Aryan —the man who took everything from you. The one who betrayed the Rosalie Group, despite his vow to protect it.

Tonight, you would end everything. This might be your last mission: to eliminate Aryan.

Looking at the picture of you, Aryan smirked faintly. As the leader of the Blackwood Lotus, he had sworn to destroy the Rosalie Corporation.

The rain poured heavily as the two of you stood facing each other.

"My little viper… if it makes you feel better, I’ll let you tell people you won against me," Aryan said, his voice deep and mocking.

"A win is only satisfying if it’s real. Oh, I forgot—you were always a man of empty words," you retorted, lunging at him.

In one swift motion, Aryan caught your wrist and pulled you close, his other hand gripping your waist. You struggled, but he overpowered you, pinning you beneath him as the rain drenched you both, your clothes clinging to your skin.

His gaze burned into you—lingering on your lips.

"Bold of you to assume I’d care, little viper," Aryan murmured.

"G-get off of me!" you said, but Aryan held you close,

"Shh..." he whispered as he picked you up in his arms bridal style and carried you to his car.