Chapter 33Morris sat in his office, the soft glow of the desk lamp casting long shadows across the room as he poured over the latest financial reports. Not only was the company in Jeopardy, the assassin got caught, and now he is scared that he would be exposed. The money he had paid him had significantly affected his finances. His phone rang. Venita's name popped up on the screen; overwhelmed by the day's events, he decided to pick up the call and vent to her.“Hello, Venita. How are you doing?" Morris asked Venita as he picked up the call.“Hi, daddy. I'm doing alright. How has your day been?" Venita's voice was laced with concern.“Honestly, today has not been the greatest of days for me. It hasn't been great at all." He shared. “Please, tell me about it." She asked. “I made sure to involve myself in a significant investment, which didn't work out for me. Also, the assassin I hired to kill your ex-husband failed. He failed woefully. " Morris shared. “Fuck. That bitch. I don't u
Chapter 34.Morris and his colleague talked about their opportunity to kill Lecter at the event hosted at the hotel by a company trying to raise awareness.“So, you have alerted the assassin on how to do things and how to do it?" Morris asked him.“He is not a fool, Morris. You are smart, and he is a well-trained assassin, and he has been properly treated. If he fails, he will not be paid, and my guard will have him killed." The colleague said a smirk grew on his face. "The night was heavy with tension as the hired assassin lay in wait, his finger poised on the trigger as he watched Lecter James step out of his car and enter the luxurious hotel where the event was being held. This was it, the moment he had been waiting for, the chance to finally rid the world of the man who would make him earn so much money.“Steady, steady." The assassin said to himself, concentrating intensely, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But as he took aim and prepared to fire, a sudden commotion br
Chapter Thirty-FiveVenita sat in the cafe, the moonlight illuminating where Ste sat, her mind racing with thoughts of revenge as she waited for her contact to arrive. After her heinous activity with the doctor, sleeping with him, she felt worthless to some point. To get information, she had used her body, and it was not as if the doctor was sleeping with her. Now, she plans to bring Anna and her ex-husband, Lecter.She had a plan, a plan to tear Anna and Lecter apart once and for all, and she would stop at nothing to see it through. If she is willing to sleep with someone for a piece of basic information, she would be willing to do much more. The minutes ticked by, and her contact finally arrived: a shadowy figure. He was wearing a black hoodie, his face covered, and he wore a mask. He located Venita and walked up to her.Venita wasted no time getting to the point, her voice low and urgent as she outlined her request.“I need you to do something for me," she said, her eyes gleaming
Chapter 36“Do I have to follow you?" Anna whined, complaining to Lecter.“Yes, I have a beautiful wife, and I want everyone to see this beauty. Also, we need to go out more and take pictures to get more publicity. " Lecter tells her.“Yeah, we have gone out many times and gotten a lot of publicity." Anna contested. “This is different; it's fundraising publicity. It will do both of us good, so please, my two babies." Lecter said, kissing Anna and touching her stomach. "Please, dress up, and let's go to this party." “Fine, only because you asked. " Anna said, stomping her feet as she walked up the stairs. In a short period, that's what Anna said it was, and she came down fully dressed and ready for the party.“God damn, you look so beautiful, baby. Drop dead gorgeous. " Lecter said, walking up to her and taking her hands in his. He kissed her and gently rubbed her belly. “Let's go." They both got in the car and drove away. People began dropping in, getting into the party, and mak
Chapter Thirty-SevenLecter opened the door to the room with force, busting in like he was in an action movie. She was probably hoping to catch her frolicking.“Hey!! What's going on? Are you under attack?" Anna asked with concern. She had dropped the food in her hand out of fear. Food was scattered over the floor, the door half broken, and the worker stared at them in awe.“No, let's go. Now!!" He yelled and walked out of the room. He didn't wait for her like he used to.Shock filled Anna's mind, her thoughts racing, trying to figure out what had happened, what his ex-wife would have done to him to make him feel this way. She quickly follows suit.“Sorry about the door. He will pay for it, don't worry. " Anna apologized to the worker before she walked out.Lecter was already waiting in the car. Immediately after she entered the car, he drove off, not waiting for her to sit correctly. “What happened at the party to make you feel this way?" She asked as she struggled to put the seat
Chapter 38“What is it?" Lecter asked, his voice heavy, his breath heavy from sneaking and running around. “Can we talk about our situation?" Anna asked. "I honestly don't like the way things have been since yesterday. You didn't even look at me today, let alone greeting me. I promise you that I didn't cheat on you." “No thanks. I am not talking to you. Good night." He responded with a lighthearted tone. Lecter had earlier thought he would talk to her today and fix the issue, but with the call he overheard, he became uncertain. Plotting his next move, Lecter set out to follow Anna to where she would meet her lover. But he had to ensure she was not suspicious, so he left the house earlier than she would.The next day came, and he informed Anna that he would leave the house awhile. “Where are you going?" Anna asked but didn't get a reply. "When will you be back?" The follow-up question had no reply also. “Stay safe," Lecter said as she opened the door. “Fuck you!" She yelled as h
Chapter 39Venita's steps echoed down the empty corridor as she made her way toward Lecter's office, her heart pounding with anticipation. She had a plan, a plan to win back his favor and reclaim her rightful place by his side. But as she reached the door, her confidence wavered, quickly replaced with a considerable sense of doubt and fear.Taking a deep breath, Venita pushed open the door and stepped inside, her eyes locking with Lecter's across the room. But instead of him readily welcoming her into his arms, the way she had pictured this particular moment when his relationship with his wife was shaky. I was too late, and now he doesn't care. “Wait, Lecter, please stop walking so fast and come to my aid," Venita said as she followed him, everyone groveling at his feet. “What exactly do you need my help for, Venita?" Lecter asked her, knowing she didn't have a good answer. She struggled to give a good answer, and then she tried to jump on him, probably to get a kiss. Lecter, who h
Chapter 40Venita stood before the CEO, her heart pounding as she prepared to carry out her plan. “So, Who are you? and how may I help you?" The CEO said his tone was harsh like he was joking about anything happening. “Erm, i- i-" Venita stammered; the beginning of the conversation and her fear had made her first impression very terrible. “Sorry, are you okay? Feel free to talk to me." The CEO saidVenita turned back from the CEO and asked for the bathroom. She was shown there. In the bathroom, she adjusted herself in the mirror, showing her breasts and making them more prominent. Her skirt was so tight it outlined perfectly the shape of her ass.She came back with a renewed hope of courage.“Okay, let's do this again." The CEO said, not taking his eyes off her breasts. He is just as disgusting as Sarah said.With a coy smile, she leaned in closer, her voice dripping with honeyed words. "Darling," she purred, her fingers tracing lazy circles on his chest. "I have a proposition for
EpilogueIt's been five years since Lecter defeated Bruce that fateful night. And from that timeframe, a lot of things had happened."Dad, we'll miss the show. We have to go now," Liana, Lecter's daughter called out from the car.Anna smiled while Lecter approached with a briefcase at hand."I can tell them to come perform for you here at the mansion, my princess," Lecter said to Liana but she rolled her eyes and pouted."It wouldn't be the same, dad. I want to watch the show with my friends too," Liana replied."Your daughter is very stubborn, Lecter James," Anna stretched forth her hand and took the briefcase from Lecter before he proceeded to kiss her lips."I wonder where she got that from," Lecter said sarcastically and Anna scoffed. They soon got into the car and zoomed off. Along the way, Lecter's phone rang. It was the president."Mr President, you honor me with your call," Lecter said."Mr James. I want to personally thank you for what you did for our country. We would have
Rachel’s eyes widened, genuine fear finally breaking through her tough exterior. She was ready to burst into tears when Bruce turned back to her, his gun still in hand. “See what happens to those who cross me? Want to be part of them?” He asked angrily. Before Rachel could respond, the door burst open. Lecter stormed in, his presence filling the room with an electric charge. “Bruce!” He shouted, his voice echoing off the walls. Bruce turned, gun raised, ready to face his nemesis. “Lecter. Finally decided to show your face? You’ve been hiding behind her all this while, haven’t you?”Lecter’s eyes were cold, calculating. “This ends now, Bruce. No more games.” Bruce laughed, a harsh, mirthless sound. “You think you can take me down? You’re a fool to think so, Lecter.” Lecter moved with lightning speed, closing the distance between them in a heartbeat. He knocked the gun from Bruce’s hand, sending it skidding across the floor. The two men clashed in a brutal hand to
Bruce stared out the window of Raphael's former office, which was now his own. The city was alive before him, a web of lights and life, oblivious to the power struggles that took place within its own shadows.He had fought hard to get where he was, as far as he was concerned, taking over Raphael's organization after the old boss's untimely demise. But victory felt hollow. Ursula, his sister, had deserted him, leaving him to run the business alone. He scowled, thinking of her betrayal.And besides, he had bigger fish to fry. Lecter. That bastard had managed to slip from his hands the other day, but he wouldn’t be so lucky next time. The door to the office opened, and Bruce turned, expecting one of his new underlings. Instead, Rachel walked in, and Cecil came in after her. He gave Cecil a questioning look, and he responded with shaking his head, so he turned back to Rachael. Her presence was like a punch to the gut. He hadn't seen her since their last heated argument, and her sudden
Lecter picked up the phone. “Lecter, it's Rachel.” She said hurriedly. “I know where Bruce is. He's at an old warehouse on the east side of the city.” “Are you sure?” Lecter asked, his heart pounding. He was ready to give up all his wealth for Anna. “Positive.” Rachel replied. “I’ve been following him. He doesn't know I'm onto him yet.” “Thank you, Rachel. I owe you.” “A million dollars, I’m sure. Just get them out safe.” Rachel said. “I'll keep an eye out and make sure he doesn't slip away.” Lecter hung up and called his bodyguards. “We have a location. I’ll send the coordinates now, move out immediately!” As Lecter and his men sped towards the warehouse, he felt nothing but anger and fear. He couldn’t lose Anna and Mia, especially not to Bruce. Not like this, at least.- - - Bruce was in full panic mode now. He knew it was only a matter of time before Lecter arrived. He looked at Anna and Mia, who were watching him in silence. “What are we going to do?” Cecil ask
Lecter sat in his upper minimalist office that gave him the best view in the city. The large window that went roof to floor made him feel like he had the entire world at his feet, and currently, that was how he felt. He had just closed a multi million dollar deal and was ready to call it a day when his phone rang. The caller ID showed a number that looked familiar, but he hadn't seen in a while. His brows furrowed as he picked up. “Lecter here.” He said, his voice cold. “Hello, old friend.” Came the reply, cold as ice. Lecter's heart skipped a beat. It was Bruce. “What do you want, Bruce?” Lecter asked Cooley. “Straight to the point as always. See, I have something— or rather, someone that belongs to you.” Bruce said, a sinister chuckle following his words. “Two someones, actually.” He laughed like a maniac. Lecter’s grip on the phone tightened. “What are you talking about?” “You might know Anna and Mia.” Bruce said casually, as if he was just discussing the weather.
Raj's hands trembled as he dialed Anna's number. He had been trying to reach Mia for hours, but her phone went straight to voicemail. He was getting worried."Anna, it's Raj. I need your help," he said, trying to keep his voice calm.Anna's concerned tone was immediate. "Raj, what's wrong?""It's Mia. She left the house a few hours ago to meet with Detective Bruce, but she's not responding to my calls or messages. I'm getting really worried."Anna's pause was brief. "I'll try to reach her. Can you tell me more about what happened?"Raj explained how Mia had been acting strange lately, and how she had received a mysterious message that had shaken her. He told Anna about Mia's decision to meet with Detective Bruce, hoping to uncover some answers."I should have gone with her," Raj said, regret creeping into his voice.Anna reassured him. "You did the right thing, Raj. Mia needed some space. But now, let's focus on finding her."Raj's anxiety grew as Anna went silent, presumably trying t
"Who are you? What do you want? Get your fucking hands off me this instant!" Cecil continued to yell as the people who had taken him led him through a rather long corridor. There was a large cloth over his head but Cecil could definitely feep where he was."I demand you to release me this instant!" He yelled again but none of them said anything. Then they stopped, opened a door and stepped inside a room. They then dropped Cecil on the ground and walked away.Cecil breathed heavily while he tried to make sense of the darkness around him. He heard footsteps approaching him and braced himself."You will regret ever abducting me! I will destroy you!" Cecil snapped. Then the cloth was taken off his head and Bruce's face came into view."You will do yourself a great favor by stopping to make threats. We both know they don't serve you," he said to Cecil who watched him slowly."Detective Bruce? What happened to you?" He asked Bruce who walked to a wooden chair and sat down."I'm not a dete
Cecil drove back home, feeling very satisfied after humiliating the sex worker. He couldn't believe that all what he needed to feel so good was to humiliate someone else, this shifting his position as the humiliated. He drove back to his mansion, the night calling with it's dark embrace. As soon as Cecil parked his car, he stepped down and then looked at his men."Did I have any visitors?" He asked them."Not at all sir. It's been quiet since you left," they replied to him. Cecil grunted and walked into his house grumbling. As he walked, he remembered Lecter and the terrible blow that he'd been dealt. How was it that he hadn't been able to take Lecter out? It didn't make sense to Cecil, and he just found the entire thing very weird. But he proceeded to just go inside.He went into the room where he was keeping Sophia locked up. As soon as he opened the door, Sophia whimpered in fear."Why are you still awake?" He asked her with anger in his voice."Thinking about how to kill you," s
Cecil fumed in his house while he waited for his men to return. He had sent them on a very important mission, one that could possibly turn the tides of the entire drag of power. When Cecil heard that they were back, he quickly rushed down to meet with them. However, the men had a gloomy look on their faces."What is it? What happened?" Cecil asked them. The men exchanged glances before one of them spoke up "Sorry boss, but the house was empty," he said to Cecil."Empty? What do you mean empty? Lecter's mansion is never empty. It's always filled with people and we know this!" He said to the man."Yes boss. However, not this time. The mansion was empty. There was no one there. Not even a dog. It was as if they vacated the place," the man replied.Cecil was in shock. There was no way Lecter could have predicted accurately what he wanted to do, right? Or did he have a spy in his house? Someone reporting his works to Lecter?"What did you do about the house?" He asked the man. "We burn