"What If I told you my father repaid the debts, but they wanted double payments,""That's not possible." Amelia said. "Why would they do that?"His head tilted to the side. "And there was a man who ran away with the laon he and my father took together. My father didn't raise Amelia. Mr. Vanderbilt never did; he left because he had nothing to offer us. He was robbed by his best friend, making him go bankrupt."Amelia gasped. "That's awful. How could a best friend do that to his friend?Leonid ignored her question and continued. "His best friend ran away with the loan they took together to invest in a new business.""That's awful; that was why he left? Because he didn't want you both to know about it?""Exactly Elia, he left to work and pay off the debt, which he did, but we won't focus on that. I found his best friend, and I am really close to his best friend's daughter.""You know his daughter?" Amelia questioned. "You never told me you have a female friend.""You know her; I don't ha
"You held no truth. Amelia, you held onto what you thought was the truth. I am glad that you did not tell me then because I would only hate my father harder. As for your father, he would have to pay for the pain he made me pass through."Amelia glanced at him. "I am going to confront him about it.""No need." Leonid said, and he parted her with his fingernails. "You did what you thought was right; you have no right to confront him about it. It is my job from here; just stay home and rest."Amelia shook her hand violently beneath his. "No, I am not going to stay here and let you confront him yourself. He had lied to me too and tried to turn me against you, and he also tried to kill you.""Chill out Elia. Ladies leave the hard job for the men.""What are you going to do to my father?" She asked."Nothing." He answered, trying hard to put on a calm face. "I'm just going to say hello, and was he at home before you left?""Yes." She replied. "What are you going to do to him?""Just to show
Leonid was trying very hard to control the anger that was building in him toward the man in front of him. The urge to punch the man in the face was so strong. The only thing that was holding Thompson back from hitting him was the thought of killing someone. He did not want to slam his fist into Thompson's face. He might do that, and Thompson might not be alive to face the consequences of what he had done.Even though he wanted to grant Thompson's death, it wasn't going to be an easy one. He had to suffer slowly for the pain he had caused him. He glanced at the man in front of him, who was trembling slightly."Oh perfect Thompson is scared of poor Leonid. I never knew I was someone to be scared of." Leonid taunted. "What if I show you that there's more Shelby's Vanderbilt blood running through my veins? How would you like that?"Thompson trembled and braced himself for what was going to happen next. Instead of throwing a punch in Thompson's face, Leonid retreated and went to stand besi
The bar was blasting with loud music, and Shelby led Leonid towards the stairs. Leonid glanced around the place; the room lights were dim, a mixture of lurole and blue.Strippers were everywhere, and a really cute brunette was doing the pole dance in the middle of the bar. As if she knew he was looking, she looked at him, offered him a smile, and continued to dance."Come along." Shelby said. "There is someone who has been waiting for you. I will introduce you to him when we get there."Leonid looked away from the club and headed up the stairs with his father. His father climbed the stairs fast and skillfully, and Leonid found himself repeating what his father had done. Shelby took a turn to the right as they were done climbing the stairs."Who am I going to meet?" Leonid asked, falling in step with his father. "I thought I mentioned not meeting anyone."Shelby glanced at him over his shoulders and said, "Yes, I know, but it's important for you to meet him."Leonid didn't respond unti
He smiled at Viktor, who was looking back at him."You know, when we were little, even though I was a year older, I had always looked up to you except for the day, of course, when you punched me in the tummy."Leonid's smile didn't flatter. "I don't know why you remembered that day. I had forgotten about it until you reminded me.""Easy for you to say." Viktor shrugged. "I had a belly ache throughout.""That's why you couldn't forget?""Sure, and the old man right there also didn't forget about it.""Who's an old man?" Shelby asked. Viktor bit his lips. "Come on, Leonid, let me show you around the bar, including some cute ladies.""I am married." He answered. "My wife is waiting for me to get home.""I totally forgot; it took me by surprise when I found out you were married. You're still too young, although I was relieved when you had no kids.""Why is that?""I have my reasons." He paused, then glanced at Shelby. "Have you told him about the Crimson yet?""Not yet, Rizzo. I can't im
When Leonid arrived home the next morning, Amelia had already dressed up for work. She was putting on a white shirt, long black pants, and a black suit jacket to match. She was eating at dinner when he met her."You said you would be home yesterday but turned up today." She scolded. "Well you can be by yourself today, I ma heading to work and tell does stupid men to let me leave." She glanced at her wristwatch. "I am late, and all they could think of was a stupid rule."Leonid took his seat beside her and picked up a plate. He was about to scoop food for himself when she hit him in the hand with her spoon."Don't you dare touch it!" She yelled. "I made it only for myself; make yours."She seemed to be angry at him for something, and he didn't know why she was angry at him. Was it because he hadn't shown up earlier than she wanted him to?"I couldn't come home yesterday; I met a...""Save me the explanation; just tell your men to let me go.""No." He shook his head. "Listen to me, and
It didn't take up to twenty minutes, and Leonid arrived at the longue. He was putting on black pants, a black shirt, and a black leather jacket. Anger and Reaper were by his sides like the fierce protective bodyguards that they are.He spotted Amelia standing near her car, with Saint and Satan standing by each other's sides. He walked up to her, and her tears came flowing again when she spotted Leonid. She ran up to him and threw her hands around him. He stroked her hair as she hugged him, looking so vulnerable."I…" "Shh," Leonid said. "You can't stay here."At the mention of you can't stay here, Satan began tiptoeing away from them slowly. He knew what was coming next and had to hide so he wouldn't be chosen."Satan!" Leonid called. "Take the young miss home."Satan froze and turned back to Leonid. "If I take the young girl home, you won't be able to recognize Roland."Leonid glanced at Saint and asked, "Did you see the man's face?"Saint glanced at Satan; Satan gave him a pleading
Elizabeth and her brother walked into the room. A sheepish smile was playing on her lips; she looked like she was happy about something. Roland, on the other hand, was trying really hard not to shiver as they walked into the room. Roland had a book in his hand and was flipping through the pages. His mind was not in the book but in all that was happening.Elizabeth walked closer to him; she placed a leg on his table as she glanced at him. Leonid peeked out of the hole from the place he was hiding. He couldn't believe that she was the nerdy Elizabeth he had seen the other day.This one was putting on a short gown that barely covered her buttocks and had really long heels on. She was not wearing her usual big eyeglasses, and her hair doesn't look like it was chewed by mice anymore. Leonid's grip on the gun tightened; she had been deceiving his wife all along.He glanced to his side and saw Saint grinning with his phone in his hand. He was recording the whole scene."Roland, did you get t