“YOU CAN’T think of anything to justify yourself, don’t you? Because what I’m saying is true,” Damian said, emphasizing every word. “You met Dollie, and you didn’t even tell anyone about it.”Carson looked away and stared at the wall. He couldn’t admit it or deny it, not to mention that he felt crumbling down again. Every time he was reminded about Dollie’s death, his heart shattered to pieces.“Wait, that’s a grave accusation huh! We don’t even know if that picture is edited or not!” Ava exclaimed, still trying to defend her husband despite the piece of evidence being thrown at her face.“Then we can ask an expert about this. Your choice,” said Damian in a casual tone, raising one picture in his hand. “But if we do that, you need to accept the consequences. You can’t throw tantrums at me like you always do.”“What the…” Ava scoffed and gave Damian a deadly glare. She felt humiliated, and she didn’t like it. “Why would Carson meet Dollie in secret, by the way? For her to seduce my husb
AVA was stunned and didn’t know what to say. Carson, on the other hand, flickered his gaze between his phone screen and his wife. “But are you sure about your statement earlier? Dollie deleted this immediately?”“Yeah. I’m one hundred percent sure about that.” Ava nodded. “But wait, are you taking me for a fool? I’m still mad at you for what I discovered, yet you are still asking me about Dollie?” She scoffed.However, Carson didn’t give her any attention.Instead, he massaged his chin, finding Dollie’s sudden deletion of her post as a weird thing. “Dollie is such a confident woman and firm with her words, including her posts. She never deletes it… Unless she was afraid that someone might see it.”“Huh? Dollie set that post in her green circle. Whom she would be afraid of?” Ava asked, her brows furrowed. But a few seconds later, she pulled the strands of her hair, feeling annoyed. “Ugh! What the hell! All of you are stressing me out!”Ava was about to leave Carson, but the latter sudd
“DID DOLLIE discover something, that is why she was being killed?” Damian asked himself, remembering the man who stabbed Dollie at the wedding before. “Could it really be the same person?”“I think so,” Anya, who was standing a few meters behind Damian, answered. “But it could fit Carson, too. Maybe their relationship was so toxic that she finds their conversation shocking… and disgusting.“Anya? What are you doing here?”“Well… I was supposed to give you this.” Anya walked toward her husband, raising the water bottle. “I thought you would be stressed after the conversation, and I’m right.”“Yeah. Thank you.” Damian took the water bottle from Anya and drank it. “I can’t trust hunches. I need solid proof.”Damian was about to walk toward the main gate when suddenly, Anya held his wrist. “Wait—Where are you going?”“To investigate,” answered Damian without hesitation. “Something is still bothering me. I don’t feel good about this, so I need to answer all the questions in my mind as soon
UPON hearing Damian’s answer, Carter’s mind went back to that day. A rival organization of the Ferremento mafia suddenly attacked them, and everyone was shocked and anxious because no one didn’t even expect it.It was horrible. Blood was splashing to the floor. Countless people were screaming as they were being killed. Gone was the peaceful environment in the mansion, already filled with chaos.“Ah! Carter! T-They are going to kill us!” Carson shouted, his body trembling in fear. “W-What are we going to do now—I’m scared!”Carson immediately shouted and placed both hands on his ear upon hearing the fights of the people near them. Carson was never fond of violence, neither was Carter. However, Carter could tolerate it as he was trained in the mafia at a young age.“Close your eyes. I will guide you out of this place.” Carter went in front of Carson and made Carson hold his hands. “Follow me. We need to find Dad quickly.”Despite being afraid, Carson obliged. He closed his eyes and let
“WHAT do you mean that she’s in a critical condition? S-She is in a hospital?” Damian asked, his voice cracked a little because of shock.Adeline immediately shook her head. “No. Physically, she is fine. Nothing bad happened to her, but… I couldn’t even talk to her properly, nor encourage her to go out of her bedroom.”“She is traumatized,” Damian said, his gaze darkening because of anger.Although they only had a doctor-and-patient relationship, he knew that Caroline used to be an extroverted person, who loved socializing with other people.It takes much fear for a person to change what she used to love.“I’m thinking of the same thing,” Adelin
A FEW days later after their conversation, Damian kept all of the things Adeline said to him in mind. He acted like he didn’t know anything, and even showed everyone that he was drinking the medicine.He didn’t want to keep a secret from Anya, but he had no choice. Something was bothering him… The person who was trying to take his life was someone who knew all his routines, including his whereabouts.‘It wasn’t Anya, but that person could use her to hurt me,’ Damian thought as he stared at the plants in their garden, thinking deeply. ‘I won’t let that happen.’“Damian! I have been looking for you!” Anya exclaimed, causing Damian to look at him. “Look at this. The annual charity gala will happen in a few days! This is the first time you will att
“I-I’M SORRY, Sir Damian! I was just ordered to do it!” exclaimed Catelyn as she went in front of Damian and kneeled. “I-I had no choice! My life is on the line!”“And mine isn’t? The medicine you make me drink would gradually kill me if I didn’t know about it sooner,” Damian said, gritting his teeth in rage, but he was trying his best to control it. “You are a doctor, yet you didn’t hesitate to take a life instead of saving someone? And you didn’t have a choice? That is ridiculous.”“I-I’m sorry, Sir Damian! Please forgive me!” Catelyn said again, her tone desperate, as she clung both her hands to Damian’s leg. “I-I will do anything you ask! For real!”“Hmmm. That’s great.” Damian ligh
A FEW hours later, Damian and Anya were already at the Apricot Hotel, a famous five-star hotel in the country, along with the other guests.Damian knew some of them; they were VIP members of the Ferremento mafia. But to protect their privacy and even the organization, they acted casually to each other, yet they bowed their heads to Damian discreetly, discreetly showing respect.“This is your first time attending the annual charity gala. Can you share with us what you feel right now?” a female reporter asked, bringing the microphone in front of Damian. “Sir Damian?” she asked again, noticing that Damian was staring at the wall.“I feel delighted since I know that this gala focuses on solving different problems in society…” Damian muttered before his gaze scanned the room. Nervousness was evident in his eyes.“Uhm, I guess that’s it. May we excuse ourselves, please?” Anya spoke this time before the bodyguards took over and protected them until they reached their assigned table, which wa
Hello, everyone! Damian and Anya's story ends here. Writing this story was a rollercoaster ride of emotions for me, especially after witness how Damian retaliated and had the happy he deserved. I'm also grateful to each of you for being with me from the start to end. I hope you enjoyed reading this one as much as I enjoyed writing it, too.As we close this chapter, I want you to know that I'm planning to write another story, soon. I'm outlining a new one, and it was somehow different from my first two stories. The protagonist would be Oliver Hunt: Damian's old acquaintance, who was in the last chapter. I will let you once it's available to read. <3Anyway, please do give a review if you loved this story~ I hope you will still be here in my next one!You may try my other stories as well~ - Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner (Completed) - Zero: God of Mercenary (Soon)Sincerely, Star
THE hostage-taking Carter did in the warehouse spread in various news channels like wildfire. Everyone was shocked because of his sudden escape from prison, making the residents afraid for their safety, knowing that the management wasn’t doing their job properly to monitor the prisoners.With that, the warden and his apprentices, who were also under Carter’s authority, were fired from their jobs. They were replaced by a management who cared about their citizens, removing the patronage system in the prison, and bringing back justice at the same time.Due to Carter’s crimes being in high intensity, he was transferred to a high-security prison. Carter could only laugh as his mind was still in the past, thinking how rich and powerful he was, even though that wasn’t the case now.Carter had already gone insane, but it was only the beginning of his suffering.“At last, you finally arrived,” Catelyn, who was waiting in Carter’s cell, greeted. “Did you miss me?”“What are you doing here?” Cart
THE lights were flickering, adding tension in the air, as Damian entered the warehouse alone. He doesn’t have any guns or other weapons with him, nor he didn’t call anyone like Carter instructed.Damian was on high alert as he continued walking when suddenly, two men wearing full black clothes started to approach him with their guns.‘Fuck,’ cursed Damian at the back of his mind, seeing how helpless he was right now.Especially after seeing Ava tied to the chair, his mouth gagged, while Catela is sleeping in the crib beside her.Despite the situation, he couldn’t give up. Damian needed to save himself along with Ava and Catela and end this fight with Carter so it wouldn’t repeat.The two men tied Damian’s hands and feet to the chair, but unlike Ava, they didn’t gag him.“It is so unusual to see how obedient you are. I never thought you could do it,” Carter, who appeared from the shadows, smirked upon seeing Damian being helpless. “That’s right. They will always be safe as long as you
“That was not enough for all the bullshit you did to me before. But for now, let’s call it even," Damian said.Carson only shook his head as he wiped the blood on his lips before leaving the house. And the only thing that was running through his mind was how strong Damian’s punch was… before until now.THE NEXT morning, Carson didn’t just confess what he did to the board members, but he conducted a press conference to publicly apologize to Damian. He knew that Damian deserved to clear his name and regain his reputation, and although his public apology wasn’t enough, he still did it to show his sincerity.“Starting today, Carson Ferremento is now terminated as the CEO, and will face two years of suspension because of him ruining the Ferremento Corporation’s reputation,” Piper announced, her tone colder than usual. “The position will go back to Damian Giovanni Ferremento.”Carson smiled sadly, but he knew he needed to accept the consequences of his actions.However, since Damian had a
“That bastard. He told you that even though you have a husband?” Carson asked, his teeth gritting.“Well, this is just an arranged marriage, and he knows it.” Ava shrugged. “To be honest, I would marry a man like him although he isn’t the richest, than stay with a puppet like you, who only knows how to follow someone else—”“Here,” Carson interjected, giving Ava the signed papers. “I will let you take Catela because I need to deal with something, but I will take her away from you once I'm done.”“Hah. As if I will let you do that.” Ava scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Thank you for this, Carson. Catela will benefit so much from this.”And as if Ava was waiting for this to happen, when she went again to their bedroom to take Catela, she already had her luggage with her and was talking to someone.“Yes, he already signed the divorce paper, and I’m all set…” Ava said, smiling from ear to ear. “Oh, your bodyguard is outside the house already? Alright. I will let him in.”Ignoring Carson, Ava
After Carter went out of the house unnoticed, that was the only time Carson could breathe properly. He didn’t even realize he was suppressing his breath because of fear.‘Is that really the brother I used to be with ever since I was a child?’ Carson thought, his heart racing, as he leaned into a tree. ‘We are family. Why would he threaten me like that? Is the company and the organization more important to him than me?’And upon asking himself that question, Carson got his answer. Carter wouldn’t mind killing everyone who would be a hindrance to his plans, and he is not an exemption.His gaze went to the house—Something he had because of Carter. Everything he had was him, not giving Carson any chance to carve out his own identity. He was only known for his surname, and for all his careless actions when he was in teenager days.The only thing he had that wasn’t connected with Carter was Dollie, whom he took for granted, and now his family; Ava, his wife, and Catela, their child.“Ava,”
Realizing that Damian needs him right now, Veron took his phone and called a number. It was someone he thought he would never talk with again.“Veron,” Charlie Wiles, the CEO of the Legion Mercenaries, called. “It has been a long time, huh? What do you need this time?”“I have to ask you for a favor,” Veron replied.“A favor?” Charlie raised an eyebrow. “If it is about our operations, I’m sorry, but I need to decline. You know that we can’t take clients in other countries other than Colossia, right?”“I know that. You are not taking me as a dumb person, aren’t you?” Veron shot back, his voice laced with irritation now. “I need someone I trust to do this task for me, and I’m willing to pay any amount you want for it.”“Any amount, huh? Talking to rich people is different.” Charlie chuckled on the other line, yet he became serious afterward. “But alright, deal. What is it that you want me to do?”“I want you to find Correl Ferremento’s location and kill him,” Veron commanded, his tone s
“Carson,” Damian called as his eyes darkened in anger. “It is you, isn’t it?”“If you are asking about the new CEO of this company, yes. It’s me,” Carson answered, smirking, as he placed the documents he brought to the table. “Why? Are you surprised that a person who was once a happy-go-lucky like me would be chosen to replace you?”“Why would I be surprised if you planned everything for this to happen?” Damian shot back, the annoyance evident in his tone. “Seeing you in front of me now just strengthens my hunch. It was you who messed up with the data. How could you?”Carson’s smirk widened. He didn’t answer. Instead, he stood proudly in the middle with his arms folded.“I’m not here because of the shitty things you accuse me of, but because I have given the board of directors a proposal strategy that you can’t provide.” Carson slid the document in front of Damian. “Here. Look at this.”Damian didn’t move at first, but a few seconds later, he took the folder and looked at its contents
“Young master,” James, whom Damian called, answered on the other line. “Young master Carson is still doing his old routine; working in his office the whole day and going home afterward.”“How certain are you?” Damian asked.James’ brows furrowed, but he still answered in a polite tone, “I’m always monitoring him, young master. I didn’t even let him out of my sight.”“I know, but something might have happened that slipped your notice,” Damian said, his tone low and serious. “The Ferremento Corporation is in chaos right now, and I’m sure Carson is involved with it. I need you to think carefully.”James obliged. The tip of his brows pressed harder on each other upon recalling the surveillance, and his lips widened as he remembered something.“There was one incident. A few days ago, Miss Ava Medivien bumped into me and caused a commotion. For a moment, I lost sight of young master Carson’s office,” confessed James. “But it was only for a few seconds.”“And that is the only amount of time t