The bossy looking receptionist, began to look condescendingly at Romeo. "And what do you think you just did? Huh." She looked daring. "What did you think, that slamming the counter and ordering me to take back my words which are true would make me to chicken out and be sorry?" She paused. "Sorry love, that ain't happening. Now take your battered body, bruised scarface and animalistic demeanour out of this hotel or you would not like the way I am going to treat you." She pointed at the exit.Romeo's heart began to thump, and his instincts was to give her a dirty slap right in the face, but he hesitated.If only she had the slightest idea of the persona she was regarding with contempt and disdain.If only she knew a fraction of the sacrifices, hurt and pain that birthed those scars which gave her the much needed freedom and livelihood as a citizen of Mondosh, she would have been more respectful.Despite her being oblivious to Romeo's real identity, Romeo believed that her actions deser
Romeo did not reply to Flanagan's greeting. He was speechless as he tried to ascertain the reason for Flanagan's presence in the room that the prime suspect of Charlie Stauman's murder had lodged.Or was he the assassin?Romeo didn't bother to think of Flanagan as a possible perpetrator of Charlie Stauman's murder, one because he was the laziest male human being he had ever seen. The short time he spent with the Davidsons exposed that fact to him, he couldn't even hold a shotgun, let alone a sniper case bag.Two, because he was allergic to the sight of blood. The red thick fluid always gave him creeps.Three, he was a blonde plumpy guy, the suspect was thin brunette.Flanagan was not the only person inside the room, he was with five tall men of muscular build, clad with dark suits.They were his bodyguards.But this meant that Flanagan had no intention of lodging here, but what would he be doing inside this room with five bodyguards.His instincts threw him into the assumption that t
"I said let me go!" Flanagan's tone was higher this time.Romeo's grip on Flanagan's arm tightened, his fingers digging into the flesh, as he skillfully twisted and turned it with a controlled force. Flanagan winced in pain, his face contorting with each movement, and beads of sweat forming on his forehead."You think that your status and your money would intimidate me? his voice low and menacing. "But strength, determination, and wit—those are qualities you don't have, those are qualities you can't purchase."Flanagan continued to wince in pain while his bodyguards stood there, unsure of what to do. At first they were shocked, and amazed by the Romeo's guts, second Flanagan had not given the order to attack.This was rather an excuse, not a code.With a swift motion, Romeo forced Flanagan down to his knees, bringing him closer to the floor. "If I were you, I would leave this room in peace." Romeo said.The room fell silent, the only sound heard was Flanagan's muffled groans of dis
"Is this all you can throw at me for twisting your plumpy lazy arm?"Romeo began sarcastically. "Come on, a member of the great Davidson family is sure more sophisticated as it regards, power, muscle and brutality."Flanagan shuddered, absolutely dumbfounded on what his next move was going to be."Oh it seems like someone looks confused. Anyway here is the door. I am going to count to ten and if you are still anywhere around here, I promise you, I am going to fracture both of your hands.""One…Two…Three."Without hesitation, Flanagan jolted out of the door without any form of hesitation.His bodyguards still in excruciating pain, crawled out of the room, and with all of them gone, Romeo bolted the door."We need to be fast lads, don't expect those guys to give up that easily. They would be coming for us in full force in no time."Romeo, with a determined look in his eyes, and his Chinese associates began their search. The air was tense as they began meticulously searching for any clue
The van hummed along the dimly lit streets, Li Wei focused on the road, while Romeo and Chen Hua sat in the back, reviewing the gathered evidence. The unease in the air was evidence a big contrast to the nondescript exterior of the vehicle.As the van turned a corner, Romeo's keen instincts kicked in. He caught a glimpse of two black Range Rover trucks trailing them in the side mirror. His expression tightened, realizing they were being pursued."Chen Hua, we've got company. Two Range Rovers on our tail," Romeo uttered in a low, urgent tone.Chen Hua glanced out the window, confirming Romeo's suspicion. "Trouble's catching up, my prince.""Flanagan!" Romeo whispered angrily to himself cocksure that the plumpy bastard had sent these henchmen.His mind raced, contemplating their options. "Li Wei, speed up. We need to lose those trucks, and fast."Li Wei nodded, gripping the wheel with determination. The van's engine roared to life as he accelerated, weaving through the streets with cal
"Joseph how could you?" Said Romeo who was struggling to make sense of the whole scenario. He was sweating profusely and coupled with that, he felt betrayed.Joseph began to laugh. "Ah Romeo, Romeo, what were you thinking when you decided to make those searches inside that hotel room, huh?""So you were part of the plan?""Part of what plan?""The plan to kill Charlie Stauman?""Well that would be a yes. You got any problem with that?"Romeo stared coldly at him for a while. "You bastard, how could you?" Romeo was furious."I am sorry my prince, but I work for the highest bidder." Joseph said calmly.Suddenly Romeo heard a ringing tone and a tough looking fellow approached Joseph. "You have a call sir."Joseph collected the phone. "Hello Flanagan.""Hello Joseph, what about those bastards?""They are with us, confined and quiet…they seem to be enjoying the place even." He then let out a sarcastic laughter."Good, good.""So what do you suggest we do with them now that they know a thi
Romeo opened his tightly shut eyes and to his surprise, nothing was wrong with him. He looked up at Joseph."Come on cousin, did you really believe that I would betray you?" Joseph asked as he moved to unfasten the cords that bounded Romeo.Romeo's emotions surged like a tempest, a whirlwind of relief and bewilderment. The cords binding him fell away, leaving him free, yet his mind remained entangled in a web of conflicting thoughts.Relief washed over him as he realized he wasn't facing imminent death. The weight that had pressed on his shoulders were lifted, and a rush of gratitude toward Joseph flooded his conflicted heart. "Cousin, you saved me?" he whispered, the words carrying both disbelief and appreciation.However, a storm of anger brewed within him as the realization dawned that Joseph had orchestrated this elaborate charade. For Romeo, the betrayal ran deeper than he could fathom. However standing toe to toe with Joseph, he gave him a dirty slap. "What the fuck did you th
"What kind of snake did you say we are going to take out?" Asked a young man who was about nineteen years of age. He wore navy blue overalls. "Baby pythons, four baby pythons." His senior a roughly bearded man with bushy eyebrows replied.The younger exterminator stared at his senior and began to laugh."Why do you laugh? What is funny?""You look like a clown on this costume my prince." "I know Ahmed. But I don't care about that. All I care about is preventing the assasination of Heinrich Schmidt.""I heard a lot about him…""I know, but at the moment, he is better off alive than dead."Both men continued their journey and soon, they entered the vast and rich compound of Mr Heinrich Schmidt."It is a beautiful place my prince.""Yeah I know." Romeo then tucked his hand in his pocket, took out his phone and dialled Joseph's number."Hello Joseph, we are in.""Good. Now all you have to do is do your work and await the assassin.""Hmmm, that is easy to say, but how do we identify this