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It has been weeks– although it felt like months since he last saw them and he didn't plan on running into Mister Jimmy. Mister Jimmy doesn't recognize him straight away, but as soon as he does, he smiles widely in excitement and calls out Duke's name. " Jesus Christ. " Duke mutters. " How is he here?"" Who's that?" Eden asks. " Bloom, take her somewhere else to eat. " Duke instructs. " Don't return to the hotel until after an hour. ""Okay, boss. "Duke steps out of the car and as soon as he does, Mister Jimmy gives him the biggest hug he has had in a long time. Bloom drives off almost immediately and the tires screech as he makes his way back to the road. " How have you been, son?" Mister Jimmy asks. " It has been such a long time. "" Yes, it has sir, I am sorry that I haven't been checking up on you. " Duke apologize. " A lot has been going on with work. " Duke notices a small lady at a distance, the way she keeps glancing at them, he can't help but get suspicious. Mister J
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Duke almost laughs and that's because he is angry with himself. Sometimes he forgets just what kind of man Mister Jimmy is. Of course, Mister Jimmy has connected with Ansel Barrett, who is very determined to keep on his father's legacy. Of course, Ansel wants to build back the brotherhood and of course, Mister Jimmy has become part of it. He has forgotten that even the president of the country is not safe from Ansel's fan club fever. Duke is so mad that his hands stiffen on the table and if he has a glass in his hand, he would crush it this instant. Mister Jimmy notices the anger on his face and he gives a nervous laugh and waves his secretary away with a stern look. " Why do you look so shocked?" He asks Duke. " I killed Lord Barrett, the grand Lord. " Duke answers. " Why is there another?"Mister Jimmy coughs and pulls closer to Duke. " Son, you don't understand, do you?" He whispers. " The great five have been here for long decades and they will continue to be here. You ki
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Bloom was too concerned with protecting her that he forgot to protect himself. Even the seatbelts couldn't save him from the effect of the collision and he is left with a bloody nose. Eden is protected but visibly shaken. She pushes her scattered hair out of her face and looks at Bloom. " Jesus, you are bleeding. " She tries to touch his face, but he holds her away from his blood. " Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?" He studies her to be sure. " I'm fine, but you look like you are having a concussion. " She insists. He heaves and bats his eyes a few times, his head aches so badly, but he still manages to be cool. The hazy image gets stilled and then his heart drops as he looks out of the car. They are surrounded by four cars and there is no way that he can reverse and escape. They are fully surrounded and Bloom knows that they are in trouble. He notices Ansel Barrett, standing in front of the car with a wicked smile on his face and his hands folded. " Shit. " Bloom mutt
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" Are you okay, Eden?" Bloom asks. His hand is over her back and she loves it up and down. " I'm fine. " She answers with her voice low. He stands up to his feet and helps her to do the same. She isn't injured in any way, but he is covered in his blood. " Jesus, do you need to go to the hospital?" She asks. " You are covered in blood. "He turns his back to her as he tries to wipe off as much of the blood as he can. " It's okay, I'm fine. " He tries to change her mind. " Here, I have a handkerchief. " She takes it out of her pocket and hands it to him. He turns around and tries to take it from her, but she won't give it to him " Hold still." She instructs. She tries her best to wipe the blood from his face while he grimaces in pain. " Aren't you supposed to be a soldier?" She jokes. " Why did you get beat up?"It's a joke and maybe he would have laughed at it any other day, but not when he is still boiling over what happened. He snatches the handkerchief from her and walks t
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Bloom is one of those people who are stronger than they actually look. After receiving several blows to the head and neck, he is still walking to the elevator. How many times has she tried to help him, but he has always refused? He staggers a bit as he walks to the elevator and the receptionist won't stop looking at them. Eden looks confused and she clears her throat. She pats Bloom's back and laughs. " I told you not to drink too much, didn't I?" She laughs. " See what a mess you have become. "The look from the receptionist softens and she even gives Eden a pitiful smile. Thanks to God that Bloom plays along and they both get to the elevator. She presses the button and the door closes and she heaves, almost melting to the ground. " What's the time?" Bloom runs his hand through his hair. " Almost midnight. " Eden makes a mental calculation. " At least it was the last time I checked. " " Fuck." He sighs. " Are you going to get into trouble with Duke?" She asks. " Don't wor
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Ansel is at the table with over three men and among them is Mister Jimmy Futterman. They are all ex-members of the great five that dispersed with the death of their leader, his father. " Are these the men?" Ansel asks Mister Jimmy. " Yes, Grand Lord. " He bows. " These are men that have been loyal to your father, they have been anticipating the day the brotherhood would rise again like the morning sun."" Hmm. " Ansel is somewhat absent-minded." They are loyal to your father and they have promised to be so with you too." Mister Jimmy assures him. " And what do they have to offer?" Ansel asks. " Pardon?" Mister Jimmy is confused. " Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy. " Ansel turns around in his chair and looks at him with a smile on his face. " You don't think that I am just going to allow just anyone into the brotherhood? I want influential men. "" Grand Lord, I am an accountant. " One of them clears his throat. " What can that do for me?" Ansel asks. " I can grant you access to the fina
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The first thing Ansel does is a smirk, even though he wasn't – not even in his wildest dream– expecting Duke, he still has the humor to laugh. " It's you!" He cleans his hair dry. " I was kind of expecting you. "" Of course you were. "" Not to magically appear in my room like a ghost, but I knew you would come for me. " Ansel says. " Not after what I did to your personal assistant. "" I thought you were dumb, but at least you can read signs. " Duke concludes. " Good for you. "Duke takes out a gun from his pocket and places it on the table. Ansel recognizes the gun, it's his. " Now what kind of idiot keeps his gun under his pillow?" Duke can't help but wonder. " The kind of idiot who expects people to come for him through his tightly shut windows. " Ansel gestures and walks to sit on the bed. Duke stands up and casually strolls to him, his hands by his side. He stands in front of Ansel, his hands folded. " What do you want?" Ansel looks up at him. " Seriously?" Duke scoffs.
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Even Bloom turns around, it's a bomb she has dropped right now. Duke drops the bags in his hands to the ground. His eyes are boring through her. " Excuse me?" He squints. " I can't go back with you. " She runs her hand through her hair. " This is where I am supposed to be, I have to look after my mother's estate." " What the hell are you talking about?" Duke yells. " Get into the fucking plane, I don't have the time for this. "" No, you listen, Duke. " She raises her voice, but she sighs and looks down. " I'm sorry, with everything you have done for me, I know that I seem to be ungrateful, but I just want to do what's best for me."" We talk about all of this back home, at Sunville. " He points to the direction of the plane. " That's our agreement. "" I didn't agree with that. " She sounds pained. " You said that to me, the same way you have been barking orders at me. "Duke stops, he knows that yelling back and forth won't solve this. She is right, maybe he hasn't been treati