𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀 𓍼

Chapter 1 : Back to the edge

"You're the storm I should have stayed away from, yet I crave every drop of the chaos you bring."

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦˗

ˏˋ Eveliaˎˊ˗

"It's time they remember who I am"

I griped the steering wheel, a wave of familiarity washed over me. The roads are lined with memories-some distant, others vivid. I rolled down the window, allowing the breeze to tousle my hair as I navigateed through the streets.

I inhaleed deeply, feeling the weight of the past mingling with the promise of the future. This drive, these roads-they form the bridge between who I was and who I've become.

After cruising through the familiar roads, I stoped the car and stared ahead at the towering structure before me. Allis Corporation-the building stands tall and imposing, a testament to time and ambition. For a moment, I sat in the car, fixated on the company logo emblazoned on the facade. Then, with purpose, I parked and step out, making my way into the company. I passed by familiar faces, now interspersed with new ones.

The elevator doors parted on the top floor, and I strided directly to Hades office. Without a moment's hesitation, I pushed the door open, the sound echoing in the vacant room.

"He's not here." I muttered to myself.

I walked to the expensive glass window, gazing out at the city below. After a few moments, I turned and settled into Hades chair, spinning it slightly as I fixed my eyes on the view outside.

"Hades, I was thinking we should go-"
A woman's voice broke the silence as the door swings open, but she faltered when she saw me. "Evelia"

Hades uttered, his eyes widening in surprise. My gaze shifted from Hades to the woman standing beside him."Hello Father," I greeted him, my expression inscrutable. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

Clearing his throat, he forced a slight smile. "Of course not, I just wasn't expecting you here."

"Why not? Can't I visit my own office?" I retorted, raising an eyebrow.

"I never said you couldn't. After all, in a few years, this office-this company-will be yours."

"Why do you sound so defensive? It's not as if you're hiding something from me, is it, Dad?" The color drained from his face. "Huh? Can't I even joke with my own father?" I say , barely suppressing a smirk.

He forced a laugh and stepped forward. "You could have told me, I'm surprised you didn't inform your mother or me before coming. I would have sent the driver to pick you up."

"I just wanted to surprise you. I guess you didn't like it," I said, rising from the chair.

"It's not like that." He placed his hands on my shoulders, and I resisted the urge to punch him in the face.

"Hmm, I just suddenly decided-"

I was speaking when his secretary interrupted. "It's great to have you here."

"Did I give you permission to speak?" I snapped, shifting my gaze to Hades. "Don't your employees know better than to interrupt me when I'm talking?"

"My apologies, Evelia," she began with a nervous laugh.

"It's Miss Allis to you," I corrected, noting the tension in her clenched jaw. "Sarah, leave." Hades ordered. She casted a glance at Hades before exiting the office. Hades turned to me, his expression curious.