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Episode 19 : In the noisy bar
Author: Reemah Reigns
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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.

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