"The fuck" Austin hissed getting up. He gave Rhys a flabbergasted look spitting out a pile of blood.
Austin's minions made an attempt to lunch on Rhys but he halts them.
"Stop! He's mine" Austin blurts hissing, "Why don't you say we take this somewhere else? Huh? There's an octagon behind the hall, Let's fight it off, whoever wins gets the lady"
"No!" Angela instantly spat her eyes widening in horror.
She took pity on Austin and didn't know who he was dealing with. If that fight does happen, only the god from heaven could save him from Rhys. It was a bad idea trying to fight him, it's not even an option Austin should be choosing.
"Fine. Let's go" Rhys says after a momentary Silence
Both Blake and Angela interjected, "No! We should leave"
They both shot Rhys pleading looks yet he didn't look like he was having it today.
He's been patient enough. For two years he had to burn down his rage. Every emabarssment, torment and insult they thre at him, Rhys had taken it all because of the love he has Natalie
Rhys was always willing to take in every insult if it means having Natalie. She supported him and had always stepped in for him, if only he knew it was all a lie.
But then what Rhys couldn't seem to understand until now is why Natalie had agreed to marry him if she didn't love him.
Why then did she let him out a ring on her finger and wifed her?
Austin laughed, "What's the wrong princess, scared that your fucker boy would get hurt? C'mon I'll take it easy on him" he paused winking, "I promise"
Austin rubbed on his jawline the impact of Rhys punch still aching.
This is a bad idea, the whole fighting thing isn't necessary. Austin doesn't know what he's getting himself into.
Angela walked to Rhys, "Please let's not do this " she mumbled pleadingly.
He brushed past her walking ahead and following suit to where Austin and his minions led him.
Angela lets out a frustrating hiss tailing behind.
"This won't end well," Blake says walking beside her.
She gruffs, "Tell me something that I don't already know"
"With how Rhys has his emotions on the edge, he could end Austin's life without even knowing it" he states with a giggle.
Blake knew he did try to warn them but they didn't listen. Now they needed to bear the consequences of their actions.
Angela nudged him, urging him to giggle more.
"This isn't funny."
"Why? Princess " he teased calling her by the name Austin had a while ago.
She shot him a glare to which he chuckled.
"Chill out! What could possibly go wrong "
Angela stopped, "Everything!"
Blake nods in agreement, "Yes but Rhys is only going to teach him a lesson, he'll barely disfigure him."
She does hope so. Angela reared what Rhys would do to Austin. She has watched Rhys take each and every crap Austin had ever spat to him during his undercover mission to finding true love
Watching her brother being treated as crap isn't something she enjoys doing but everytime she makes an attempt to fight for him Rhys always finds a way to shut her off.
If Natalie knew how much her brother had loved her and was willing to lay down every fucking possession of his to have her, he would.
Does true love really exist?
They got to the octagon. Austin took off his shirt instantly, displaying his abs.
Showoff!
"Are you sure about this?" One of Austin's minions questions.
Rhys pushed past him walking into the ring while folding his sleeves.
Soon the fight began.
"What is he doing?" Angela says to Blake seeing as Rhys was letting Austin beat him up.
Blake smirked, "What he always does."
"Huh?"
"Lure his opponent and beat him at his weak"
Angela nodded as it made sense now. Rhys has always been the tactical man. He knows his ways around everything. He may look weak and gullible but he's well aware of his enemies.
"What's wrong fucker boy, not strong enough--" Before Austin could end his statement Rhys threw him a punch straightening up.
Austin moved back growling in pain.
"You son of a bitch!" He insults bolting towards him.
Rhys grabbed a hold of his neck giving him an uppercut.
Austin fell to the ground causing his minions to come after Rhys. He was tactful and powerful enough to weaken every one of them, sending them to the ground groaning in pain as he did with their boss.
Rhys punched the last one to the ground hissing.
He moved his daring and dominating stare to Austin who looked ten times more mortified than he already was.
Walking to him, Rhys leans down to the ground gripping on his hair.
"You--" Rhys punched his shutter, heaving out every anger he had towards him but again he was taking it lightly with Austin.
If he didn't, god knows what he'd do to him. His mum would always warn him off never killing an opponent, the usual lecture of good people don't kill their enemies they teach them a lesson.
But what if he is not good anymore? What if Natalie and her family have sucked out every ounce of goodness in him that he has no amount left?
"I'll do the talking now, and you do the listening" he orders, narrowing his daring orbs.
"If I see you anywhere near my sister, ever again, I'll make sure you don't ever see daylight" Rhys warns, emphasizing the word sister which took Austin by surprise.
"Sister?" Austin crumpled out his eyes screaming horror.
Rhys ignored his question, his hold tightening on Austin's throat that for a second there he almost lost control and would have choked him to death.
"Please" Austin cried out coughing excessively due to the impact of Rhys punishment.
Rhys chuckled, "On second thought" he threw him a hard blow that had him blackout.
Rhys stood up cracking on his blood-stained knuckles, he spared each and every one of them a last minute glance before walking out.
Rhys walked into the hotel room they had boarded. He had Blake send off every person that was lounging in discarded as Rhys wanted a peaceful environment for the night. He didn't want to be disturbed or have any sort of disturbance. He's trying to recollect his lost self and get a hold of his emotions. He needed to rise back to his true self and not someone he had been pretending to be for a while now. Only now did he figure that most of him had been lost due to the impact of his actions. He deeply regrets ever giving love a try, thinking that true love could be found in a world like this was absurd and now he has come to terms with that. Sadly, he didn't notice till it was too late.A knock came through his door cutting him out of his thoughts. He had told his sister and brother not to be disturbed. He didn't need any of their support right, all he needed now was time to himself. The door clicked open revealing his sister who came in with a tray of food. "I brought you some food
"Son" She reached out for him, slipping a hand on his side cheek as a tear rolled down. The longing in her eyes is evident in how much she has missed him. Breaking into sobs, she pulled him in for a hugRhys stood stiff, unable to retaliate as he felt a pang of guilt. He has not only been selfish but a disappointment to his mother. He chooses a woman that has not only caused him pain over his mother."I thought I'd never see you again " She cried out patting his back. She pulled back from the hug cupping his face, "You look different" The way she said the word differently had him comprehend what aspect she meant not only because of his physical appearance. Yeah! He looks like crap. "Come" she ushers, leading him to one of the seaters. "How have you been my child? I thought I'd lost you"Rhys clears his throat having enough of the sentimental moment, "I'm fine mum--""No. You're not!" She goes against it, "Look at you, Rhys. You're not the same as you left years back."He sighs o
He stirred on the bed with the sheets covered around his body. Every inch of his muscle felt numb and drained. A sharp pain hit his forehead, urging a growl out of his lips.Fucking hangover. He brought his right hand to his head and mumbled curses under his breath."Good morning, Master. What would you like for me to do for you today?" Curella questions her sound, piercing his ears.He hissed, putting the pillow on his face, with a feeble groan. "No." He mumbled, knowing that if he didn't reply, she'd go on with her questions, which would only irritate him further."Okay, but you should know that your sister is approaching," she says.His eyes instantly split open. "Whatever you do, do not give her access," he warns."Angela has access to my security panels."Rhys curses; of course she does. It's Angela, after all; she always finds her way in and out of his affairs or belongings.Rhys could tell one or two things why she's here: either mom sent her to check up on him orHis thoughts
He clad himself in a sweatpants and hoodie taking one of his spotless watches that were arrayed at their respective positive. He was to have dinner with the family, if it was up to him, he'd rather stay locked up at his penthouse dwelling into his sorrows but he knew better than to go against his mother's invite, especially since it's family dinner, something he hasn't shared with them for a while. Rhys stared at himself in the mirror, the reflection of a different version of him that he never thought would come to life.He rubbed on his unkept jawline, scratching on his itchy beard. Natalie has not only ripped his heart and soul but has transformed Rhys into the worst version of himself. If only he had known right from the start. As observant as Rhys is, he wasn't dumb to be deceived so easily yet Natalie had proven him to be wrong. Sparing himself a last-second glance, he lifts the hood of his hoodie covering up before picking a random car key from the stack. He walked out of
After dinner, Claus, Rhys's father, invited him into his study room to discuss. Their usual conversation hadn't been taking place for a while now, and he thought they needed to catch up.Rhys has a feeling it has everything to do with the mission Natalie told him about. His mental state is not in for missions now; what he has in mind is nothing but vengeance on how to get back at the people who have caused him everything, mostly the goodness in him."Come in, son," Claus ushers as they walk in, closing the door behind them.Rhys took a seat on one of the seats.The room suddenly fell into silence as Claus walked behind the office table, pulling a drawer and bringing some files.He returned to the center of the room, where the seaters were taking a seat adjacent to Rhys. Claus placed the papers on the center table, pushing them toward Rhys.Rhys's brows drew together as he moved forward, reaching out for them."These are all the details you need to know for the upcoming mission." Claus
"Think about it, son," Mum says, placing a kiss on his left cheek.He nodded, his deep frown still etched on his face. "I will," he mumbled in response."Oh, and please do something about your looks." She suggests not liking how unpresentable he looks.He fought a chuckle. "That won't be necessary now, will it?"Judging by the circumstances at hand, Rhys is still trying to make sense of the mission and put the two together with his plans in hand.She laughs, "So I'll take that as yes, then? You are willing to do this?"He shrugs, "Maybe.""I believe in you, son. I know how overwhelming it is for you. Having to relive the life that had almost cost you everything," Mom says in concern.He hummed, unsure of how to respond to her."I know how badly you want your revenge, but you need to act smarter than you already are. You're the toughest amongst your brothers, Rhys," she breathes out. "You've always been the obstinate, nonchalant one, right from when you were kids. Sometimes I had worri
"No offense, man, but you should consider freshening up; I mean, get rid of the" Oliver trails off, shushing by the glare Rhys sent his way.He holds his hands up in defeat and says, "Chill! It was only a suggestion, but clearly, you're"Rhys narrowed his stare at Oliver. "One more word," he dared, his tune oozing with dominance.Oliver chuckled, getting up from the couch and walking towards where Lex sat, engrossed in the MacBook ahead of him."Alright. Roderigo's shipping company has shares in four companies that supply a lot more of their assets," Lex begins explaining, taking a pause from the laptop.Rhys lifts his stare from the papers that contain the profiles of the people he'll be working with, interested in what Lex has to say."What would you like me to do? Tamper with their mutual business relationship."Rhys cursed him off, shaking his head, "No. At least not yet. Dad has me promise him that I won't do anything just yet."Lex nods. "So what now?""I want you to have record
Angela's fingers grazing on the computer ahead of her paused at the sound of her phone ringing. She drew her stare to the phone surprised as she read the caller ID.Natalie? The last time they spoke was since she informed her about her engagement with Alec. Why was she suddenly reaching out?She blinks her senses back to reality, sliding the answer button, and Angela places the phone on her left ear."Hey!"Angela hears Natasha sighing with ease: "Thank goodness, I've been trying to reach out to you for days but never really got the chance to.""Why?" Angela's questions were piqued.Angela would be lying if she said she didn't despise every one of them for what they did to her brother. They may not have noticed it—heck, who was she kidding?—Rhys was more like a piece of trash to them than an in-law.Angela is aware of how her brother is holding up, and if not for the mission their dad is sending him on, they'd have been in deep shit as they speak; she would have wanted that as well.A