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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.
In The Shadows
After that night at the gala, Aria had been constantly anticipating Lucian’s move. She had John’s men stalking every corner of the city, keeping their ears to the ground on any information that circulated. She knew Lucian was coming for her and he would strike as hard as he could. She stood quietly on the new rooftop of her apartment. Since her last press conference, she had to change her location. She knew that all her enemies would be coming after her now and she needed to stay one step ahead.Things had changed a lot more from that day. Aria knew she had gotten more deeper into this and though she missed Zion, she had chosen this war over love, and deep down she was afraid that Zion might not recognize the person she had turned into. Suddenly she could hear footsteps slowly approaching her and she turned to see John Doe standing behind her.“We made contact,” he said softly.Aria raised a brow, looking straight at him. “And?”“My agents stirred things up just like you planned. One
The Storm
The next morning, Aria stared out from the glass window of her penthouse, sipping her cup of tea slowly. Below her, she could hear the sound of cars rushing, drones floating past screens, and people moving and going about their day-to-day life, completely oblivious of what was coming.After staring out the window for a while, Aria turned around, her expression calm but her mind sharp. Today wasn’t about memories or heartbreak. Today was about marking her ground. About reminding every name in power that Aria Carpi was no longer hiding.Suddenly, she heard a knock on her door and was immediately pulled from her thoughts. Without hesitation, she walked towards it, and when she opened it, her eyes widened in surprise.“Is everything ready?” she asked, holding the door slightly ajar.John Doe stood in the doorway with his arms crossed and a concerned look on his face. He’d tried to persuade Aria to let go of the idea of the gala since the moment she told him, but she wasn’t budging, and no
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