The bossy looking receptionist, began to look condescendingly at Romeo. "And what do you think you just did? Huh." She looked daring. "What did you think, that slamming the counter and ordering me to take back my words which are true would make me to chicken out and be sorry?" She paused. "Sorry love, that ain't happening. Now take your battered body, bruised scarface and animalistic demeanour out of this hotel or you would not like the way I am going to treat you." She pointed at the exit.Romeo's heart began to thump, and his instincts was to give her a dirty slap right in the face, but he hesitated.If only she had the slightest idea of the persona she was regarding with contempt and disdain.If only she knew a fraction of the sacrifices, hurt and pain that birthed those scars which gave her the much needed freedom and livelihood as a citizen of Mondosh, she would have been more respectful.Despite her being oblivious to Romeo's real identity, Romeo believed that her actions deser

"I said let me go!" Flanagan's tone was higher this time.Romeo's grip on Flanagan's arm tightened, his fingers digging into the flesh, as he skillfully twisted and turned it with a controlled force. Flanagan winced in pain, his face contorting with each movement, and beads of sweat forming on his forehead."You think that your status and your money would intimidate me? his voice low and menacing. "But strength, determination, and wit—those are qualities you don't have, those are qualities you can't purchase."Flanagan continued to wince in pain while his bodyguards stood there, unsure of what to do. At first they were shocked, and amazed by the Romeo's guts, second Flanagan had not given the order to attack.This was rather an excuse, not a code.With a swift motion, Romeo forced Flanagan down to his knees, bringing him closer to the floor. "If I were you, I would leave this room in peace." Romeo said.The room fell silent, the only sound heard was Flanagan's muffled groans of dis

The van hummed along the dimly lit streets, Li Wei focused on the road, while Romeo and Chen Hua sat in the back, reviewing the gathered evidence. The unease in the air was evidence a big contrast to the nondescript exterior of the vehicle.As the van turned a corner, Romeo's keen instincts kicked in. He caught a glimpse of two black Range Rover trucks trailing them in the side mirror. His expression tightened, realizing they were being pursued."Chen Hua, we've got company. Two Range Rovers on our tail," Romeo uttered in a low, urgent tone.Chen Hua glanced out the window, confirming Romeo's suspicion. "Trouble's catching up, my prince.""Flanagan!" Romeo whispered angrily to himself cocksure that the plumpy bastard had sent these henchmen.His mind raced, contemplating their options. "Li Wei, speed up. We need to lose those trucks, and fast."Li Wei nodded, gripping the wheel with determination. The van's engine roared to life as he accelerated, weaving through the streets with cal

Romeo opened his tightly shut eyes and to his surprise, nothing was wrong with him. He looked up at Joseph."Come on cousin, did you really believe that I would betray you?" Joseph asked as he moved to unfasten the cords that bounded Romeo.Romeo's emotions surged like a tempest, a whirlwind of relief and bewilderment. The cords binding him fell away, leaving him free, yet his mind remained entangled in a web of conflicting thoughts.Relief washed over him as he realized he wasn't facing imminent death. The weight that had pressed on his shoulders were lifted, and a rush of gratitude toward Joseph flooded his conflicted heart. "Cousin, you saved me?" he whispered, the words carrying both disbelief and appreciation.However, a storm of anger brewed within him as the realization dawned that Joseph had orchestrated this elaborate charade. For Romeo, the betrayal ran deeper than he could fathom. However standing toe to toe with Joseph, he gave him a dirty slap. "What the fuck did you th

Romeo began to brainstorm, thinking of how to answer the chief servant in a way that would discourage suspicion on his part (the chief servant)"Uh, we would have to fumigate some areas in the mansion and as such we…we…we you know need to know the specific time this Phillip Wagner is going to arrive and what places he is going to enter, so he would not be exposed to the fumes we would be emitting." He then let out an arkward smile.The chief servant didn't look impressed as he shook his head. "Let's go over to the next place."Romeo looked embarassed, but he quietly followed the chief servant alongside Ahmed.They were led to an area of the vast garden just around the courtyard.In the garden, the chief servant pointed towards a cluster of bushes, "This is where the smaller pythons like to hang out. Be careful; they can be quite agile.""That would not be a problem sir."As they approached the bushes, Ahmed spotted a slithering movement. "There, sir! Looks like we've got one."Romeo a