Cassius gulped down another shot and then set down the glass cup. He looks around the noisy bar and sighs sadly. The sky has darkened and it has been a very rough day for him. Javad de Venta won't speak with him. He won't listen to his plea. The agonizing cry from his brother had compelled Cassius to evacuate the fort so early. He had returned to his house and drowned himself in thought on how to save his twins brother but all his ideas were just so lame. At last, Cassius gave up and then visit the noisy bar to clear up his sorrow but the alcohol wasn't doing much job on that part. " Should I bring another sir? " The waiter behind the counter asked but Cassius shook his head in the negative.No matter what happens he is still the consigliere of de Venta, the whole Mafia organization. He has to keep his dignity intact. It would be nasty and disgraceful if he gets drunk. " Give us two more " The voice of Sebastian said to the waiter and the latter obeys. Upon seeing the face of
Javad de Venta sat on his bed that late night. He couldn't sleep. He hasn't had a good night's sleep ever since he returns to the Fort. He felt something ominous going on in the fort. He felt the presence of someone invisible. He decided to wave it away and go to sleep. Javad laid down on his bed and was about to drape over himself the bed coverlet when he overheard the footsteps.Slowly he pulled away from the bed and headed out. This time he didn't put on his boots. He wish to catch the intruder that night. Swiftly he busted into the hall but saw just at the nick of time the intruder taking a turn. Javad ran after it immediately. He also took the turn and followed the repeated footsteps All of a sudden the sounds stop and he did as well. Slowly he looks around to see he is in the dusty hall that leads to the underground tomb.Cold air swirled around, splashing over his face harshly and he set his jaw against the weird feelings. Javad now took his steps cautiously. He headed to
Javad quickly frowns at the response from Vida. " Why won't the keys to the underground tomb be among others? " He asked her. " I can't Guess Javad. Cassius might know " At that moment Frezno who was heading to Javad's room stopped before the entrance when he saw him with Vida. " Boss? Anahita from Chen's clan will like to see you " He said from the entrance and Javad nodded. " Bring her to the main living room uncle" He left Vida's living room and walk through to the main room. The living room is mean everyone in the de Ventas. There he saw Miran seated on one of the couches watching the TV. He was surprised to see others still awake as well. When the de Ventas saw him they quickly make an excuse and left the living room at once. Only Miran remains and one could tell she feel antsy with Javad's presence. Anahita finally walks into the living room with her white hair glittering. " Boss I would like to have a conversation with you in private and it's urgent " She was quick t
The knock woke Javad de Venta up from his one-hour sleep. He fluttered open his eyes and sat up. " Who's it? " He asked gently and the pleasant voice of Miran came through. " It's Miran " " Come in " He replied smoothly as he buried his face into the hollow of his palm. The previous night after Cassius and Anahita leave has been very unpleasant. Miran walk into the room and stood just a few steps away to say. " Javad the carpo had provided the cars for transportation. I just feel you should know before I leave for work "He looks up gently to stare at her. A beautiful lady is she. Miran dressed smartly as a professional lady and Javad couldn't help but nod in acknowledgment. " You can go. The coast is clear now. You will be safe " Miran didn't reply. Instead, her eyes went wide open and she mutters in fear. " Javad... Javad you are bleeding " The Mafia Don felt the blood oozing out from his nostrils. This took him by surprise and he tilted his head backward to hold it in."
It has been a busy day for Cassius Montero. He drove into his garage and alighted from his car very tiredly. A sigh escaped his lips when he look up only to see a light on in his abode. This time he knows it's not his twin's brother because Esteban is still held in the fort's torture room. Cassius marched into his home cautiously and open the door. He saw no one in the living room but he could hear the clattering from his kitchen. Slowly he laid off his briefcase on the couch and makes his way to it and was stunned when he saw the intruder, only that he wasn't an intruder but a friend, the Mafia Don himself. Javad de Venta was cooking dinner when Cassius appears in the doorway. " Oh you are back," He said innocently. " I'm almost done. Set the table. I will serve the dish now " Cassius was surprised at his speech and action. Earlier that day he has been more furious than he was ever. " Sure ... I will " The consigliere replied shakily and then step back. He goes to his small di
The loud horn came blaring into Javad's ear making him smile gently. Cassius saw this and was surprised. " I never know you found the sound of horn amusing " He drawled as he pulled his hands away from the wheel. "I found the traffick a little funny actually. I wonder how the drivers will act once they know the Mafia Don is held up here " At this, Cassius laughed out loud. Some drivers who are near turn to him in confusion. At once he maintains his posture and replies to Javad. " They will all make way for you. Everyone is scared of you Javad. With your unruly wavy hair and set jaw. You sent chill into me some time too you know " " Yeah, I know. Even Miran couldn't look into my eyes for too long " Cassius sighed and waited for the traffic light to turn yellow but that seem to be an impossible task. " You gonna take things further with her? I know you don't love her " " She's uh... Beautiful and understanding " " Yeah " " I don't know for now. I just had to focus on opening t
Cassius Montero drove into the fort and let out a tired sigh. He alighted with Javad and goes to the bonnet for his luggage. " Those moments in the traffick add many years to my life " He mutters. " I could use a good night's sleep " " Me too but I don't think I will sleep much. Will my actions in the traffic be aired on the news? " Cassius stops to frown at him. " You never listen. Do not tell me you are worried now after you have revealed yourself " " I can't help it. Wesley was dying. I only keep him stable " " And the water? " " Artificial hydration and nutrition. It works for many types of patients." I usually use it for my patients who have lost fluids through vomiting, sweating, or diarrhea " " Great! Who works in daily gossip? " " Miran and others " " They could help in talking to the newscaster to keep it away from tomorrow's news. Let's lay low for now " The two walk inside, up to the spiral staircase, and into the large living room where everyone was having a ni
Javad de Venta stopped the car before an old building in the dark street. He pulled away from the wheel and alighted. " Are you sure we are in the right place? I mean, a retired staff from Daily Gossip wouldn't live here " " Why? " " Because a retired staff is paid far more than the working..." " You must have forgotten Miran stated Avi disappearing into thin air after abandoning his job " " Oh," Cassius mutters weakly. " It slipped my mind. I'm sorry, come on, let's check " " Room number 25 " Javad said as he recheck the address Miran has sent to him on his cellphone. They both headed at once to Avi's room. The tiny hall was dirtier than the outside wall. Javad found himself clinging a little. They passed through some smoking men in the hall but never speak to one another. At last, they stopped before room 25. Javad signals Cassius to knock on it and the consigliere obeys. The door opens after some minutes. A lanky thin man appears with a small frown on his face. He looks