''There is a way out, or so I heard,'' Shadow announced when he saw that the Bans were in a panic.''How did you hear? Margaret, what is going on? How did you know to come here at such a time?'' Mr. Ban asked when he saw his sister and niece suddenly show up at the house. ''Hear about what?'' Margaret Ban asked.She was there for another reason. Seeing that Margaret Ban didn't have an idea of what was going on with Charles Ban, Mr. Ban decided to keep it a secret as it were.He signaled Shadow to make sure that Charles Ban didn't show up in the living room or anywhere around until Margaret Ban and Lucy Ban had left.''What is it?'' Mr. Ban asked Margaret Ban.''Someone came to work in Lucy's company, and suddenly disappeared without a trace after one week of working,'' Margaret Ban reported. While she spoke, she looked around the house and saw that everyone was immensely busy.Up and about.''What's going on? Did I hear that there is going to be another war? Also, the whole city is
Before Margaret Ban could start her own anger at Don Black, Mr. Ban entered his study with red eyes.Since Don Black turned his back on Mr. Ban, Mr. Ban had not bothered to call him for any reason because he felt that Don Black was an adult and allowed to make his own decisions, and if abandoning him for Greg Chase was a decision that Don Black was very sure was the right one for him, then why would he, Mr. Ban stop him or try to coax him differently. But...This particular move by Don Black pained Mr. Ban to the fullest.How dare he send a young man to charm Lucy Ban, his niece?What if things had gone further and then Austin Black slept with Lucy, knowing fully well that he didn't love her, what would Lucy have turned herself into with such a devastating heartbreak bothering her. Mr. Ban was mad as hell. He locked himself inside his study, picked up his phone, and called Don Black.Don Black was handling business as usual when his chief aide hurried up to him with claims that Mr.
''Make sure to stay away from the Bans,'' Don Black called Austin Black immediately after he dropped the phone call with Mr. Ban.''How do you mean?'' Austin Black asked. ''Is there anything the matter? I thought you assured me that there was no way that Mr. Ban would find out about...'' Austin Black was saying this when his father interrupted him. ''He does not know anything. He called me earlier, asking speculative questions, and the rest, he was not sure of anything,'' Don Black replied hastily. There was a brief silence at first, then Austin Black asked. ''Did he mention my name?'' ''Yes, of course, he did. He said you wooed his niece into giving out information...'' Don Black explained. He was somewhat at the edge.''So, he knows everything then. Why are you telling me that he does not know?'' Austin Black asked again.His voice was shaky.He was frightened.He knew Mr. Ban better, and he also knew that Mr. Ban loved Lucy a lot and would destroy anyone that came to her to ha
Soon after Don Black hung up the phone from speaking with Mr. Ban, Margaret Ban's call came in. ''Fuck!'' Don Black muttered with a low voice as he stared at his phone while it rang aggressively. Margaret Ban had not called him in at least three years, and he only caught a glimpse of her any time she was passing by his house, based on the fact that they lived in the same estate. Drawing in a deep breath, Don Black answered the call and put the phone against his ear cautiously. ''Margaret,'' Don Black said, garnering the entire frequency of Baritone in his voice. Margaret Ban's heart quivered, but she was quick to fall back in line, after all, she could not let this man have her at a weak spot. ''Did you send your son after my daughter?'' Margaret Ban asked abruptly, going straight to the point without a doubt. ''What's up with you and your brother asking me this? Damien just got off the phone, screaming at me for the same reason that you are calling. No, I didn't send my son af
Margaret Ban could not believe that she was currently allowing Lucy Ban to follow her to Don Black's house, but Lucy looked defiant, and Margaret was sure that the only way she could stop Lucy from going to Don Black's house was if she, Margaret, changed her mind concerning going there. ''When we get there, please, don't say anything to anyone, just keep quiet and allow me to do the talking, got it?'' Margaret Ban asked. Lucy nodded.Margaret Ban laughed lightly, she knew Lucy better than that, after all, she was Lucy's mother.She knew that Lucy nodding as hastily as she did, meant that she could not be trusted in any way. She was going to wreak havoc on Austin Balck if she dared to see him in his so-called gangster father's house. At Don Black's house. ''Everything is set, Chase. I know we don't have to ask you if you are good, right?'' Don Black asked.Gerg Chase frowned as he looked at Don Black, and then his eyes darted to Bane. ''Waht do you mean by you are sure you don't
''Are you kidding me? Greg, you were involved in this?'' Lucy Ban asked, looking at Gerg Chase with wide eyes. ''Lu, it's not like that. It's not what you think...'' Greg was saying, but Lucy raised her hand and motioned for him to stop telling tales. ''You used me. Since when did you become like this?'' Lucy asked.''I never knew you to be this bent on savageness, since when did you become like this for crying out loud?'' Lucy Ban asked. ''It's not like that Lu. I had to do what I should to get myself together. You know how it is on these streets. This business requires that I...'' Greg Chase started to explain but then they all turned when they heard a foreign voice.''Dad...dad...'' Austin Black started to call from a distance as he entered the living room. Nothing prepared Austin Black for the caliber of people that he met in his father's living room, including Lucy Ban.Austin Black froze. ''Boss...boss...'' Austin Black said, trying to sound as light-hearted as possible. '
"I did it, boss. I took his gate down at least," Marcus said to Boss Shen. At Boss Shen's house, he was seen smiling victoriously. "That's great. It's just that I wish he knew I was the one that attacked him. He will blame it on Ban, I can assure you of that," Boss Shen said. "Yeah, you are right. That part sucks," Marcus replied. "Why don't you declare a full blown war with him?" Marcus asked. Boss Shen glanced at him nervously. "Yes, you have already started warring with him so why don't you just go right ahead and show him that you can fight him?" Marcus added. "It's easier said than done. As soon as he finds out that I am the one attacking him, he would send an army after me just to prove that he is superior," Boss Shen explained. "Then join Ban's faction and openly declare that you are his ally," Marcus suggested. ''I have already joined Ban's faction. What is left is the open declaration,'' Boss Shen replied. ''Yes, so what's stopping you? Do what you have to do and ge
''You wouldn't believe it, Boss Shen said to Mr. Ban when he went to report what Don Black had told him.''What happened? Did you still bomb Black's house?'' Mr. Ban asked. Boss Shen nodded.''He doesn't have the slightest idea that I was the one who did it. He thinks it is you, the usual suspect,'' Boss Shen explained, laughing lightly. Mr. Ban ashook his head.''Well? Tell me what you want to...'' he said to Boss Shen.''Black asked me to double-cross you and sell you out to him,'' Boss Shen replied.Mr. Ban frowned.''Does he by any means know that you have been coming around me?'' Mr. Ban asked. Boss Shen shook his head again. ''No!'' he replied. ''He doesn't know. He wants me to come to you with the guise of selling him out, and then when you make plans concerning the attack, I will tell him all,'' Boss Shen explained. Mr. Ban laughed.''And what did you tell him? Did you agree? Are you already doing as he asked you to?'' Mr. Ban asked. Boss Shen frowned. ''Don't be like