Chapter 1 - The Deadly Dessert
The grand luxury dining room was a masterpiece of intimidating wealth. A massive crystal chandelier bathed the formal guests in a warm, golden glow, illuminating the long tables decorated with pristine white floral centerpieces and flickering candles.
But the atmosphere near the head of the table was about to shatter into a million pieces.
Sitting quietly in a high-backed chair was Ethan. He was a sweet, innocent six-year-old boy wearing a tailored dark navy suit and a crisp white shirt. He excitedly picked up his silver fork, ready to dig into a rich, decadent slice of chocolate cake resting on a white porcelain plate.
Before the fork could even touch his lips, Clara lunged forward.
Clara was a twenty-five-year-old maid wearing a classic black uniform with a crisp white collar, her dark hair pulled back tightly. She physically snatched the white plate completely out of the little boy’s reach, her heart hammering violently against her ribs.
"Don't eat that, Ethan," Clara commanded, her voice urgent and breathless.
Sitting right next to Ethan was Vanessa. The thirty-five-year-old elegant hostess wore a stunning red off-the-shoulder evening gown, her dark hair styled in a flawless updo. She glared at Clara with pure, toxic annoyance.
Vanessa aggressively raised her manicured hand, trying to stop the maid from taking the dessert.
"Give him back his fork," Vanessa snapped, her voice dripping with cold, arrogant authority. "It's safe."
Before Clara could defend herself, a towering shadow fell over the table.
It was Damian, Ethan’s billionaire father. The heavily muscular man wore an all-black suit with a black shirt, his dark hair flawlessly styled, revealing the intimidating, lethal tattoos covering his neck and hands.
Damian approached the table with terrifying speed. He stepped between his fiancée and the maid, his expression deadly serious. He reached out and forcefully took the white plate directly from Clara’s trembling hands.
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"What's in the cake?" Damian demanded, his deep voice slicing through the elegant music.
👉 Vanessa rolled her eyes, completely unaware that the maid was about to expose a lethal assassination attempt.
