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COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 71: Breakfast with the In law
The rays of sunlight peering into the curtains of the Griffo bedroom announced the new day. Rain had initially struggled to fall asleep, but the exhaustion from the day's events eventually caught up to her, and she fell into a deep and blissful sleep.Rain woke up with a gasp, as the first thing that greeted her was the cold intense stares of her new husband, Vincenzo. Who was seated beside her, clad in a black suit, staring her down.“Good morning, Sleeping Beauty. I see you slept well,” he said, sarcastically.“Y-Yes,” Rain stuttered. Her mind wandered, memories of his threats the previous night flooded through her mind, She desperately wished it was all a nightmare, and he wasn't actually there beside her, but reality wasn't subtle in informing her what was going on was very real.‘Has he discovered the truth? Is he here to make good on his threats?’ she wondered with dread.When he didn't say anything and kept his gaze fixed on, Rain frantically sat up confused and asked,“Wh...Wh
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 72: A Harsh Welcome
Luna, noticing their antics and understanding that they had made it their mission to torment Rain, glared at both of her brothers until they got the message and stopped smiling.“I’m sure Rain is used to eating with her family and is unfamiliar with our language so I'll say grace,” she spoke and looked at her brother with a knowing look.Marco, sensing his sister’s piercing gaze, yielded and let her pray.When the prayer was done, Rain visibly heaved a sigh.“So, Rain, I'm curious. What is breakfast like in a German household? Did your servers and staff go around dressed in kittens?” Marco asked with an expression so innocently curious that naive Rain didn't realize what he had implied.Before Rain could respond, Luna slammed her hand down on the table and hissed, “Basta Marcus!” Luna boomed in Italian as she glared at her brother, filling him with instant regret. He knew he had crossed the line in his sister's eyes and although he felt and showed no remorse for his words, he felt bad
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 73: A Plan of Motion
Days passed in the Griffo household, and slowly, life regained a sense of normalcy. Rain unwillingly adjusted to her new life as a mafia queen and settled into a routine. Aside from the three meals which were mandated to be eaten in the company of her husband and his family, she had the freedom to use her time as she pleased.However, there were few restrictions imposed on her. She wasn't allowed to leave the mansion without Vincenzo’s permission, and certain portions of the Mansion were restricted to her. Martha, the maid Vincenzo assigned to her, gave her a map that outlined the parts of the mansion accessible to her. The rule was simple; if it isn't on the map, it isn’t accessible to you. Rain knew the rules could have been a lot worse, so she didn’t dare complain or let her curiosity get the best of her.On this particular morning, Rain had woken up a bit late and hastily got ready to attend her first meal of the day.‘Shit, Shit, Shit,’ She cursed inwardly, glancing at the clock
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 74: A Real Plan
Rain quickly got up to ensure that the door was locked tight then responded.“I haven’t been able to gather much. The house is crawling with guards and maids who are purely loyal to Vincenzo. There are motion and heat detecting cameras and sensors positioned everywhere, and in such inconspicuous places that it is almost impossible to snoop without getting caught.And most days I’m too scared to even step out of my room out of fear of running into Vincenzo or worse, Marco, who hates us. I feel like my heart might leap out of my chest, and I’ll stop breathing, I’m so sorry, Randy, I don’t think I’m cut out for this task.”As she spoke, she began to hyperventilate. It had been a stressful morning and thinking about her experiences over the past few weeks overwhelmed her. She dropped to her knees, her face contorted with distress and tried to focus on regulating her breaths.“For frack’s sake, quit acting like a freaking baby Schwester.” Randy cursed quietly.There was a little bit of a r
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 75: A Tense Atmosphere
Two days later…The room was filled with an air of anticipation as everyone patiently waited in their seats for Vincenzo, the new Don, to make his entrance. The atmosphere crackled with a mix of excitement and tension, as the family members and the elders of the Griffo family exchanged hushed whispers, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new leader."Vincenzo is a tad bit late, don't you think, Marco?" Madam Emily, the late Don’s advisor, remarked in Italian. Her voice carried a hint of concern, tinged with a bit of annoyance."Yeah, it appears so. But we all know of Vincenzo's love for making grand entrances and as the new Don, I think he has not only earned it but is entitled to it as well." Marco replied with a look that shut up any further questions about Vincenzo's late arrival.Luna, ever the voice of reason, gave her brother a hard look then turned to Madam Emily with a reassuring smile.“He'll be here soon, I'm sure there is a good explanation for his lateness.” Madam Emily
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 76: Battle Line
One of the underbosses tried to speak but Vincenzo spoke first.“My word is the law here and what I have said is final.” He said firmly with an expression that declared no room for further conversation.Marco and Luna glanced at each other with confused looks but didn't say anything. They also didn't understand their brother's actions. Vanaken was not to be trusted and it was true that they had been rivals and still were. So why would Vincenzo make such a decision?Marco's confusion persisted in his mind, veiled behind a cold and uninterested face as he tried to make sense of things.He looked around and analyzed the faces of the members of the clan. They expressed shock and palpable fear and suddenly it clicked; the reason Vincenzo had done what he had done. Or so he thought.'This announcement had destabilized the entire room. The gathered members had been walking on eggshells at the start of the meeting, but now, their whole minds were in complete disarray’Meanwhile, the right-ha
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 77: The Strange Don
Somewhere, in the heart of Philadelphia, a third power was rousing from its slumber. Kim Min Jae, the charismatic boss of the Japanese mafia could be seen with his characteristic eerie smile. His eyes filled with excitement, as he was in the midst of finalizing a deal."Yeah, yeah! Don't you worry about a thing, my friend," Kim Min Jae spoke with a confident tone, his voice laced with a hint of excitement. "Our guys will make sure your merchandise is delivered safe and sound. We've got the finest coke, the finest marijuana, and as a special token of appreciation from our esteemed organization, we've even thrown in a little bonus for you."As he ended the call, Min Jae closed his eyes, allowing himself a moment of retrospect. Memories of his humble beginnings flooded his mind, and a sense of pride washed over him. "Damn, I've come a long way," he thought, a gleeful smirk forming on his lips. "From being an illegal immigrant doing small-time robberies to becoming the boss of the Yakuza
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 78: A Foreign Man
After they had all signed it, Min Jae cleared his throat and said with a nervous smile.“Oh my, I forgot to tell you guys. Since you cannot be caught while transporting the drugs, you will each undergo surgery to make space for transporting them discreetly. It isn't a major surgery, your spleen will be taken out and you'll be stitched up and good as new. There'll be nothing for you to worry about as you won't be needing them for anything anyway.”Min Jae said the words in a tone that mirrored ones used by doctors when explaining simple procedures as though he hadn't just dropped the bomb that he was going to be investing one of their cheapest internal organs to replace them with drugs. When he finished the ‘employees’ faces all went red with the realization.‘This psycho intends on harvesting our organs to sell after implanting his illegal drugs for us to transport. What sort of a monster exactly have I landed myself with?’was the collective thought of the hostages as they fearfully t
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Chapter 172: Denouement
Covenants of Chaos: DenouementThe ruins of the Moretti estate still smoldered in the pale light of dawn. The air, thick with ash and the acrid stench of burning wood, carried the weight of a battle won, but at immeasurable cost. Lucas Kane stood amidst the rubble, his shoulders slumped, his breathing heavy. Beside him, Aria Moretti stared into the horizon, her expression unreadable.“You’re quiet,” Lucas said, breaking the silence. His voice was low, hesitant, as though afraid to shatter the fragile moment.Aria didn’t look at him. “What’s there to say?” Her tone was curt, but not sharp. “It’s over.”Lucas shifted, kicking a charred piece of debris with the toe of his boot. “Is it?” He gestured toward the ruins. “This… all of this didn’t just vanish because Silas is gone. The people he hurt, the lives he ruined—none of that disappears.”Aria finally turned to face him, her eyes glassy but resolute. “And what do you want me to do about it? Apologize for him? For what he did?” Her voic
Church 171: Covenants of Chaos
The storm roared over the Moretti property, thunder booming like artillery. Beneath the earth, the cavern shimmered with a foreboding, throbbing glow, archaic markings etched into the rocky ground creating sharp silhouettes. Lucas Kane knelt, his hands tied, as Silas Moretti's stare pressed heavily upon him."You seem let down," Silas remarked, walking back and forth in front of Lucas. The voice of the mafia boss was quiet and mocking. "Did you really believe you could simply enter my home, take what belongs to me, and walk away?" No, Lucas. This concludes here. "This evening, you'll truly grasp what genuine power resembles.""You don't need me for any of this," Lucas growled. He strained against the ropes binding him but didn't flinch. "Let my mother go. She's innocent." Silas laughed, cold and sharp. "Innocent? No one's innocent, Lucas. Least of all Evelyn Kane." He gestured to the corner of the chamber, where Lucas' mother sat slumped, her wrists chained to a metal loop in the wa
Chapter 170: The Offer
The Griffo mansion was quieter now, a deceptive calm settled over it. Vincenzo sat behind his desk, his mind occupied with the recent upheavals. The knock on the door broke his reverie.“Enter,” Vincenzo called, his voice steady.The door opened to reveal Sarai Min Jae, her expression resolute. She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. She had stayed at one of the safe houses they used to keep Nathan in when he was a captive. Her room was heavily monitored. In the office were Vincenzo, Enzo, and Marco who had his arm bandaged up from the gunshot wound.“Sarai,” he began, his voice soft but firm, “we need to talk.” Vincenzo gestured to the chair opposite him. “Sit. ”Marco stared at the 21-year-old girl who sat in front of the desk. She had nice black long hair, he fox eyes were an attractive feature Marco could not ignore. “I hope the safe house wasn’t too rough on you beautiful,” Marco said with a soft tone Sarai looked up at Marco and saw his nice smile. She quickly looked
Chapter 169: The Aftermath
The Griffo mansion bustled with activity. The aroma of antiseptics and the sound of groans filled the dense air. Marco was lying on an improvised medical table, his shirt drenched in blood. “Nurse!” Vincenzo barked, his voice echoing through the hall. “Get over here, now!”A middle-aged nurse hurried to Marco’s side, her hands steady despite the chaos around her. She carefully inspected Marco’s wound."This is going to hurt sir," she cautioned while getting her tools ready. Marco clenched his jaws. “Just do it.” The nurse nodded and quickly extracted the bullet from Marco's shoulder. He uttered a choked scream, his face twisted in agony. "Stay still," she advised while skillfully sewing up the wound. Vincenzo angrily and frustratingly paced nearby, his face a storm of emotion. He muttered to himself, “Dang it. How did they know we were coming.”Vanaken approached, his face pale. “Vincenzo, we need to talk.”Vincenzo stopped pacing and faced him. “What is it?”“The capos are argui
Chapter 168: The Gambit
Kim’s office was dimly lit, the shadows playing across the walls as he waited. The silence was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.“Enter,” Kim called, his voice calm but authoritative.Nakamura stepped inside, his face a mask of professionalism. “You wanted to see me?”Kim gestured to the chair opposite his desk. “Sit. What’s the situation?”Nakamura sat, her eyes narrowing slightly as he leaned forward, his fingers steepled. “Max has informed me about a planned attack by the Griffo family on our organization. It’s set to happen tomorrow .”Kim’s eyes widened, but he quickly composed herself. “Do we know the details?”Nakamura nodded. “Max was able to get the specifics. They plan to hit our main warehouse and the casino simultaneously. They’re hoping to cripple us in one swift move. They are also planning to hit us here at the headquarters.”Kim lets out a low whistle. “Ambitious. But foolish. How reliable is Max’s intel?”“Not that reliable,” Nakamura replied. “But right now it
Chapter 167: A Night to Remember
The day leading to the attack on the Yakuza gang left the mansion in a rare moment of calm. The tension had given way to a fragile sense of peace. As night fell, Vincenzo found himself outside Rain's room, his mind swirling with thoughts of their recent trials and her unexpected loyalty.He knocked softly. "Rain, it's me."The door opened, and Rain stood there, her eyes meeting his. "Vincenzo. What’s up?""I thought we could talk," Vincenzo said, a faint smile playing on his lips. "And maybe have a drink."Rain's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "A drink, huh? Sounds like you have something more in mind.""Perhaps," Vincenzo replied with a wink. "Join me in the study?"Rain agreed by nodding and closing the door behind her while she walked behind him down the hallway. The research was cozy and welcoming, with a fire crackling in the fireplace. Vincenzo filled two wine glasses and passed one to Rain. "To survive another day," he toasted, raising his glass. As he was indicating the upcomi
Chapter 166: The Tides of Betrayal
Vincenzo strode into the dimly lit room, the tension palpable in the air. The Capos were already gathered, their faces a mix of anger and anticipation. Rain followed closely behind, her expression unreadable. Vincenzo returns from his trip with Rain and gathers with the Capos as they discuss plans to lead a reprisal attack on the perpetrators, the Yakuza gang."Alright, let's get to it," Vincenzo said, taking his place at the head of the table. "We've all heard what happened. The Yakuza hit us hard. And it by safe to say there have been how dangerous enemy for a long time. According to Nathan’s insider info they were behind Pedro’s child trafficking operation. There are also the benefactors of the Mexican gang. They are also responsible for Luna’s death. We need to strike back, and we need to do it now."Rick, one of the Capos, leaned forward. "We need to hit them where it hurts. Their operations in the docks are crucial. We take that out, we cripple them.""Agreed," another Capo, Ant
Chapter 165: An Unwelcome Reunion
The heavy oak door creaked open, echoing through the grand yet somber mansion. Kim stood at the threshold, his face a mask of controlled emotion. He watched as his mother-in-law, Mrs. Park, shuffled in, her frail form supported by a cane."Mother," he greeted tersely, stepping aside to let her in. Behind her, Sarai Min Jae followed, her eyes scanning the opulent interior with a mix of nostalgia and unease."Save your greetings for someone who cares Kim," Mrs. Park replied, her voice hoarse. "I wouldn't have come if it weren't for Sarai. The poor girl just wants to see her father."Sarai, now a striking 21-year-old woman, stood awkwardly, clutching her bag. "Dad," she said softly.Kim's eyes softened briefly. "Sarai. It's been too long." Kim steps close to her extending his arm with an invitation to hug. “Come, my dear.” He said as he hugged his daughter and she hugged him back. Sarai had been living with her grandmother for the last six years. Mrs Park had previously refused to let Sa
Chapter 164: Love and Lies
Vincenzo and Rain were getting ready to head off to a crucial appointment as the sun started to rise over the edges of Philadelphia. Vincenzo had to deal with the loss of the shipping company they made use of to transport their illegal merchandise. Thanks to the new mayor's alliance with Clayton the company was now in their control. He would have gladly rescheduled to have more time to mourn Luna’s death but he knew he had to deal with this before they lost even more control of the city. Rain had persistently pushed to go with him, gradually breaking through Vincenzo's initial hesitation. "Do you really want to go with me?" With raised eyebrows, Vincenzo inquired, mildly amused, as he observed Rain packing a small suitcase. “It mostly going to be boring business talks and exchanges.”Rain flashed him a confident smile. "Absolutely. Someone has to keep you out of trouble."Vincenzo chuckled, shaking his head. "I'm not the one who needs a babysitter." He said indicating to Rain herself
