A demoness who exuded power with every step. A woman feared by n, desired by so, and underestimated by fools.
The role wasn’t big, she wasn’t the main character but her presence in the story was crucial. The demoness was a turning point in the plot. A catalyst for chaos.
And oh, how familiar it all sounded.
Lilith leaned back against the couch, one leg crossing over the other as she tapped the script against her knee. A dangerous, sassy demoness in a world of mortals?
She chuckled darkly. How fitting.
This role–this character–felt almost too perfect.
Lilith wasn’t the type to take acting seriously. She had no ambitions to be in the spotlight.
But this...?
Maybe it was worth considering.
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Halfway through reading the script, Lilith’s phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen–Ava.
She picked up. "Hmm... what’s wrong?"
"Are you free today, Lilith?" Ava’s voice bubbled with excitent.
Lilith closed the script. "Depends. Why?"
"Actually!! I got five night passes for the Lake Event! Would you like to join and Nova?"
"Lake Event?" Lilith raised an eyebrow. "Never heard of it."
"You don’t know?!" Ava gasped. "Okay, let explain! It’s this super exclusive event held at Lightearn Lake, the biggest lake in the city! All the rich and powerful go–business moguls, celebrities, socialites, you na it! There are floating lanterns, live performances, gourt dinners, and the whole place looks like sothing out of a fantasy novel!"
Lilith tapped her fingers against the script, listening.
"I always wanted to go," Ava continued, "but getting a pass is impossible unless you know soone rich. But guess what? I finally got them! Five night passes! My friend’s family is loaded, so she got extra tickets!"
"Five?" Lilith asked, intrested. "So... who’s coming?"
"Well, and Nova, obviously!" Ava said. "And I thought you should co too! And since I have two extra passes, you can bring anyone you want! Maybe a friend, a cousin, a date? Whoever!"
Ava kept talking, excitent in her voice. "I an, it’d be super fun if we all went together! You always say you’re busy with work, so you should take a break!"
Lilith thought about it. She wasn’t usually interested in social events, but if it involved rich people, she could already sense so drama brewing.
It sounded entertaining.
"Alright," she finally said. "I’m in."
"Yesss!!" Ava squealed. "Okay, we’ll figure out the details later! I’ll text Nova—see you soon!"
As the call ended, a mischievous glint flickered in Lilith’s eyes.
Lilith leaned back against the couch and ssaged Rose:
[Lilith: Hey, I’m going to so event with Ava and Nova tonight.]
A few seconds later, Rose replied:
[Rose: Oh nooo! I would’ve loved to co, but I’m going to an event with Ethan tonight too!]
[Lilith: It’s fine, have fun.]
Just as she put her phone down, another notification popped up.
[Ava: Get ready in a pretty dress at 6 PM... and Nova will pick you up!!! *Wink* ]
Lilith raised an eyebrow. Pretty dress?
She sighed, tossing her phone aside.
"Guess I’ll have to make sure I look stunning tonight."
***
Lilith read his ssage, her lips curving into a soft smile.
[Human Doll - 12:59 PM
My flight is about to take off... will send you a ssage soon when it lands.
Love you!]
She tapped her fingers against the screen for a mont before replying:
[Lilith- 1:03 PM
Have a safe journey! Love you too!!!]
She sent it and stared at the ssage for a few seconds, feeling a strange warmth in her chest.
It still felt surreal sotis–liking soone this deeply.
Shaking her head, she put her phone down and stretched.
***
The flight was three hours long and finally landed at the destination. Alexander stepped off the private jet, wearing a perfectly tailored three-piece dark suit. His white shirt contrasted against the deep black of his jacket, and he wore dark shades that covered his cold, deep eyes. His presence was attractive, impossible to ignore.
Behind him, his bodyguards moved in sync, one holding his suitcase while Assistant Quinn followed closely.
The mont he entered the airport, heads turned. Won whispered, their eyes lingering on his sharp jawline, broad shoulders, and the aura of untouchable power that radiated off him.
But Alexander didn’t even glance at them. Their existence was beneath him.
Among the crowd, Lia’s eyes lit up with excitent.
Lilith’s boyfriend.
She had seen him from afar that day in the mall, but now up close she realized just how powerful he looked.
The luxury, the status, the way people stepped aside for him without a word–he was the kind of man won dread of trapping in marriage.
Her grip on her suitcase tightened.
She quickly rushed toward him, her heels clicking against the polished floor.
"Hey!!!" she called out, waving enthusiastically.
But he didn’t even glance at her.
His long strides remained uninterrupted, as if her voice was nothing more than background noise.
Lia frowned. Was he ignoring her?
Her chest tightened in irritation, so she hurried forward, stepping directly in his path.
Alexander ca to a slow, calculated stop.
The atmosphere shifted.
A chilling wave of dominance and danger filled the space around him.
Lia swallowed as she looked up at him. Even with shades covering his eyes, his displeasure was evident in the sharp set of his jaw and the way a shadow of irritation passed over his face.
"I— I was just saying hi!" she said quickly, flashing what she thought was a charming smile. "I’m Lia! Lilith’s soul bestie! She didn’t tell much about you, and I just wanted to—"
"Move."
The word was sharp, cold as ice, and cutting like a blade.
Lia blinked. "I—what?"
Alexander took a deliberate step forward.
The sheer pressure of his presence made her instinctively move back.
"I don’t care who you are," he said flatly, his deep voice carrying zero emotion. "And I certainly don’t waste my ti on insects buzzing in my way."
Lia’s smile faltered.
The public humiliation made her grip her suitcase tightly, but she forced a nervous laugh. "Oh co on, no need to be so an! I’m Lilith’s—"
"Don’t."
Alexander’s tone dropped into sothing dangerous.
"Don’t say her na with that filthy mouth of yours."
Lia froze, her face draining of color.
The undercurrent of a threat in his words sent a shiver of terror down her spine.
Assistant Quinn barely reacted, already used to this side of Sebastian Alexander Carter– the one that rcilessly crushed nuisances.
"You’re wasting my ti," Alexander said dismissively. He stepped past her without another glance, like she was nothing more than trash beneath his expensive shoes.
His bodyguards followed seamlessly, ignoring Lia as if she was invisible.
Lia stood there, her face burning with anger and humiliation.
Her nails dug into her palm, rage bubbling inside her chest.
How dare he talk to her like that?
Lilith really won the lottery with this man.
But Lia wouldn’t let her keep winning forever.
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