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
As soon as she shot the gun, anger shot her again in the hand, and the gun she was holding fell to the ground. Saint leaped into the air and pushed Leonid off before the bullet could hit him. The bullet hits the wall instead."How dare you?" Reaper roared. "There is no need to keep you alive, but don't worry, I won't be giving you an easy death."Saint got off Leonid and stood to hit his feet. They had made a terrible mistake, and facing Shelby when they met him was going to be the most terrible thing. Saint jumped to his feet and pointed the gun at Elizabeth."I should have killed you, but I won't; I will make you suffer."Reaper handed each of them a facemask and put it on himself. His gun was still pointed at them. Leonid didn't know what they were doing but wore his mask anyway. Reaper took out a little bottle from his pocket and sprayed it in the air. Seconds passed, and both siblings fell unconscious.Reaper glanced back, realizing they hadn't given any masks to Roland and Emily
Anger was about to grab a bite when Leonid walked into the dining room. Amelia was behind him, carrying a little sparkling handbag, and Viktor was beside him, pulling the box along."Mister Rizzo, when did you arrive?" Satan asked, sulking on the hot pasta he had just placed in his mouth."A couple minutes ago." Viktor answered. "I wanted to visit my brother.""Great, where are you heading with the box?" Reaper questioned."Are you traveling?" Saint asked."No, we all are." Leonid said.Anger dropped his fork and folded his arm. "Young master, I am going nowhere."Leonid glanced at him; his brows rose. "You are going to drive me to the place I am going to.""No way, I am the one to drive." Viktor said.Anger's lips curled into a smile. "Whatever.""Where are we going?" Satan asked. "A beach house? A penthouse? Across the ocean? An island?"Viktor smiled softly. "No, we are going to visit my mom, and that is better than any beach house.""What?" Saint asked. "Are we going to see the bo
The plate of food fell from her hand to the ground. All eyes turned to her, and Lilith had a confused look on her face. The look made Leonid confused and worried; he wondered what was going to happen next."You found who?""Dad, I found him. I was almost killed, but he saved me." Leonid lowered his gaze as he continued. "When you called, I was at the hospital. I didn't travel."After what felt like hours, Lilith finally responded to what Leonid said."Are the remaining four guys his sons too?"Leonid shook his head. "No, they are our bodyguards.""Where is your father?" She demanded loudly."He is also your husband." Viktor muttered.She glanced at him. "Stay away from it, carrot kid, or I will ask Nid to punch you like last time.""Ouch." Anger muttered, clutching at his heart."That hurts." Satan mumbled."I never knew until now that Mister Rizzo was called the carrot kid." Saint whispered. Viktor gulped down nothing and went quiet. Leonid wanted to take a bite of his food, but Lil