"So you made such a deal with that villain?""Yes, I used his personal reasons to get him to cooperate.""He stole the file to find out something about his mother's case. I still don't understand why a file like that would be so crucial that stealing it could land someone in jail," Violet said, enjoying an ice cream in the shady outdoor cafe.Victor answered after swallowing his durian ice cream."The file contains major cases that not everyone can know about, no media is allowed to cover them, or for cases that shouldn't be solved.""What does that mean?" asked Violet.Victor looked at her and said, "Like entrapment cases where the main goal is not to find the perpetrator and put him in jail, but to ruin someone's life.""You mean... slander?""Yes.""So, was the case involving Xiel's mother 13 years ago just an accusation? And Xiel is looking for that case in order to solve it? He wants to prove his mother's innocence?"Victor snapped his fingers. "More or less," he said,
Antonio went back to see The Handler. In his room, they were still talking with the curtains drawn. "Still too shy to show your face?" asked Antonio, fiddling with his glass of chilled wine. "You look calmer than the last time we met, Antonio." "I don't think too much anger is a good thing at my age," replied Antonio, "after all, back then I was angry because you wouldn't tell me about my new system owner. But now, I can be more relaxed because I already know who he is." "Hm. Interesting. Who is he?" Antonio put his glass down rather hard, squared his body and said, "The loser who inherited my blood, the son of Rose." The Handler did not respond. Antonio leaned back casually in his chair. "It's quite unfortunate if this is true. I've never confirmed it firsthand, but from what I've noticed, it's not like you can do that much with just your inheritance, right?" asked Antonio, confident in his words. "Victor, a loser who just got an inheritance out of nowhere, can do many things
"So, where are you going to stay now?" asked Violet. They had finished lunch together and were about to head back. "To our apartment, or somewhere else we can still afford with our own money." There was a look of sadness on Vonn and Vincent's faces, but Victor ruined it with, "Oh, you're not going back home?" "What do you mean?" "I think after being in prison for so long, the place you miss the most is home." Vonn looked annoyed, but Vincent held back his hand. "Are you mocking us?" Victor laughed mockingly, "Do you feel offended?" After that, Victor walked first on his lame leg. "I'd love to kick one of his sticks and let him fall hard," Vonn said, looking vengeful. "Do you want me to talk to Dad?" Violet offered when Victor was some distance away, leaving Vonn and Vincent staring at her in confusion. "Now that the truth is known, Father will be relieved that you're innocent." "Forget it." "Hm?" Vonn looked unconcerned, as did Vincent. "We won't ask anything of dad." Vio
Xiel's jaw hardened, he clenched his hands into fists and stared intently. Victor spoke again. "Oh, and that time you played around when I wanted your cooperation, it was very annoying." "So you're reciprocating now?" "Yeah?" "Because you feel I played you once, now you want to play me too?" "I'm honestly not one to play games, but I don't know if you think I'm taking revenge." Xiel averted his gaze, holding back. He was upset but he could not put his ego first. "I'll be your partner." Xiel offered, hoping Victor would melt. "Someone with my skills would be very beneficial in this day and age and I'll make sure you don't regret having me as your partner." Victor did not look interested. "How about a slave?" "I wouldn't want to have a slave who is smarter than me." Xiel laughed, restrained himself again and then his gaze became more serious. He said, "In that case, get me out because the person I want to destroy is the person you also want to destroy." Victor stared at Xiel
Chapter 118 [1.6] Victor called his friends to come to his office, including Vander who-since who knows when-had become a part of Victor and his journey. "Good morning," Vander said, carrying his gym bag on his back and still a little sweaty. "Do you want to take a shower? I have a bathroom in this room," Victor said, offering. Vander just smiled and sat on the couch, drinking water. "No need. I'm going to get home and go to work." "Am I interrupting your schedule? You're supposed to shower and get to the hospital, right?" "Never mind," Vander chuckled, a rare thing Victor rarely saw. "Is this your first time calling us? I came because I know my best time to go to work. Behave as usual." Victor didn't know why he felt a little happy at Vander's words. He made his way to the sofa with a limping step, aided by his cane and still a bit of trouble. "Does your leg still hurt?" asked Vander as Victor sat across from him and waited for Vania and Violet to arrive. "It still hurts i
Victor was in his office room. Seemingly relaxed but inside his head was full of many things. "Will she succeed in getting Xiel out?" Victor asked, about Vania whom he had assigned to get Xiel out of prison. "I'm confident in Vania's abilities. Not only because she's a math genius, but she's also good at communicating. If she can't get Xiel out the way she should, then she'll use the method I suggested. Haha, I don't know if someone like her can do it or not." Victor remembered Xiel's words that Antonio was the one who framed Elina Stacy. Victor had seen the file about the case 13 years ago and he laughed. "Antonio... you really are a pathetic human being," Victor said, his feet resting on his desk casually. "And what's even sadder is that I have blood of a human like you." Victor tapped the desk with his pen. "You can betray your coworker and ruin her life, and yet you can still laugh smugly in your high position after you've killed her in such a worst way. That's really heartless
Violet came to the table where Antonio was waiting for her. It was surprising to see Verlaine there too. "Hello, Violet. It's been a while. Nice to see you here," Verlaine said, crossing his legs casually and waiting awkwardly for Violet to sit down. A sumptuous Japanese meal was served to them. The room was closed enough for serious conversation. Violet felt a little uncomfortable. "How are you, Violet?" asked Antonio, making Violet look at him and forget about Verlaine. "I'm fine." Violet looked uncomfortable, keeping her head down until Antonio made her lift her head by saying, "And how is your twin brother?" It was surprising to hear Antonio ask how Vonn and Vincent were doing after treating them like outsiders before. "They're fine. ...." "I'm glad to hear that." Violet watched Antonio's face, the man looked like he was holding back a feeling of regret. "I don't know where to start, but I just wanted to express my regret to you, and of course to Vonn and Vincent," Anton
Violet looked guilty. If she hadn't known, she would have used Victor to help destroy her own father. "Father, I'm sorry," Violet said, "if I hadn't known this sooner, would I have unknowingly destroyed you by helping Victor and Xiel?" Antonio smiled, understandingly. But in his heart, he laughed. "I understand; in the end, Victor will do whatever it takes to get back at me, even if it means deceiving you. I feel bad for you, Violet, even though it was me who asked you to work there, but it seems like he deliberately stole your heart and made you his chess piece." "So, what should I do, Father? Should I quit the company and be by your side. I also doubt my ability to continue being around her, or...." Violet hesitated to continue her words, and Verlaine took the opportunity to speak. "Or are you afraid that you'll actually turn to Victor's side and betray father?" Violet looked at Verlaine who was insinuating her, then lowered her head. Antonio touched her shoulder and made Viol