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Rise of the Paragon Villain

In a world of forgotten memories and lethal secrets, Anastasia Moreau fights for survival. Awakening in a sinister laboratory with no recollection of her past, she escapes, only to be taken under the wing of a notorious killer who molds her into an assassin. Her goal: ascend the ranks within the elusive assassin organization known as RACQI, all while unraveling the secrets of her own lost memories. But Anastasia carries a crippling burden—PTSD that renders her incapable of taking a life. Her flaw threatens to shatter her dream until a final chance arises: an assignment to eliminate Valerian Vincenzo Vanguardia, the prime minister's formidable son. A task laced with complications, for Valerian possesses otherworldly abilities and a personality that clashes with everything Anastasia stands for. When a series of gruesome murders entangles them with Ambrose Riese, the youngest scion of the powerful Spes Lawfirm, the trio forms an uneasy alliance to confront a rising tide of chaos. In their struggle against deadly foes, including bloodthirsty zombies and alien creatures, Ana and Valerian's animosity transforms into an unexpected connection, sparking a slow-burning attraction that defies the odds. As darkness threatens to consume them, they must navigate treacherous paths, facing inner demons and forging unlikely alliances. The lines blur between heroes and villains as they battle not only external threats but also the shadows within themselves. Ana's journey becomes a thrilling odyssey of redemption, truth, and justice, leading her to question whether she can triumph over her past or risk becoming something far more sinister. The fate of a fractured world hangs in the balance, and Ana's choices will determine whether she rises as a hero or succumbs to the darkness. Prepare for a saga where alliances shift, allegiances blur, and the past casts a haunting shadow on an uncertain future.

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Chapter 68: Immunity Against the Odds

•National Academy of Science, 1st Ward•

Ana

Ana wasn't sure what to do. It was her first time seeing Valerian come undone in front of her. He was always so polished,  so picture-perfect. As if every action he did was carefully calculated. She didn't know what to expect as she saw him crying in her arms.

Ana held Valerian close as he allowed his tears to flow, his vulnerability laid bare in her embrace. It was a side of him she had never seen before, a crack in the facade of the picture-perfect persona he had always presented.

In that moment, she realized the depth of his pain and the courage it took for him to let his guard down. She didn't know what to expect, but she knew she had to be there for him, just as he had been there for her.

She could feel the tremors in his body, the weight of his unspoken pain. It was at this moment that she saw him not as a target, not as an enemy, not as a rival. But as a friend.