Vows Of Deception
Episode 1:The beginning
They say, there's nothing more powerful than love
And it is love that KILLS you
I am currently standing on the edge where I can't be redeemed
Therefore DEATH it is for me
The meeting room is filled with the board members of the GRAY firm and of the BLACKWOOD firm, viciously murmuring
The clock was ticking ominously as well, matching the heart beats of Eleanor Gray but still her face had a passive mask on to not let her emotions slip
Eleanor Gray
*looking across the room
(in mind)
There he stands...
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*standing across the table; discussing some matters with his secretary
Eleanor Gray
*eyes filled with contempt; trying to maintain the strict posture
(in mind)
Tall, exuding an air of untouchable authority....
Eleanor Gray
*mumbles, fists her hand
How hateful...
Suddenly his eyes, cold and calculating, locked with Eleanor's
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
?
...
Ann(FL's secretary)
Ma'am ー
*calls out to Eleanor
Ann(FL's secretary)
The board members and...
Sir Blackwood, they are waiting for your response ma'am...
*feeling a little uneasy for Eleanor
Eleanor Gray
Yes, thank you, Ann...
*can't make an eye contact with her
Suddenly, a deep commanding voice from across the room cuts through the silence of the room
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Eleanor...
Eleanor Gray
*looks at him, brows furrowed
It was the voice of Eisen Blackwood that boils the blood of Eleanor even more when he calls out her name
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*cold look
The terms of the contract have been set. Are you ready to proceed?
Eleanor Gray
*steadies her voice
Yes, I am
This was it, the moment Eleanor was waiting for, her pulse quickened as she grabbed the pen from her secretary
As she was signing the whole room filled with the ripple of murmurs of the shocked board members.
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*slightly smirks she signs
Eleanor Gray
?!
*noticed the smirk on his face, enraged
Eleanor was trying hard to supress her emotions, to not let her face depict how much hatred she have in her heart that was fueled just now by ML's smirk
Eleanor Gray
Pass it to him Ann
Ann(FL's secretary)
Yes...
Herdis(ML's secretary)
*receives the papers from Ann
Master...
*gives it to the ML
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Hmm...
*receives the paper, signs it with the smirk on his face
Eleanor Gray
(in mind)
I'll see if he can maintain that smirk on his face while I drag him to the depths of his ruin!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*looks at Eleanor; smirks
Welcome to the family, Mrs. Eleanor Blackwood
His voice mixed with the sense of victory and something darker hidden behind his smirk
Eleanor Gray
*furrows her brows
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
I'll be in your care...
Episode 2: The Paparazzi
As soon as they stepped out of the GRAY firm paparazzi surrounded them
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*grabs Eleanor's shoulder
...
Eleanor Gray
?!
*whispers
What are you doing?! ー
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Shhh! Quiet Miss Grey, believe me I hate to touch you too as much as you do
Eleanor Gray
*thinks for a while
...
Eleanor Gray
Then is it for the media?
*smirks; disgusted
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Goal! You scored. Now shall we face them?
*smirks
Eleanor Gray
Sure but keep your face out of mine
*turns her face, facing front
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*haha
Sure...
*pulls her closer
Eleanor Gray
?!
This son of aー
*angry
As Eisen and Eleanor presented a united front, the questions from the reporters rained upon them
Reporter 3
Ms. Gray, do you really think you can handle being Mrs. Black Wood?
*sneered
Reporter 4
How does it feel to be marrying a man infamous for his ruthlessness?
*chimed
Feeling anger splurging from within, Eleanor's facial expression was soon changing from its composed state to overwhelmed one
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*noticed; smirks
Smile for the cameras DARLING...
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
This is just the beginning..
*smirks, fixes his hand on her shoulder
Eleanor Gray
*breathes out
(in mind)
He is right... I shouldn't give in to such lame tricks
Eleanor Gray
*ignores them
Reporter 3
*embarrassed
(in mind)
Hmph! D*ck sucking c*nt!
Reporter 2
Miss Grey! Miss Grey!!
How do you respond to the claims of you being a GOLD DIGGER??
Eleanor Gray
?!
*surprised
Reporter 2
Many believe that you're after the BLACKWOOD fortube more than any true partnership!!
Reporter 2
What's your take on this?!! Miss Gray?!
Eleanor Gray
*forced a smile
Those are just some baseless claims. My achievements and my career, they all stand on their own merit
Eleanor Gray
And replying to your genuine partnership part,...
*glances at Eisen
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*looks at Eleanor coldly; still grabbing her shoulder
Eleanor Gray
*smirks
I am here because I believe in what EISEN and I can achieve, TOGETHER
Eleanor Gray
(in mind)
And that is to expose the Blackwoods and to bring them to ruin!
Reporter 1
Mr. Blackwood, isn’t this marriage just a facade to distract from your company's recent scandals??
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*eyebrow furrows
Reporter 1
Are you using Ms. Gray as a pawn to cover up your family’s dirty secrets?? Please answer us Mr Blackwood!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*cold look
Well that's very daring of you to splatter dirt on our name...
Reporter 1
*feels a little overwhelmed
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*calms down; looks away, unbothered
As Mrs. Eleanor Blackwood mentioned, our marriage is a personal matter
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*glances at Eleanor; cold look
It is based on mutual respect and shared goals. Any more allegations beyond that is unfounded
Reporter 2
Mr. Black Wood, what do you have to say about the tragic incident involving your father and Ms. Gray’s father??
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*brows flinched and furrowed
Reporter 1
Many believe that it was your father’s manipulation that led to the ruin of the Gray family. Isn’t this marriage a convenient way to keep your enemies close??
Reporter 2
Please answer Mr. Blackwood, Miss Gray!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*glances at Eleanor
Eleanor Gray
*in a cold sweat, losing composure
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Tsk
*annoyed, tightens his grip slightly on FL's shoulder
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
The incident was a tragedy that made both of our families suffer, our marriage is about moving forward
Eleanor Gray
*glares at Eisen
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*furrowed brows; glanced back at the paparazzi
And not to dwell in the past. Thank you
*signals Herdis
Herdis(ML's secretary)
That's it please clear the way now everyone
As Herdis was helping them clear their way to the car, Eisen helped Eleanor and himself to walk out of the GRAY firm
Reporter 2
Miss Gray! Miss Gray! One more question Miss Gray!!
Herdis(ML's secretary)
*clears the path for Eisen and Eleanor to enter the car
Please excuse them, no more questions please!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*stops
And yes...
*turns towards the paparazzi
Eleanor Gray
(in mind)
What is he planning now...
Reporter 2
Yes Mr. Blackwood!!
*ready to record
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*glares at them
She is no more "MISS GRAY"..
This statement of Eisen was bold enough to shut most of them down
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
She is one of the BLACKWOODS!
If one more time I hear anyone addressing her as the "GRAY"
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*murderous intent
They'll directly face me... Do not look down upon the BLACKWOODS
Eleanor Gray
*confused, staring at Eisen
(in mind)
Was this him helping me or establishing Blackwood's authority?
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Lets go (to Eleanor)
*enters inside the car along with Eleanor
Episode 3: Behind The Closed Door (I)
They straight away drove to Blackwood's Penthouse which was 10-15 km away from the main city
Herdis(ML's secretary)
*opens the door
Master, Madam, please enter...
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*still grabbing her shoulder
The penthouse suite, with its seemingly wide views of the city, felt like a gilded cage.
Eleanor Gray
*scans the house, disappointed
(in mind)
After ruining us, they've already built such magnificent assets
Herdis(ML's secretary)
*interrupts
Master, Madam's belongings have been placed in the room next to yours as instructed by you
Eleanor Gray
My belongings?ー
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*signals Herdis
Alright you may go now
Herdis(ML's secretary)
*bows
Eleanor Gray
What are my belongings doing in the room next to yours? ー
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*rubs his thumb on her shoulder gently, smirks
Why, were you expecting it to be put together with my stuffs in my room?
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
You dream big, Eleanorー
Eleanor whirled with rage shrugs his arm off and pushes Eisen back which makes him stumble a little
Eleanor Gray
Don't you dare think that I'm here playing the role of your "wife" willingly Mr. Blackwood!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Oh? Is it?
*tightens his gloves, fixes his attire; cold look
Eleanor Gray
This might be YOUR GAME but do not forget that I, too, HAVE MY OWN PLANS!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
And what could it be little Miss Gray?
Eleanor Gray
*brows furrows in fury
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Justice? Revenge? or...
*steps closer towards Eleanor
Eleanor Gray
*glares at him
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
Is it LOVE? ー
A loud sharp sound of a slap rung through the ears of both of them and throughout the empty rooms and hall of the penthouse
Eleanor Gray
*cold look; slapped Eisen
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*surprised ; hold his slapped cheek
Eleanor Gray
Now listen carefully , if you think you can make me feel overwhelmed by your presence then you're wrong Eisen!
Eleanor Gray
*enraged
I know you've some motive behind you proposing this particular partnership, and mark it, SO DO I!
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*glares coldly at Eleanor
Eleanor Gray
God d*mned hell YEAH I DO!
Eleanor Gray
So pray, to your god or to your devil, pray so f*cking hard that I don't catch you at your hip!
Eleanor Gray
Cause if I do..
*laughs
I'm no archangel Gabrielle to show mercy to you...
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
... Is it? Then, sir preacher, we'll be eagerly waiting for that day to come
*turns back and leaves for his room
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
*waves
Help yourself up and do the needful, no need to serve the wedding night
Eisen Black Wood(ML)
I don't take spicy food for dinner
*leaves
Eleanor Gray
*standing downstairs; holding back her tears
He still has a broken humour
Eleanor Gray
God...
*sighs; tired; walks upstairs towards her room
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