65 what can you offer then?
"Aiya, finally the main course arrived!" he rejoiced yet his jubilation was also twinned with bloodlust as if a hungry wolf finally found its prey.
A tall chunky man that seems to be in his early 40's was alerted the moment he landed the premises. Gazing at his surrounding with his blue eyes and an opera song resonating around the mansion -- he was not feeble-minded enough to not know that his place was infiltrated.
Despite with this fact, he remained composed as he sneered. He assigned his men to another mission since he receives an emergency call and needed his men to deploy to a specific country. Little did he know that the moment he reached his den, his men who stayed to guard this place was nowhere in sight.
He nonchalantly sat in the spacious living area. Passing by some fresh blood and a bit of human flesh, he was unmoved as he sat at one of the comfortable sofas and waited for his visitors to show.
"Hi," from behind, someone whispered in his ear. Startle -- he immediately turned around to see a petite man with zero presence standing behind him. Calming himself to this unfamiliar face before him, he sneers.
"Luciano is indeed cunning." uncertain if it was a compliment or not, Leon innocently smile at him.
"Don't be nervous, he wants you alive." behind his innocent smile, a bone-chilling aura envelop their surrounding. Sitting at one of the sofas in front of Petrov's seat as if imposing a casual friend meet up.
Observing his every movement, Petrov was rather in awe. It was as if this fellow was walking on air. His body structure isn't intimidating but the way he moves -- he could tell that his skill is on par with Dragon's right-hand man. Which makes him more interested in taming this man --forgetting his situation completely. He sat right back to his seat and face the young fellow in front of him.
"I didn't know Luciano had someone like you. Young man, why don't you join our Bratva?" Petrov immediately offered him. One won't know if he was oblivious to his situation or was purposely dragging their conversation. Conclusively, people in the underworld are all two-faced and alliance can happen under any circumstances anytime, anywhere.
"Really? What can you offer then?" as if his interest was piqued, he leaned towards and rest his elbows to his upper knee as he cupped his chin at the back of his tangled hand.
"You can be my right-hand man." Petrov proposes in a trivial manner.
Compared to Luciano, his organization has more activity and had a broad connection all over the world hence even if Luciano annihilates his men, he had more men to spare scattered all over the world. That is where his confidence is coming from -- the reason why Luciano didn't want him dead. Little did he know that his nightmare is about to happen.
"That's all?" hinting his disappointment towards his offer.
"What do you want then? I can double what Luciano gave to you." a knowing smirk formed on his lips.
After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.
"How about you offer your body to me?" Leon appealed with a bright smile.
"Haha. that's hilarious." Petrov let out an artless laugh but seeing his unflinching expression, his face transfigured.
"I've always wanted to taste that beautiful body, you see." despite his youthful appearance, his voice was filled with cravings as his thirstful gaze met his. Although he had the same face, his aura was more oppressive than before, it was as if Leon turned to a different person as he slightly ruffled his hair, chuckling.
*BANG BANG*
Two shots were fired. One penetrated Petrov's back shoulder while the other one grazes Leon's cheek. In the dark, Rex figure put down the pistol he used then quietly left.
"I was just teasing him." Leon wiped his scratched cheek that started to bleed then licked his tainted finger leisurely. He stood up then look down on Petrov who's growling in pain as his shoulder started to bleed.
"But I'm afraid you won't satiate me." he spoke sounding sorry as pulled a small dagger beneath his suit then stabbed his hand that trying to stop the bleeding from his back shoulder -- pinning it temporarily to his back.
"Waaah!" He howled by his heinous attack.
"Now, choose what would you like to keep? Your eyes, tongue or ears?" his eyes darken as his tone and aura turned vicious.
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"Err, the heck?" Seraphina scratches her temple with her pointing finger as she was somewhat surprised by his sudden confession. How did it turn out like this?
"I know its too sudden but you don't have to answer me now." gentle as he is, he coaxes her not to be pressured although deep in his heart he was a bit disappointed.
"It's not like that… it's just that you know, I have a problem here." referring to her head. Liam chuckled to her reasoning but her indirect rejection just made his determination rose.
"I should go. Have a good night rest."
"Yes, yes. Hehe" she awkwardly scats him away. Seeing him getting inside his car, Seraphina turned to return inside the mansion.
"Sera! I'm glad to see you again." he shouted admiringly making sure she heard him. She turns her head to him again then smiled as she waved him goodbye.
As his car sped away, Seraphina went straight to Sebastian Yue's study room.
"Gramps!" calling out to her old man as soon as she entered the room. Old man Yue's figure was standing in front of their huge family portrait. It was their last portrait with her parents and grandmother. Seeing her grandfather's weak stance, she sighed as if letting out her frustration. She walked towards him then stopped beside him. They both stared at their happy faces for a moment --neither of them talked until Sebastian Yue broke their silence.
"Seffy, you always remind me of your grandmother. She's dauntless but has a golden heart just as like you. I only wanted the best for you. I know this is selfish of me but I'm not getting any younger, Seffy. I only have a few years to live so I wanted a man to protect you in my stead for me to be at peace." His sentiments were full of swirling emotions.
Seraphina stood silent listening to him and immediately understood what he was implying, she answered.
"Grandpa, what are you talking about? Liam... he confessed to me and I like him too. Even though I lost my memories, it doesn't matter to me because I have a loving grandfather." convincing him of what she felt about his chosen candidate.
"Is that so? Do you really like him, Seffy?" disbelief with her words, Sebastian Yue wanted to confirm if he hadn't heard wrong. Seraphina turned to him as she nods smiling brightly. He has an explicable satisfaction with her answer.
"Don't worry sweet child, I will handle old man Jin." he cupped her delicate hands with his wrinkled hand -- grateful to her. He felt relieved that at least Seraphina liked him as well.
He too was surprised when Liam Jin drops by. Furthermore, that young man didn't cut to the chased and ask his permission to pursue Seraphina. Regardless of the sudden confession, his adamant sincerity moved him instantly.
