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Public Execution
“You ready for this?” John asked, standing behind Aria as the video editor counted down. She had made her claims, and now it was time to make her mark. Aria hesitated for a while, took in a deep breath, and then finally said, “Go,” her eyes still fixed to the screen. In a matter of moments, the video went live. It started with shaky footage, but still it was clear enough. A Concord leader, suited up in a backroom meeting, leaned forward and said the words that would change everything: “As long as Liam’s family controls the Concord, this city will never fully be hers.”Aria watched the clip without blinking. Her voiceover played next, “Let the truth speak for itself.”And after that, the footage was stopped, and the fallout began immediately. It happened within hours. The video had gone viral and spread across every platform, from news outlets to social media.“They’ve been behind the Concord this whole time?” People gossiped all over social media platforms.“You mean Liam’s family?
The Oath
The wind was sharp that morning. It was cold, but not from the weather. Rather, from a place of loss and grief. Aria had requested to see her father’s grave that morning. She felt she needed something to remind herself, particularly now that she was fighting alone, that she could do it. She could make her vision for this city come true. John had come to pick her up as early as 7 a.m., and in a few minutes, they were already at his tombstone. John stopped and gave Aria some distance. He knew whatever she was looking for here, she wouldn’t find it with him hovering around her. Aria proceeded towards Peter’s grave alone and knelt in front of the marble headstone, her black coat dragging slightly across the morning dew on the grass. Her fingers brushed against the engraved letters like they could somehow bring him back. Her father’s name. His legacy. “I used to think this city was broken, unfair, and cruel,” Aria whispered to the headstone. “But you… You believed it could be better. Yo
Family Against Dynasty
The next day, Zion decided to take up Lucian’s offer. The morning air was crisp, and sharp with the scent of lilies soaked in the rain. This wasn’t the kind of place anyone would expect a secret meeting between two of the city’s most powerful men to take place. An abandoned chapel on the outskirts of the city. Liam waited on the curb, frequently glancing at his watch. It was 10:05 AM and Lucian was twenty minutes late. Suddenly, a faint hum of an engine reached him and Lucian’s car came to a slow stop at the curb. Zion watched the door slowly as Lucian stepped out, dressed in a tailored coat and dark gloves, walking with his usual calm confidence. But Zion saw the flicker of curiosity in his eyes. Or maybe it was pride. He could tell what Lucian would be thinking now.“You chose quite the location,” Lucian said, his voice smooth. “I thought you liked the spotlight now.” He teased, but Zion didn’t smile. Instead, he crossed his arms above his chest and said. “I didn’t come here to tal
Lucian's Move
After Zion left Aria’s house that day, his mind was made up. There was nothing that he could say to convince her or make her accept his help. He was tired of watching from the sidelines while she kept hurling herself into danger. That morning, he watched the headlines from his apartment window and saw another fire, another protest, and in all of this, he could see clearly that Aria’s grip on the city was slipping, and fast.But even though he tried to keep his mind clear, he knew it wasn’t just the city that bothered him. It was her. The way she’d kissed him… and then pushed him away like it meant nothing. Like they were two strangers playing a dangerous game.But he wasn’t playing anymore, and he was done waiting for her permission. With that flowing through his mind, he threw on his coat and picked up his phone. He knew what Lucian was planning. It wasn’t hard to connect the dots. He knew Lucian was preparing for war, and if Aria was too proud to ask for help, then fine. He’d help i
Zion's Ultimatum
For Zion, the silence had been tormenting. It had been weeks since Aria last spoke with him, and the worst part of all this was that he still did not know what had happened or why this space was so important to her. But he had had enough. It was time to address this space between them once and for all, and with that determination, Zion decided to track her down and find where she was staying.After a long drive, Zion was at Aria’s apartment. He hesitated outside the gate, unsure if this was the right move, but he just as quickly shook his head, dismissing the thoughts. He was done with silence. He had waited long enough.The guards nodded at him, clearly informed of who he was, and let him through. His steps were slow but firm as he made his way to the main door, and he suddenly felt a reluctance. However, he managed to compose himself, and just as he was reaching to knock on the door, the door was pulled open.Aria stood there in a satin robe, her hair loosely tied up, with sharp eye
Silent Tension
After Lucian’s not so subtle threat, the Concord decided that it was time to step in before things got more out of hand. They had tried to pretend it was possible for the two to find peace without their interference, and now they couldn’t imagine how wrong they were. That morning, the city’s diplomats and Concord leaders emerged from the shadows and gathered in the large event hall. The conversations were only towards one topic this time, “reform” and “restoration,” as if those were real things. As if they didn’t already choose a side behind closed doors.The peace gala had begun. But Aria Carpi wasn’t here for peace. She entered the ballroom like smoke, quiet, graceful, but impossible to ignore. Her gown was made of crimson silk, flowing softly down her body, and in her eyes, there was no warmth. Just calculation.John followed a few steps behind, scanning the crowd.’“We shouldn’t be here too long,” he murmured. “There are eyes everywhere, and we don’t need this much attraction now.
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