War Declared

The air was thick with tension as Seth and Elias sat across from each other in the dimly lit conference room. The confrontation between them had been brewing for weeks, and now it was finally time to address the elephant in the room. Oliver sat beside Elias, his eyes fixed on Seth with a mix of anger and sadness. "So, you're aware of what happened between Liliana and me," Seth said, his voice low and even. Elias nodded, his jaw clenched in anger. "Yes, I'm aware," Elias spat. "And I'm sure you're aware of what happened between her and me as well." Seth's eyes narrowed, his heart racing with anticipation. "I am," he said, his voice firm. "And I think it's time we acknowledged the fact that we both love her. We both want her, and it's time we stopped pretending otherwise." Elias's eyes flashed with anger, but Oliver placed a calming hand on his arm. "Let's not forget, Elias, that we're all in this together. We all love Liliana, and we all want what's best for her." Elias's gaze turned to Oliver, and for a moment, Seth thought he saw a glimmer of uncertainty. But then, Elias's expression hardened, and he turned back to Seth. "You think you can just take her from me?" he sneered. "You think you can just waltz in here and claim her as your own?" Seth shook his head, a small smile playing on his lips. "I'm not just talking about taking her from you, Elias. I'm talking about a war. A war for Liliana's heart, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win it." Oliver's eyes widened in shock, but Elias just laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "You think it's a game, Seth? You think it's just a matter of who can woo her the most?" Seth's eyes locked onto Elias's, his heart pounding with intensity. "It's not a game, Elias. It's a matter of who can love her the most. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove it." The room fell silent, the tension between them palpable. Oliver shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his eyes darting back and forth between Seth and Elias. "So, it's a war then," Elias said finally, his voice dripping with malice. "A war for Liliana's heart. And I'm going to win it, no matter what it takes." Seth smiled, a fierce glint in his eye. "Bring it on," he said, his voice low and deadly. As the meeting broke up, Oliver caught Seth's eye, and for a moment, Seth saw a flicker of sadness there. He knew that Oliver loved Liliana just as much as he and Elias did, and he wondered what would happen next. As they left the conference room, Elias turned to Oliver and whispered something in his ear. Oliver's eyes widened in shock, and Seth knew that this was far from over. The war for Liliana's heart had officially begun, and Seth was ready to fight.