of fun relaxing for the rest of the day and the next morning being Monday, she got up, got dressed for work, and made her way to Prime Enforcement Agency."Greetings Miss Miguel! There is an urgent meeting going on right now. President Jude asked that I inform you to get involved." Kate, her secretary informed her the moment she stepped her feet in her office. "I see! You may leave." She signaled, and Kate walked out.Miguel sat on her seat and became curious. What sort of impromptu meeting could be going on right now? She thought and after making sure everything was fine, she got up and walked into the meeting room. Everyone's eyes were wide open as she walked in and sat on a seat closer to President Jude."Morning everyone!" She said and went mute. A few answered her in pretense while the rest, who were actually young women, chose to remain mute, visibly showing their resentment for her, but Miguel never gave a fuck about them."It's good you are here Agent Miguel.
"Oh my fucking god! You mean you have his sister in your custody? That's hella iconic. I'm scared of you Miguel. You are fucking awesome." He praised her, the excitement in him very visible that he held her arm and moved her out of much excitement. Miguel wasn't fazed by his excitement. "Do you now believe I'm the best for this job?" She asked him without any ounce of emotion in her voice."No one is taking that away from you. You are the baddest bitch in this game." He swore as she started the car and then drove off. "Oh, my world! I'm in awe of you Miguel. I'm blessed that I have you." He kept praising her. He picked up the phone and called his team, transferring the job away from Anita to her and soon she got to her house. "You are so amazing." He said as he then got into her room and took out his shirt, sitting on the bed like he'd won completely in life.Seeing his reaction, Miguel knew she had won him back and she did that effortlessly. Her man was back to her! She thought and
His words did a whole lot of things to her body system causing her tears to fall out of her eyes. "you are so evil. I can't believe this." She cried and he watched her like a stupid movie."People like you are the most dangerous. So self-righteous and weird. Watch me destroy your brother Aria or whatever shit you are called." He told her and walked away leaving her there shaking in fear and anger about how she was being treated.Alejandro walked into his study room and turned on his computer to monitor some of his men, but then he realized that hardware was missing, so he got up and walked into his monitoring room where some of his teams and Juan were seated monitoring their men and ensuring that they don't do anything out of place. "Why the fuck have I heard nothing?" He spat, losing his patience.Juan noticed he was going to lose it on the teams in the room so he got up and took Alejandro out of the monitoring room to another one in the opposite direction in the basement. "I think t
Alejandro hated Jace so much that it took him a while to want to see one of his men. Finally, he walked into a special room he had created in the basement and welcomed himself by throwing a punch to his face. "Argh!!" He groaned in pain and Alejandro sat on a chair facing him. Juan walked into the room with another chain and added it to the ones already placed on him. "What's his name?" Alejandro asked Juan."I heard he is Blade," Juan replied and Alejandro's brows moved a bit. "Be must be an important person in the group then. What's up Blade?" He said and brought out his hand for a handshake with Blade. "oh you are caged in my basement. I forgot that. You are also bleeding. That's very disappointing for a man with the name Blade." He mocked Blade who was seated almost lifeless on the chair. After a while, Juan noticed that the blood pouring on the floor was unusual. "I think he needs to get treated," Juan said, and when Alejandro noticed it too, he agreed and left the room, leav
Blade was finding it hard to bear the pain he was having to go through. Seeing as there was no one in the room with him, his eyes darted around. He had the urge to cough, but he couldn't let it out loudly to avoid the attention of his enemies, so he did his best to suppress it even though the feeling in his chest left him haunted. At this point, he was having lots of regrets as he wished that he had done better during the operation. Who would have thought that Alejandro was going to appear with his cartel to cause commotion? He thought about how Jace could be feeling and couldn't help but be curious about how he was probably reacting to his abduction. Outside of the room was Aria, who had been hearing the sounds of a man's voice, and just like she had suspected, a man was being tortured inside that room. She was so curious as to know who it was. The last thing she wanted to hear or see was her brother being tortured. She'd rather take the pain for him to live. As she was about to ope
But she just said "Jace."His whole mind was in a mess. What other reason could she have for calling Jace's name while they were intimate? He thought as he turned on his system and started doing things to distract himself. Two days passed yet Alejandro was finding it hard to get over what he had heard from Valentine. He had not gone back into that room since then even though it was his. He couldn't stand her face either. It was still very early in the morning, and he had decided to eat early before he got himself locked up again. Sitting on the dining chair and having his breakfast, he felt someone touch his shoulder. "Are you avoiding me? I had it hot last time and is yet to get over it." She whispered in his ear from behind. He took a deep breath, doing everything he could to remain calm and not talk about his anger. What the hell was she talking about? The sex with an imaginary Jace? He couldn't believe he had been fooled for as long as he couldn't even tell. "I'm having breakfas
It was 3 pm yet she wasn't sure she could get every work done. This was gradually causing her frustration.Alejandro was watching a map with Juan when a message popped up on his phone screen. He opened it and read it with Juan. They looked at each other in surprise. "We need to leave!" Juan said to him and he nodded his head.The maids in the mansion were shocked to see Alejandro and Juan storm out of the mansion with all their men and the moment the gate closed, excitement super into their veins. "Are we going to stand here and just watch now that they are gone or should we go ahead and help our sister so she won't get eliminated?" Maria's voice was heard in the building, and the whole maids agreed in excitement as they then rushed out of the building and ran to the garden and surrounded Aria, who was already on the floor feeling drained. Seeing her fellow maids, she got up from the floor in surprise and watched them pick up several water pipes and start assisting her. "Relax Señiori
The quiet, serene getaway they had planned was everything Aria had hoped for and more. As the plane touched down in a secluded location, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore, a sense of relief washed over Aria. She didn’t have to be anyone here. No pressure. No expectations. Just her and Alejandro, in their own little world.Alejandro had remained mostly silent throughout the flight, but there was something different in the air now, something lighter. He seemed to be allowing himself to enjoy the moment, to breathe in the peace of it all, even if only for a short while.As they stepped off the plane, the sun setting on the horizon, Aria could see the tension in his face slowly begin to ease. This was what they both needed a break from the chaos that had ruled their lives.“This is beautiful,” she murmured, her voice filled with awe.Alejandro glanced around, taking in the lush surroundings with a quiet smile. “It is,” he agreed, his v
The next few days passed in a blur, with the aftermath of their victory still settling in. The building that had once been a place of tension and uncertainty now felt quieter, almost peaceful. Alejandro and Aria found themselves in a delicate balance, navigating the space between the destruction of their past and the uncertain future ahead.The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting soft shadows on the floor. Aria sat at the table, sipping her coffee, her thoughts wandering. It was strange being able to breathe again, to think without the constant fear of what was lurking around the corner. But even in this calm, she could feel the weight of what lay ahead. The remnants of their past, the enemies they had made, the lives they had taken all of it was still there, waiting.Alejandro walked into the room, his presence filling the space with a quiet intensity. He had the same guarded expression he wore every day, but there was something different about him today. Something..
The weight of the silence hung heavy in the air as Alejandro and Aria stood in the aftermath of the chaos. The storm had passed, but the damage it left behind was undeniable. Valentina, once a formidable threat, was now gone, her power shattered, but the scars of the battle remained.Aria could still feel the tension in her body, the adrenaline coursing through her veins, and the sharpness of the moment that had passed. She hadn't realized how tightly she'd been holding her breath until now, when it finally escaped in a rush.Her eyes met Alejandro's, and for a moment, it felt as though the world around them had slowed to a halt. He was still the same the man who had pulled her from the darkness, the man who had made her feel alive in ways she never thought possible. But there was a heaviness to his gaze, a sadness that lingered just beneath the surface, a weight he carried from a lifetime of pain.“You did it,” she said softly, though the words felt too small to express what she trul
The tension in the air was palpable. The entire room was alive with the sounds of hurried footsteps and hushed commands, but there was a strange sense of calm that lingered between Alejandro and Valentina. It was as though they were both waiting for something waiting for the final moment when they would each show their true strength.Alejandro stood tall, his posture unwavering, despite the danger closing in around him. His eyes were locked on Valentina’s, a silent promise passing between them that this would be the end of their tangled history.Aria could feel the weight of the situation bearing down on her chest. Her pulse raced, her thoughts swirling with uncertainty. She had been in dangerous situations before, but this felt different. This wasn’t just about survival anymore; this was about everything she had come to care for the people, the relationships, the choices she had made that had led her here.But she wasn’t backing down. She couldn’t. Not now. Not after everything they
The air in the room was thick with hostility as the standoff between Alejandro and Valentina grew more intense. Aria stood by Alejandro’s side, her heart racing, every muscle in her body on edge. There was no turning back now. This was the moment that would decide everything for them the end of the line, the culmination of all the plotting, all the scheming, and all the hidden truths that had finally come to light.Valentina’s lips curled into a smirk, clearly enjoying the confrontation. She leaned back in her chair, her posture relaxed but her eyes sharp, never once leaving Alejandro’s face. Miguel stood just behind her, his eyes darting between the two of them, alert and ready for anything.“Well, Alejandro, I must admit, I’ve been waiting for this moment,” Valentina said, her voice smooth and menacing. “I always knew it would come to this. A final reckoning between us.”Alejandro didn’t respond right away. His gaze never wavered from Valentina’s, his jaw set in stone. But inside, h
The morning sun rose lazily over the horizon, casting long shadows across the room where Aria and Alejandro stood, preparing for what would be the most dangerous part of their plan. The air between them was thick with anticipation, the unspoken tension hanging heavy as they gathered their thoughts, their minds focused on what lay ahead. But there was something else there too, something softer, more vulnerable a shared understanding of just how much was at stake.Alejandro's gaze was intense as he checked the final details of their plan, his fingers brushing against the blueprints spread out across the table. He wasn’t a man known for showing weakness, but Aria could see it in the way his jaw tightened, the subtle crease in his brow. There was something gnawing at him, something that he couldn’t quite shake off.“I never thought it would come to this,” Alejandro muttered, his voice low. He ran a hand through his hair, clearly wrestling with his own thoughts. “I never thought I’d have t
Aria’s mind raced as she sat in the dimly lit office, the blueprints still scattered across the desk, the same sense of urgency that had gripped Alejandro now tightening around her chest. She didn’t want to think about what might happen if their plan failed, but the reality loomed like an uninvited guest, reminding them both of the stakes.Alejandro hadn’t moved from his seat, his gaze fixed on the papers as if the answers to everything they needed were hidden somewhere in the lines. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes, though intense, had lost some of their usual spark. The weight of everything they were about to face seemed to drag him down, just like it was dragging her.“I know this is hard,” Alejandro said suddenly, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes met hers, and in them, Aria saw something she didn’t recognize a flicker of uncertainty. “I never wanted to bring you into this, Aria.”She shook her head, her hand reaching for his across the desk. The touch of her fingers ag
Aria stood frozen, the weight of Alejandro's words pressing down on her like a thousand tons. Someone closer than she thought. The fear in his eyes was enough to make her stomach twist with dread. But who could it be? Who was this person lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike?“Alejandro, what do you mean?” Aria asked, her voice barely a whisper. Her heart raced, the confusion and fear swirling inside her.He didn’t answer right away, his gaze shifting to the ground, as if he were searching for the right words. But then he looked up at her, and she could see the pain in his eyes. The man who had once seemed invincible, fearless, was now standing before her, vulnerable in a way she had never seen.“It’s Valentina,” Alejandro said, his voice low, almost too quiet to hear.The name hit her like a slap across the face. Valentina? She had been suspicious of her for a while, but to think that the woman who had once been so close to Alejandro could now be the enemy…
The air was thick with tension as Aria waited anxiously in the silence of the house. Every minute felt like an eternity, each tick of the clock echoing in her chest. She had always known that Alejandro’s world was dangerous, filled with secrets and shadows, but today felt different. Today felt like the calm before a storm, and she wasn’t sure if they would survive the storm together.Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a car pulling up outside. Her heart leaped into her throat, and she rushed to the window, praying that it was Alejandro returning safely. But when she saw who stepped out of the car, her stomach dropped.It was Miguel.Aria’s heart raced, a cold shiver running down her spine. She hadn’t expected him to return so soon, especially not with that calm, calculating look on his face. He was always unpredictable, but today, there was something about him that made her uneasy. It was like he was preparing for something, preparing for the inevitable confrontation betwee