Veronica Wade

Have you ever heard opposites attract... Cold as ice, and crazy as a hatter, Alex becomes obsessed with Lilith, a flower that is too delicate to withstand the darkness that exists in Alex, but even though they are impossible to separate, she is so angelic and sweet, but who would say that that angel would end up falling? in her clutches and that she would enjoy it

Betrayed by her husband, Lily Ashton is left humiliated and alone, her reputation shattered after his affair with her glamorous step sister. On the brink of losing everything, even her life, Lily finds an unexpected lifeline in the form of Damien Hawke, a powerful and enigmatic billionaire with a dangerous secret — he is a vampire lord. In exchange for marriage, Damien offers her protection, financial security, and a chance to rebuild her life. But their marriage is a façade, a dark contract binding them together in a world of power and secrets. As Lily begins to regain her confidence and career, her world is turned upside down by Eliot Ashton, her estranged husband, and his manipulative sister Veronica, who will stop at nothing to destroy her. But the stakes rise even higher when she discovers that her marriage to Elliot is tied to an ancient vampire prophecy — one that could change both the human and vampire worlds forever. As their forced proximity sparks a slow-burn romance, Lily and Damien must confront their darkest fears and deepest desires. In a world where trust is fragile and loyalty is fleeting, Lily’s journey is one of survival, revenge, and an unbreakable will to protect her family. But as the final battle looms, a shocking betrayal threatens everything she’s fought for and she — and Damien - may be the key to saving them all… or condemning them to ruin. A story of a love that could either destroy or save them. Will Lily and Damien’s marriage survive the darkness? Or will the forces against them tear everything apart?

CONTENT WARNING: CONTAINS SEVERAL DARK THEMES, LIKE DEATH & GORE. (Read with Caution.) The female lead may or may not be cruel. (Roast her with caution) _________ The art of revenge is often a slow burn - calculated, patient and emotionally restrained. But what happens when vengeance strikes instantly? After being banished and dethroned as Luna by her pack Veronica Gordon is betrayed by her fiance' and is brutally murdered by him and his lover,her body shredded for organ trafficking on the eve of her wedding. Death should have been the end,but Veronica defies it, striking a deal for a second chance. Bound to the site of her demise and granted the powers for her revenge, she transforms the place into Delilah's Inn,an establishment named after the infamous biblical seductress. Her mission is clear: lure and destroy cheating men and their accomplices. Centuries later, Delilah's Inn becomes a legend, immortalised in a mysterious novel with only 200 copies printed every five years. Adonis Callum, a 23 year old university student and devoted fan of the tale, devours every edition. But his obsession takes a grim turn when he meets the same fate as Veronica - betrayed and murdered by his lover. Instead of passing on, Adonis is sent to the Inn by The Grim Reaper,who hopes to expedite his soul collection. Yet Adonis,with his innocence intact, proves immune to the Inn's seductive power. To escape and reclaim his life, he strikes an unlikely deal with the Grim Reaper: make Veronica fall in love with him - a woman whose heart has been dead for over a century cursed to feel nothing but cruelty. As Adonis navigates the sinister politics,lies and anguish entangled within Delilah's Inn, he must decide if his freedom is worth breaking through Veronica's icy facade - or if her revenge will claim him too. ______ TROPES: •— Werewolf. •—Dominant FL. •—Isekai x Transmigration. •—Dark Romance. •—Betrayal x Revenge. •—Slow Burn. •—Horror?(I'll leave that you to decide) •—Boss × Employee relationship. •—Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine. •— Possessive x obsessive. •— Morally Grey FL. ______ Recommended Reading Theme: Dark. Recommended Reading Font: Lora, cardo Or Merriweather. _____ EXCERPT: I walked into the room, my chest still heaving as I stopped in front of her. She sat there, calm and unbothered, as though she hadn’t just spilled blood in the lobby like it was her second nature. Her crimson-polished nails clicked rhythmically against the smooth table. Her gaze was fixed on the open book in front of her—a book she hadn’t turned a single page of all morning. “I see you love standing, Adonis.” Her voice was calm, almost too calm. She didn’t bother looking up. “It was just a hug, Veronica,” I said through gritted teeth. “You shouldn’t have done that. Maya has served you loyally for years—” “Until she touched what is mine.” Her voice sliced through my words, sharp and absolute. I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “What’s yours? What’s the point of being yours when you treat me like… like I’m nothing?” The book slammed shut with a deafening clap. She rose to her feet in one fluid motion, every step toward me deliberate, predatory. Her eyes met mine, cold and unrelenting. “No one touches you but me, Adonis. Good, bad, whatever label you want to slap on it—I don’t care.” My breath caught in my throat, but I forced myself to hold my ground. “That’s not love, Veronica.” She tilted her head, a cruel smile tugging at her lips. “Love?” She laughed, soft but sharp, the sound laced with mockery. “Don’t insult me.”

20 years ago the industrial revolution began, and everything changed. The world became flooded by new machines and weapons. Dreadnaughts the abominations of the sea, airships the rulers of the skies... But behind the scenes a much more mysterious power awakened. Veronica Navarro a 21 years old university student woke up in this strange new world. There are many questions around her, what is this place, how did she get here, and why is a knife sticking out of her chest?! She quickly learns the truth of this world and falls into a struggle between forces she never thought possible. Follow along Veronica as she uncovers mysteries about a world filled with Gods, Angels, Machinery, Divination, Corruption and Ascension!

Natagpuan nina Veronica Aragon at Arthur Morri ang kani-kanilang sarili sa isang memorial park. Parehong ikakasal na iniwan sa altar. Nagpasya pa rin silang magsolo honeymoon. Playful fate? Dahil ang hindi nila alam, iisang resort ang pupuntahan nila sa Destiny Island. Magiging successful kaya ang solo honeymoon nila, o mabubuo ang pag-ibig para sa kanilang dalawa?

Shadows of Regret is an emotional romantic drama about love, heartbreak, and second chances. The story follows Sam, a self-made billionaire who rises from heartbreak after his wealthy girlfriend, Veronica, abruptly leaves him under pressure from her family. Years later, at a glamorous party hosted by Sam, Veronica returns to seek forgiveness and rekindle their love, only to discover he's moved on with the radiant Yildiz. Torn between regret and determination, Veronica vows to win Sam back, setting the stage for a clash of emotions, loyalty, and unresolved feelings. Will love find its way back, or will regret linger in the shadows forever?

A Devil fallen in love with a human on earth he also See's her as queen in his realm but the obstacle the lady is so pure to be taken by him into his territory Veronica is a beautiful girl with good heart but her love is prohibited by her parents in that way, she found devil as hero and a friend who understands her will the devil win her or she stay as pure

We all want to be swept away into another world, typical Isekai shit. Class of 31, all so wrapped up in fantasy. They didn't notice that they have been scammed. A forest void of life, except for a giant killer bear. well there are cool powers and magic to fight the monstrosity, right? RIGHT?! not yet, for now they must wade through the forest, search for a friend gone missing and evade a giant grizzly. *** there will be magic and stuff after the first arc

19-year-old Veronica Hudges is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions after the death of her mother in Ohio. As she grapples with her loss, she uncovers a shocking truth: her father, whom she believed had died before her birth, is alive and thriving as the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company in Beverly Hills. With no choice, she moves to the opulent neighborhood, stepping into a world she never knew existed. Upon her arrival, Veronica encounters the enigmatic Santos Brothers, Ceser and Rafael—two of the most sought-after young men in the area. Unbeknownst to her, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of love, betrayal, gang rivalries, and the intoxicating allure of power. As she navigates her new life, Veronica must confront the complexities of her father's past, the seductive charm of the brothers, and the darker forces that threaten to consume her. Will she find her place in this glamorous yet perilous world, or will the secrets surrounding her family and the Santos Brothers turn her life upside down? Why don't you find out.........

Terra II. Magic, technology, and ancient myths have been unceremoniously smashed together, turning the world into a place where the impossible is a daily grind. The result? A place where survival isn't just a challenge—it's a downright nightmare. Enter Sera and her Crew, Frontier Limited—a crew that finds themselves neck-deep in a world full of backstabbers, power-hungry mafias, and creatures straight out of forgotten legends. With her 'landship', Babel, Sera isn’t just taking on mercenary work—she’s wading through the muck of a world that seems hell-bent on tearing itself apart. Whether it's delivering sensitive cargo in the middle of a damn warzone, dealing with supernatural disasters, or outsmarting criminal syndicates, there’s no such thing as an easy day on Terra II. As rival factions fight for control of dwindling resources, Sera has to keep her crew alive and make tough-as-nails decisions in a world where everyone’s got a knife behind their back. Trust is a luxury, and loyalty? You can bet your ass it comes at a price "Surviving Terra II: My Journey Through Catastrophes and Nobles"-new name of the novel, it's been fully redone and it in my opinion better. chap out in a few hours. look it up and whatnot.

Family is beautiful, its one of the first thing a new life is accustomed with. The love, the care, the sense of belonging and so much more. And as much as a family is a blessing, it can sometimes become an eternal curse... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My eyes shot open as they finally rested on the man I was supposed to marry, the last man I would ever consider if I had a choice, the last man I'd rather die than marry. My boss. Mr Liam Richards. "Uh Hell no." I said out loud as I tried to walk away from the alter. "If you leave now then I would consider this as the Hudson family going back on their word and all investments so far will be withdrawn and charges will be pressed towards the company and your family." Liam said. I watched as he had this oddly satisfying look on his face as if he'd just won some sort of mind game, I looked back to the crowd behind me and within them I saw Patricia scowling at me, Veronica already in tears but worst of all was the glimmer of hope in my father's eyes. I took a deep breath turning around, I told myself that this was all for my mother and nothing else, I would do for my father this one last favour with my life. My name is Cyra Hudson Richards and this is the story of how my life was taken from me.

Emily starts as a newlywed bride who discovers her husband Jacob's dark betrayal - he and his friends planned to use her as entertainment at a work party. Upon learning this through an anonymous message, Emily decides to take control and plot her revenge. She attends Jacob's work party dressed provocatively, appearing to play along with their plans. However, she has secretly recorded incriminating conversations and evidence of their scheme; The story then shifts to introduce Veronica, who lives 65km away. She becomes entangled with her neighbor Alex, who discovers compromising footage of her. Alex attempts to blackmail and control Veronica, threatening her family including her twin sister Emily and niece Leila. What begins as a story of personal revenge evolves into a broader narrative about power, control, and standing up to abuse. The parallel plots of Emily and Veronica highlight themes of betrayal, retribution, and ultimately fighting back against those who would try to exploit them.

This is a work of fiction. About a seventeen year old girl named Veronica who is caught up with feelings for two cousins. Who will she choose between Hunter and Bryan? Do the both of them love her? Join Veronica as she takes this journey between the two cousins. *HUNTER BUSH* I remember when I first met her. She was hot and I wanted her. I didn't want anything serious with her. Just sex! But now I wish I cherished those moments. The thought alone that I might have had a chance is heartbreaking. *BRYAN KLEIN* Falling in love is both sweet and overwhelming at the same time. I am always thinking about her. Infact, she invades my thoughts almost every second of the day. I hope you will enjoy the story.

she just wanted to get a job only for her to get into a whole other deal "Good luck Veronica Makaya" "Wait ! how did you..." Veronica and 18 year old girl managed to land a job in a hotel after preventing someone from getting robbed, little did she know that one act will change her life forever. she later found out that the hotel is no ordinary one, but Serves as a haven for the paranormal (non humans). it also serves as a detective agency that specializes in Paranormal cases. join Veronica as she tries to adjust to her new life and at the same time battling situations involving the known and the unknown.

*Slow-Burn, Progression-Fantasy* I have added the number of words beside the chapter name, so divide it by 1.5k and take the quotient as the number of chapters released in mass. Synopsis: The World is currently in the Kali Yuga, the fourth and final era before its renewal. With corruption slowly tainting their fabric of existence, degrading their morals as they stumbled through the ages, humanity now awaits its purification at the hands of divine entities. Will they fight back? Or accept their Eradication? Dhruva, who arrived at a Gurukul, oblivious of his roots to the mystic world, found himself caught in the crossfire of an eternal conflict between Devatas and Asuras. Having his view of this world suddenly turned upside down, he now has to rearrange his priorities and swiftly adapt to the new deadly environment with only three lives in hand. But fate has different things in mind. Setting its wheels in motion, seven young bloods from prominent ancient families were suddenly selected, in a secret plot to preserve humanity. Trying to find balance between defending the World from the Asuras below and being a canon fodder for the higher beings and Devatas above, humanity now has to bide for time, so that it can accumulate enough power by delving into the dungeons guarded by Temples. Where does the end of this journey lie? And who should they even fight against? They must now wade through a perilous journey filled with sacrifices and helplessness, struggling to keep their loved ones safe in a world that's falling apart. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This story will take time to pick up its pace, with the starting arcs meant for establishing the world and its systems, having action sprinkled between slices of academy life, little bit of romance and a whole lot of training. At this moment in time, there's about 210k(will be updated continuously) words in total, so it will provide a good enough binge for a night. I'm looking forward to your comments and critiques, so I hope you have fun reading my story. Thanks for your time. Updates: Probably every three days. Sometimes the juices flow naturally, and sometimes I need to squeeze my emotions hard enough. But they will usually have more than 4k words considering the recent trend. Disclaimer: This work is like my zeroth draft to finalize the structure of the story I have thought about. I was hoping to get feedback along the journey but well... Later things will be made much more concise and will start at a different point in subsequent drafts. Thanks to those who are willing to see how this world shapes up.

Life gathers in unluckily for eighteen-year-old Theodore Greene, a dorky nerd who never had any luck his whole life, just out of the ordinary.  He never gets the best out of himself by being smart in his school and trying to get the best of luck for his teenage years. Even if it takes his own life, whirls to a twist of the rumors about people being murdered by something or someone who did this whole thing to his town.  The only chance he got to succeed in the rumors was to make it to an end, to finally be lucky. Of a nerd he was. On one rainy dusk of the evening of Croubridge, he went out to figure out how to get the case of the murder of the people who went missing, to be the next victim of their prey to hunt. Vampires.  He didn't know his life had just gotten worse than it already had been.

" Bryan!" Veronica shouted through the crowd, it seemed like the whole school had come outside to see the famous country six (C6) boys. The girls gasped when their eyes landed on the boys, six boys actually running the school, Veronica herself wondered how her friend was coming out from an extra ordinarily expensive car with expensive clothing on. Back in her old town he used to wear normal clothes with them even though he came in an expensive black car that day, he didn't look this way...... He looked glorified in his white shirt and sea blue trousers matching his baby blue irises with white sneakers. His hair was combed to it's normal length covering his forehead and slightly glowed under the sun bringing into view it's golden blonde colour and Veronica's jaws dropped at the sight. She had promised her mom to forget about the feelings she had for her friend, couldn't she be a little selfish to pray to have him as well even after he helping her get into school and all that! She shook her head and focused on getting his attention. Waving her hands and calling his name annoyed him the most, as if a forever he turned to look in her direction and his eyes widened for a while before he frowned at her and all eyes looked at his direction to see who he was looking at. " What the hell! Who is she? She doesn't even fit in here! Yeah haven't seen her before..." One said followed by another and another. They held disgusted expressions on their faces, even Bryan and the only one with an unchanged expression was the white haired guy standing at the left side of Bryan. The girls came at Veronica with a bigger frown, they treated her like shit! Bryan stared down at her without saying anything and it even got worst when he turned around to leave the crowded place behaving like he had never seen her before like he was not the one who brought her there......

Selene Wade, a girl who was arranged to marry into the Black family to the young CEO who doesn't love or acknowledge her. After a night of steamy drunken love with her husband, his childhood bestfriend and his relatives try to get rid of her as she was close to the matriarch and not someone they could manipulate, unlike Emma. She comes back years later with a son and Alexander Black finally takes notice to her. "I'm nolonger the girl I was Alex, Sebastien may be your son but I am not your woman."

Ava Wade a talented actress possesses a unique gift - the ability to see the lifespan of those around her, including her own. But her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Daniel Yolk, a mysterious and charming stranger with the extraordinary power to stop Ava's time. As they fall deeply in love, Ava finds herself frozen in time, her lifespan paused by Daniel's just being a little close. But their love comes with a price. Because his own time will be added to Ava soon, to increase Ava's time, his own lifespan is shortened, making him increasingly prone to death. Ava must confront the devastating reality of her gift and the weight of Daniel's sacrifice as the clock ticks away. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the boundaries of time, or will the very thing that brought them together ultimately tear them apart? In this heart-wrenching tale of love and mortality, Ava and Daniel must navigate the complexities of their extraordinary abilities and the secrets that come with them. Can they find a way to be together, or will time ultimately run out for them?

"I love you, I love you so so much," Wade said, his face inches away from Rylan's. Rylan was pinned to the wall, his innocent eyes opened wide. "No you don't. You love this part of me, not the real part," Rylan spoke, turning his head away. Wade held his chin and turned his head back. "Why don't you show me the real you? Then you'll see that I really love you." When Rylan heard this, he suddenly held Wade's waist and switched their positions, pinning him instead. Wade watched as his eyes slowly lost the innocence they always carried and then he felt it. There was a strong powerful aura coming off from him, and his eyes turn pitch black for a split second before going back to normal. It amazed Wade, "It's you!" Rylan chuckled, his grip on Wade's waist got tighter, "Do you still love me?" He had a grin on his face and he was nothing like the cute innocent Rylan everyone knew. That's why he expected fear. However, "Yes, I still love you Rylan." .......... In a world of werewolves, Wade was the future alpha of his pack. He was the perfect dream alpha of most omegas, rich, strong, powerful, handsome you name it. But, unfortunately for these omegas, Wade had fallen for Rylan, a cute innocent wolf. No matter how many times the Alpha pack leader tried to stop Wade's love, it never disappeared. Their love was said to be the typical strong alpha husband and his weak Luna wife, right? Author: Um.... actually, it's the opposite. Everyone: Ooh, you mean Wade spoils his Luna and lets him do anything? Author: Hehehe....no ................ Read the story of a wolf who uses innocence as his disguise in a world where he was unwanted. Only he knew the risk of people finding out who he really was and the power he really held. That's why he is really shocked when a certain alpha ignores all the warnings and loves him deeply. Cover is AI generated. ........... Main couple: LYNX x ALPHA Second couple: ALPHA x OMEGA

Sa ilalim ng karagatan, na wala pang sino mang nakaka-alam kung anu-ano ang mga nilalang na nakatago sa kadiliman ng kailaliman, nag-lalagi ang isang nilalang na nag-hihintay lang ng tamang panahon upang siya ay muling umahon sa ibabaw ng karagatan. Hindi upang maminsala, kundi salubungin ang taong nakatadhana upang kanyang protektahan sa panganib na maaring kanyang kasadlakan. Veronica Manalo, sa kanyang muling pag-sakay sa eroplano, ay hindi inaasahang mahuhulog siya sa kailaliman ng karagatan at makakasalamuha ang nilalang na matagal na pala siyang hinihintay. Ano ang tadhana na naka-laan sa kanya ngayong nakatakda na pala siyang maging isang maka-pangyarihang nilalang sa lugar na kung saan pinangalanang.. DRAKAYA KINGDOM na pinamumunuan ng napaka-gwapong binatang hari na sobra naman ang kasungitan! Makakabalik pa ba siya sa orihinal niyang mundo, O mas pipiliing protektahan ang lalakeng ayaw daw sa kanya pero kung makaselos dinaig pa ang isang bakunawa!

--- **AFTER BOOK** *Karya Luciel Veronica* "Kata-kata adalah arwah, dan buku ini adalah pusara bagi yang tak bisa melarikan diri." Di balik jendela kaca yang retak, matahari senja terjerat debu, merayapi rak-rak buku yang berdiri seperti makam bisu. Perpustakaan itu, sunyi dan terlupakan, menyerupai rongga dada tua yang hanya berisi bisikan-bisikan waktu. Di lorong terkelamnya, tersembunyi sebuah buku—tak bernama, tak bernyawa, namun tetap berbisik. Alea tak pernah mencari buku itu. Ia bahkan tak seharusnya ada di sana—di tengah udara dingin yang menggigit kulit seperti gigi hantu, di bawah cahaya lampu yang berkedip seakan ketakutan. Tapi ketika tangannya menyentuh sampulnya yang dingin, seolah-olah buku itu bernafas di genggamannya, halaman-halamannya mulai bergerak. Namanya terukir di tinta hitam yang berdenyut seperti nadi: “Alea S., nafasnya berhenti di bawah cahaya yang pecah.” Teks itu menulis kematiannya—pelan, penuh kenikmatan, seolah mencari makan untuk kepuasan

So here I am—Nash, the most unmotivated hero you’ll ever meet. One day, I’m binging my favorite shows, and the next, I’m the new big boss of a Warden guild. Timing has never really been my thing. Between the Malefics, who think chaos is their calling card, and mythical beasts that just won’t stay in their hidden lairs, I’m constantly juggling crises and wrangling spoiled brats during my coffee breaks. And Mana, that subtle energy, can be a decent buddy… even if it doesn’t really get the concept of “snooze.” So yeah, between naps, I’m wading through high-stakes missions, magical artifacts, and guild meetings. And if the world needs saving, I’m here—ready to do it in my pajamas. That’s Nash, your guild master, set to ruffle even the coolest dragons! --- Discord: https://discord.gg/HrY5epthyw Participated on the Webnovel Rising Star II

Veronica Mars, a 30-year-old woman who works three jobs to support her lazy boyfriend Shane Casanova, just caught him cheating on her in her own apartment. Feeling devastated and heartbroken, she went to a bar and got drunk. There, she proposed to a random bartender to get married, not realizing that he was Elijah Casanova, her ex's boyfriend's uncle and a famous Business Tycoon.

They say marriage is one of the greatest joys you’ll experience in life, but what does it say about your marriage when you can’t remember a single moment with the man you married? Veronica experiences the strangest thing one day when she wakes up in a hospital room without any memory of how she got there. She is introduced to her family who appear warm and loving at first but she soon gets a glimpse of how they want to use her for her money. Veronica is then surprised when a man enters the room and it is revealed he is not only her husband but a big hotshot businessman whose face is all over the news. She doesn’t understand how she got herself tangled up with such a man and later questions the accident which led to her losing her memories. What happens when her once perfect marriage isn’t as it was portrayed to be or when she realises family doesn’t always care about you?

Married for three years, Vivian Langston endured a cold, loveless union with Ethan Cole. He was cruel, indifferent, and blinded by his “white moonlight,” leaving her isolated and heartbroken. When she lost their unborn child on a stormy night, calling desperately for him, she realized she could no longer sacrifice herself for a love that would never be returned. Leaving quietly, she rebuilt her life with her twin, Veronica, at her side. Now, two years later, Vivian is back in the world she left behind—this time as the head of her family’s empire and Ethan’s new boss. With the support of her twin and a carefully crafted plan, she’s ready to take him down in the same ruthless way he once shattered her. But as the games begin, Ethan is no longer the man she left. Haunted by regret, he’s willing to do anything to make things right, even as the woman he scorned becomes more powerful and untouchable. But is it too late? Or will the broken vows and shattered hearts lead them down a path neither saw coming?

A smile. It's an expression that I think is the most beautiful thing one could witness. A genuine smile is filled with so much beauty behind it, which is why I think it's so beautiful. But I lost my smile, long ago, because of my past. But I wasn't alone, there was someone like me, and it's Veronica. I don't know how, or when, but she also lost her smile because of a past experience that took away her smile for good. Getting closer to her, I realized that she returned my smile... my smile that I had lost for so long. She lifted the walls that surrounded me, just by being herself. And now, I want to do the same for her, I want to bring back her smile, I want to break through the wall that separates me from her, I want her to open up to, I want her to see me as her friend like how I see her as a friend, and most of all, I really, really, really... want to see her smile. No matter how long it takes me, I'll wait, just to bring back her smile, like how she brought back mine.

What would happen if two teenagers who belonged to the same school who never came upon each other before, just to get a text from each other? 

Veronica Rosenblatt is the only daughter of one of the great families of the Belsamel Empire. In the highest privileged society, where infidelity was equated with state treason, Veronica - the offspring of adultery and the dirty stain of six great races grew. Living in the cold shadows of the estate’s corridors, unloving, uncaring, on a short leash so tightly held by her father and second brother, Veronica set everything on a shimmering possibility: hatred for one’s own family. Leon Kir-Erdey is an outstanding serviceman, an aristocrat. A young man with a fine reputation without a single blemish. "Isn’t that an attractive offer? I know what you want with all your heart and I’m ready to give it to you. Is not marriage a small price to pay for the great cause?" "It’s more like a deal with the devil than a marriage proposal." The game of chess where until the last one knows who will win. Yes, and that victory will satisfy all the hidden desires? All the means are good? People, money, power, reputation, feelings and freedom. There is too much at stake. But the world outside the family estate turned out to be too intoxicating. Unknown feelings cannot turn your head. "Let’s just do what we have to do, dear. Stay out of my business, and I will stay out of yours.”