"I heard you travelled, Adam. Care to tell me why you didn't inform me before leaving?"Adam stood before his father in their mansion. He had just gotten back after spending 3 days with Elliot and his godfather. He had been summoned into his father's study the moment he stepped into the threshold.In the dim room, Alicia lounged on the chaise, reading a magazine, her face, and posture an outward appearance of calm. Adam knew better. She had learnt to mask her feelings early enough, unlike him, who still struggled with keeping how he felt to himself.The lack of proper lighting cast shadows across his father's face, making him look menacing. Adam wondered how and why his father preferred things this way. He always read in this condition, and his eyesight was still very sharp."I believe I asked you a question?" Sherlock's voice rumbled within Adam, jerking him out of his thoughts. He caught movement along his blind spot. Alicia had subtly adjusted her position, feigning interest in wha

As Aiden pondered on how to make things better, Athena made her way to Aiden's office. This was the first time she would be visiting him at work, but it looked like she was a regular caller. The guards at the entrance to the skyscraper were very courteous. They seemed to know who she was and the relationship she had with their number 1. It wasn't just them either, as she entered the building, people, and workers shot her subtle glances, some whispering behind raised document sheets.Not new to people staring at her, she walked towards the elevator, shoulders high, her heels clacking against the floor, the only clear sound in the space. She pressed the button for the door to open and had to wait a bit before the door opened. She stepped in and pressed the button for the last floor.It was only logical that his office would be on the topmost floor. Aiden wasn't one to be that humble. The moment the doors closed, everyone watching her started talking amongst themselves about the beauty t

Aiden and Athena chose a small, cosy cafe to have their coffee at. Before Aiden chose it, he had already known that that was Athena's favourite. He enjoyed actively trying to win her heart even though he knew he had already worn it.He wasn't one to give up or pull back effort because he had gotten what he wanted. Athena was a princess and she deserved every princess treatment she got. Of course, this was known only to Aiden, and he wasn't sure how she would react if she found out. He had done an intensive research on her person and it included the men she had been with at some point or the other. He had gotten to know how shitty they were not realising the kind of woman Athena was.Reading through her file had infuriated him, being ever vengeful, he had wanted to put a target on them to teach them a lesson about treating women badly.He decided to enjoy the moment as he listened to her talk and laugh and come undone. Those stitches she had used to cover up her real self came undone a

Aiden woke up with a jerk from his slumber. His mind had been actively chasing a possibility of suspects, but now that he was awake, the thoughts and theories became hazy. He checked his alarm clock on his bedside stool and saw that he had slept straight for 7 hours. It was already past midnight.Aiden's stomach growled in protest, and he remembered he had lived off coffee and biscuits for the past 5 days, all in a bid to stay awake and solve the problem. He had been benevolent also to let those who pulled all nighters with him take some days off work to get themselves back in top shape. They had mechanised processes that could be handled without them being present.Aiden, his stomach raising a storm, walked to the kitchen, his tired feet dragging slightly. As he flicked on the dim kitchen light, he leaned against the counter, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle into his bones. The room was filled with a mix of aromas, some stale coffee still lingering in the air.With a sigh, he

The party was already underway as Aiden and Trisha walked down the stairs."I think father is already in the garden; let us go and meet him," Trisha said, tugging at Aiden's arm. Aiden allowed himself to be stirred towards the garden.The first thing Aiden noticed the moment they stepped into the garden was its opulence. The evening sun cast a warm golden glow on the sprawling green lawns and vibrant flowerbeds. The air was filled with an air of anticipation as guests mingled under the elegant festoon lights that adorned the trees. The occasion was a grand party hosted by Harris Revenmar, a prominent figure in both the business and social spheres. The Revenmar mansion was a testament to luxury, and tonight, it played host to an eclectic mix of family members, company workers, and esteemed dignitaries.Harris Revenmar, the patriarch of the family, stood at the centre of attention, engaged in lively conversations with various guests. He greeted old friends and welcomed new acquaintances