Daniel Martin
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When Lina boarded the car home, she didn't even look out the window. She kept her eyes forward and focused. Through the rearview mirror, she saw her grandfather's silhouette growing smaller. When Lina was a young girl, she thought her grandfather was the most powerful man in the world. He was old, but still held more authority than all his sons combined. Lina reminisced of the days she sat in his lap, watching and learning chess from him. She recalled the gentle caress on her head when she won. She…-
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Lawrence spat out his tea, shot out of his chair, and pointed an accusing finger at her. He opened and closed his mouth, unable to process where to begin. Then, he saw her lift the fork again. In a single yank of the table cloth, everything fell down. Like a beautiful sandcastle, the plates and silverware tumbled to the ground, loudly clattering and smashing. The sound was music to Lina's ears. She heard the pitter-patter of servants rushing into the room. SMASH! Lawrence threw his cane through…
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The next day, Lina woke up bright and early. She was frightened to open her eyes and look into Kaden's first thing in the morning. He was watching her like a hawk. She screamed. He had rolled his eyes. After reassuring her that he had only just woken up, the two got ready for their morning. When Lina was preparing to leave her house, the sun had barely risen. There was still a haze in the air, the sky a dark blue. She was dressed more modestly than usual, showcasing a long silky emerald dress with…
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One should always fear the unpredictable. Kaden's face was always cold, calculating, and cunning. A man like him was not to be trusted. He'd kill with a smile on his face. His expression revealed little about his emotion. No one could predict his next move. Lina saw the displeasure in Kaden's eyes. He didn't like her staying out this late. She knew time passed by too quickly in the office due to her daydreams and indecisiveness. From the large clock in the lobby, she saw it was 11 at night. "How was…
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To wear a crown is a lonely thing. People will sing of its glory, of the power one wields, but they ignore how painstaking it is. A crown of gold with the entire world watching you. Lina couldn't imagine a throne would be comfortable. Sitting in that pile of gold must hurt after a while. So, she entered William's office with her private card, took a seat in his leather chair, and let out a small laugh. Whether it was on purpose or not, William's office chair was soft. She instantly sank into the…
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Trust is an interesting concept. Everyone in this world trusts someone or something, regardless of what they might say. People trust the air to allow them to breathe whilst others trust their lover won't murder them in their sleep with a kitchen knife. Even those with trust issues have someone to rely on. Trust was the exact reason why Lina told Isabelle all that there was to know, starting from Atlantis as a Chairman to his celebration dinner, meeting Krystal, and the recent contract. As Lina began to…
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"Lina!" Lina turned her head in time to see a blur of green dashing towards her. She let out a noise as Isabelle squeezed her into a tight hug. Laughing under her breath, she heard Isabelle's loud squeal of excitement. "I haven't seen you in weeks and you're already getting married! What a surprise," Isabelle gushed in disbelief, quickly grabbing her friend's hand and pulling them into the cafe. Lina was intrigued by the layout of the unique cafe. There were multiple floors and the higher Isabelle…
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Before the two could be charged with any crime, the chauffeur arrived in a sleek black van that celebrities frequented. Kaden carried Lina to the car, despite her protest that she could walk and her red bottoms were lying on the streets. With great protest, Lina was placed into the car with Kaden beside her. He slammed the door shut and told the chauffeur to drive. Lina let out a groan, sitting back in her seat with a glare towards hatred. She climbed over his lap and towards the window, where she saw…
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Since Kaden was already home and dressed in a suit, the two decided to head on a nice date. The planning was last minute, but Lina enjoyed it nonetheless. They did everything that a normal couple should. Kaden booked out an entire movie theatre for her, made the gentleman's suggestion to screw where no one was watching, and she gave him the ladylike response of actually wanting to enjoy the movie. Then, Kaden took her to a lovely sushi restaurant where for dessert, he suggested her over the dining…
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Lina placed the folder down. It weighed like paper, which was nothing. But the information was heavy in her hands and she no longer wanted to touch it. Immediately, Lina excused Estella for the day, deeming their work was complete. "Take an early day off," Lina had said. After Estella's departure, Lina sat in her office for a few minutes. She did nothing but stare at the infamous emblem of medicine, twin snakes wrapped around a scepter. All she did was memorize each intricate line of the logo. Then,…
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