Lolita worked her magic with no problems, allowing Arturo and a contingent of over 25 armed guards to touch down in Riverdale's capital without issue.Once there, they got a metro bus to take them to the Ramirez Manor where Richard and Jerome were waiting to receive them.“Richard!” Lolita cried out joyfully once she'd stepped down from the car, rushing over and hugging Richard tightly, Meanwhile, Arturo paid the bus driver before approaching Richard, saluting once he was close enough. “Boss.”“Glad to see you could make it,” Richard remarked with a smile.“Are you hurt?” Lolita asked as she scrutinized Richard's physique, taking the opportunity to feel his biceps.Richard flicked her head as he replied. “No, those amateurs could never harm me.”“Hehe, alright, if you say so.”Just then, Lucia coughed, drawing everyone's attention.Lolita glanced at her. “And you must be Lucia. Do you know who I am?”“I'm sorry, no.”“Well, that's understandable considering my dad didn't exactly let
Felipe had never felt so humiliated in his life.In his rise to becoming a Mafia head, he had cheated and killed all those in his way, carving out a path that very few would dare walk on.Even amongst the other Mafia heads, how many would dare come for him?The last one that dared to do so, he destroyed them completely and took all they had, appropriating it all for himself.Yet, seated before him now was a man, not just any man, but a young man, and this young man dared to do what his seniors would never have dared to do!This was an insult that Felipe could hardly stomach so, he didn't hesitate to aim his gun at Richard, intent on blowing up his head the moment he said something he didn't like.He hadn't lost before so there was no way he would start now.“How dare you, Richard Smith!... Do you think I won't kill you!?” Felipe bellowed with Richard responding with a chuckle.“Kill me?... Mr. Felipe, you already tried to do so yesterday. Isn't it right that I repeat the same now?”“W
The news of four Mafia families getting destroyed in a single day sent waves throughout the entirety of the Mafia world in Riverdale.Never before had such a thing happened and so it was enough for most Mafia families to display two emotions; fear, respect, or both.Some even began to call Richard the Reaper due to how he managed to reap so many Mafia families without as much as a scratch on him.The Mafia families in the capital didn't even dare to step out of their territories for fear of getting attacked by Richard which meant none attended the auction organized by Lucia's uncles, not even proxies as those that should have done so were too terrified to even leave their houses.With the situation as it was, it wouldn't be long before the higher-ups of the Golden Band would hear the news and with it, begin to ponder on what to do with it.***Meanwhile, Richard arrived at the auction house with Lucia and Lolita following closely behind.Donning a red suit, he was flanked on the right
The sudden announcement of the auction ending caused those in attendance to explode in anger, cursing out the organizers for allowing it to pan out the way it did.Richard as well as Lucia and Lolita were surprised by the sudden end but considering circumstances on the ground, it did make sense for Lucias's uncle to react the way he did.Now all that remained was to claim what they came for and surely, they wouldn't leave without it.Meanwhile, at a corner, Ivan stared daggers at Richard thinking on how best to teach the bastard a lesson.How dare he come to his city and act all high and mighty?Did he think he could come into his city and do as he liked without repercussions?Not!Several other dignitaries were feeling the same way as they glared at Richard, thinking of the best way to teach him a lesson for overstepping his boundaries.With no words spoken, they made the unanimous decision to make Richard regret his actions.***“You fool, how could you just leave like that?” Mario
It was a bitter pill to swallow but considering their options, it was the only one that assured them they would remain alive to see another day.Albeit unwilling, Mario handed over the relics with Lucia happily taking them back.Recovering the lost relics brought her immense joy as in a way, she had fulfilled one of her father's wishes.At the end of the day, no matter how much she cursed him out, she loved her dad for making her see the world as a beautiful place.With the relics handed back, Mario waited patiently for what was to be their sentence at the hands of the woman that they wished to crush.Lucia set the relics aside and scrutinized each one of them present.She glanced at Richard but seeing as he didn't pay attention to what she was doing, it meant he gave her complete control of what was to happen.Considering everything that was happening, Lucia considered the Ramirez family a subsidiary of the Smith family, it was a default setting with everything that had happened.In
Richard had considered several reasons as to why the Assistant would wish to meet with him but hardly had he considered the possibility that she would wish for him to work for the Golden Band.Caught off guard by the request, he could only respond with furrowed brows. “Come again?”“What?... Are you shocked by my offer?”“Shouldn't I be?”“Oh please, Mr. Smith, you have proven yourself a more competent Mafia head than most I've come in contact with. A man such as yourself is destined to be a part of our upper echelons and I can guarantee the best benefits if you accept my offer.”Richard stayed silent for a while, scrutinizing The Assistant to figure out if she was joking but it turned out she wasn't and that made him even more perplexed.“So, what do you say?” The Assistant inquired.Richard sighed as he took his seat. “Considering your actions, I'm sure you have dug up enough information about me.”“Indeed I have. Richard Smith, heir to the Smith family Fortune, Owner of Orion Corp.
The drive back to Richard's estate was rather peaceful which was a welcome change to how he had been received the last time he traveled out.When he got home, Maddie and Melinda were on hand to greet him with Jemima and Jayden present to greet Jerome.“Richard!” Maddie exclaimed joyfully as she leaped on Richard, embracing him tightly.Richard chuckled. “How are you?”“Forget about me, how are you?... I heard about everything that happened in Riverdale.”“Huh, how?”“Lolita told me.”Richard glanced at Lolita who casually turned her face away, unwilling to make eye contact.Letting out a sigh, Richard turned to face her. “I’m fine. Contrary to whatever Lolita said, it wasn't as dangerous as expected.”“Oh, Lolita didn't say it was dangerous. She said you were like a god of war sweeping through the battlefield with rather lewd words scattered about.”Suppressing the twitching of his eyelids, Richard remarked. “Regardless, everything is fine now so tell me, how's everything over here?”
Prince Maverick was one of the lesser-known members of the Imperial family.Considering the Emperor had more than 300 children, both known and unknown, from several women, known and unknown, it was a wonder that he was one of the children in the hundreds.Perhaps due to how far he was from the throne, he didn't bother with foolish thoughts like trying to become the emperor or attempting to wield too much power as he was well aware that doing so would only put a target on his back.That was the problem with having large families in such a setting.The crowned prince would always feel threatened by his siblings as long as he lived.In any case, Maverick was involved with the Augustus family which was the same one that was supporting Caesar's campaign in Intercity.Curious to know about the happenings in the city that, on its opening, was touted as the city of dreams and the city with the potential to rival the capital, Maverick journeyed to the city in the company of his guard.Due to t