Chapter Title: The Devil
I paused for the briefest moment, letting his words settle before slipping into the car without a backward glance, leaving him to stand in the wake of my silence.
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He shook his head slightly, a quiet gesture that spoke volumes, before slipping into the car beside me.
"Let's get moving," he instructed the driver, his voice steady and composed. The engine purred to life, and with a sleek, effortless motion, the car glided away from the airport, merging into the rhythm of the night.
Inside, the silence was thick, wrapping around us like a shroud. It was the kind of silence I relished—undisturbed, heavy with unspoken thoughts. No one dared to break it, each passenger lost in their own world.
I leaned back, closing my eyes, allowing the hum of the engine to fade into the background. Slowly, I slipped into the depths of my mind, navigating through the tangled web of emotions and decisions that awaited me.
"Hey, can you keep your eyes on the road?" His voice cut through the silence, pulling me from my thoughts.
My eyes snapped open, catching the driver's hands trembling on the wheel, his eyes darting nervously in the rearview mirror.
"Seriously? I know I'm a sight to behold, but that was a bit over the top," he said with a smirk, his tone dripping with playful arrogance.
I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes, a wry smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. "Handsome indeed," I murmured, my voice laced with sarcasm as I leaned back into my seat.
"How much time till we get there?" I asked, my gaze shifting briefly to the driver.
"Not much longer, ma'am," he replied, his voice tentative but respectful.
The steady hum of the engine filled the cabin, a low, soothing sound that seemed to wrap around me. Without realizing it, my eyelids grew heavy, and I found myself slipping into sleep. The tension of the day melted away, replaced by the gentle rhythm of the car's movement, carrying me into a quiet, unintentional rest.
"Sleeping beauty," a tap on my shoulder stirred me from the quiet haze of my thoughts. I opened my eyes slowly, meeting his gaze, his lips curled into that all-too-familiar smirk.
"We're here," he said, his hand extended with the unspoken command. Without hesitation, I took it, my fingers closing around his firmly as he helped me out of the car.
The moment my feet touched the ground, I stepped out with fluid precision, the motion smooth and almost effortless. My gaze didn't waver as I took my first step, my movements sharp, controlled. The air was cool against my skin, but I showed no sign of it, my body poised and steady. The world around me seemed to fall into place as I moved—this was my world, and everything else was just background noise.
"Your servants greet the Young Mistress," a voice echoed, and as one, my servants bowed low, their right hands pressed to their chests in a synchronized motion, their respect palpable.
"Is it to your taste?" he asked, his voice carrying an undercurrent of pride, waiting for my response. His gaze held a mix of anxiety and eagerness, as if every detail he'd worked so hard to perfect was on the line.
I allowed my eyes to sweep over the mansion. It was more than impressive; it was monumental. Where most mansions might settle for 5,000 to 8,000 square feet, this one easily surpassed 10,000.
"This is far beyond the ordinary," I muttered, feeling no need to embellish my thoughts. It wasn't just large; it was a statement of excess.
"Five floors, with interiors designed by the continent's most renowned architect. Every inch tailored to your tastes. The paintings, the architecture—they're nothing short of perfection," he continued, eager to hear my opinion.
I noticed the cars parked in the driveway—sleek, expensive, the kind that commanded attention. The mansion could easily house over a hundred guests, and I could see the preparation in every detail. Even the bodyguards were alert, armed, and well-trained, just as I had requested.
"So," he asked, his voice quiet but expectant. "What do you think?"
"It's nice," I said flatly, my eyes scanning the mansion again.
He blinked, his expression faltering. "What?"
"Sis, are you kidding me?" he asked, disbelieving
I heard what he said but I didn't even spare him a glance, letting his words hang in the air like a challenge I had no interest in accepting. His frustration was palpable, but I couldn't be bothered. My eyes were locked on the mansion before me—his masterpiece, his pride. But it was nothing. A stage. A means to an end.
He pressed on, his voice rising, desperate. "You don't want to answer that? Fine. But answer me this—what is it that you plan to do?"
I turned slowly, deliberately, like a predator finally acknowledging its prey. My lips curled into a smile—a smile that was far from reassuring. It was cold, dangerous, a promise of things to come.
"What else?" I asked, my voice a low whisper, filled with a terrifying calm.
I let the question hang between us as my gaze returned to the mansion, its grandeur nothing more than a backdrop for the chaos I would soon bring. My heart beat steadily, unfazed. I was the storm.
He took a step toward me, but I didn't wait for him to finish. With a single step, I turned away, my heels clicking sharply against the pavement, each sound a drumbeat in the silence that had fallen.
"It's time for all hell to break loose," I muttered, barely audible, but the weight of it could be felt in the stillness.
The world felt still, like it was holding its breath as I moved forward. Every eye was on me, every person waiting for what I would do next. They knew—just as I did—that the moment I entered that mansion, nothing would ever be the same.
With each step, the tension thickened, the air charged with anticipation. My subordinates followed in perfect synchrony, like shadows at my heels, ready to carry out my will.
"Let the reckoning begin," I said, my voice low and dripping with venom. The words were not just a statement—they were a declaration.
A storm was coming, and no one would escape the fallout.
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