Allured
chapter -1
In the city's gritty underbelly, Valencia Sinclair moves with a determined grace. As heir to the Sinclair family, she's bound by their legacy, but beneath her composed exterior lies a longing for freedom and a forbidden love with Asher Grimmoire, her family's rival. Caught between duty and desire, Valencia navigates a dangerous world where trust is rare, and betrayal is always a step away.
In the heart of the city's shadows stands Asher Grimmoire, heir to a legacy steeped in darkness. Commanding respect with every step, he's a formidable figure in the underworld. Yet, behind his stoic facade, lies a soul torn between loyalty to his family and a forbidden love for Valencia Sinclair, his family's sworn enemy. As tensions rise and alliances shift, Asher must navigate treacherous waters, where betrayal lurks at every corner, and love may be his greatest risk.
Carlota ( maid-1)
Mrs.Grimmoire! They've arrived!
Evelyn Grimmoire
Carlota, is it that hard for you to knock the door before barging in like an idiot!?
Carlota ( maid-1)
I beg for your forgiveness madam, but they're demanding your presence immediately!!
Mrs.Grimmoire, brushes her Ruby dress and heads towards the hall
She sees Eve Sinclair, seated on their sofa... sipping a cup of tea
Eve Sinclair
Morning! Evelyn Grimmoire..have a seat
Valencia Sinclair...Eve Sinclair's daughter... seated beside her mother...busy on her phone
Evelyn Grimmoire
Morning Mrs.Sinclair...
Eve Sinclair
oh, Eve , it's simply a delight to see your charming face this morning! I simply couldn't resist this opportunity and not grace myself to your rusty mansion!
Eve Sinclair
When was the last time you've ever cleaned this mess?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Cut it off Eve, we both are very well aware of why your here.
Evelyn Grimmoire
Another one of your family's pathetic attempts to undermine us?As if the Sinclair family hasn't been trying to claw their way to the top for generations. It's practically in your blood, isn't it?
Eve Sinclair
At least we don't resort to backstabbing and deception at every turn. Unlike some people I know.
Eve Sinclair
And I suppose your precious Asher is the epitome of honesty and integrity, is he?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Don't you dare speak ill of my son! Unlike your precious Valencia, he has honor and loyalty.
Eve Sinclair
Honor and loyalty? Ha! Tell me, Evelyn, how does it feel to know your son is in love with the enemy?
Valencia Sinclair
Mom, I think it's time for us to leave...
Evelyn Grimmoire
Dear Valencia!...I barely noticed your presence here?
Valencia Sinclair
Why would you notice, aren't you too busy shit-talkin' about our families?
Eve Sinclair
Honor and loyalty? Ha! Tell me, Evelyn, how does it feel to know your son is in love with the enemy?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Oh, please, Valencia Sinclair is no match for Asher's affections. If anything, she's a distraction.
Eve Sinclair
A distraction? More like a thorn in your side. Face it, Evelyn, our children are drawn to each other like moths to a flame, and no amount of denial will change that.
Evelyn Grimmoire
We'll see about that, Eve. In the meantime, do try to keep your daughter away from my son. We wouldn't want any... accidents now, would we?
Eve Sinclair
Threats, Evelyn? My, my, you truly are desperate. But mark my words, this feud ends with our children, one way or another.
Evelyn Grimmoire
We shall see, Eve. We shall see.
Asher Grimmoire
Is the chatting session done yet?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Asher! Look at these two nuisances... ruining my morning!
Eve Sinclair
Or are you just disturbed by hearing the truth about our situations?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Your still here? Why don't you leave yet Mrs.Sinclair? Don't have other work than ruining my morning
Eve Sinclair
Sure sure...will take our leave now...
Valencia, let's go.
Asher Grimmoire
Let Valencia be here.
Eve Sinclair
haha, Sorry Asher...but Valencia isn't staying here another minute
Asher Grimmoire
Valencia...
Valencia Sinclair
Not now Asher...
Asher Grimmoire
Mom, I'm leaving... I've got some buisness to do
Evelyn Grimmoire
Asher! Breakfast atleast?
Asher Grimmoire
I've had before...thanks
the day after the meeting
Camille
How was the meeting yesterday?
Valencia Sinclair
What do you expect?
Camille
Cat fights of two middle aged women
Valencia Sinclair
Lol... accurate
Camille
Anyways! When we meeting next?
Valencia Sinclair
Next year.
Valencia Sinclair
I need sleep
Camille
I'll spam call you during your sleep!
Valencia Sinclair
Sure, I'm switching off the phone! Good luck doing that
Asher Grimmoire
She talks too much
Asher was in her room lying on the bed beside her while she was on call with her bestfriend
Valencia Sinclair
I need sleep, as you heard...now get out
Asher Grimmoire
Why don't you just sleep in my arms... I beg they're more comforting than those pillows you'll be cuddling with instead of me
Asher Grimmoire
Alright alright...how long will you avoid me?
Valencia Sinclair
As long as I can
Valencia Sinclair
Out of my room
Asher Grimmoire
Sleep well...
chapter-2
Evelyn Grimmoire
* frustrated look *
Evelyn Grimmoire
What am I supposed to do with this guy!
Welles Grimmoire
calm down dear...there must be a solution to this
Welles Grimmoire
Valencia Sinclair...
Evelyn Grimmoire
don't take that name!
Evelyn Grimmoire
She's trying to lure my son into her stupid trap of 'love'!!
Welles Grimmoire
Lure.. Hmmm *smirk*
Welles Grimmoire
What if Asher ruins her unintentionally?
Welles Grimmoire
What if we make Asher hate her or atleast make him forcibly distant from her?
Evelyn Grimmoire
Do you think Asher will even listen to this??
Welles Grimmoire
Call Asher... I'll have a word with him...
Mr.Grimmoire gets up from his seat fixing his tie
Welles Grimmoire
Carlota..!
Welles Grimmoire
Bring Asher.
Carlota ( maid-1)
On my way, sir.
Carlota ( maid-1)
Good evening sir, Mr.Grimmoire asks for your presence immediately
Asher Grimmoire
hmm, you can leave
Asher heads to his father's study where his dad is reading a book
Welles Grimmoire
Asher...son, it's been long.. since, we've had a talk!
Asher Grimmoire
Come to the point, you very well know your not here for a mere conversation
Welles Grimmoire
How smart of my son! since you want me to be straightforward about this, then sure
Asher pulls a chair out and sits while his eyes are fixed at his dad's direction
Welles Grimmoire
Valencia...
Asher Grimmoire
What do you want from her?
Welles Grimmoire
Not from her, but from you son...
Welles Grimmoire
Leave her
Asher Grimmoire
Keep dreaming
Welles Grimmoire
You don't have an option
Asher Grimmoire
How's that?
Welles Grimmoire
fine, don't leave her, but avoid her for a month...or else, Haider Sinclair won't be breathing... Anyways his disease won't let him live
Welles Grimmoire
The Sinclair family is still standing because of Eve and her mother Daria Sinclair... They've been the pillars of the family...that day if you remember, when Eve had to choose between her husband or her daughter
Welles Grimmoire
Eve let her husband off....and from that day we have control over Haider Sinclair...all thanks to your grandfather who made the Sinclair's family loose an important member...but Sinclair's were strong enough to rise back and much stronger than before
Asher Grimmoire
I'll never forgive the Grimmoire's for this
Asher Grimmoire
I don't want to be a part of this
Welles Grimmoire
Son, if you realise you don't have a choice
Welles Grimmoire
So son, for the safety of Valencia's family member, wouldn't you give up a little?
Welles Grimmoire
* laughs*
Welles Grimmoire
C'mon, I haven't much time
Asher Grimmoire
fine....* grits his teeth*
Welles Grimmoire
Well then! Get lost now
Asher storms off the room heading straight to his place
Asher Grimmoire
I'm done with this shit
Asher explains the whole scene
Remer
want me to secretly tell her?
Asher Grimmoire
You can't! The security levels are too high!
Asher Grimmoire
I'm gonna get back at that old hag one day
Asher Grimmoire
If he dared to harm Valencia... I'll be the worst son to ever exist
Remer
Best of luck en! You can count on me tho
Asher Grimmoire
Anyways keep an eye on Valencia...I need daily reports
Remer
What am I? Assistant?
Asher Grimmoire
Asher throws his phone on the bed and lies down shutting his eyes close... escaping from reality
chapter-3
Remer keeps his eye on her every minute...and he finds her interesting and yeah now he knows why Asher is soo mad in love with this woman....
Remer, seated on her window...when she's not in the room
Valencia Sinclair
*Is that my phone?*
He immediately turns his device to silent mode
Remer
* looks like she's coming, let's see what can little Miss do when she has to encounter a stranger* * smiles*
Valencia barges in the room
Valencia Sinclair
What on earth are you doing here?
Valencia Sinclair
How did you get in???!
Remer
Cool down, little Miss
Valencia Sinclair
Get off that window
Remer
I won't do any harm~
Remer hops in the room and brushes his fit.
Valencia, who's very alert now...takes out a gun from the nearby drawer in her room
Remer
Ayo! little missy! I ain't looking for a fight
Remer
I'm just...you know trying to be good friend
Valencia Sinclair
Who's your friend?
Valencia asks , as she holds the gun up facing his head
Remer
Haha, infact... He's your very 'good' 'friend' too~
Valencia Sinclair
Stop messing around, name the person or this bullet will be in your forehead
Remer
Alright alright chill
Remer takes a few steps, getting closer to Valencia
Valencia takes her steps back
Valencia Sinclair
Back off
Remer
damn!? Like chill already...
Remer
Well I'm doin' this all for your lover~
Remer
C'mon how more obvious do I make it for you?
Remer
Who else missy?... why'd it take ya time? Does missy have another lover??
Valencia Sinclair
What is that brat doing now? Doesn't he get it! We need to distance ourselves from eachother
Remer
You'll know soon what's the right thing to do
Valencia Sinclair
You're weird
Remer
Not the first one saying that
Valencia Sinclair
Actually I might be the last one saying that... because if you don't leave right now, you'd no longer be breathing
Remer
Alright then, I'll be taking my leave
Valencia Sinclair
ASHER GRIMMOIRE!!!!!!!
Asher Grimmoire
* must be yelling at me because of Remer's unexpected visit *
* laughs*
Asher Grimmoire
She's calling lol...
he picks up, during the call
Valencia Sinclair
YOU DUMB SHIT, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM
Asher Grimmoire
You not loving me back
Valencia Sinclair
omg, just shut up with that
Asher Grimmoire
Did Remer explain you stuff?
Valencia Sinclair
He asked me whether I have other lovers
Asher Grimmoire
haha, you can't
Valencia Sinclair
Why not? I'm pretty and I got a great personality
Valencia Sinclair
I'm rich , strong...what else?
Asher Grimmoire
Love the ego, but you also forget a point that your mine
Asher Grimmoire
someone else dares to touch you and you'll see their skull popping out!
Valencia Sinclair
Psychotic
Asher Grimmoire
Just for ya lol
Valencia Sinclair
I've had enough of your bullshit bye
Asher Grimmoire
Love you too
Eve Sinclair
your Granny's coming over!
Valencia Sinclair
Ah..I see, ask the maids to inform me on her arrival
Eve Sinclair
Sure, anyways Valie!
Valencia Sinclair
It's Valencia...not Valie...
Eve Sinclair
I'm pretty sure you got all of this arrogancy from your dad
Valencia Sinclair
Dad isn't even here now...
Eve Sinclair
All because of the Grimmoire's
Eve Sinclair
And look at my daughter! She's in love with the enemy!
Valencia Sinclair
Mom, I don't want that topic again
Eve pats Valencia on her shoulder
Eve Sinclair
My little Valie
Eve Sinclair
You've also got your dad's hair
Valencia Sinclair
Stop being clingy
Valencia Sinclair
I've got work to do
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