Marked By The Enemy
The Man Everyone Feared
"Some people become legends.
Others become nightmares."
The Grand Aurora Hotel sparkled under thousands of crystal lights.
The city's wealthiest families, politicians, celebrities, and business tycoons had gathered for the wedding of the Ashford family's youngest son.
Laughter echoed through the ballroom...
Five black luxury cars stopped outside the entrance
The guards immediately lowered their heads.
Guest #1
"Why did everyone go quiet?"
Guest #2
(whispering): "He's here..."
Guest #3
"Don't look directly at him."
The door of the middle car opened.
Not a single emotion crossed his face.
Every step he took made the entire hall feel colder.
Someone whispered his name.
Someone
"... Kael Ashford."
The most powerful Enigma in the country.
The feared head of the Ashford Syndicate by night.
No one dared meet his gaze.
Kael walked into the hall without saying a word.
His mother smiled warmly.
Evelyn Ashford/Kael's mother
"You're finally here."
His father gently patted his shoulder.
Victor Ashford/Kael's father
"The groom was starting to think you'd miss his wedding."
Kael adjusted his cufflinks.
Kael Ashford/E
"Work delayed me."
A young man carrying a tray of champagne accidentally bumped into Kael.
The glasses crashed onto the marble floor.
The entire ballroom froze.
#Waiter
"I-I... I'm so sorry..."
Everyone held their breath.
They all knew what happened to people who crossed Kael Ashford.
Kael looked down at the frightened waiter.
For a few silent seconds...
Kael Ashford/E
"... Clean it up."
The waiter collapsed to his knees in relief.
Guest #1
"He... didn't punish him?"
Guest #3
"Something feels different tonight."
This wedding would become the beginning of a war that would shake the entire underworld.
And somewhere in the same city...
A fearless Alpha named Ren Hart had no idea that fate was already leading him toward the man everyone feared.
Ren receives an invitation to a charity gala where he is about to cross paths with Kael for the first time -- and neither of them will forget that meeting.
The Collision
Sophia Hart/Ren's mother
"Ren! You'll be late!"
Sophia Hart stood at the dining table with a cup of coffee.
Ren walked downstairs, still buttoning the cuffs of his white shirt.
His messy brown hair made him look like he had just rolled out of bed.
Sophia Hart/Ren's mother
"You stayed up working again, didn't you?"
Ren Hart/A
"Someone has to keep Dad's company from falling apart."
Daniel Hart looked up from his newspaper.
Daniel Hart/Ren's father
"Enough joking. Tonight, you're attending the Ashford charity gala."
Ren Hart/A
"Can't Leo go instead?"
Daniel Hart/Ren's father
"No."
Daniel Hart/Ren's father
"It's important."
Luxury cars lined the entrance.
Reporters crowded behind barricades
Camera flashes lit up the night.
One by one, influential guests entered the ballroom.
Ren adjusted the collar of his navy-blue suit
Leo Caster/Ren's best friend
"You clean up pretty well."
Leo Caster/Ren's best friend
"Try not to argue with any CEOs tonight."
The ballroom was filled with soft music and elegant conversation.
His bodyguards followed two steps behind.
Even the music seemed quieter.
Ren glanced toward the entrance.
Ren Hart/A
"So that's Kael Ashford..."
His expression remained unreadable.
Kael's silver eyes swept across the room once...
Then Kael continued walking.
Ren Hart/A
"What's his problem?"
Ren stepped onto the balcony for some fresh air.
The cool night breeze brushed against his face
Ren Hart/A
"Much better..."
The impact made him stumble backward.
A strong hand caught his wrist before he could fall
Ren pulled his hand away.
Ren Hart/A
"I can stand on my own."
Kael stared at him for a moment.
Kael Ashford/E
"You should watch where you're going."
Ren Hart/A
"Funny. I was about to say the same thing."
No one had ever spoken to him like that.
A faint smile almost appeared...
Without another word, Kael walked past him.
Ren muttered under his breath,
Ren Hart/A
"What an arrogant jerk."
Kael, without turning around, said calmly,
Kael Ashford/E
"And yet... you're still thinking about me."
Kael disappeared into the hallway.
For the first time in years...
Someone had challenged him.
And for the first time...
Ren couldn't stop thinking about the cold man with silver eyes.
As Kael entered his car, his right-hand man Lucas handed him a file.
Lucas Hale/Kael's right-hand man
"Boss... we've found the Alpha you've been searching for."
Kael looked at the photo.
Kael Ashford/E
"Interesting..."
Introduction
Name:
Kael Ashford
Secondary Gender:
Enigma
Age:
27
Height:
6'4"
Personality:
Cold
Calm
Extremely intelligent
Protective
Possessive (only toward his partner)
Doesn't smile often
Loyal
Never breaks a promise
Occupation:
CEO of Ashford Corporation
Hidden Identity: Leader of the Ashford Syndicate
Kael's Father
Victor Ashford (Deceased)
Former mafia king.
Murdered when Kael was 18.
The truth about his death becomes one of the biggest plot twists.
Kael's Mother
Evelyn Ashford
Elegant.
Kind.
Knows every mafia secret.
Loves Kael deeply.
Kael's Younger Brother
Noah Ashford
25
Doctor
Doesn't want anything to do with the mafia.
Kael's Right-hand man
Lucas Hale
28
Loyal...
or so everyone thinks.
(Actually the main traitor.)
Name:
Ren Hart
Secondary Gender:
Alpha
Age:
24
Height:
5'10"
Personality:
Brave
Stubborn
Kind
Protective
Smart
Short-tempered
Independent
Occupation:
Fashion Company Director
Secret hobby:
Underground kickboxing champion.
Ren's Father
Daniel Hart
CEO
Strict
Loves Ren but hides it.
Ren's Mother
Sophia Hart
Very caring.
Loves Ren's so much.
Ren's Best Friend
Leo Carter
Beta
Funny
Protective
Always teases Ren.
Ren's Best friend
Mia Brooks
Alpha
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