The Unlikely Support
Adeline Martino (FL)
*clutches the railing, breathing heavily as her face grows pale*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*notices her panic and raises an eyebrow*
The elevator remains stuck, and Adeline’s breathing becomes more erratic as her phobia kicks in.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*clutches her chest, trying to steady herself, but her panic intensifies*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*watches, his expression cold, yet his actions speak differently*
Adeline Martino (FL)
*breathless, panicking* I… I can’t… breathe… it’s too tight in here…
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*sighing, though he steps closer* Calm down, Ms. Martino panicking won’t get us anywhere.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*stumbles slightly, her vision blurring as she tries to focus on his voice*
Adeline reaches out instinctively for support and ends up leaning against Alaric. He stiffens, but doesn’t move away, glancing down at her.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*coldly, though holding her steady* Get a grip, Ms. Martino. Take deep breaths. You’ll only make this worse if you keep letting your mind spiral.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*breaths uneven as she rests against his chest*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*holds her firmly to keep her from falling further*
Adeline Martino (FL)
*weakly* I… I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to…
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*coldy* Apologies don’t matter here. Focus on breathing, not talking.
Adeline manages a shaky breath, feeling a bit more grounded.
Alaric waits, his hold firm but distant, as if he’s simply tolerating the situation.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*gaining strength, murmuring* Thank you… I’m not usually… like this.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*with a dismissive tone* Let’s just hope this elevator moves soon so we can both go about our business.
Just as he finishes speaking, the elevator jolts and begins to move again.
Alaric releases her, and Adeline takes a deep breath, regaining her composure.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*steps back, offering a brief, grateful nod* Thank you… for helping.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*coldly* Just don't use my elevator next time.
Adeline Martino (FL)
*almost gives awkward look before the elevator doors open*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*corrected his suit and walks out of the elevator*
Alaric walks towards his black sleek car and drive towards his parents home.
Alaric’s parents, Alisa and Nikolai Romanio, are seated in the grand living room of their mansion.
Alaric enters, his expression unreadable but his gaze sharp. Alisa gestures for him to sit, but he remains standing, arms crossed as he stares at them with his usual unyielding expression.
Alisa Romanio (ML Mother)
Alaric, your father and I had a wonderful conversation with the Martinos. We believe this marriage would benefit both our families.
Nikolai Romanio (ML Father)
It’s a strong match, Alaric. She’s smart, from a good family, and the Martinos are eager to see you two together.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*cold and steady as ever* Let me make this perfectly clear. I have no intention of marrying Natalya Martino, or anyone else, for that matter.
Alisa Romanio (ML Mother)
*sighing* Alaric, you may not see it now, but—
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*interrupting, voice icy* No. I don’t care what either of you thinks is best. My life, my business, are not subjects for your matchmaking.
Nikolai Romanio (ML Father)
*slightly taken aback* Alaric, we’re thinking of our legacy here. This alliance—
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*cutting him off, his tone even colder* Legacy?
Alaric Romanio (ML)
I built this empire without needing anyone’s help, especially not by tying myself to someone who is only interested in my name and power.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
Don’t mistake this family’s needs for my own.
Alisa Romanio (ML Mother)
*pleading* But Alaric, she could be—
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*firmly* Enough. I will not marry Natalya, and that’s final. You should know by now that no one dictates what I do.
He turns on his heel, heading toward the door, but stops for one last word, his voice dangerously calm.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
Don’t bring this up again. Consider it a warning.
Alisa and Nikolai exchange uneasy glances as Alaric leaves the room, his presence as powerful and untouchable as ever.
Comments
EWS-AHT
didn't they say that he loves his family or the things he likes to control including his family as well
2025-03-08
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shadow
update one more episode please authy plsßsssssßssssssssss plssssssssssssssssss plssssssssssssssssss plssssssssssssssssss plssssssssssssssssss plssssssssssssssssss
2024-11-01
2
kamal
boy in the future she is the only one who uses this elevator
2025-03-22
1