The Sun God’s Dilemma I

Helios Solaris Ainsworth is not having a wonderful day. One reason is that his mood is so horrible today. What exactly happened? It all started when he went out to attend to something important with his most powerful high-ranking members of his organisation, Radiant. These members were Lucius, Motohama, Ginny, Agnes, Hemione, Ron, and Draco. And they didn’t expect things would get pretty bad later on for their Lord, causing them to become worried about him.

Anyway, the group went on their way to the location. Helios was silent the entire time. A blonde man with amber golden eyes, a muscular physique, and a handsome young-looking face. He is tall, yet smells of vanilla and spouts. He is currently wearing a smart, casual, light brown polo shirt, long dark pants, and a long brown coat. His shoes are light. Helios’s arms crossed and his expression was cold as he was, while Lucius and Motohama just stayed by his side. The others quietly were discussing things amongst themselves about what to do next, but not loud enough to annoy their Lord. They entered the building and people inside bowed to them respectfully, since they knew this group had a higher status than them, especially Helios, who is their ruler.

Helios felt a hint of happiness, pride and confidence within himself when he saw how these mortals bow down to him, their god and emperor of this planet. He loves being in power and makes him feel so good.

The people continued to bow to him and his group as they passed by them, then they went straight to the elevator used by the VIP. The hallway was empty and clean when they arrived. This is what Helios prefers, since he is not fond of the noise or anything dirty, imperfect, and impure. This is something he despises with burning passion. The young Sun God just dislikes anything that isn't seen as pure. He's a supremacist and a germaphobe.

As soon as they arrived, Helios and his people immediately entered the elevator, then Hermione pushed the button at once. There was a ding and the elevator doors closed.

Little did they know things would get pretty interesting for them.

After a while, they arrived on the floor and went out of the elevator, then they went to one room to begin the meeting. Everyone immediately bowed to Helios, and he sat down in one seat, while Lucius sat on his right and Motohama on his left. The other members of Radiant just stood behind him. His expression was still cold as he eyed everyone in the room. A look of fear crossed their faces when they noticed Helios's icy gaze towards them. They feared him so much, knowing his status as a god.

They know it is a terrible idea to get on his wrong side, especially with his temper. He is also very scary when he gets angry. They shivered in fright at the thought of his anger.

“So, shall we start the meeting now, my Lord?” One of them asked Helios with a clear voice.

Helios just gave them a curt nod as he leaned back in his chair. The man acknowledges this and proceeds with the meeting. The young Sun God remained silent the entire time. Everyone in the room felt tense. Perhaps it is because of Helios’s presence in the room. They find him intimidating and everyone will do anything to please him. There is also something about his aura, which makes him unapproachable.

They rather see him pleased than on the way around because a displeased Helios means bad news to them. They would know if he was through the scowl and irritation on his face and he shows how much it displeases him by yelling and castigating them. It was a terrifying sight to see.

The meeting continued for hours with breaks in-between and everyone took turns in discussing stuff in front of everybody, while Helios just listened in with his usual stony expression and this made everyone nervous, since they are still yet to see him impressed with their work. And it seems he was silently judging them.

Damn!

Their Emperor is so hard to please! He has said nothing, either. Helios just sat there, watching them coldly. His arms crossed as he leaned back in his chair. Not only that, his aura is scary as well. They gulped in fear.

Anyway, there was a sudden knock on the door, snapping everyone from their fear. Then the door opened and a young woman entered the room and bowed at once.

“Um, pardon for the interruption, sirs and my Lord. But Madam Peverell is here.”

“Ah, I see! Please let her in then.” One man told her at once.

The woman nodded and left the room for now, while everyone just glanced at each other. They heard about the surname Peverell before.

They are one of the oldest and most prominent families of the Victorian era that have kept their billion heir status. Even Helios heard of them and he wanted them on his side, knowing they own a mega corporation for many generations, which produces weapons for the military. This is something he needs by his side. Someone who would continue to supply his organisation with countless weapons to help him rule the entire planet and deal with all his enemies, such as the Association and people who often stand in his way. The Radiant have their own weapons, but it is not enough for them.

However, Helios is still yet to talk to them, so perhaps this is finally the time to do so. But he could do this after the meeting. Everyone noticed the look of interest on the young god’s face and it made them realise they will be in the presence of another powerful person because of their status and reputation. Not only that, their Lord is now interested in meeting this person.

Anyway, the door opened once again, then a young woman and man entered. A hint of surprise and rage crossed Helios's face when he saw them. He didn’t expect to see them again, especially the woman.

She is a beautiful, dark-haired woman with white highlights. Her eyes are dark brown, pale lipstick, long black painted fingernails, and she is wearing a white shirt layered over a high-neck shirt, matched with a brown midi skirt and a long red blazer coat, and black boots, which made her look so elegant and classy, it even gives her a demeanour of a queen, while the man beside her was a tall handsome man. He has shoulder-length grey hair, which is tied into a pony and he is wearing a white long-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants, white dress shoes.

The woman glanced at Helios and their gazes met for a moment, then she smirked at him just enough to rile him up, and the temperature in the room seemed to become colder by several degrees. The Sun God gritted his teeth in anger as he glared at her.

He knows this woman so well, and her name is Louise Lilith Peverell. Helios didn’t expect to see her again after she kept ruining his plans and days every time they saw each other. She also seemed to love giving him a hard time by riling him up or mocking him. Louise may be the only one who could make him lose his composure easily, while the others either fear him or find him intimidating to do such a thing to him. This caused him to hate her so much. He cannot even stand being around her, either!

That’s how bad their relationship is. Louise may be an exquisite woman, but she is so mean to him. And she seemed to hate him too, anyway. The feelings are mutual.

Not only that, he didn’t realise she was actually part of the Peverell Family until now. The same family he wanted to be on his side. But it turned out Louise was part of it the entire time and judging by her appearance and presence here. She must be one of the most important members of the family. Helios is not happy right now because of her being here. He scowled like a child. He cannot stand when a person ruins his plans. And Helios took this as an insult, a personal one, so he just glared at her.

The temperature in the room was cold. However, this didn’t affect Louise, who casually walked to an empty seat and gracefully sat down while Ryan sat next to her.

“So, are you going to continue the meeting or what?” She reminded the man as she raised an eyebrow at him.

The man blinked for a moment and nodded. And so the meeting continued. However, the room remained cold, though. Everyone could even feel the tension in the air. Louise just remained calm, while it irritated Helios the entire time. He scowled and gritted his teeth as he continued to give Louise a dirty look. Lucius glanced at him. He was aware his Lord is pissed right now and Helios may lose his temper if he doesn't control himself. Not only that, Everyone is already wary of him, since they are now giving him frightened expressions from time to time. And it didn’t even affect Louise and Ryan at all.

Lucius placed a hand on Helios's arm to calm him down. Then Helios looked at him and Lucius gave him a comforting expression, an attempt to tell him to remain calm. Helios just sighed and immediately took deep, calm, controlled breaths to compose himself at once. Despite feeling furious, he was forced to curb his anger for now by being as calm as he could.

It seems it will force him to keep his cool for now while she is around. Helios just hopes he will stay calm the entire time, meaning he needs to wait until the meeting ends, because being in Louise’s presence always drives him nuts. He can’t even get her out of his mind, either!

Ugh, damn it! This is going to be a perpetual day. I just wish it would just end already!!

However, Helios couldn’t help but wonder why he is always thinking about her during these past months. There is something about her which makes him feel so frustrated, confused, and angry whenever Helios sees her or when he is around her. It is not because she always ruins his plans and day.

Louise has this strange way of getting under his skin, and every time Helios met the woman’s eyes, he felt as though she could see through his very soul, and it was very uncomfortable for him. There are some things he doesn’t want people to know about himself, especially all his secrets.

The only person who knew everything was Lucius because he was very trustworthy and it even took a while for the man to gain his trust. Helios doesn’t trust people with all his deepest secrets, including the things from his past. Even Lucius knew about the hell he had been through during his exile. The other man is aware of any mention of his exile and anything reminds him of it was a sore topic for him, since it was a very horrible experience even though some parts are alright, despite that, Helios rather forget about it for good rather than remember the entire event.

Anyway, a lot of questions crossed his mind as he thought about this. It is as if Louise knew more about him than himself. It is so frightening! Not only that, Helios felt extremely threatened, insecure, and intimidated by her. And he hates experiencing this way, since it gives him a feeling of being insecure and inferior with his own power.

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