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golden hue across my bedroom. I slipped out of bed, weak because

le material. I felt the comfort and elegance of the f

o greet me as I walked past them. I didn't notice their presence because I was lost in thoughts. My mind was somewhere else.

me; it was Damian. He approached me

I asked in a low yet

ow and respectful, "I think w

d gaze fell on h

found a bride for yo

t cup of coffee placed

I asked gently, t

give his daughter as

couldn't deliver a s

is not one to be trusted. He doesn't care about

said as I looked at Damia

please si

replied, gently draggi

t Marco, Dami

ut we are out of op

my mind narrowing as I th

nothing for power? Such a man can never be trusted. Y

almly, taking another gulp of my coffee.

a place in The F

out loudly, and laug

ber of The Four; I don't make the decisions

hough I could, I wasn't ready to add someone I couldn't trust. The gr

th him this afternoo

nodded and immediate

grown cold, but I barely noticed. Trust was a rare commodity in m

e dining table, leaving the coffee and untouched pastries beh

were decorated with luxurious paintings. At the corner was a portrait of my mo

ower and strategy, lined with bookshelves filled with volumes on law, history, and the art of war. A large mahogany des

weight of the decision ahead settled heavily on my shoulders. Trust was a rare commodity, and I was about to make a de

ed by a firm knock on the door. I looked up

I said, my

expression was serious, a clear indicatio

voice low and respectful.

have actually spent hours here, lost in co

be downstairs

y leaving the door open. I was about to te

ming from the kitchen staff as they prepared lunch. My footsteps de

ot an option. My mind raced with thoughts of betrayal an

erious. Beside him was Marco, the man of the hour. He was dresse

greeted, his voice

gaze pierci

uss with me," I said, leavi

lowing his breath, h

o offer my daughter in m

m and his express

despite hearing the rumors must not really care

want in retur

and $5 million dollars deposited int

ppen if your daug

to you; I don't care what happens

who could go this length for p

ou should be grateful I haven't told the group

y find out, right?" I asked. Look

m very sorry. I promise to stop immediate

roup to mess with. He might end u

you go against my will." I said as I he

rs to your account, double what you as

, but I could see his insatiable

have a deal." I said

in to him what happens to people that go ag

with business but acted cold around me. So I know he understan

Trust was a rare commodity, and I had just agreed to a deal with a man who had n