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The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 13: The plan
“Zaya! Are you upstairs?” Mrs. Elle Grayson called out, her voice echoing through the house. She sounded rushed, a rare tone for her usually calm demeanor.“Hi, baby, where’s your sister?” she asked her five-year-old daughter, who was playing with her dollhouse in the living room.“She’s busy writing again,” the little girl replied, pointing upstairs with her tiny finger.“Okay, sweetie. Thank you,” Elle said with a warm smile, bending down to kiss her daughter’s forehead.Upstairs, Zhariah yawned and stretched as she stared at her laptop screen. The blinking cursor taunted her, and she sighed, trying to will herself to type more. Before she could form another sentence, her mother’s voice jolted her.“Zaya!” Elle called again, louder this time.“Yes, Mom! Wait, I’m coming!” Zhariah shouted back, quickly closing her laptop.She shuffled to the door, opening it just as her mother reached the top of the stairs. Elle’s face was flushed, and her hands gripped her phone tightly.“Mom? Why a
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 14: Welcome to Hell!
“Please, sit down, Miss Grayson. So, it’s nice meeting you again,” Theo said, leaning back in his chair with a teasing smile. His tone was smooth, but there was an unmistakable glint of mischief in his eyes. Zhariah, however, didn’t take the bait. She crossed her arms, her posture stiff, and adjusted her oversized glasses, the kind that screamed, “Don’t mess with me.” “Don’t start with that,” she snapped. “Just tell me where my mom’s office is.” Theo chuckled, a low, sweet laugh that almost felt genuine. “Okay, fine. Don’t be in such a hurry, Miss Grayson. And I do hope you’ll enjoy your new job here. Really.” His tone shifted to something almost serious—almost. “You may go outside and ask one of the staff to show you to your office. That’s it.” Without another word, Zhariah turned on her heel and marched out, her back straight and her eyes glaring ahead. Theo watched her leave, a smirk tugging at his lips. --- Outside the office, Devon was waiting. He leaned casually again
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 15:Late Nights and Unwanted Surprises
The Chronos Corporation office was eerily quiet as the night dragged on. Zhariah sat in her mother’s spacious office, surrounded by piles of paperwork. Her glasses slid down her nose as she rubbed her tired eyes. Despite the exhaustion weighing her down, she refused to stop working. Her laptop sat open on the desk, the faint glow of the screen illuminating her furrowed brows as she tried to multitask—handling paperwork for her mother while typing out notes for her next novel. Her fingers hovered over the keys, but the ideas just weren’t flowing. She yawned deeply, her head tilting to one side as her eyes fluttered shut for a moment. She quickly shook herself awake, blinking hard and sitting up straighter. “Nope. Not today,” she murmured, pinching the bridge of her nose. Her movements were sluggish as she stretched her arms and rolled her neck to ease the stiffness. She glanced at the clock on the wall—8:45 PM—and sighed. “Oh, this is so annoying!” she muttered, throwing her pen
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 16: Morning Chaos
The sun peeked through the sheer curtains of the penthouse, casting soft golden light across the room. Zaya stirred in her sleep, rolling over and pulling the blanket tighter around her. For once, the early morning rush didn’t haunt her—no loud alarm, no mom shouting for her to wake up and help prepare breakfast.It wasn’t until the faint sound of knocking echoed in her dreams that she blinked her eyes open, momentarily confused.She sat up groggily, taking in her surroundings. The modern room with sleek furniture reminded her of where she was. “Oh, right… not my house,” she muttered, grimacing as the memories of the agreement with her mom and Theo Stavros came flooding back.She glanced at the bedside clock. “8:30 AM? Oh, damn! I’m late!” Zaya bolted out of bed, scrambling to grab her glasses from the nightstand.The knocking stopped abruptly, replaced by the faint sound of retreating footsteps outside her door.---Outside, Theo leaned against the wall next to her door, arms crossed
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 17: The Contract
Zaya marched down the dimly lit street, her heels clicking against the pavement. The cool evening breeze nipped at her face, but it wasn’t enough to cool the heat of her frustration. Behind her, she could hear Theo’s measured footsteps following close behind, and her temper flared even more. Finally, she stopped and spun around to face him, her arms crossed. “Why are you still following me?” she snapped, her tone sharp with irritation. Theo came to a halt, his hands tucked casually into his pockets. His expression was calm, but there was an unmistakable glint of amusement in his eyes. “Did you forget already?” he asked with a raised brow. “Or did you skim through the contract without reading the fine print?” Zaya narrowed her eyes at him. “I’m 25 years old, Theo. I’m not a kid anymore, and even if my mom signed whatever ridiculous contract you’re talking about, I am not going home with you!” Her voice was loud, echoing slightly in the quiet street. Theo chuckled, the sound low
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 18: The Awkward moments
Midnight Encounters The penthouse was silent, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight streaming through its large windows. It was 3 a.m., and Theo was half-asleep, sprawled comfortably on his oversized bed. As usual, he slept shirtless, with only a pair of boxers, enjoying the coolness of the sheets and the quiet night. But the peace didn’t last. Blag! Blang! Tap, tap, tap! Theo’s eyes snapped open, his instincts immediately kicking in. He sat up, pulling the blanket off his body. His sharp gaze scanned the room, his senses on high alert. Another sound followed—a faint metallic clatter, like something hitting the floor. “What the hell?” he muttered, running a hand through his messy hair. Quietly, Theo stood, his footsteps muffled on the carpet. He pushed the door open without turning on the lights, careful not to make any noise. As he peeked into the hallway, he pinpointed the source of the disturbance. The kitchen. He frowned and grabbed the nearest object—a frying pan from th
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 19: Tension in the Workplace
The sharp sound of heels clicked against the tiled floor as Veralaine McBorne walked briskly toward Zaya's desk, carrying a stack of papers. Her eyes narrowed as they landed on Zaya, the same judgmental expression she’d worn since their college days.Zaya kept her head down, pretending not to notice, but Vera was already looming over her.She slammed the papers onto Zaya’s desk. “Here’s your next task. Let’s see if you can finish this before 9 PM, nerd,” Vera said with a smug grin.Without looking up, Zaya adjusted her glasses. “Just leave it there. I’ll get to it after I finish my current work,” she replied calmly.Her indifferent tone only fueled Vera’s irritation. Determined to get a reaction, Vera snatched Zaya’s notebook from her desk and held it up.“Hey! What’s your problem?” Zaya snapped, standing up.Vera’s smirk widened as she let the notebook fall to the floor with a careless flick of her hand. “I’m the CEO’s assistant, and you’re just a temp. Don’t act like you’re importan
The Demigod's Reckoning Chapter 20: Aidan and Theo
Zaya’s hands trembled as she clutched her phone, staring at the viral video circulating online. The title alone made her stomach churn: CEO’s Secret Love? Heated Argument in the Office! Every comment, every share, felt like an arrow aimed directly at her. “This can’t be happening,” she whispered, her breath quickening. Panic clawed at her chest, and she knew she had to leave before anyone confronted her about it. She stuffed her things into her bag haphazardly, grabbed her coat, and bolted for the elevator. “Who’s the witch that did this?!” she exclaimed under her breath, her voice laced with frustration. When the elevator doors slid open, she stepped inside, pressing the ground floor button repeatedly as if it would make the lift move faster. Just as the doors began to close, a firm hand shot through the gap, stopping them in their tracks. Zaya gasped, startled. Her heart raced as a tall man stepped inside. He was wearing a tailored gray suit that screamed success, and hi
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Chapter 20: Aidan and Theo
Zaya’s hands trembled as she clutched her phone, staring at the viral video circulating online. The title alone made her stomach churn: CEO’s Secret Love? Heated Argument in the Office! Every comment, every share, felt like an arrow aimed directly at her. “This can’t be happening,” she whispered, her breath quickening. Panic clawed at her chest, and she knew she had to leave before anyone confronted her about it. She stuffed her things into her bag haphazardly, grabbed her coat, and bolted for the elevator. “Who’s the witch that did this?!” she exclaimed under her breath, her voice laced with frustration. When the elevator doors slid open, she stepped inside, pressing the ground floor button repeatedly as if it would make the lift move faster. Just as the doors began to close, a firm hand shot through the gap, stopping them in their tracks. Zaya gasped, startled. Her heart raced as a tall man stepped inside. He was wearing a tailored gray suit that screamed success, and hi
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 19: Tension in the Workplace
The sharp sound of heels clicked against the tiled floor as Veralaine McBorne walked briskly toward Zaya's desk, carrying a stack of papers. Her eyes narrowed as they landed on Zaya, the same judgmental expression she’d worn since their college days.Zaya kept her head down, pretending not to notice, but Vera was already looming over her.She slammed the papers onto Zaya’s desk. “Here’s your next task. Let’s see if you can finish this before 9 PM, nerd,” Vera said with a smug grin.Without looking up, Zaya adjusted her glasses. “Just leave it there. I’ll get to it after I finish my current work,” she replied calmly.Her indifferent tone only fueled Vera’s irritation. Determined to get a reaction, Vera snatched Zaya’s notebook from her desk and held it up.“Hey! What’s your problem?” Zaya snapped, standing up.Vera’s smirk widened as she let the notebook fall to the floor with a careless flick of her hand. “I’m the CEO’s assistant, and you’re just a temp. Don’t act like you’re importan
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 18: The Awkward moments
Midnight Encounters The penthouse was silent, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight streaming through its large windows. It was 3 a.m., and Theo was half-asleep, sprawled comfortably on his oversized bed. As usual, he slept shirtless, with only a pair of boxers, enjoying the coolness of the sheets and the quiet night. But the peace didn’t last. Blag! Blang! Tap, tap, tap! Theo’s eyes snapped open, his instincts immediately kicking in. He sat up, pulling the blanket off his body. His sharp gaze scanned the room, his senses on high alert. Another sound followed—a faint metallic clatter, like something hitting the floor. “What the hell?” he muttered, running a hand through his messy hair. Quietly, Theo stood, his footsteps muffled on the carpet. He pushed the door open without turning on the lights, careful not to make any noise. As he peeked into the hallway, he pinpointed the source of the disturbance. The kitchen. He frowned and grabbed the nearest object—a frying pan from th
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 17: The Contract
Zaya marched down the dimly lit street, her heels clicking against the pavement. The cool evening breeze nipped at her face, but it wasn’t enough to cool the heat of her frustration. Behind her, she could hear Theo’s measured footsteps following close behind, and her temper flared even more. Finally, she stopped and spun around to face him, her arms crossed. “Why are you still following me?” she snapped, her tone sharp with irritation. Theo came to a halt, his hands tucked casually into his pockets. His expression was calm, but there was an unmistakable glint of amusement in his eyes. “Did you forget already?” he asked with a raised brow. “Or did you skim through the contract without reading the fine print?” Zaya narrowed her eyes at him. “I’m 25 years old, Theo. I’m not a kid anymore, and even if my mom signed whatever ridiculous contract you’re talking about, I am not going home with you!” Her voice was loud, echoing slightly in the quiet street. Theo chuckled, the sound low
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 16: Morning Chaos
The sun peeked through the sheer curtains of the penthouse, casting soft golden light across the room. Zaya stirred in her sleep, rolling over and pulling the blanket tighter around her. For once, the early morning rush didn’t haunt her—no loud alarm, no mom shouting for her to wake up and help prepare breakfast.It wasn’t until the faint sound of knocking echoed in her dreams that she blinked her eyes open, momentarily confused.She sat up groggily, taking in her surroundings. The modern room with sleek furniture reminded her of where she was. “Oh, right… not my house,” she muttered, grimacing as the memories of the agreement with her mom and Theo Stavros came flooding back.She glanced at the bedside clock. “8:30 AM? Oh, damn! I’m late!” Zaya bolted out of bed, scrambling to grab her glasses from the nightstand.The knocking stopped abruptly, replaced by the faint sound of retreating footsteps outside her door.---Outside, Theo leaned against the wall next to her door, arms crossed
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 15:Late Nights and Unwanted Surprises
The Chronos Corporation office was eerily quiet as the night dragged on. Zhariah sat in her mother’s spacious office, surrounded by piles of paperwork. Her glasses slid down her nose as she rubbed her tired eyes. Despite the exhaustion weighing her down, she refused to stop working. Her laptop sat open on the desk, the faint glow of the screen illuminating her furrowed brows as she tried to multitask—handling paperwork for her mother while typing out notes for her next novel. Her fingers hovered over the keys, but the ideas just weren’t flowing. She yawned deeply, her head tilting to one side as her eyes fluttered shut for a moment. She quickly shook herself awake, blinking hard and sitting up straighter. “Nope. Not today,” she murmured, pinching the bridge of her nose. Her movements were sluggish as she stretched her arms and rolled her neck to ease the stiffness. She glanced at the clock on the wall—8:45 PM—and sighed. “Oh, this is so annoying!” she muttered, throwing her pen
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 14: Welcome to Hell!
“Please, sit down, Miss Grayson. So, it’s nice meeting you again,” Theo said, leaning back in his chair with a teasing smile. His tone was smooth, but there was an unmistakable glint of mischief in his eyes. Zhariah, however, didn’t take the bait. She crossed her arms, her posture stiff, and adjusted her oversized glasses, the kind that screamed, “Don’t mess with me.” “Don’t start with that,” she snapped. “Just tell me where my mom’s office is.” Theo chuckled, a low, sweet laugh that almost felt genuine. “Okay, fine. Don’t be in such a hurry, Miss Grayson. And I do hope you’ll enjoy your new job here. Really.” His tone shifted to something almost serious—almost. “You may go outside and ask one of the staff to show you to your office. That’s it.” Without another word, Zhariah turned on her heel and marched out, her back straight and her eyes glaring ahead. Theo watched her leave, a smirk tugging at his lips. --- Outside the office, Devon was waiting. He leaned casually again
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 13: The plan
“Zaya! Are you upstairs?” Mrs. Elle Grayson called out, her voice echoing through the house. She sounded rushed, a rare tone for her usually calm demeanor.“Hi, baby, where’s your sister?” she asked her five-year-old daughter, who was playing with her dollhouse in the living room.“She’s busy writing again,” the little girl replied, pointing upstairs with her tiny finger.“Okay, sweetie. Thank you,” Elle said with a warm smile, bending down to kiss her daughter’s forehead.Upstairs, Zhariah yawned and stretched as she stared at her laptop screen. The blinking cursor taunted her, and she sighed, trying to will herself to type more. Before she could form another sentence, her mother’s voice jolted her.“Zaya!” Elle called again, louder this time.“Yes, Mom! Wait, I’m coming!” Zhariah shouted back, quickly closing her laptop.She shuffled to the door, opening it just as her mother reached the top of the stairs. Elle’s face was flushed, and her hands gripped her phone tightly.“Mom? Why a
- The Demigod's Reckoning
Chapter 12: Selective Memory
Gym The clanking of weights resonated through the gym, mixing with the rhythmic thuds of punching bags and occasional bursts of chatter. Theo Stavros was mid-set, the barbell in his hands glinting under the fluorescent lights as he completed his reps with ease. His fitted workout shirt clung to his torso, emphasizing his athletic build, while a faint sheen of sweat glistened on his skin. Across from him, Devon Liangster struggled with squats, his face a mix of determination and mild regret. “Why do I even bother coming here with you?” Devon grumbled, his knees wobbling slightly as he completed another squat. “You said you wanted to stay fit for the ‘next era,’” Theo teased, placing the barbell down effortlessly. “Well, someone’s got to keep up with Mr. Immortal,” Devon shot back, catching his breath and shaking his head. “But seriously, are you even human at this point?” Theo grabbed a towel and began wiping his face. “Funny you should ask,” he muttered, his tone shifting to som
