Chapter 62 - Shot

Closing the door behind her with a bang, Revie took a couple of steps, took a deep breath and exhaled.

Anger, confusion, love and affection struggled in a whirlpool of emotions.

Although it is difficult to call it a struggle, because despite her hot-tempered proud character, love for Jack won by a huge margin from the negative side.

- "Okay." — she thought, exhaling sharply through her nose — "No one said that you don't have to fight for love. The victory will be mine. You will work out this humiliation in bed with interest, my affectionate asshole."

Jingling buckets of dirty water, Hiro passed by the girl and her eyes captured the guy — Hiro, right?

The guy stopped, turned to Revi and clapped his eyes, smiled childishly good-naturedly — Yes, I'm Hiro, and you're Revi.

— I know. — She rolled her eyes slightly — Did you see where Jack went when he left here?

The guy nodded quickly.

— Where to?

— To myself. Hiro pointed his finger at the door at the end of the corridor

— I see. Thanks. — Revi said and went to the side of the room

"Oh, he's very tired. There is no need to interfere with his rest. Hiro added worriedly, drawing Revi's attention

The girl turned and looked at the guy, raising an eyebrow, and he continued — The boss looked so tired. I've never seen him like this. Even when I was running with him, he wasn't like that. No need to bother him.

— Even so? Hm... Then I'll give him a relaxing massage. Revie said thoughtfully, tapping her chin

The guy smiled approvingly — A good idea.

Looking down at Hiro, Revi smiled slightly, "Yes, you really are like a younger brother.

— Eh? — the guy was surprised

"Well, Jack told me you were like his little brother. And now I see that it almost is. — she shook her head and mentally added — "... although you are older than him, and probably me."

- what? — Hiro froze in place, forgetting how to breathe — He counts me... a younger brother?

- yes. Revie smiled good—naturedly, which was mostly unusual for her, and the situation with Jack did not have such a smile

Hiro's eyes, which lit up with happiness, moistened a little, and a childishly kind smile sparkled with joy - I have not only a friend and sisters, but also an older brother. — the guy sniffed — I have to tell him that I also consider him a brother, but... But he needs to rest. I'll tell you later. Only... just don't tell him, okay? I want to say it myself.

Revie grinned—Good.

Finally, happily smiling broadly, Hiro picked up the buckets energetically and went to do his job, muttering under his breath — I have an older brother. Hiro is very happy. Mom, do you see everything from heaven? Hiro has a brother.

After looking at this, Revie winced from the faintly rolling sadness, but quickly threw the feeling away and went to Jack.

...

The door creaked.

Pausing during the exercise and raising his head, Jack saw Revie slowly enter the office and close the door behind her.

Sighing, he calmly got to his feet, but the girl spoke first.

— Yes, he was right. You look really tired.

Jack's brows drew together in perplexity and his forehead wrinkled.

— Hiro. — Revi grinned — He said that he had never seen you so tired before.

A soft smile appeared on his tired face — Understandable.

— I told him that you consider him a younger brother. I've never seen such happy eyes. — smiling, Revie said with amusement — By the way, he also wants to say that he considers you a brother and asked me not to tell you about it. So when that happens, make a surprised face.

Grinning, Jack shook his head—Yeah, you can't be trusted with secrets.

Stepping softly in his direction, she squinted a little — It depends on who trusts me with them.

He stood there while she approached, looking into his eyes.

At a distance of one step, the girl stopped, continuing to look at him.

Without trying to hide from his gaze, Jack stared back.

— Why are you doing this to me?

— Roar...

— I fell in love with myself. You burst into my heart like a sniper bullet, and now you're tormenting my soul. — shaking her head, she grinned — Why not just choose me?

A faint smile appeared on Jack's face, which, coupled with a tired look, perfectly conveyed his inner state — What would you do in my place?

— I would choose one and not torment the others with hope. Rebecca answered bluntly

— That's how... If I say now that you disgust me... — Jack lowered his head slightly to her face —...if I say I don't ever want to see you again... will you leave?

Revie pursed her lips.

— Will you give up thinking about me and leave me with Coco, Balalaika and the others if I choose them?..

There was silence for a few seconds.

But soon a hard grin formed on Revie's face, and the eyes burning with passion, anger and love leered into the honey eyes of the guy — I won't believe a single fucking word. Well, for trying out of pity to get rid of me like that, I'll tie you to the bed, undress and not cry until, at least, I empty your balls, and at most, I won't hear from your mouth - "spare me".

Eyes a little round, Jack nodded—Sounds like a real threat.

— Of course. — the girl grinned and her hands snakelike crawled under the guy's clothes — I think we need to demonstrate a trial version of the "threat". So that you understand what you're dealing with.

— Stop. — he gently grabbed her hands — Not the time.

— And why? Revie raised an eyebrow in displeasure

— I have more work to do today. The Chinese will come soon and Balalaika will need me.

After standing in silence for a while, she snorted, removing her hands — I am indignant. She got hers, I didn't. Not fair, you know.

Looking at Revie's outraged and sweetly pouted face, Jack smiled weakly and slowly lowered his head and took possession of the girl's mouth under her shocked gaze.

She clung to him with her arms and legs, wrapped her right leg, trying to seize the advantage in the struggle for dominance in their kiss.

Ten seconds later, Jack broke the kiss, although Revie pursued his lips and even stood on tiptoe, but unfortunately their height difference allowed him to "escape from the battlefield."

Licking his wet lips, Jack looked away a little embarrassed — It was a small advance. The rest is waiting in the evening.

Breathing heavily and grinning wildly, Revie also licked her slightly swollen lips — I'll be looking forward to it.

...

Some time later.

Several cars stopped in front of Ishtar.

Two dozen Chinese slowly got out of them and swaggered into the brothel.

In general, the fighters of this triad were short, thin Asians with a hard look and against the background of "soldiers'' Balalaika, a few were lost, but their number was not small, so it was not worth joking.

Two guards walked in front, and behind them moved a solid-aged, gray-haired Asian man in expensive clothes and a youngish guy of twenty-five.

They were met in the hall by a Balalaika — I respect punctual people and am glad that you are one of them, Mr. Cheng.

The gray—haired Asian grinned and bowed slightly - I am also glad to welcome you, Miss Balalaika.

Then his gaze fell on a young white—haired girl who was sitting nearby at a table in the company of two muscular women - Coco Hekmotyer, I didn't expect to see you. — he said loudly

"It's nice to see you, too, Mr. Cheng.

— Do you have a deal with Miss Balalaika? — the elderly Asian squinted

— Everything can be. Coco shrugged and narrowed her eyes like a fox

Cheng chuckled — I hope you will have a full range of goods by our meeting?

— Absolutely.

Nodding, Chang shifted his gaze to the Balalaika — Is everything ready?

- of course. Let's go upstairs. Sophie nodded and went upstairs in the company of Phil and Jack

Cheng turned to the young guy and said quite quietly in Chinese, "Behave normally, son.

The young man's bleary gaze, which said that he was clearly drunk, fell on his father — Yes, everything will be fine...

— Dongei. — Cheng said sternly — Have you forgotten what you did at the last meeting? This time, it will not be possible to crush by force and influence. This rabid bitch has taken a quarter of our territories in a few months and has become a force with which every gang of Ruanapur counts. I don't want problems on my head.

With a falsely amiable grin, Dongei replied — Yes, Father.

Chang nodded with a grimace and followed the Balalaika, accompanied by two guards and his own son.

Looking around, Dongei saw Jack ahead and the guy's face twisted with discontent and envy — Kiang. — he said softly in Chinese to the guard walking next to him — Look at this white pig. Probably works here as a "sweet boy". Either a great surgeon did a good job with his face, or the father successfully finished in the mother.

— You said it yourself - a white pig. Pure breeding. the guard chuckled

"You're right. How did I not think of it myself. Dongei chuckled in response

Jack heard their conversation and whispered in Sophie's ear what the father and son were talking about, but omitted the words about himself

In response, the Balalaika only grunted, continuing to walk.

Soon they disappeared into the prepared room and began negotiations.

At the same time, Revie came out of Jack's office and went down to the bar, right into the hall.

She was tired of waiting for the Chinese to arrive there and Jack, having completed the work, would return.

That's why she was surprised when she saw the grinning faces of Chiquita and Coco coming down. Valmet, on the other hand, did not look at the first two with approval.

Rolling her eyes in annoyance, Revie went to the bar, took a bottle of rum from Leah and sat down at an empty table.

— Why sit alone? Coco asked and pointed amiably at a chair at their table

Grinning, Revie got up, took the bottle and walking up to them, asked — Haven't you already discussed everything?

— Yes and no. — Coco shrugged her shoulders — We agreed on one service, and then we started talking about another. Here's the second service we should discuss in a less formal setting, after her meeting with Mr. Cheng.

— I see. Revie chuckled, pushing back her chair and sitting down, asking — Who will drink?

...

Two sofas and a coffee table.

A Balalaika was sitting on one sofa, and Phil and Jack were standing on the sides.

Cheng and Dongei were sitting on the other, and the guards were standing behind them.

The conversation had been going on for several minutes and finally the Balalaika got to the point.

— And so, let's move on to the main thing. — she said, crossing her legs — I give you the girls, but in return I want a children's shelter and the entire adjacent street of Lorong.

Cheng frowned, but remained calm, which is not to say about his son.

— Are you crazy?! Dongei exclaimed, his eyes bulging — Do you want a whole piece of territory for some girls? Are you friends with your head at all? You...

— Shut up. — in Chinese, Cheng said, looking at his son like a beast

— But Father, she's not with her head...

— I won't repeat it. — the elderly Chinese man said harshly

— As you wish. Dongei grinned resentfully, leaning back on the sofa and drinking Balalaika with his eyes

Shifting his gaze to the woman, Cheng frowned and said, "That's a lot...

— No, not much. Sophie replied calmly, "Don't forget about past precedents, Cheng. In total, I think, there will be a shelter on this street, which you don't need anyway.

— Hmm ~ m ... — tapping his finger on the table, Cheng thought

— Father, what are you even thinking about? This redneck doesn't understand where heaven and earth are, since he dares to bargain with Dongfang Long in this way!

The sound of the slap rang through the room, echoing in its most secret corners.

Balalaika raised an eyebrow while Cheng stared sternly at his shocked son.

"Y—you hit me... Dongei whispered in amazement, "... you hit... do you think Mom will forgive you for this?

— Get out of the brothel and wait outside for the meeting to end. Cheng said firmly in Chinese, "You tortured to death two white bitches that were supposed to be sold to important people. I disrupted the last meeting and tried to screw up now. Looks like it's time to take care of your upbringing.

— good. Dongei said harshly, "Okay, but be ready to answer in front of your mother. — getting up, he said

No one stopped him from leaving the room.

With a loud slam of the door, Cheng pulled a false amiable smile — I apologize for my negligent son. I hope the words of this bad idiot did not hurt you.

Balalaika smiled slowly — They won't hurt me if I get what I want in return.

Cheng frowned sourly — Let's discuss everything better...

...

While the negotiations were being conducted, the dissolute son of Cheng went to the exit, along the way trying to "pick up" with his charm almost the only women in the hall who were sitting at the same table successfully.

"I like strong mature women like you," Dongei said, walking up to the table and looking at Chiquita

"I'm sorry, boy, but I don't like Asians. — she replied, barely deigning to look at the man

The Chinese man's eyes sparkled with rage and anger.

After examining Revi, Valmet, Coco and Chiquita, Dongei quietly said in Chinese — Yes, what you can't take away from these white pigs is fucking sows. Perfect sperm receptacles for creating bastards.

Coco put her palm on her cheek and calmly said in Chinese — Should we take this as a compliment?..

Dongei froze. His eyes darted in shock to the calm face of the arms dealer. — Do you know "mandarin"?

"I know many languages, Junior Qian. — Coco lifted the corner of her lips — Including all dialects of Chinese.

As if sensing something, Valmet frowned— Should I throw it out, Coco?

- no. Mr. Dongei was about to leave himself. — Coco smiled coolly and the man, twisting his face, went to the exit

— What did he "fart" in his own language? Revie asked after taking a sip of rum

"You don't want to know. Coco chuckled

— Why is that? Revie raised an eyebrow

— If I understood your character correctly, then you will shoot him when you find out what he said and create problems for Balalaika, but most importantly you will cause problems for Jack.

Crossing her arms over her chest, Revie curled her lips—I'm not that beaten off... and don't stare at me like that.

Meanwhile, Dongei went outside with an extremely lousy mood.

Swearing in Chinese, he took out neatly rolled cigarettes with weed and lit up.

Suddenly his eyes fell on a passing pigeon. With a sadistic grin, he kicked the pigeon with a swing.

The bird flew away like a ball and fell down on the road.

Getting up with difficulty, she limped away to the sidewalk, where there were leftovers that had fallen out of the trash. The poor bird brains still couldn't figure out what had happened at all.

Hiro, who was sitting nearby, frowned childishly.

The guy as always sat on the threshold of the old house and fed the birds.

He did not even change his dirty work clothes and, of course, did not wash himself in order to quickly go to his feathered friends.

But suddenly his eyes widened in fright.

Dongei took out a pistol and with a toothy forehead began to aim at the pigeon he had recently kicked.

— Hey! — Hiro shouted with fear, jumping up from the threshold and quickly approached the Chinese — Do you want to shoot pigeons? You can't! Put the gun away, please!

— What? — the Chinese man said irritably and looked at Hiro — Close your mittens, you piece of shit. I do what I want and when I want. You say that again and I'll make a hole in you, not in a fucking bird! Do you understand me?!

"But he didn't do anything to you!" Put the gun down, please! Hiro spoke loudly with concern and naivety

Veins appeared on the Chinaman's forehead from irritation.

Today he had an extremely "bad" day and he certainly won't allow some homeless idiot to be impertinent.

Shifting the gun from the pigeon to Hiro's head, Dongei grinned — Such idiots should not trample the same ground I walk on.

...

— You know how to bargain. Cheng said dryly, looking at Balalaika's contented face

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Cheng.

— It's hard to say "mutually", after you have so ripped off our branch, Miss Balalaika. Cheng 's face twisted

Jack, standing nearby, allowed himself a smile.

Now the orphanage he helps is under Sophie's protection, which means that soon innocent children will be able to live peacefully, as for Ruanapur.

*shot*

The sound of the gunshot, which seemed quite close, made everyone in the room twitch.

But this sound especially affected Jack.

He twisted his face, feeling a small phantom pain in his heart.

At the same time, Gunther O'Dim's eyes shone indescribably.

A second later, a woman's heart—rending scream rang out - Hiro~ oo!

Jack's eyes opened in shock, in fear, and the guy, with a slight delay in realizing, rushed to the exit of the room...