Brad and the rest of them got out of the bus.“You all should be familiar with your position. I don't want anyone leaving or wandering around. You,” he pointed at Brad. “_you and you, stick together.”Everyone nodded in response before they were led into the hall through the backway.Brad hesitated as he regarded the interior decoration for a moment. Truly, the whole place was a beauty to behold.“Don't just stand there. What are you standing here for!” The man's voice jerked him out of his scrutiny.“I wonder why this man is always screaming,” Nick complained beside Brad.Brad looked at Nick. “We will be in charge of distributing the wines. I won't be able to see Fernandez if we are in other aspects.”“So glad you all are here!” The Mc started suddenly and all attention was drawn to him. “As you all know it's a birthday party of our beloved father and we have a lot of big men and women amidst us to make today memorable. For that, the host had decided to bring up an auction.”A round
It wasn't because she thought something good could come out of it. Tina knew who Mia was.She was the girlfriend of a famous chef in New York. Vincenzo was not a little name at the lips of the people.A lot of girls were even crushing on him.But Brad was right when he said that Victor was not going to take it easy with her. Besides, everyone knew how harsh and rude Mia was. “I am so sorry, ma. I didn't know. It wasn't intentional but if you can't let go now, I will really appreciate it. And you can do anything you want to me after the party but acting like this during the party already means you want Victor to fire me.”Mia's eyes went wide with shock. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Anger surged through her.“What did you just say?”Tina bowed slightly. “I'm really sorry ma.”Mia huffed and looked at Brad. “You must be the second boss because you seem to be running your mind anyhow. Do you even know who I am and what I can do?”Brad regarded her for a moment. “Does it lo
Vicenzo watched Mia walk angrily inside the restroom. A soft smile appeared on his face.Actually, he admired the other bartenders. attitude the other time. It was what he always saw and checked in any person he wanted to recruit as his person.He really witnessed everything that transpired between Mia and the bartenders. And he must say that he really desired one of the bartenders as one of his men.Vincenzo gestured one of his men closer. “That man that just left, follow him and extend my invitation card to him. Tell him I want to see him tonight.”“Ok boss,” the man bowed slightly and walked away.Vincenzo regarded the man for a moment until he was out of the hall before he walked towards the restroom as well.“I can't believe what just happened!” He heard Mia ask angrily as he stepped inside.Mia was looking at the mirror fastened to the wall in anger.“Please calm down. I'm sure he had no idea who you are,” Becky, her assistant, muttered.Mia turned to her. It was as if she was
“What is happening? Why are you not talking?” One of the reporters inquired.Vincenzo frowned. He was short of words. He didn't even know what he was supposed to say. He had no plan for it anyway.Two of his men moved closer suddenly.“Please, move backward!” One of the men voiced out and started to pull the reporters away.Everyone was watching them now.Eventually, the men succeeded in getting closer to Vincenzo despite the obstacle. And with them by his side, they guard him out of the hall.“What the fuck happened?” Vincenzo yelled. He was so angry.His phone rang almost immediately. It was his father.He hesitated briefly before he picked it up. “Hello, dad.”“Meet me at my house immediately,” Fernandez muttered and hung upVincenzo squeezed his fist so tight and punched the back seat. He released a rough sigh and turned to one of his men. “Follow my father's car and drive over his place.”The men bowed in response.They waited briefly for Fernandez's cars to pull out before the
Brad felt someone tap him gently and he opened his eyes.He stared up at Nick.“We have arrived, boss,” he informed him.Brad got up and walked out of the plane.Several cars were waiting already.Nick moved ahead of him to open the door for him.Brad got inside and the car soon pulled off into the street.He switched his phone on. His phone started ringing almost immediately. It was Ava.He picked it up. “Yes, Ava.”“Good evening boss. I just feel you should have arrived.”“I have.”“Alright boss. You have someone waiting for you. I will direct Rick to where he should come.”Brad hesitated briefly. He wondered who that was but he didn't ask any questions.“Alright then.”The phone went off. Rick's phone beeped instead.Brad relaxed back and closed his eyes.He could still see Fernandez's face in his mind like he just met him a few minutes ago.He hasn't really started with either of them. He would when he went back after his father's burial.And then, they would know he is really bac
Ned's eyes went wide with shock. “Really? I can't believe this.”“It's all over the news, sir. In fact, it's one of the popular news now. Everyone is currently talking about it,” he explained and placed one of the magazines on the table in front of Ned.Ned took it and flipped through the pages. He stopped at where Fernandez and Vincenzo's picture was.“It's true!” Ned couldn't believe it. “Just what the fuck! “What would have happened to me if I hadn't fulfilled my end of the bargain?”“Who would have believed he was the son of the popular and powerful mafia lord?”“Well, I always knew he commanded authority. But at this stage, we have to let him know that we are still with him. We will need him more this time. So, send a message to him. I would like to meet with him tonight.”“Alright,” the man responded, bowed slightly, and walked out of the office.Ned regarded the magazine for another moment and he smiled. He was so glad that Vincenzo was closer to him. He could use him any time.
Ava walked inside the room. She hesitated briefly at the door.Brad has been inside the room for more than two hours now. The room was dedicated to Andrei, and some of his pictures were placed at an invisible altar.Brad sat in front of the altar, looking right at the pictures.“Brad,” Ava called softly. “I know what you are doing but I still think you need to sleep.”“I haven't seen my father for so long. He looks so much older.”Ava looked at one of Andrei's pictures. “But he's definitely a handsome man. The last time I spoke to him, he was so concerned about you. He couldn't wait for you to come back home.”Brad sighed and looked away. “I miss him.”Ava sighed. “Are you really going to listen to your mother and step down as the president of P-Bold? Who will take over P-Bold them?”Brad didn't answer immediately.“I mean she's merely worried about you. I am as well. Your father was killed. Everyone is worried something bad might happen to you as well.”“Well, Fernandez wouldn't hav
“It's definitely Vincenzo! I said it! He’s probably here in Italy. What are we going to do?” Brad thought for a moment. His mind was suddenly clouded. “Boss. You have just one hour,” Ava revealed. Brad released a sigh. “Give me just five minutes. I will get back to you,” he assured and the line went off. Brad thought for another moment. He couldn't really decide. If Vincenzo really wanted to see his face, wasn't he in Italy then? His phone rang almost immediately. It was Maxwell. He picked it up. “Hello, Maxwell.” “Yes, boss. Vincenzo is still in New York. So, I think he merely sent his men to Italy,” he explained. Brad smiled softly. “Good. How many of your men came to Italy?” There was a long pause. “We are a total of fifty. Is there any emergency? Is everything fine?” “Not really. I need you to send your men to the location I will send to you. In fact, I will tell you when they are supposed to arrive there.” “Alright boss. I will be waiting,” Maxwell assured and the line