Selena was sitting timidly on the couch when Roman returned. She was still feeling queasy about everything. The thought of being in a place where she had no idea of gave her that uneasy feeling. She was alone in the living room now, but she knew she was being watched. If Roman was a friend of her father, then she knew that there was something different about him. He wasn’t just an ordinary billionaire. There had to be a huge secret he was hiding. Selena had noticed this pattern in all rich men in New York City. There had to be something they were putting their hands in. Something dangerous and illegal. And innocent people like her father were paying for it every day with their lives. This wasn’t the first time she had heard of someone dying at the hands of a secret gang or cartel. It was well-known around the city. There were these groups that haunted the streets of New York day and night, trying to inflict damage on the people who lived there. Even the food at some point got tired o

Selena Rhoades sighed as she stood on the porch of her house. Behind her was the yellow tape which cautioned people from stepping into the crime scene. Selena felt a churn in her stomach as she looked at the house. Just over twenty-four hours ago, her father had come home telling her to leave. She had known that her father was affiliated with bad men. She was aware of the crimes he had committed with the cartel just so they could live better lives. But Selena never asked for that. She never wanted this. All she wanted was someone who would understand her. Her father was the last person on earth whom she understood and could talk to about anything. Left with no friends and family left, Selena could feel the cold hands of loneliness grip her. She clenched her teeth together and stepped into the house. In the living room where they had argued last night was a chalk drawing of where his corpse had been found lying. Selena could feel her teeth grit in fury. This wasn’t fair. If her fathe

“Roman?” Selena called as his hands left her mouth. “Yes. It’s me,” Roman said looking around. He was lucky to have arrived in time. As he watched Selena step out of the bus, he noticed two men who had been following her. It didn’t take him long to realize that the men were working for the cartel. He had immediately positioned himself in the alley and waited for her, hoping that the men wouldn’t get to her before him. Selena couldn’t believe that she would be relieved to see Roman. He had saved her from being abducted. She now felt guilty for doubting him and telling him to leave him alone. It was good that someone was watching her back even if she didn’t want that. “Don’t worry, you're safe now,” he assured her. Selena nodded at that. Her heartbeat had returned to normal and she was finally feeling herself once more. She couldn’t be more thankful for that. “Come on, let’s get you home,” Roman said, grabbing her hand. As they headed out the alley, five men converged at the en

Three black vans pulled over at the house of Jermaine. A black-tinted Cadillac followed shortly after. The vans opened up and armed men stepped out of the vehicles heading towards the yellow tape that sealed off the area. It was night now and everywhere was calm. The sudden erratic movements of the men would have caught a few eyes by now but it was late at night. One of the men stepped out from the front of the van. He had short blonde hair and was wearing a bulletproof vest with an AR in his hand. As the Cadillac pulled over beside the last van, the man walked towards it. A guard dressed in a black suit stepped out of the front seat and opened the door. The man with the AR walked towards the car. He stopped by the window not wanting to meet the figure at the backseat. “Jean Brogman, is that right?” Viper Don’s voice sounded. “Yes sir,” the man replied, nodding. “I’m hoping your men know exactly what to do,”Jean nodded once more. “Yes sir.”“Then get to work and find me those a

David Troyes gave Lilian his hand as she stepped out of the car. The paparazzi couldn’t stop flashing their cameras at them. They were finally here at the party. Lilian was still finding it hard to believe that Roman would invite them to a party. It didn’t make any sense. She was very sure he hated them. Why would he choose to let them in? It was confusing. “Thank you, David.”David kissed her knuckles and she giggled. “You’re welcome.”“Shall we?” He asked. Lilian nodded at him and they stepped into the event. It was big and she could see numerous people in there. At the stage were cars that were spinning in a slow revolution. It was obvious that Roman had gotten an automobile contract. While he was expanding, they were shrinking. It wasn’t going to be long until they had nothing left. Roman was slowly getting what he wanted. Their company. He was on his way to the revenge he had sought so badly. He had liquidated their stocks in the market making it worth less than a peanut. What