Velvet Chains
chapter 1
Most people knew him as the polite and ever-smiling senior assistant on the 89th floor of Kronex Corp. A soft-spoken man with kind eyes and perfect manners, dressed in tailored pastels and shoe heel that clicked softly against marble tiles
Aster Vale.
29 years old.
5'7 in height.
Assistant to the Vice Director.
And older brother to the CEO of Kronex Corp, the cold and untouchable Virelia Vale
He was sweet, charming, with a face like a porcelain doll. The kind of face people fell for without noticing. The kind of smile that made others want to protect him But he didn't need protection He needed power.
Beneath the charming façade, Aster was selfish, cunning, greedy an angel with a serpent’s tongue. And no one suspected a thing.No one, except her.
"You're late."
The voice was sharp and cold like ice against bare skin
Aster sighed softly and walked into the private elevator where a tall figure was waiting. All black suit, no smile, 6-inch heels, and the weight of a thousand secrets in her glare
Virelia Vale 27, 6'3, CEO, and absolutely insane when it came to her brother
chapter 2
Aster Vale
I brought your coffee (said sweetly, holding up the cup voice gentle)
Aster Vale
Three shots, no sugar. Just like your soul
Virelia Vale
didn’t move. She only stared down at him, unblinking
Virelia Vale
You let that man from HR talk to you again
Aster Vale
Mm? Oh, him?( tilted his head, lashes fluttering He was asking about the presentation)
Virelia Vale
You smiled at him
Virelia Vale
You’ll lose your tongue if you do it again
Aster Vale
fake smile didn’t falter, but there was a slight twitch at the corner of his lips
Aster Vale
Still as obsessed with me as always, huh?
Virelia Vale
You belong to me ( said calmly, taking the coffee but never drinking it)You're mine, Aster
Aster Vale
Technically, I’m your older brother. You’re supposed to listen to me
Virelia Vale
No. You’re my brother That means I own you
He smiled wider this time dangerously sweet Like poisoned honey No one in the office knew this version of him existed The one who laughed at threats The one who manipulated everyone in his path.
chapter 3
Including his online boyfriend, a wealthy tech magnate from overseas who still didn’t know that Aster already had his bank passwords memorized and screenshots of every dirty secret stored away like trophies
Play dumb, stay cute, and bleed them slowly
That was his motto
As the elevator rose, Aster checked his phone an anonymous message from DiorDagger97, the rich boyfriend
Baby, I’m flying in next week to meet you Can’t wait to kiss you for real.
Aster’s smile turned wolfish
Aster Vale
Virelia, (he whispered, glancing up at her from beneath his lashes)
Aster Vale
Hm? .........I think I found my next pawn
Virelia Vale
She didn’t reply.
But her pupils dilated slightly
Virelia Vale
(And then she said) No one touches you but me If he kisses you, I’ll bury him
Aster’s laughter echoed as the elevator doors slid open He walked out, shoe heels clicking
All eyes turned to him with adoration.
To them, he was harmless.
To her, he was sacred And to himself?
He was just getting started
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