In the deserted streets, Bianca sat on the curb, her head in her hands, weeping uncontrollably. She had just watched Fred storm off in anger, leaving her behind.Just as she thought things couldn't get any worse, she heard a voice behind her."How does it feel to be left behind?" the voice asked, dripping with sarcasm.Bianca's head snapped up, and she saw Blake standing over her, a wide grin spreading across his face. She felt a surge of anger and resentment towards him."Blake," she spat, her voice venomous. "I should have known you'd be here to celebrate your victory."Blake chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You're right, Bianca. And I have to say, it's been a long time coming."Bianca's anger boiled over, and she stood up, her eyes blazing with fury. "You think you've won, don't you?" she spat. "But you haven't. This isn't over yet. I'll be coming for you, Blake. And next time, you won't be smiling."Blake chuckled, his grin growing even wider. "I'm shaking in my boots,

The sun was setting over the Hawthorne mansion, casting a warm orange glow over the lush gardens. Serah and Leah strolled hand in hand, admiring the vibrant flowers and tranquil fountains."Isn't it beautiful here?" Leah asked, her eyes sparkling with delight.Serah nodded, smiling. "It's breathtaking. I can see why you love it here."Just then, Alex appeared, his eyes fixed on Serah. "Ladies, may I steal Serah away for a moment?" he asked, his voice low and husky.Leah raised an eyebrow. "What's so urgent, Alex?"Alex hesitated, his gaze darting between the two women. "I just need to... discuss something with Serah. Privately."Leah's eyes narrowed, but she nodded. "Fine, but don't keep her too long. We were having a lovely time."Alex smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I promise I'll return her to you soon."With that, he took Serah's hand and led her to a secluded corner of the garden, surrounded by tall hedges and overhanging trees. The air was thick with the scent of blo

Alex's eyes blazed with fury as he faced Delilah and her men. His shadows swirled around him, eager to strike."You're going to pay for what you did to my mother," Alex growled, his voice low and menacing.Delilah sneered at him. "You're just a foolish boy, Alex. At first the Hawthorne family was fierce and mighty, but now you all have fallen, and you, Alex, have failed to see that you are now standing alone. You think you can take on the Flare family? We'll crush you like the insignificant insect that you are."Alex snarled, his shadows surging forward. But just as he was about to attack, a sudden pain seized his chest. He stumbled backward, gasping for breath, holding his chest.Delilah's eyes widened in surprise. "What's wrong, Alex? Are you having a little heart trouble?"Alex remained silent, his mind racing, he remembered the doctor who had operated on Leah's heart. The doctor had suspected that Alex had the same condition, a congenital heart defect that could lead to heart atta

Alex was taken to a grand mansion, one that looked impressive but didn't quite meet his expectations. He had seen better mansions before.The Hawthorne mansion was million times better.Effie's mother, Mrs. Lizzy, led the way into the mansion, and they passed through a hallway adorned with pictures and paintings. They entered a large hall with a dining table, and Alex was reminded of the last dinner he had before he found himself in this strange place.At one end of the dining table, an old man sat eating vegetables. He stopped eating when he saw them approaching. Mrs. Lizzy announced, "Father, he has finally awakened."The old man stood up, walked close to Alex, and looked at him with disgust. "So, you are the one who made my granddaughter become this way," he said.Alex was confused. "What do you mean by that, sir?" he asked.The old man turned to Effie and said, "Take off your nose mask."When Effie removed her mask, Alex was shocked to see that her face was badly burnt and disfigu

As Alex stood before Effie, he began to prepare the ingredients he had requested earlier. He mixed a small amount of soil and honey in a bowl, stirring clockwise to combine. Effie watched him curiously, still unsure of what he was doing.Next, Alex lit a candle and melted a small amount of candle wax, adding it to the soil and honey mixture. The sweet aroma of honey filled the air, and Effie's curiosity grew.Alex then added a few drops of olive oil to the mixture, stirring counterclockwise to infuse the ingredients with his energy. “This might look weird, " Alex said. Effie's eyes widened as she realized that Alex was using some sort of ancient ritual.With the mixture prepared, Alex gently applied it to Effie's affected areas. He focused his energy, his palms glowing, guiding the healing process as the mixture took effect. Effie felt a strange sensation, as if her skin was being repaired and restored.“Wow, you have a healing ability?” Effie asked, feeling amazed.As the minutes