The Devil's Guardian Angel.

Chapter 5: Signing a contract with the Devil?

Chapter 5: Signing a contract with the Devil? or could she really be an angel?.

Natasha calmly took each step, Her high heels clacking against the floor till she was right before him.

' Your crossing the line ' Antonio who was feeling enraged cursed when Natasha bent down a little and reached her right hand to gently grasp his chin.

Her devilish eyes became even more evident at the moment as she stared at him with an unusual look in her eyes.

To Antonio's surprise, she leaned forward and before he knew it, he felt her lips brushing against him as she passionately kissed him out of the blue, her tongue intertwining with.

Completely paralyzed, he had no way to resist her, he unconsciously found himself glancing around for anyone passing by who could help yet to his surprise he found the sparely populated street now completely vacant and without any signs of human life.

After awhile of kissing Antonio to her satisfaction, Natasha finally pulled back, breaking their kiss. Antonio's eyes had long since retained their eerie calmness as he felt her hot breath brushing against his skin.

" Like I said earlier, I only want you to marry me. Sounds easy enough don't you think?" She said with a euphoric expression that made Antonio feel a bit uneasy.

But before he could reply, she slowly got off him before requesting for her chauffeur to come carry him into the limo before they drove off with him.

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The hum of the city outside was muffled within the confines of Natasha Romanoff’s limousine. Antonio leaned back against the plush leather seat, his eyes darting between the passing streetlights and the woman seated opposite him.

The current Natasha now looked similar to her earlier self, a vision of poise and power, her icy blue eyes piercing through the dim interior. His eyes moved away from her face to the neat document she held in her hand, which she extended to him with a calm, unwavering gaze.

“I hope you can forgive me for my earlier act, I just couldn't help myself, it's not everyday you get the chance to taste the angel of fortune." she began, her voice smooth as silk, “ Anyways, back to the matter at hand. I'm sure someone as experienced as yourself already knows the kind of world we live in. Power and wealth are not just commodities, they're shields, weapons and right now I'm willing to offer you both. so what shall it be?."

Antonio stared at her in silence for awhile before taking the document from her hands as if he had already expected this. He unfolded the thick, cream-colored paper, scanning the contents quickly.

_This is?_ Antonio raised his brows in confusion, he was expecting an actual slave contract yet what he saw was beyond his expectations.

After skimming through the document, He came to realize that it was actually a marriage contract like she'd proposed.

It was written in black and white, stating explicitly that they would be married by law, bound in a union that was as strategic as it was personal. Defiance of this agreement would lead to serious repercussions, a clause that was particularly vague yet chilling.

_Just who is this woman and what on earth could she be after_ he pondered to himself.

He looked up at Natasha who was busy glancing at the passing scenes outside through the window, his brow furrowing.

“Why me?” he asked calmly, his voice filled with curiosity.

Natasha smiled, a hint of something dark behind her perfect white teeth. “Why not?. You’re resourceful, You have connections, The skills I'm looking for. And more importantly we both seem to have a common goal in mind, Particularly your score to settle with the Mendez family."

_Looks like she's done her homework..._ a cruel grin emerged on his devilish face.

Natasha smiled in return." Judging by your reaction, I can say for a fact that I'm right, no?"

" They’ve wronged you. Taken everything you held dear and now they want nothing more than to silence you for good, Don't you think accepting my proposal would be far more beneficial?" She asked, her eyes staring calmly at Antonio as if paying attention to the acute changes in his facial expressions.

Antonio's chest tightened at the mention of the Mendez family, the memories of betrayal still raw and painful in his mind.

The lot of them had destroyed his family business, Took away the lives of his beloved parents and even humiliated him. If that wasn't enough they even went as far as to make sure he was left to rot. But here, in this limo, an opportunity was actually being laid out before him, one that could finally turn the tables. However, there was still one thing that made him hesitant to proceed.

“And what do you get out of this?” Antonio asked, his voice thick with suspicion.

“ Still as cautious as ever.., Would you believe me if I said all I wanted from this was a capable partner?.” Natasha replied simply. “Someone who can help me navigate the complexities of the Romanoff empire and to keep people like the Mendez family in check, moreover, You’d have my family’s backing. Imagine facing the Mendez family next time, not alone, but with the full force of the Romanoff's behind you.” She said with a smile yet Antonio wasn't even the least bit persuaded.

_Do you take me for a fool, There's no way it could be this easy_ he thought, still clinging to caution.

Antonio’s hand trembled slightly as he held the pen. His instincts screamed at him to walk away, to refuse this twisted and ominous deal. But then the image of the Mendez family flashed in his mind.

The smug faces of those snakes who had betrayed him, their mocking laughter that still echoed in his ears.

_Damnit, to hell with it. Right now I'd rather get revenge on those goblins in human skin, later on if she really does have any sinister thought's in mind, I can just leave that to the future me, there's no need to turn off such a sweet opportunity_ He clenched his jaw and signed the contract.

He glanced at Natasha from the corner of his eyes, only to remain skeptical due to the fact that she was now staring outside the window in silence, as if she wasn't even bothered whether he would sign the contract or not.

If only he was outside the car, he would have seen the piercing sneer on her luscious lips.

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The drive to the Romanoff mansion was a blur. Antonio barely noticed the sprawling lawns or the towering gates that swung open to welcome them. His mind was too occupied with the consequences of what he had just done.

When the limo finally came to a stop, Natasha stepped out first, glancing back at him with an enigmatic smile.

“Welcome to your new life,” she said, gesturing for him to follow.

Inside, the mansion was as opulent as one would expect from a family like the Romanoff's. Chandeliers sparkled overhead, and priceless art lined the walls.

Antonio felt out of place, like a stray dog in a palace. But the discomfort was short-lived as an elderly man approached, his eyes twinkling with warmth.

“Natasha, you’ve brought our guest,” the man said, his voice a rich baritone. “ What a pleasure, You must be Antonio. I’m Nelson Romanoff, Natasha grandfather. Your grandfather and I were very close friends young man. He was a great man.” The elder said with a voice filled with warmth and reminisce, leaving Antonio to wonder whether Natasha really had no evil motives or whether her entire family were just dubious actors.