BOUND BY SHADOWS
At the party
Kaelion Drazel, the ruthless mafia CEO, attended the g
party only to fulfill his mother's wish. His cold eyes scanned the room, uninterested in the glittering crowd.
Riko
(Whispering) Boss, Phantom is here… He’s dangerous.
Kaelion
Dangerous men don’t scare me.💨
Across the hall Phantom stood , cloaked in mystery. No one knew his true identity — a mafia leader hidden behind elegance. Their eyes met, and for a moment, the world stilled.
They both walked towards to each other.
Phantom
(smirks slightly, voice low but teasing)
Didn’t expect the mighty CEO to be mingling with ordinary people tonight. Should I be honored you walked over?💨
Kaelion
You flatter yourself. I’ve heard about you…(Whispers)dangerous . Yet here you are, smiling like you own the place.💨
Phantom
(eyes sharp but playful)
Maybe I do. Or maybe I just enjoy watching powerful men pretend they’re untouchable.
Riko
💭what the f***.. did he just chuckled?
Kaelion
Careful. You might find I’m not pretending at all.💨
Group of girls
Omg, did he just chuckle? The CEO, infamous for his icy demeanor, actually chuckled.
Group of girls
He’s so handsome… if he weren’t wearing a mask, he’d be breathtaking.😍
Phantom
(smiles faintly) Well, I wouldn’t want to keep the CEO from his admirers. You’ve got a reputation to maintain, after all.💨
Kaelion
And you’ve got a reputation to protect too. Dangerous men shouldn’t linger too long in the spotlight.💨
Phantom
Spotlight or shadows… I move where I please.💨
Kaelion
Then I’ll be watching. Enjoy the party… while it lasts.💨
Silent Sip
At the SILENT SIP coffee shop
Unknown
Good morning everyone (sweet smile)
Crew
G-good morning Cass (smile)
Cassian Vale
Let’s start opening the coffee shop (smile)
A lot of customers came to the coffee shop, so Cassian and the crew were busy all day.
Selene
There are so many customers today.
Silas
We should move fast.💨
Silas
No time to complain.💨
Alaric
(smirking) Why are you so cold, Silas? You’ll scare the customers away. (teasing tone)
Selene
💭Here we go again (sigh)
Silas
(Shoots Alaric a sharp glare) Keep talking and you’ll be the first one I scare off.💨
Cassian Vale
Alright, alright, both of you. Save the drama for after closing. Right now, we’ve got lattes to make.
Selene
(wiping the table) Finally… the crowd’s gone. It feels like we can breathe again.
Silas
Don’t relax yet. Cassian still has to lock up.💨
Cassian Vale
Yeah, yeah. I’ll close up. You two finish tidying.
Alaric
I'm done. We should go.
Selene
I'm also done.(smile)
Cassian Vale
Ok.Ok. Take care.(smile while waving)
Cassian Vale
Now it's my turn.(heading to pick up his bag)
The bell above the door suddenly jingles.
Silent Sip (Part 2)
The bell above the door suddenly jingles.
A tall man steps inside, his suit slightly disheveled, eyes sharp but clouded with a faint haze.
It’s Kaelion—the cold CEO, known for his intimidating aura. He looks out of place, almost vulnerable, as if the weight of the night has driven him here.
Kaelion Drazel
Coffee. Strong. I need to clear my head.💨
Cassian Vale
(then forces a polite smile)We’re about to close, sir… but I’ll make you one.
Cassian Vale
💭 A CEO wandering in here at this hour… interesting.
Kaelion sits down heavily at a corner table, loosening his tie, his cold demeanor cracking just enough to show exhaustion. The atmosphere shifts—this isn’t just a customer. This is a man with power, secrets, and perhaps a reason for being here tonight.
At the Drazel Corporation.
Kaelion Drazel
(sitting at his desk, reviewing endless documents, his phone buzzes)
Kaelion Drazel
(He answered)📲 I’m busy.💨
Kaelion's Mom
📲 Busy or not, you went to that party, didn’t you? Did you find someone interesting? Someone worth marrying?
Kaelion Drazel
(sighs, rubbing his temple) 📲 No. I wasn’t looking.💨
Kaelion's Mom
(Voice sharpens with pressure) 📲 You should be. All my friends boast about their grandchildren, and here you are—still alone. If you won’t choose, I’ll arrange a marriage myself. Do you understand?💨
Kaelion Drazel
(jaw tightens) 📲 …I understand.💨
Kaelion leans back in his chair, the weight of expectation pressing down on him. His cold exterior cracks just enough to reveal frustration. He grabs his coat and leaves the office.
Kaelion sits at the bar with a glass of whiskey, his tie loosened, his composure slipping. He drinks more than usual, trying to drown out his mother’s words. The noise of laughter and clinking glasses surrounds him, but he feels isolated, suffocated.
Kaelion Drazel
💭 Grandchildren… marriage… as if I’m some pawn to be moved.💨
Hours pass. His steps grow unsteady as he leaves the bar, wandering through the streets. He doesn’t even realize where he’s headed until the faint glow of a small coffee shop sign catches his eye.
Arrival at the Silent Sip coffee shop.
The bell above the door jingles as Kaelion enters. His suit is rumpled, his eyes heavy with drink, but his aura of cold authority lingers. The shop is quiet, nearly closed, the man startled by his sudden presence.
Kaelion Drazel
Coffee. Strong. I need to clear my head… before I lose myself.💨
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