The Poison
Author: WestReversed
last update2024-06-23 23:05:18

hat night, at the Xylon family residence, the atmosphere was thick with tension, an almost tangible heaviness that seemed to permeate every corner of the grand house. The night breeze blew gently through the partially open windows, causing the delicate window curtains to sway and flutter softly, their movement casting faint, shifting shadows on the elegantly adorned living room walls. The interplay of light and shadow added an air of mystery and unease to the already charged ambiance, heightening the sense of anticipation and underlying discord that lingered in the room.

ylan sat in the dimly lit corner of the opulent room, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on the cold, polished marble floor beneath him. He had meticulously thought out his plan, considering every possible detail and consequence. There was only one way to put an end to the escalating chaos that was brewing within the family, and he knew that tonight presented the perfect opportunity to execute his carefully crafted strategy.
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