Demon Romanov 5

Demon has a cold, cruel, and distant personality towards everyone, even his own family, but not towards his beloved.

Demon has the personality of a cold-blooded, calculating, and ruthless sociopathic psychopath who doesn't care about stepping on anyone to get what he wants, which is why he is the richest man in the world with unparalleled intelligence.

The teenager she could never protect.

Discreet tears began to form in his eyes.

He quickly turned his face away so that no one would notice.

Meanwhile, Chloe was watching Sofia with an expression that was difficult to interpret.

She hoped to find just one more famous idol.

But she was bothered to realize how much Sofia dominated the stage naturally.

There was something about her that attracted all eyes effortlessly.

The three brothers also watched in silence.

One of them commented, without taking his eyes off the rehearsal:

"Now I understand why she's so famous...

Another agreed.

"She really is talented.

None of them imagined that the young woman they praised was, in fact, the sister they still did not know.

On the other side of the glass, Sofia was still completely concentrated.

When he finished the song, he took a short break to drink water.

It was then that his eyes met Elliot's.

She smiled with the same kindness as on the first date and bowed slightly in gratitude for the presence of the guests.

Elliot replied with a discreet nod.

Inside, though, her heart seemed about to explode.

At that moment, all he wanted was to run to her, hug her and say:

"Sofia... I am your father."

But he remained motionless.

He knew that this was not the time.

Not yet.

As he watched his daughter smile at everyone around her, Elliot made a silent promise:

"I waited nineteen years to find out you existed. I can wait a little longer, if it means telling the truth the right way. But this time... I will not abandon you again."

After discovering that Sofia was his daughter, Elliot Smith spent days unable to sleep.

Guilt consumed him.

All the memories of the past came back as a punishment: the tears of the woman he loved, the lie he believed, and the nineteen years he lost next to the daughter he never knew existed.

But he was not yet prepared to reveal the truth.

I needed to find her again.

He needed to see her, even if she didn't know who he really was.

Days later, the perfect opportunity arose.

Sofia and her group would do an open training session only for some special guests of the label.

Elliot decided to attend.

Not alone.

She took her three children and Chloe.

When asked why, she replied naturally:

"Chloe always commented that she dreamed of being a singer. I thought it would be interesting to get to know the routine of an idol up close. Perhaps this will help her understand how much this world requires dedication.

None of them suspected his true intentions.

When they arrived at the huge studio, they were all accommodated in a room with a large glass panel, from where it was possible to observe the rehearsal hall without disturbing the artists.

A few minutes later, the music began.

Sofia entered accompanied by her group.

She wore simple workout clothes, her hair tied in a high ponytail and wore almost no makeup.

Even so, it seemed to illuminate the environment.

As the choreography began, Elliot held his breath.

The movements were precise.

Elegant.

Full of energy.

Each step demonstrated years of discipline and dedication.

She smiled as she danced.

It wasn't a rehearsed smile.

It was a real smile, from someone who was living exactly the dream he had fought for all his life.

Elliot felt a lump in his throat.

While everyone admired the extraordinary artist before them, he saw something completely different.

He saw his daughter.

The girl who never held in his arms.

The child who never took to school.

I felt a strange emptiness as I watched her go, as if I had missed something precious without even understanding why.

On the other side of the room, Sofia also looked back.

I found it curious how that man conveyed an unexpected sense of security and respect.

There was no fear.

There was no discomfort.

Just an impression that is difficult to explain, as if his presence was somehow familiar to him.

She smiled discreetly to herself.

"What a kind man...

She went on her way without imagining that this businessman was, in fact, the father she had never met.

Elliot, on the other hand, remained motionless for a few moments.

For the first time in many years, he felt that fate had just put someone very important in his path.

But I still had no idea the real reason for that feeling.

The truth would only be revealed later.

And when that moment came, Elliot would realize that he had unknowingly shaken hands for the first time with the daughter he had not known for so many years.

Fate chose a common moment to promote an extraordinary meeting.

On that day, Elliot Smith attended the inauguration of a major international project sponsored by one of his companies. Several personalities were present, including businessmen, artists and authorities.

Among the guests was Sofia.

The young woman had been chosen as an ambassador for the campaign due to her enormous worldwide recognition as an idol and model.

Elliot didn't know who she was.

Sofia also had no idea who he really was to her.

When the ceremony ended, the two ended up meeting backstage.

"Mr. Smith," said an organizer. "I'd like to introduce Sofia.

Elliot turned.

The moment his eyes met hers, she felt a strange sense of familiarity.

It was as if he already knew that look.

Sofia smiled politely and held out her hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Smith."

For a brief moment, Elliot remained motionless.

That smile...

Those eyes...

There was something about her that stirred memories that he couldn't explain.

Even so, he shook his hand gently.

"It's my pleasure, Miss Sofia." I've heard a lot about his talent.

"Thank you." I'm very happy to hear that.

The conversation was brief.

Sofia was friendly, humble and extremely polite, just as her mother had taught her.

Elliot, in turn, was surprised to realize that he enjoyed the company of that young woman, even without knowing the reason.

As they talked, he noticed small details.

The way she tilted her head slightly when she heard someone.

The discreet smile.

The delicate way of speaking.

Each gesture made old memories return to his mind.

She reminded her of someone.

Someone he could never forget.

When Sofia said goodbye to attend to other commitments, Elliot remained watching as she walked away.

For some reason, he couldn't take his eyes off her.

He walked naturally and confidently, radiating an aura of delicacy, sophistication and tranquility that conquered people even before he said a single word.

However, what most enchanted those who knew her was not her appearance.

It was his essence.

Even surrounded by fame, wealth and worldwide recognition, Sofia remained humble, polite and generous. She treated everything from great businessmen to ordinary employees with the same respect, never allowing success to erase the values she had learned from her mother.

For millions of fans, Sofia was much more than a singer or model.

It represented hope, perseverance, and kindness.

And it was precisely this combination of talent, character and self-light that made so many people believe that her true beauty came from within, naturally reflecting in everything she did.

At nineteen, Sophie was one of the most admired young women in the world.

His childhood was marked by the absence of his father, but never by a lack of love. Her mother dedicated her entire life to making her happy, raising her with affection, principles and dedication. It was this unconditional love that transformed Sofia into a cheerful, optimistic, and kind young woman.

From a young age, she demonstrated an impeccable education. She was respectful of everyone, avoided conflicts and never started arguments. However, when someone tried to humiliate her or hurt the people she loved, she responded with courage and firmness, showing that her kindness should never be confused with weakness.

In his studies, he naturally stood out. Intelligent, disciplined and extremely hardworking, she was always among the best students, reconciling school life with an intense routine of artistic training.

Her biggest dream has always been to become a K-pop idol.

Even though she heard that it would be impossible to achieve this goal because she did not have Korean ancestry, Sofia never gave up. For years she trained in singing, dancing, acting, languages and artistic expression with an almost unwavering dedication.

All this effort was rewarded.

At the age of twelve, he officially debuted as an idol, surprising the public with his talent and charisma. Over the years, she gained international recognition, becoming one of the most popular artists of her generation. In addition to music, she shone as a model, starred in advertising campaigns for major brands and became a symbol of elegance and authenticity.

Its beauty was often compared to that of a work of art.

Her long, voluminous and shiny blond hair seemed to reflect the sunlight. Her crystalline blue eyes conveyed serenity and intensity at the same time. The small delicate nose, the well-designed lips and the gentle smile harmonized perfectly with a face with soft features and angelic expression.

His elegant posture and refined presence drew attention wherever he went.

Demon Romanov never believed in love at first sight.

For him, feelings were weaknesses. People were analyzed, not admired. Emotions were tools that others used and from which he always kept his distance.

Until he met Sofia.

The first meeting took place without fanfare.

When Elliot introduced his newfound daughter to the family, Demon was present only as a formality. His expression remained cold, his gaze indifferent and his posture unshaken.

But for a brief moment, her eyes met Sophie's.

Something has changed.

It was a feeling he couldn't name.

Demon that night treated Sofia with indifference and respect, only the rest had already changed something because Demon never treated people with directed respect, he never cared about showing respect

, Demon will be obsessed with Sofia the moment he sees her, but he will not approach her, he will treat her with indifference and coldness, but that it will not last long until his obsession and possession become so strong that they reach the point of becoming something unhealthy morbid and dirty as such a great addiction and a sick love that will run through his

veins To the point that he needs her more than oxygen itself

Doctors linked to Victoria's influence.

Piece by piece, Demon put the puzzle together.

In the end, he came to a simple conclusion.

Chloe's illness was not true.

It was a staging carefully sustained over the years.

Even so, he never commented on the matter.

He never confronted Chloe.

He never unmasked Victoria.

He never told Elliot.

Not for lack of evidence.

But because it didn't interest him.

Demon had no feelings for Chloe. Their engagement represented only a convenient alliance for their own purposes, and her lies were of no importance until they interfered with their plans.

In Demon's view, each person was responsible for their own choices.

If Chloe deceived her own family, that was a Smith family problem.

He just watched.

In silence.

Waiting.

Because Demon Romanov had a custom that few knew about.

He never revealed everything he knew.

He preferred to keep information as hidden cards, using them only when the right time came.

And, unbeknownst to anyone, he already knew the Smith family's biggest secret long before Sofia definitively entered everyone's lives.

For eighteen years, the Smith family lived believing that Chloe was an extremely fragile young woman. Since she was a child, she was treated with constant care, surrounded by doctors, specialists and recommendations to avoid any major emotional upheaval.

Elliot Smith never questioned the diagnoses.

For him, his daughter's health has always been above anything else.

It was precisely because of this fear that he remained stuck in an unhappy marriage for so many years. In her mind, a divorce could represent too much suffering for Chloe.

What Elliot never imagined was that all this reality had been built on a lie.

Victoria was the architect of the farce.

With money, influence, and contacts, she organized a scheme to support the narrative that Chloe had a delicate condition. Some professionals agreed to issue false reports and reinforce the version that any major family change could put the young woman at risk.

Thus, the lie became practically impossible to be questioned.

Neither did Elliot.

Neither did his brothers.

Nor close friends.

Nor family employees.

Everyone believed that Chloe needed to be protected.

Only two people knew the whole truth.

Victoria...

... and Chloe herself.

But there was a third person who, unbeknownst to them, had also discovered everything.

Demon Romanov.

Chloe never told him.

It was not a confession.

Demon simply figured it out on his own.

Before accepting the commitment to Chloe, he did what he did with anyone who could come into his life.

He investigated.

He was not satisfied with appearances.

He had information about the entire Smith family gathered, reviewing documents, financial records, medical histories, testimonies, and anything that could reveal who these people really were.

The deeper I went into the investigation, the more inconsistencies I found.

Dates that did not coincide.

Contradictory reports.

Suspicious payments.

around.

To Chloe, that was unacceptable.

She always believed that she would be the most important person in Demon's life. When he realized that his attention was beginning to turn to Sofia, jealousy turned to envy and then hostility.

Another fear also began to grow within her.

She saw her father trying to make up for lost time with Sofia and realized that the siblings, although still gripped by resentment, were gradually beginning to confront the versions of the story they had heard throughout their childhood.

Chloe feared losing everything: her place in the family, the influence she had on Elliot, and the position she believed she had at Demon's side.

It was then that he decided to act.

In front of the others, she continued to play the role of the delicate, polite and apparently fragile young woman, winning sympathy and hiding her true feelings.

Behind the scenes, however, he began to see Sofia as his biggest rival.

In her mind, there was only one conclusion:

As long as Sofia existed, everything she considered her own would be threatened.

From that moment on, Chloe no longer sees Sofia as just a half-sister.

She began to treat her as her main adversary, starting a dispute that would deeply mark the lives of the entire family.

The brothers Thomas, James and Hugo always acted with indifference when treating Sofia, they only treated Chloe as a true sister, making her position in that house very clear, pampering and favoring Chloe and always defending her even when she was not right, but sometimes they watched Sofia from afar just to know what she did

Chloe, on the other hand, was always passive, aggressive, saying things with a fragile and innocent voice, but that were actually full of poison, always playing the suffering victim, using the "disease" as an excuse: Chloe was actually a true viper, treacherous and liar, a great manipulator and managed to distort the facts in her favor, just like her mother

The revelation that Sofia was Elliot Smith's biological daughter fell on the family like a storm.

The moment Elliot introduced her before everyone and assumed, his voice choked with regret, that Sofia was his daughter, silence took over the room.

But not everyone reacted in the same way.

Elliot's three oldest children grew up hearing only one version of the story.

From a young age, Victoria fed the resentment within them on a daily basis. He repeatedly told that Sofia's mother had seduced Elliot on purpose, impregnated them to separate the family, and tried to destroy their future.

At the time, they were just children.

All they wanted was the love and presence of their father.

Therefore, they believed in their mother's every word.

Over the years, that lie became an absolute truth within their hearts. Even before they met Sofia, they already saw her as someone who represented the destruction of the family.

When they discovered that she was actually Elliot's daughter, instead of accepting her as a sister, they felt that all the stories told by Victoria had become real.

Resentment turned to hatred.

Every gesture of affection that Elliot showed for Sofia was interpreted by the three as a loss of the space they had always believed belonged to them.

Meanwhile, Chloe reacted differently.

At first, her discomfort came from jealousy of the attention that her father began to dedicate to his newly discovered daughter.

But everything changed when he noticed another, even more disturbing transformation.

Demon Romanov.

The man known for his absolute coldness, for never showing feelings and for keeping everyone at a distance, began to act completely differently in front of Sofia.

He watched her more than he watched anyone else.

He became overly protective.

He wanted to know where she was, if she was safe and who was approaching her.

His distant posture gave way to an intense and almost obsessive dedication, surprising everyone at the time

could change the family's routine.

Without realizing it, he became a prisoner of his own promise to protect his daughter.

When he finally discovered the existence of Sofia and understood that he had lost eighteen years of his daughter's life by believing a lie from the past, Elliot also began to see that many decisions in the present had been made based on fears that he had never questioned.

For the first time, he decided to investigate everything around him.

And that decision would forever change the relationship between him, Victoria and Chloe.

After losing the woman he really loved, Elliot Smith ended up fulfilling the arranged marriage with Victoria Ashford, daughter of his father's former partner.

Marriage has never been built on love.

There was only obligation, family interests and the responsibility of raising children.

Years later, Chloe Smith, the youngest of the family, was born.

Since birth, Chloe has had a delicate health condition. Doctors warned that she needed a quiet routine and that situations of strong stress could aggravate her condition. Elliot took every word of the experts as an absolute law.

From that day on, he made a decision that would change his life.

He would never do anything that could put his daughter's health at risk.

Even living in a cold, distant and unhappy marriage, Elliot never considered divorce. He believed that separating from Victoria could cause an emotional shock in Chloe and worsen her condition.

For eighteen years, he endured an empty relationship.

He slept in separate rooms from his wife.

I talked to her only about family or business matters.

There was no affection, complicity or love.

The only reason to stay in that house was Chloe.

Whenever the subject of divorce came up, Victoria discreetly remembered her daughter's fragility.

"Think of Chloe... She couldn't stand it.

And Elliot gave up once again.

What he didn't know was that reality was very different from what he believed.

While she saw Chloe as a fragile and innocent young woman, she had learned, over the years, to manipulate her father's feelings. Observing the way Victoria influenced the people around her, she began to use Elliot's fear of harming her to get what he wanted.

Whenever she noticed that her father was starting to move away from her mother or was considering changing something at home, Chloe made a point of showing sadness, weakness or insecurity. Elliot, dominated by guilt and the instinct for protection, abandoned any decision he could

He never tried to use his name or his fortune.

She preferred to raise her daughter alone, enduring all the difficulties, protecting the girl from that man who one day destroyed her heart.

At that moment, Elliot realized that he had missed the most important moments of Sofia's life.

He did not see his first steps.

He did not hear his first word.

He was not present on his first day of school.

He did not celebrate his birthdays.

While Sofia grew up without a father, he had lived believing a lie.

The guilt became unbearable.

That night, Elliot remained alone in his office until dawn, repeatedly looking at the photograph of Sofia that was in the dossier.

The girl had the same deep look he saw in the mirror every morning.

The same features.

The same discreet smile.

There were no more doubts.

She was his daughter.

And at that moment, Elliot made a silent promise:

"Sofia... even if you hate me... even if your mother never forgives me... I will spend the rest of my life trying to make amends for the mistake I made. Because, from today on, I will no longer miss a single day of my daughter's life

For years, Elliot Smith believed he had been betrayed by the only woman he ever truly loved. Even after getting married out of obligation and building a family, he never managed to rip that businesswoman out of his heart. The emptiness remained, accompanied by a silent regret that grew every year.

Fate, however, had other plans.

It all started when one of his companies started the acquisition of an international company. Among thousands of old documents, one report caught Elliot's attention. The name of the former owner was exactly that of the woman he had never forgotten.

Moved by curiosity, he asked for a complete survey of his life.

Days later, a dossier was placed on his desk.

As he flipped through it, he discovered that a few months after the end of their relationship, she had completely disappeared from the spotlight for a while.

That was already strange.

Then it turned another page.

There was a girl's birth certificate.

Sofia.

The date made her heart stop for a moment.

He took a calculator, redid the math a... two... three times.

The pregnancy had started exactly when they were still together.

Elliot's hands began to tremble.

"No... That can't be...

He continued reading.

There was no record of Sofia's mother's marriage.

There was no man officially recognized as the girl's father.

The certificate only had the mother's name.

At that moment, a memory struck him like lightning.

That night.

Her tears.

The desperate pleas for him to believe her.

And he...

I had never given him the opportunity to explain.

Elliot dropped the briefcase on the table.

For the first time in many years, the man known for never showing emotions has completely lost control.

He brought his hands to his face as guilt crushed him.

"My God... she was telling the truth...

His voice cracked.

"Sofia... it's my daughter...

It all made sense.

She never looked for him.

Never asked for money

A true machine of destruction, Demon possesses the strength of 10 heavyweight fighters with unstoppable and relentless combat techniques and capabilities, a true lord of the world.

Demon Romanov is the richest man in the world, considered by all to be a reincarnated god. He controls 60% of the world economy, in addition to commanding 35% of military supremacy. He has over 100 mansions scattered around the world, over 100 castles also scattered around the world, possesses over 100 sports cars, motorcycles, ships, boats, islands, and much more. He has over 100 companies spread around the world. Considered cold, distant, ruthless, untouchable, impeccable, calculating, observant, and strategic, he comes from the lineage of emperors and empresses, being a modern emperor, as he is called, and by his competitors, he is called the Black Dog. This reference comes from him having over 20 beasts, the most dangerous in the world, all with black fur, destroying everything that displeases him. A man whose appearance resembles that of a Greek god descended from Olympus, with black hair and black eyes, a masculine and perfect face, 2.18m tall, a body covered in muscles, he seemed like a giant, he has monstrous strength, already proven to have the strength of 10 fighters. Heavyweight, he once broke a man's skull with a single punch and no one ever opposed him because going against Demon Romanov is the same as saying "I want to die in the most brutal way possible." Demon Romanov is the man who commands and influences politicians, deputies, presidents, sheikhs, tycoons, mafiosos, and fathers; he owns the world, his companies rake in trillions a week. A true giant in height and muscles with tattoos on his chest, always elegantly dressed in impeccable, high-standard clothing, that's how he was: untouchable, impeccable. This was the man whose clothes were worth more than companies. He is known for crushing his competitors and eliminating or erasing from the map those who challenge him. He never asked for anything in life, only took or ordered. Respected and feared by all, it wasn't just his power, it was also his monstrous strength. A single man having the strength of 10 heavyweight fighters is simply unbelievable, but he has it, he has it.

He preferred to observe before acting. Each decision was planned with precision, and each move was part of a larger strategy. He never raised his voice; I didn't need to. His authority was sufficient for his orders to be carried out immediately.

Rumors said that his physical strength was extraordinary. Professional fighters, military personnel, and experts claimed that few men could face him in hand-to-hand combat. These stories further added to the almost mythical aura that surrounded his name.

In addition to financial power, Demon maintained a sophisticated technology and communications network, including a private satellite dedicated to the operations of its companies and the security of its global assets.

On the international scene, presidents, monarchs, tycoons and economic leaders sought his attention. A meeting with Demon Romanov was treated as a historic event, as his decisions were capable of altering markets and redefining alliances.

It was said that to challenge Demon Romanov was to face an opponent who never forgot an affront and never gave up on his goals.

To the world, he was a businessman.

To his allies, an emperor.

For its competitors, a shadow impossible to overcome.

And for those who heard his name for the first time, a single question was enough:

"Who would dare to face Demon Romanov?"

In the world of the powerful, there were billionaires.

In the world of legends, there was only one name.

Demon Romanov.

Considered the richest and most influential man on the planet, his fortune was so colossal that experts gave up estimating it. His business empire spanned more than 100 multinationals spread across five continents, operating in sectors such as technology, energy, artificial intelligence, banking, aerospace, mining, logistics, communication and infrastructure.

His patrimony seemed to have no end. Demon owned more than a hundred mansions, more than a hundred restored castles, private islands, fleets of superyachts, ships, helicopters, business jets, hundreds of exclusive sports cars and a collection of very rare motorcycles scattered around the world. Their private empire was compared to that of ancient imperial dynasties.

Descended from an ancient line of emperors and empresses, Demon was known as "The Modern Emperor". To his allies, he represented stability, authority, and absolute power. To his rivals, he was known only by one nickname:

The Black Dog.

The nickname came about because Demon kept more than twenty of the most dangerous beasts in the world, all with black coats, trained to protect him. The name also reflected his reputation: ruthless, silent, and impossible to intimidate.

His presence was enough to silence a room.

At 2.18 meters tall, he had a gigantic physique, covered with defined muscles and tattoos that ran along part of his chest and arms. Her black hair and equally dark eyes contrasted with a face with striking features, often compared to that of a statue of a god in Greek mythology.

He always dressed with impeccable elegance. Each suit was custom-made by renowned artisans, using rare fabrics and perfect workmanship. His appearance conveyed the same message as his empire: absolute excellence.

Reserved, cold and calculating, Demon spoke little.

The two believed that nothing would be able to destroy them.

But they were wrong.

The woman promised to Elliot was consumed by envy and obsession. Unable to accept being rejected, she decided to end that relationship.

So he set up a cruel lie.

He told Elliot that his beloved was pregnant by another man.

At that moment, the businesswoman was really expecting a baby.

However, the child was Elliot's daughter.

Blinded by jealousy, possessiveness, and manipulation of his wife, Elliot did not allow her to explain herself.

Without hearing her version, he humiliated the woman he said he loved and abandoned her.

With a broken heart, she left without revealing the truth.

Alone.

Pregnant.

That night, crying as she caressed her still small belly, she made a promise to her daughter who was growing inside her:

I could not protect our love... But I promise that I will protect you for the rest of my life. You will always be my greatest treasure.

Thus was born the strength that would make her an extraordinary mother.

Meanwhile, Elliot also suffered.

Even though he believed he had been betrayed, he could never forget the only woman he really loved. The emptiness in his heart increased every day.

Pressured by family and business, he ended up fulfilling the arranged marriage with the woman he never loved.

The years passed.

From this marriage a girl was born.

But, despite the new family, Elliot has never been able to erase from his memory the woman he once believed had betrayed him... without imagining that, somewhere in the world, his real daughter, Sofia, grew up without knowing her own father.

And fate was still preparing a reunion capable of changing everyone's lives forever.

Before Sofia was born, her parents' history was already marked by a love as intense as it was tragic.

Sofia's mother was a brilliant, independent and respected businesswoman. Intelligent and determined, she built her own empire through effort and dedication. During an important business trip to the United States, he attended a meeting with some of the world's greatest businessmen. It was there that he met Elliot Smith.

Elliot was one of the most influential and successful men on the planet. Owner of a gigantic conglomerate of companies, his fortune seemed to have no limits. Despite his fame, money, and power, there was an emptiness in his heart that even he couldn't explain.

A single glance was enough for everything to change.

From the first meeting, Elliot fell madly in love with the businesswoman. She, in turn, saw in that powerful man someone kind, protective and capable of making her feel a love she never imagined living. In a short time, the two began an intense, passionate and true romance.

For the first time, Elliot believed he could be happy.

However, there was a secret that threatened to destroy that love.

As a teenager, Elliot had made a mistake that completely changed his life. During an impulsive relationship, a young woman became pregnant with him and gave birth to three boys. The situation became even more complicated because she was the daughter of one of her father's greatest partners.

To preserve the reputation of the families and the business, Elliot's parents decided that he would have an arranged marriage with this woman. He was never asked what he wanted. They only decreed his fate.

But Elliot never loved her.

When he met Sofia's mother, he realized that he could not live a lie.

"If I have to face my whole family, I will. No one is going to separate us.

The businesswoman held his hands and replied firmly:

"Love cannot be decided by other people. We'll fight together