Hammed smirked as he looked around at the family.
"What is going on?" Farhia asked in confusion.
Mrs. Qamar slowly turned toward Mr. Hashmat.
"Why did you lie to me all these years, Hashmat?"
Mr. Hashmat frowned.
"What are you talking about, love?"
"You told me Hafeezur slept with that dancer."
"You even showed me the picture, right?"
"Yes."
"I never lied."
"But oh…"
"You did."
Hammed's cold voice echoed through the room.
"You made one lie that destroyed an entire family."
"You paid the dancer to sleep with him because Mrs. Qamar told you she was married and loved her family."
"She rejected every attempt you made to get close to her."
"So you came up with a plan."
"You paid the dancer."
"You sneaked her into the house."
"And you made sure she slept with him."
"Here…"
"I recovered the security footage from ten years ago."
"I'm a hacker."
"I got the videos."
He pressed play.
Everyone stared at the screen.
Mr. Hashmat's face instantly turned pale.
Sweat rolled down his forehead.
The video played.
Hashmat handed a bag of money to the dancer.
"Take this."
"Three million."
"Go into that house…"
"…and sleep with the drunk man."
The woman nodded.
"Qamar will be mine."
"And only mine."
"Let's see how you come out of this…"
"…since you don't want to die."
The recording ended.
Mrs. Qamar stumbled backward until her back touched the wall.
Farhia collapsed onto her knees.
"Jaan…"
Hammed softly called.
Farhia looked at Mr. Hashmat with tears streaming down her face.
"You destroyed my family…"
"…and acted like a good person all these years."
Mr. Hashmat desperately tried to defend himself.
"I loved Qamar."
"She was meant to be mine."
"She was suffering with—"
"SHE WASN'T!"
Farhia screamed.
"YOU WERE JEALOUS!"
"YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!"
"YOU RUINED MY HAPPY FAMILY!"
"MAY ALLAH CURSE YOU!"
She grabbed a flower vase and threw it at him.
It shattered against his shoulder.
Hammed instinctively stepped forward.
Then he remembered the promise he made to Farhia.
Instead…
He snapped his fingers.
A female guard immediately knelt beside Farhia and wrapped her in a comforting hug.
"It's okay, Jaan."
Hammed knelt beside her.
"Call Amma."
"Call her for me…"
Farhia sobbed.
"Amma?"
Mrs. Qamar whispered.
Hammed immediately started a video call.
Lilith answered.
"Yes?"
"Tell me?"
"Amma!"
Farhia cried.
"Meri Baccha."
(My child.)
Lilith's expression immediately softened.
"They all lied, Amma."
Farhia cried harder.
Lilith's face darkened.
"HAMMED."
"KILL THAT FOOL."
"Yes, Amma."
Hammed calmly pulled out his gun.
He aimed it directly at Mr. Hashmat.
"P…Please…"
"No…"
"Forgive me…"
Mr. Hashmat fell onto his knees.
Lilith stared through the screen.
"You made my daughter cry."
"How dare you."
"Qamar…"
"I did this for you."
"Please forgive me."
Hashmat begged.
"Kill him."
Hashmat's own mother spoke coldly.
"Yes."
"Kill him."
"I am ashamed he is my son."
"We warned him."
"We told him she was married."
"He lied to all of us."
"No wonder Allah never gave you a child."
"That was your punishment."
His father closed his eyes.
"Goodbye."
Hammed fired.
Bang.
Bang.
Mr. Hashmat collapsed.
Silence filled the room.
Mrs. Qamar closed her eyes painfully.
"My child…"
"Don't cry."
"Look at me."
Lilith gently spoke through the iPad.
Farhia looked at the screen.
"It's okay…"
"Mama is here."
Suddenly…
"Faruuuuuuu!"
"Hiiiiiiit millllllll!"
Little Mila suddenly appeared in front of the camera.
Farhia quickly wiped away her tears.
"Hi, my love."
She smiled through her sobs.
Hammed looked toward the guards.
"Take her outside."
One guard gently escorted Farhia away.
Before leaving…
She looked at Mrs. Qamar.
"Papa's heart broke."
"If only you had listened to him…"
"…none of this would've happened."
"Fari!"
"Please listen to me!"
Mrs. Qamar cried.
Farhia ran into the waiting car.
She continued crying.
"No cwy…"
"Faru no cwy."
"I here."
Mila waved enthusiastically from the screen.
Hammed turned toward Mrs. Qamar.
"Pack your bags."
"My men will take you to Russia this evening."
She silently wiped her tears.
Then she walked upstairs.
The guards patiently waited downstairs.
That evening…
It was the night of Lily's school dance.
Sarah carefully finished Lilith's makeup.
Daira styled her hair.
Mila sat nearby.
"I mad at Dada."
"Hump."
She pouted.
"She's ready!"
Daira smiled proudly.
Everyone immediately pulled out their phones to record.
Lilith shyly held the edge of her gown.
"Woah."
Nathan whispered.
"So beautiful."
German smiled.
"Wawwwww."
The toddlers clapped excitedly.
Lilith wore a breathtaking soft pink chiffon gown.
The elegant cowl neckline and delicate cap sleeves blended timeless romance with modern sophistication.
Its beautifully draped asymmetrical skirt flowed gracefully with every movement.
The perfectly ruched waist completed the dreamy silhouette with effortless elegance.
Her rich auburn hair was styled in an elegant half-up, half-down design.
The top section was smoothly combed with a gentle side part.
Thick sections from both sides were twisted backward, creating a softly voluminous crown.
The gathered hair formed a delicate looped detail.
The remaining hair cascaded into polished waves with softly flipped ends.
A light pink claw clip with a chain-link texture rested beautifully on the left side.
"Damn…"
"Boss is fucking lucky."
Brandon whistled.
Lilith slowly walked downstairs.
"Let's go."
"And there's a surprise waiting for you at school, Boss."
Thalia smiled.
Everyone entered the cars.
The convoy drove away.
"Where is Nikolai?"
Farhan asked.
"We don't know."
Zhanna answered.
"He better make it."
"For her."
"Or else."
Ethan folded his arms.
"Yeah."
"I hope so."
Arina sighed.
Meanwhile…
Deep underground…
The Deadliest Beast fought inside an illegal arena.
His hair was messy.
Blood covered his hands.
Another fighter kicked him across the face.
The crowd exploded.
Cheering became louder.
"BOSS!"
"WE HAVE ONE HOUR!"
Damian shouted.
Nikolai closed his eyes.
He remembered his tiny wife's sad expression.
If he missed her dance…
She would be heartbroken.
His smile slowly appeared.
Not a kind one.
A terrifying one.
He rushed forward.
One brutal kick.
A sickening crack.
He twisted his opponent's neck.
The crowd erupted.
Nikolai walked straight toward the showers.
Within minutes…
He bathed.
Changed clothes.
"I'm coming…"
"Bambi."
He whispered.
"The dress is ready, Boss."
His assistant smiled.
Nikolai smirked.
Lilith arrived at school.
The convoy remained hidden far from campus.
She entered the hall.
"Hi, Lily!"
Her friends waved.
Everyone turned toward her.
"Wowww!"
"You look beautiful!"
Wiktor grinned.
"T…T…Thank you."
Lilith blushed.
The party continued.
A few minutes later…
The dance officially began.
Lilith checked her phone.
Nothing.
She quietly sat down.
Sadness filled her eyes.
Then…
A deep familiar voice spoke behind her.
"May I have this dance…"
"…Beautiful?"
Her eyes widened.
She slowly turned.
There he stood.
A black mask covered part of his face.
His wolf-cut hairstyle framed his sharp features.
"You came…"
She whispered.
He gently wiped away her tears.
"Yes."
"Bambi."
"For you."
"My sweetheart."
The lights dimmed.
Nikolai subtly nodded toward his security team.
Nobody noticed him.
He preferred remaining unseen.
He reached for her hand.
She accepted it.
They slowly danced together.
"Awww…"
"They're so cute together."
Students smiled.
He kept his identity hidden.
"This is adorable."
Alara whispered.
"Lowkey."
"Yeah."
Nino smiled.
Nikolai looked deeply into Lilith's eyes.
His voice became softer…
Darker…
"There you are…"
"My beautiful girl."
"Come here."
"Let me look at you."
"Every second my eyes are away from you feels like a punishment."
"You have no idea what you do to me."
"When I see you…"
"My heart forgets how to beat."
"My mind forgets how to think."
"The only thing that exists…"
"…is you."
"You are the most dangerous temptation I have ever known."
"I would destroy kingdoms…"
"Burn the world to ashes…"
"And stand against anyone who dares reach for what belongs to me."
"Your smile is my peace."
"Your tears are my ruin."
"Anyone who makes those beautiful eyes fill with pain…"
"…will learn exactly how terrifying love can become."
"You are my weakness."
"My strength."
"My obsession."
"My sanctuary."
"And the only prayer I have ever believed in."
"Come closer."
"Let me memorize every inch of your face."
"I never want a day to come where I cannot remember the masterpiece that stole my soul."
"If heaven asked me to choose between eternity…"
"…and one more moment with you…"
"I would choose you."
"Every single time."
"Forever means nothing…"
"…if you are not standing beside me."
"Look at me, my love."
"These eyes searched a lifetime for yours."
"Now that I have found you…"
"I am never letting you go."
"You are mine to cherish."
"Mine to protect."
"Mine to love until my final breath."
"And even death…"
"…will have to fight me…"
"…if it thinks it can take me away from you."
Lilith cried quietly.
"I'm sorry, Nikki."
He gently kissed her forehead.
"No…"
"My Queen."
"I am so sorry."
He kissed her.
Their foreheads rested together.
She wrapped both arms around him.
The dance continued peacefully.
The principal thanked everyone for attending.
He gave a short speech.
Nikolai remained hidden in the shadows.
One arm stayed firmly around his tiny wife's waist.
Valen held Gloria close.
She rested her head against his shoulder.
The evening slowly came to an end.
"Wanna go home?"
Lilith smiled.
Nikolai nodded.
"I'll meet you outside."
She kissed him.
He snapped his fingers.
Valen and Aram quietly followed him.
"I'll be back, Cupcake."
Valen smiled at Gloria.
She nodded.
"I think you should give him a chance."
Lilith encouraged.
"I know…"
"But I'm scared."
"Of him leaving after graduation?"
Lilith guessed.
"I'm a junior."
"He's a senior."
"He'll eventually leave."
Gloria sighed.
"Baby…"
"I bet…"
"By the time he graduates…"
"He'll still be with you."
"Trust me."
"Who knows?"
"You both might get married."
Lilith smiled.
Gloria chuckled.
Nearby…
Nino chatted with several guests.
Maeva approached.
"Why did you cancel the deal?"
"It was just a harmless joke."
Nino calmly took a sip of wine.
"Harmless?"
"Yeah."
"It wasn't that serious."
Maeva shrugged.
Nino's expression turned icy.
"Get out of my fucking sight."
"I never want to see your disgusting face again."
"I cancelled every deal."
"We already pulled our ₽30 billion investment."
"Good luck with your useless life, Maeva."
Maeva glared at her.
"We're going to make a deal with Nikolai Devereaux."
"I'll personally secure that deal…"
"…and make you regret this."
Lilith quietly watched.
Then she smiled.
"Good luck."
Maeva walked away.
Lilith turned toward Nino.
"Look at me."
"Prepare a backup presentation."
"She has plans."
"Trust me on this."
"Nikolai Devereaux hates stolen work."
"Start tonight."
"In fact…"
"Start now."
Lilith smiled.
"Good luck."
She walked away.
Those words echoed in Nino's mind.
She immediately pulled out her phone.
She left the party.
Lilith slowly walked out of school.
She waved goodbye to everyone.
Every step hurt.
Her heels painfully rubbed against her feet.
"Baby?"
Nikolai asked.
"My feet hurt."
She pouted.
Without another word…
He bent down.
Removed her heels.
Then effortlessly lifted her with one arm.
She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I love you so much, Nikki."
Lilith whispered.
Nikolai rested his forehead against hers.
"I love you very much…"
"Bambi."
They smiled at one another as the night quietly embraced them.