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Chapter 41 - the chapter 37 « The face is a reward for the moon »

🌺The face is a reward for the moon🌺

Black Heart, Fiery Pages, Blossoming Flowers

In the grand hall on the first floor of the palace, the dim light cast long shadows, and the only sound was the ticking of the clock. Dalia found herself standing in front of the door.

Inside, on the couch, Sajjad lay as if he were dead.

She approached him with light steps, as if the ground might break beneath her feet.

> **Dalia:** 

(Whispering softly, smiling, and trying to wake him up, with a hint of sarcasm) 

"Sajjad...?"

Suddenly.

As if he sensed her presence.

He jumps up with incredible speed, his hand gripping her by the neck.

His eyes are open... but they do not see her.

Realizing it's Dalia, he lets go... his hand falls limply.

He closes his eyes suddenly.

He holds his head with both hands.

> **Dalia:** 

(Retreating, her eyes wide, shocked) 

"Sajjad... you scared me! Have you gone mad...?!" 

(She sits next to him) 

"Are you okay...?" Her voice is soft and worried.

**Sajjad** (Leaning back on the couch, opening his eyes) 

"I've gotten used to sleeping alertly because of the tumors..."

> **Dalia:** 

(Her voice rough, looking around and sitting in front of him like a man) 

"What are you doing here?... You should have slept in your room... Are you turning it into a work of art... or what (sarcastically)...?"

**Sajjad** (Annoyed by her teasing) 

"I dozed off... I didn't want to sleep in my room (irritated)... The room bothers me (calmly)..."

**Sajjad** (With boredom and indifference) 

"Every part of this house bothers me..." He yawns.

**Sajjad** (Looking at her, his voice calm) 

"I want to ask you something..." (Very calmly)

(He looks at her, his eyes sad) 

"Dalia, I heard that Theo was a friend of my father. Of course, you told me about them (she smiles, confirming it's true)..... But based on your knowledge of them... were my father's and Theo's principles correct (thinking)... or were they just a whim...?" His smile is broken.

> **Dalia:** 

(Opening her eyes slowly, looking at him in surprise and anger) 

"What kind of question is this? Don't tell me you doubt his will for you..."

(She moves closer and grabs his hand, her voice tense)

**Sajjad** (Pulling his hand away) 

"No (he moves his hand away)... I was just wondering..." When he sees Dalia worried, he tries to change the subject 

"Forget it, let's drop it... What do you want from me since you came here yourself..." He speaks calmly.

**Dalia (to herself):** 

"Don't say you want to return to the north; you're starting to scare me (fearful and worried)... I'm worried that if he returns, he'll revert to his previous nature (remembering his savage and terrifying appearance in a completely destroyed land, with eyes colder than ice)... No... I must trust Sajjad (she shakes her head, speaking to herself reassuringly and sighs)...!"

(looking at him, her voice soft) 

"Alright... don't tire yourself too much... It hasn't been more than two years since you arrived here...?" She turns into a happy smile.

**Sajjad** (Smiling calmly) 

"You're right... There's still a lot for me to discover..."

(He remembers and looks at her with a mischievous smile) 

"Dalia, I want you to send me the names of some of Carlos' traitors today to Derek's email (smiling and thinking)... especially those involved in recent major problems..." He speaks very calmly and composedly.

**Dalia** (Whispering) 

"Of course, I'll send them... but why specifically now? Do you need to know something without telling me (doubtfully)...?" He turns his face away.

**Sajjad** gestures with his hand

"Just send them..." Loudly and irritated.

**Dalia** stands up from the couch

"You're so frustrating. I don't work for you (very angry)... In the first place, you should have given me leave to stay with my husband instead of these trivialities (sighs)..."

**Sajjad**

"Who told you I wanted to get married... the only thing you did was waste my time staying like spinsters with you inside the palace (mocking her)..."

**Dalia** clutches her head, extremely angry

"I'm a spinster, you homeless scoundrel..."

They bite each other and start fighting, with him grabbing her hair and her biting him fiercely.

**Suddenly — a sound from afar.**

Dalia coughs and they both return to their places, afraid someone might see them acting childishly.

**Sajjad:** 

(Looking at the door, sarcastically) 

"Where is the source of this sound? And why aren't the servants here...?" Surprised.

**Dalia:** (Irritated, she grabs his hands and doesn't let go like children, looking at him sarcastically)

"At the ball... while you're comfortable, others are suffering..." 

(She smiles and then dramatically) 

"You slept... and left her alone among the beasts... Don't you have any courage..." She looks at him accusingly, he smirks and whispers "I left her behind the door..." mockingly, while she is almost exploding in reaction, shouting "You idiot..." angrily.

**Sajjad:** 

(Smiling sarcastically) 

"Really... it doesn't matter..."

"I have bigger tasks than staying with a bunch of fools..." Mockingly and disdainfully.

**Dalia:** 

(Grasping his hand, forcing him to stand) 

"Come... change your clothes... and we'll go..."

**Sajjad** 

"I refuse. When did you tell me I would attend... I don't always have to enter..." Proud and arrogant.

**Dalia** 

"If you don't follow my orders, I'll make you a scandal in front of people..." Irritated and angry.

**Sajjad** closes his mouth and doesn't say a word.

She pulls him, and he seems completely indifferent and despondent about life.

She is happy.

But her eyes are tired.

To herself

"In fact, I followed him to Theo's grave this morning... after noticing signs of exhaustion on him (worried)... but his condition was worse than expected (with deep sadness)... I don't know how to help him... I'm worried... seeing that dead beast come back to life (she squeezes his hand)..."

They arrive at the ballroom

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The ball is in full swing.

Music, lights, laughter.

Sajjad enters, like a monster has entered.

Silence falls over the entire place, he notices a corner and heads towards it.

He stands in the corner, looking around with coldness.

**Sajjad:** 

(Whispering, annoyed) 

"I hate these balls..." 

(Dalia looks at him confidently, as if threatening, causing the table in front of her to break)

"And is she threatening me with a punch now... (annoyed like a wild cat)" Worried and annoyed.

Dalia smiles sarcastically and angrily

"This creature won't change..." She sighs.

**Sajjad** (Suspicious and suspicious of the attendees)

"There's a strange smell since I entered... it smells like hay extract..." Whispering.

Riman notices him from afar (annoyed then greets some guests with an angelic smile)

"Why did he come (muttering)... Hello everyone..." 

**Sajjad** (Indifferent, leaning so much he almost falls asleep)

"She has the nerve to look at me... in that way..."

Then Derek approaches and asks her to dance, she nods in agreement while Sajjad watches from a distance with one eye half-open.

**Sajjad**

"And she dances too. I don't understand my place in this (surprised and not bothered)... Is she not afraid of me... I think I should threaten her even more... (thinking about torture tools and a suitable method)"

**Dalia** (sarcastically and provocatively)

"Your spot is in the scary corner... I'll watch Riman closely..." Annoyed by her sarcasm.

Suddenly, Sara—Riman's sister—approaches after Dalia leaves.

She smiles falsely.

**Sara:** 

(Sniping) 

"Isn't Riman following men wherever they go? She should have stayed with her husband..." (With a cunning smile)

**Sajjad** (Highly annoyed and eyes closed, leaning against the wall)

"Do you know the kitchen there... I can grill you and serve you as a lifeless corpse... Leave this is your last warning..." She smiles and is indifferent to his threat

She grabs Sajjad's hand, he doesn't respond while Sajjad looks at her.

Moments ago, Riman was dancing with Derek.

**Derek:** 

(Looking at her, worried if she's adapting)

"Are you okay? Aren't you upset, I mean, about dancing..."

**Riman:** 

(Smiling, her eyes teary in a funny way)

"Oh... yes, yes... I'm fine... Only my eyes watered from happiness... because there's someone beside me..." Calmly, blushing

To herself

"I swear I feel guilty for lying to this angel..." She turns her face from the light and Derek's gentle face.

The ball was at its peak, music playing, and lights shining.

Riman and Derek danced together, their eyes sparkling with happiness.

**Derek:** 

(Looking at Riman with love)

"Well, Riman... Let's continue if I want to tell—..."

Suddenly, a girl screams in the whole place.

**Girl:** 

(Crying out)

"Let go of my hair!"

Everyone gathers around the source of the sound, and suddenly, Riman and Derek are shocked.

They see Sajjad pulling Sara by her hair, with her on the ground and his foot on her, his eyes glowing with anger and annoyance.

**Riman:** 

(Shocked, looking at Sajjad)

"What is he doing...!"

**Dalia** (Shocked and stunned, clutching her head and annoyed)

"Oh no... To this extent I leave him for a moment and he blows up the place... I'll go to—..." Worried, she falls silent.

**Sajjad:** 

(Looking at Sajjad with anger and annoyance, his eyes reflecting everything)

"How dare you touch me, you whore...!"

Everyone is shocked.

**Dalia** (Bored, sitting down and watching them from a distance, holding a drink calmly)

"I won't intervene to save her... in the end, she wanted it... I'll sit and watch..." Calmly

**Riman:** 

(Looking at Derek with worry)

"Derek... I have to stop him... Goodbye...?"

Derek heads towards Sajjad to stop him, but Riman arrives first.

**Riman:** 

(Looking at Sajjad calmly, trying to calm him down, pretending)

"Dear... it's a misunderstanding..."

**Sajjad:** 

(Looking at Riman in surprise and annoyance)

"What, dear?" Even angrier

**Riman:** 

(Smiling sarcastically, whispering, and looking at her)

"Hehe... Now you will be exposed, you whore..." Sara in her mind "What...?" Shocked and annoyed

**Riman:** 

(Looking at everyone calmly and kindly)

"Dear... she's my sister... Please, release her..." As if she's sorry and apologizing

Sajjad (Highly annoyed and ready to kill her)

"I'll kill her and don't act... If you can enjoy the show..." Smiling quietly in himself "Let's see what you'll do..." 

Everyone is shocked by the rumors about Riman, which said she was harsh and a devil to her sister.

**Sara:** 

(Looking at Riman with anger)

"You're defaming my reputation!" Riman in her mind "You started it... Throughout the party, I noticed her gossiping about me, calling me a devil. I paid attention to her when she talked to people nicely, which isn't like her (rolling her eyes)... You'll see..." She laughs softly

**Riman:** 

(Looking at Sara with coldness and a visible smile)

"What are you saying? Never, my sister. I told you I wouldn't provoke you... It seems you tried to hit me before the wedding..." Pretending to be afraid

**Sara:** 

(Looking at Riman with anger)

"Lies! You're lying!" Sajjad pulls her by her hair again

**A Woman:** 

(Looking at Riman calmly)

"Yes, I'm one of the servants, and she tried to hit me... and even gave me a scarf to leave with men to accuse her..." Everyone is shocked, while Sara glares at her with hatred and the other woman smiles broadly

**Riman:** 

(Looking at the woman with a smile, as if they agreed)

"Ah... Sorry, my sister, I know you don't want me to marry because you love me... Right..." While pretending to cry, while Sara is extremely angry

Everyone is shocked, repeating words that describe Riman as kind while looking at Sara with disgust.

**All the guests:** 

(Looking at Sara with shock)

"She's harsh... a devil... heartless, how could she treat her sister like this... She was flattering us and pretending to be nice..."

**Sara:** 

(Looking at Riman with anger)

"Enough (shouting)... You cursed daughter of a whore from—..." Her father looks at her angrily, and she falls silent

**Riman:** 

(Looking at Sajjad kindly to deceive others and with sadness)

"Don't take it seriously... She's my sister... Dear, you won't do that..."

**Sajjad:** 

(Looking at Riman contemplatively and bored)

"I regret stepping back for all this drama (bored)... For this, it seems I have to teach her torture... (smiling sarcastically)..."

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The ball was at its peak.

Dim light, sweet music, and an electrifying atmosphere.

At the same moment, Shahin approaches the grandfather in another corner, looking at him kindly.

**Shahin:** 

(Looking at the grandfather) And his calm smile never fades

"Grandfather..."

**Grandfather:** 

(Looking at him firmly and calmly with a gentle smile)

"What do you want, Shahin?"

**Shahin:** 

(Talking calmly and gently)

"My grandfather... you know that Frok suspects me... because I've been staying with you a lot these days..." 

(He stops seriously and smiles)

"That's why I won't come to you... but you need to find a solution to the succession problem..."

**Grandfather** (Trying to control his nerves)

"What do you mean... what should I do..."

**Shahin**

(Looking at the grandfather calmly)

"What I mean... From what I see, neither of them can tolerate each other (with a slight smile)... but what was the purpose of their marriage... remember... isn't the snake the devil..." 

(He gets closer with sharp eyes as if giving an order)

"She couldn't seduce or influence Sajjad even a little... what use is she..." With intense annoyance

**Grandfather** (Worried and annoyed)

"I can't do that... she's a young girl, and childbirth is dangerous for her (worried)... Besides, we won't find her lineage again. I know our relationship with Malai (trying to compose himself and frowning)..."

"In the first place, we wanted to keep Sajjad away from the organization so he wouldn't reach the vault..."

**Shahin** 

(Smiling sarcastically)

"I know that... but for your information, Frok is not easy either..." 

"He started thinking about bringing him back, so the priority is to conceive an heir before removing him from the organization..."

**Grandfather:** 

(Looking at him angrily)

"Didn't you say you would help me...?"

**Shahin:** 

(Calming him down and patting his shoulder)

"Yes, I did... So I convinced Frok to wait another year by force... For your information, I'm helping you because I love you, Grandfather, and this is kindness from me... and if I look at it from another angle..." 

(With extremely sharp eyes)

"I didn't know he was the absolute lord of darkness... It's impossible that you didn't know... " 

The grandfather (to himself) annoyed and worried

"Of course Frok... knows about it... The only ones who know are Frok and Narin... Of course, he must have heard it from Frok..."

(Smiling sarcastically)

"And despite hiding this truth, I helped you for a while... (with innocent eyes and a cunning smile) Honestly, the thing you need to know is that I agree to bring Sajjad to the north..." 

(Looking into the grandfather's worried eyes from above with confidence)

"It will be beneficial for us to bring Sajjad back... We and the nobles of the north have been allies for thousands of years... and this is in the interest of our lands and our expansion in the east more..." The grandfather is very nervous

 

(Touching his cheek and a calm and charming smile appears)

"Don't worry, Grandfather, you only need to follow our orders and help us with what we need, and the rest of your mission is to complete it... This way, we'll bring Sajjad back after 10 years (closing his eyes and speaking calmly)... This is better than him not returning (opening his eyes and laughing sharply)..."

**Grandfather:** 

(Looking at him with annoyance)

"Didn't you say you wouldn't take him? Why do I see you wanting him..."

**Shahin:** 

(Very calmly and in a low voice, winking at him)

"The decision isn't mine... it's Frok's..."

The grandfather (sighs and is worried and annoyed, leaning on his cane and sitting)

"Alright, I'll think of another way... You can leave..." 

He bows respectfully to leave

Suddenly, he sees Dalia in the corner and calls her.

**Shahin:** 

(Calling her)

"Dalia!"

Dalia sees Shahin and quickly moves away.

**Shahin:** 

(Calling her loudly)

"Wait, Dalia!" 

(Crying dramatically)

"Why do you hate me... I won't give up, I'll make her love me (optimistic)..."

Frok appears in the corner, looking for something.

**Shahin:** 

(Looking at Frok in surprise and calmly)

"What are you doing? I sent the servants to bring the sweets because you hate being disturbed."

To himself

"He went out, it seems he couldn't sleep..." Calmly and smiling gently

**Frok:** 

(Complaining like a child, annoyed)

"The servants disturbed me when I was sleeping, and I didn't like what they brought me..." 

(With a gentle and calm smile)

"So I killed them. I don't need useless servants..."

**Shahin** (Calmly and puzzled)

"You killed servants and say it so calmly..." 

**Frok** (Scratching his ear with his hand, closing his eyes, and looking at him suspiciously with a very small child's voice)

"Why are you here? You should have stayed with me... Maybe you're thinking of something stupid again..."

Shahin smiles calmly and turns his head, sweating nervously, Frok looks at him with suspicious eyes.

**Shahin:** (Trying to change the subject)

"Alright, let's forget about all this... (to himself) We're in trouble... He does anything..."

Frok looks around and sees some children playing.

**Frok:** 

(Smiling calmly like a child)

"I saw some children playing, and among them was Nizar... He resembles his father a lot, doesn't he..." 

(Looking at Shahin)

"Will you kill him?"

**Shahin:** 

(Smiling broadly and calmly)

"Of course, but after killing his father... In fact, this is Ather's task, not mine... We made an alliance with them, which you forgot..." 

(He stops)

Frok, with childish innocence, searches for his favorite candy.

"Ah... Alright... Do what you want... I don't care about him... It's true that he committed great crimes against the east, especially since he betrayed us with Malai and we need to eliminate him..." He picks up a chocolate macaron.

**Shahin** (to himself, smiling with annoyance and anger, rolling his eyes)

"Of course... He caused us many problems in the past when he was a spy... It's good that we discovered him a long time ago... I don't know how that foolish leader thinks (sarcastically)..."

**Frok:** 

(Puzzled, eating and looking at him calmly)

"What are you thinking... Have some candy..." and eats the candy

**Shahin** looks at Frok, smiling calmly and kindly.

**Shahin:** 

(Pushing the candy away from him)

"No... no... thanks, I don't like candy... (happily) Have you seen Dalia, Frok..."

**Frok** (Rolling his eyes sarcastically and smiling)

"Over there, Shahin (pointing behind the servants)... Goodbye, I'm going back to sleep..." Licking his fingers

"In the night, come wake me... I'm excited to meet Hookmouth..."

(With seriousness and sharp eyes with a fox-like smile)

**Shahin** (Smiling calmly)

"Sleep well and thank you..." To himself "No escape (worried)... He will turn Las Vegas upside down, of course (laughs nervously)..."

He leaves the place, rubbing his hands and yawning.

Shahin also leaves and spots Dalia looking at him.

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The ball was at its peak.

Dim light, the sweet music stopped, and the electrifying atmosphere remained.

Sajjad stood in the corner, everyone looked at him coldly towards Sara because she was revealed to be a man-chaser.

Suddenly, Riman approached Sara.

She smiled a demonic smile.

**Sajjad (to himself):** 

(Sighing and highly annoyed 💢)

"She's heading towards me... Oh God, take me from this life and save me..." Highly annoyed

**Riman (with fake tears):**

"Husband, you won't hurt my dear sister... The poor girl lost her fiancé yesterday..." 

Everyone was shocked and talking "How can she be so cruel, her fiancé died and she attends dancing parties..." She blushes and looks at Riman with anger while Riman looks at her with pity and a gentle smile

**Sajjad:** (Looking at her coldly)

To himself

"I thought she would take revenge on her... This is nothing... She's annoying... At least she would have let me kill her... I think I'll kill them both (highly annoyed)..."

**Riman** (Deeply sad and worried)

"Sajjad is angry that I ended this quickly before I become a cake (terrified and scared)... I need to help her leave... She can't stand..." 

To herself

"What does he want, why is he looking at me as if he's angry... Of course, he's annoyed because I interrupted him from hitting her... (nervous and worried about him)"

**Dalia (calmly and with a gentle smile):**

"Alright... the guards will take care of her... Don't worry..."

**Riman** (to herself)

"Damn (annoyed)... I want to seize the opportunity (biting her nails)... If Fox were well, he would have helped me, but he's exhausted since yesterday... I need to use her (determined and serious)..."

**Dalia** approaches quickly, grabbing Riman by the waist.

**Dalia:**

(Looking at Riman encouragingly and determined)

"Riman... this is your chance..." (Smiling happily) "Dance with him..." (Whispering and greatly encouraging, then lifting her to cheer her up)

**Sajjad:**

(Looking at Riman sarcastically, his eyes broken with boredom)

"Don't try to use your disgusting tactics... I won't dance... That's boring anyway, I should leave now..." (Turning to leave, Dalia grabs his shoulder forcefully)

"Let me go, I don't want to fight you..." Angry and annoyed 💢

**Dalia:**

(Looking at him even more annoyed)

"Do you remember your dignity?"

(Smiling sarcastically and happily)

"You'll end up on the ground if you don't follow my order..."

**Sajjad to himself:**

"What kind of things is she threatening me with... to be so confident..."

(Puzzled and worried)

**Sajjad to himself:**

(Looking at Riman and thinking)

"Alright... I have a great idea, so I'll dance...?" He smiles cunningly

**Sajjad:**

(Calmly and calmly)

"Alright... I'll dance..."

He looks at the guests to the north and south, breaking his eyes with boredom and sarcasm

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**Dalia (shocked by his quick acceptance)**

"What changed him? I would have convinced him for 2000 years of light (shocked)... Good, the important thing is maybe he's improving..." She sighs

The dance begins.

The music enlivens the atmosphere.

Riman dances with Sajjad, and Dalia watches carefully.

**Riman:**

(Smiling calmly but feeling annoyed 💢 inside)

"In dances, closeness is only allowed between couples, but I have dignity understood..." 

And she almost explodes inside: "What does he want now? He took those documents earlier... I sacrificed to get them..."

Very angry

(Looking at Sajjad sarcastically)

"So..."

He quickly interrupts, as if it doesn't matter to him, and pulls her to continue dancing quickly

**Sajjad:**

(Smiling coldly)

"I don't care (bored)... Change the subject (surprised)..." 

(I know exactly what you're planning to do with that girl (whispering)...") (Calmly and she tenses, almost falling, he sighs and lets her go sarcastically, then she grabs his clothes to prevent falling, making her stand and he remains unaffected)

 

**Riman:**

(Looking at him in surprise and trying to compose herself, very nervous)

"How? What do you mean..." Blushing

**Sajjad:**

(Looking at her coldly)

"I'm thinking (sarcastically)... Since your father has connections with the dam inhabitants, your first thought to avoid suspicion (pretending to think), would be to exploit someone close to gather information about their thoughts and movements... Correct, and since you were sold to my grandfather, it means you're not that close, but your sister is (with a calm smile as if saying I know)... I saw him worried about her when you pulled her to kill her..." 

(The dance ends) 

"As for revenge..." Calmly and he closes his eyes

Then continues

(Smiling sarcastically and getting closer to her) 

"If you wanted revenge, you would have killed her when she entered the party... Because you no longer have any connection with your family... (whispering calmly) " 

"Aren't you supposed to be better at planning..." and he looks at her with provocative eyes, as if mocking and condescending

But in a moment, he directs his gaze to a group standing nearby with cold suspicious eyes, and to avoid her notice, he turns her in the dance and they continue

To himself "As I thought..." then it turns into a confident smile

**Riman:**

(Looking at him angrily and blushing from being discovered again)

"You're a danger to society, you..." Calmly

**Sajjad:**

(Smiling coldly)

"I am a danger, but a hypocrite like you is not a danger, right (sarcastically)... And since you're going to do it, I need some information from your father...(calmly and a cunning smile with fierce eyes)..."

(Looking at her) 

"And I'll give you some space to torture her (very calmly), and also this isn't something to think about... because I'll expose your devilish thoughts if you don't comply with my request (threatening and his eyes are very harsh and fierce)..."

Riman puffs her cheeks, looking at the ground.

**Riman (with a calm smile, but anger is evident on her face):**

"Threatening me with death isn't honest..."

**Sajjad:**

(Calmly)

"Consider it that way..." Coldly

She raises her foot and kicks him; he moves his foot and she falls to the ground.

**Sajjad**

"I'm sorry... it was my mistake (sarcastically)..."

She was about to attack him like a cat but remembered the guests, so she stops.

"Alright..." She blushes from anger.

They resume dancing.

**Riman**

(Takes a deep breath)

To herself "This person is annoying... the important thing is to meet his request because he's the type who's hard to deal with, I won't lose anything (annoyed but trying to bear it)..."

(Speaking calmly with a gentle smile)

"What kind of news?"

**Sajjad:**

(Smiling sarcastically and calmly, rolling his eyes)

"Everything... even your movements and actions, anything..." More annoyed

(Looking at her calmly and fiercely, and the smile disappears in that moment)

"Especially your father's relationship with the first minister, whether he will attend the auction or not..."

(Stopping the dance)

"And there are also suspicious companies he deals with... I want you to inquire about them... (calmly and his eyes seem to eat her)"

**Riman:**

(Looking at him firmly and angrily)

"You want to make me fall into trouble (annoyed)..."

**Sajjad:**

(Smiling sarcastically, raising his hands and letting her go)

"I don't care..."

(Looking arrogantly)

"You have the time, and I have the decision..." He points to himself

(A threatening smile)

"If you don't want to be exposed... (sarcastically)"

Riman is very annoyed with him but composes herself and smiles.

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From Dalia's perspective:

**Dalia**

"Ah... (holding her head)... He's annoying (angry)..."

A few minutes ago:

**Dalia** tries to escape, but Shahin catches her.

**Shahin:**

(Calling her)

"Dalia... wait!"

He disappears from her sight

♪Back to the present

♠ And she looks around, seeing Riman dancing with Sajjad

**Dalia** (very angry and annoyed)

"Good that I escaped from him... that crazy pervert..."

Dalia stands calmly in front of her and appears before her with a gentle smile.

**Dalia:**

(Looking at him angrily)

"What do you want from me (grabbing her sword)... Frok left a while ago... (looking at his previous position coldly)"

**Shahin:**

(Very kindly and calmly)

"I can't..." (pauses) "I love you (his eyes shine with purity, making Dalia feel disgusted)... Ah... ah..." Then she kicks him in the foot

**Dalia** calmly.

**Dalia:**

(Looking and trying to control her nerves)

"Listen, your jokes have become heavy... I've grown up, General...!"

**Shahin...** with deep dramatic sadness.

**Shahin:**

(His eyes tearing up like a sad kitten dramatically)

"Dalia, why are you so harsh? Age is just numbers, but the heart never grows old... I really love you... Why can't we be like Riman and Sajjad (pointing to Riman and Sajjad)..."

**Dalia**

"To myself

"He really seems delusional. These two beat each other in every dance. Has he gone mad..." Rolling her eyes with boredom and looking at them

Aloud

"General, with my experience with you (calmly and composedly, closing her eyes) ... I know you're thinking of sending me to the auction with you this time, right? And I agree as a member of Carlos... this is my duty..."

(With wisdom, opening her eyes)

"But the thing I don't understand is how you got here... State affairs have never meant anything to you, especially if they don't harm your regions... and no one would expect the strongest person in the north to come for us..."

**Shahin** (smiling calmly, touching her shoulder)

"Sorry, Dalia, I can't tell you this is private... even if you were my beloved..."

She moves his hand away, annoyed

"Keep your hands off... there's no hope from you..." Angry and he is sad

"He'll leave the fool again... in the middle of the party if I don't guard him..." Rolling her eyes

Dalia leaves quickly to watch Sajjad and Riman dance closely.

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**Riman:**

(Looking calmly, her eyes sharp)

"Why did you choose me?... You have the ability to gather large amounts of information, so you need me..." Calmly

**Sajjad:**

To himself

"Why did I choose her (shocked by her question)... but I want to make her like a loyal dog, with a weakness in my hands... only this..." Smiling coldly and harshly

Aloud

(Looking at her, then sarcastically repeating)

"You don't need me because you're smarter than you think..."

(His expression changes to extreme harshness and coldness) 

"If you make a mistake or betray me, you'll become an enemy, and your head will be cut off..." 

Eyes devoid of life, with intense murderous intent

Riman shivers and looks at the ground.

**Riman:**

(Looking at Sajjad and trying to stand)

"Alright... damn you..." Feeling suffocated

To herself (shivering and very scared)

"Is this his nature... Impossible, this feeling seems like a mere illusion in my mind... I know his strength, I can't afford to make a mistake..." Holding her head and sighing

(Smiling sarcastically, almost falling from fatigue and exhaustion, trying to stand but her legs can't support her) 

"Until the wedding, I felt like I was fighting... instead of a peaceful party..." Shivering

Sajjad stops in the middle of the dance... looking at her, he takes off his coat and puts it over her, shocking her as he gets closer and smiles.

Sajjad to himself

"Is she this sensitive? I wanted to scare her... this is nothing... weak (rolling his eyes)..."

Riman presses her neck until it turns red, then sighs.

**Riman** (smiling calmly as before)

"I'm better now... thank God..." Everyone looks at her and tries to help her

**Sajjad** (looking at Drake with contempt)

"Pity that old dog..." Sarcastically

**Drake** was looking at him with fierce anger, showing his fangs, and advancing towards him.

**Sajjad** loudly

"Drake, you're a joke, shame on you... being jealous of someone else's wife... No, no (laughing)... " He laughs sarcastically

**Drake:**

(Looking at Sajjad with immense anger, showing his fangs)

"If we weren't eating at the party..."

**Grandfather:**

(Looking at Sajjad firmly and trying to calm Kan)

"Enough, Sajjad..."

**Sajjad:**

(Smiling sarcastically and calmly)

"Right... I'll leave. Grandfather, I think the party is over anyway..."

"Riman, it seems we'll meet again... I hope you bring me what I want at our next meeting (threatening, pointing to her neck as if firing a gun, smiling coldly)..."

He looks at Riman, then at Dalia.

**Dalia** (angrily and very annoyed)

"His rude manner hasn't changed since he was young..." Annoyed

"Good that the party is over... because he was only ruining the atmosphere..." She sighs while Riman looks at him calmly

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The hall was quiet, as if it were hiding secrets that couldn't be easily revealed.

**Riman** looks at Dalia with eyes full of determination.

**Riman:** 

(Looking at Dalia) 

"Dalia... I'm going. I'm tired; I want to rest..." With a gentle and calm smile.

**Dalia:** 

(Looking at her with concern) 

"Alright, take care of yourself and Fox... I'll rest a bit too..." 

She smiles nervously.

Riman leaves the hall, and her eyes turn from gentle to harsh, as if she becomes a different person.

**Riman (to herself):** 

"It seems Dalia is worried about me (unexpectedly, her kindness surprises me)... (sighs) The best thing is that he told me about number 7 when he covered me with his coat... that means a torture room... 404 is the fifth corridor in the second wing of this palace, according to the servants..." Very happy and joyful, she descends the stairs and finds the room.

(Looking at the blood-stained place) "I didn't expect there to be a real torture room in this elegant palace (looking around)... Of course, who else but Sajjad would torture people (with despair)... Have we really come to this... (smiling happily)"

She opens the door forcefully and enters.

**Riman:** 

(Smiling sarcastically) 

"Alright... let's go to the dear sister..." With great determination and secret courage.

The door opens slowly, and she enters the room.

**Sara** is sitting on the ground, looking at the door with anger. She is tied up with ropes.

**Sara:** 

(Looking at the servants with anger and shouting) 

"Let me go..." Then she hears Riman's voice from a distance

"How dare you... Tell them to let me go immediately..." With intense anger.

(Smiling sarcastically)

"When my parents learn of my mistreatment, they will kill all of you... and you will pay for insulting me earlier..." She shouts and is agitated.

**Riman** enters the room, the sound of her heels clearly audible on the floor.

**Riman:** 

(Smiling sarcastically, her eyes sharp like a beast emerging from its den)

"Dear sister... don't be naughty..." With deadly calm and piercing eyes

(I've missed you... or do you not share the same feeling...) (laughing)

**Sara** looks at her in shock, then shows disdain.

**Sara:** 

(Looking at her with immense anger)

"You... this wretch!" Clenching her teeth in anger

(Like last night, you washed my clothes and begged me not to hit you...) With hateful eyes

**Riman** raises her head, and her gaze becomes even sharper.

Suddenly, Riman waves her hand once and slaps Sara forcefully across the face.

**Riman** looks at her coldly, her eyes gleaming with ferocity.

**Riman:** 

(Smiling sarcastically)

"Shut your mouth now..." With extreme harshness, the smile disappears from her face

(The roles have reversed...) She advances towards her slowly, a demonic smile appearing on her face.

**Sara** is shocked, looking at Riman with surprise and fear.

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🌙 A Terrifying Place at Night

In a terrifying place, at the top of a tower in the city of Las Vegas, Sajjad stands, looking at the city.

The wind blows strongly, making his clothes and hair fly in the air.

Sajjad stands, looking around.

The place is dark, filled with shadows on the southern side.

Bodies are scattered here and there at his feet, but he is repulsed by them and moves them away.

**Sajjad:** 

(With extreme calm and devoid of emotion)

"It seems we need to settle our accounts before we begin..."

He looks at the bodies and the tortured prisoners, pointing at them with his sword.

The bodies move slowly, as if responding.

Sajjad closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.

**A Person Hidden in the Shadows:** 

(Opens his eyes, his gaze sharp)

"The entire place is the stage of our war today, among the scum..." He points downward with a sneer.

**Sajjad:** 

(With a deadly voice)

"Of course..." His eyes are fierce.

He looks down from the tower, where a tall tower overlooks the entire city.

**Sajjad:** 

(Smiling with deadly calm)

"The real party... hasn't started yet..." (He laughs)

End of Chapter😢 

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