“I think I am now in the mood for a drink, Mr. Mayor…” Brian lifted the glass and held it aloft, just as he did with his wry smile.“Come join me.” He sniggered, taunting the Mayor with his glittering eyes. He took a sip from the glass, then he smacked before he cleared his throat.“This is strong. The real deal.” He chuckled softly, then he sighed heavily.“The guests… Are they gone?” He asked, staring the Mayor in the face. He leaned forward, his eyes shifting toward the door. “You think this is funny?!” Shawn growled, then he began to advance aggressively. “I am going to make you pay for everything you have made me lose today!” He grabbed Brian by the collar and lifted him.“You will pay for everything! You hear me?!” He growled at him, chest puffing violently.Some of the drink in the glass spilled all over, but he didn’t mind. “You will tell me who sent you and how much they paid you to do this! Else, I will rip your heart out of your chest!” Shawn threatened, eyes

“Are you sure this is the man?” “Yes. Why?” Rebecca retorted with a hint of impatience in her tone, yet she couldn’t hide the curiosity inside her. “Do you know him?” She asked, her tone barely above a whisper. “Not really…” The man gave a slow response, his face barely visible as a result of the hoodie that covered it.Rebecca stared at him for a while, a hint of doubt in her eyes. “Are you sure, Black? You look like you know him…”“I don’t…” The man insisted, his response sharp this time. Yet his voice was rusty, and he had to clear his throat. “So you want him dead?” He turned to Rebecca, looking into her eyes as though he was expecting her to say otherwise. His grip on the picture became firm, his muscles bending the will of the thick paper. “Yes…” Rebecca managed to produce a response, then she took a deep breath.“I want you to make sure his death is as painful as any death can be. Make him suffer until he begs for a quick death…” Black arched his brows, tak

Rebecca took a deep breath before she turned to face the Concierge. She cleared her throat while she adjusted to be sure she didn’t look suspicious.“What is it, Mr. Sanchez? Can’t you see that I am in a hurry?” She frowned at Diego, annoyed by the fact that he was distracted by his phone.“I am so sorry, Miss Regal…” Diego couldn’t take his eyes off the screen, scrolling and swiping.“What is it, Diego?! I am in a hurry!” Rebecca could barely deal with the cringe that held her, her eyes staring at her own phone as many times as she could. “It’s Master Brian…” Diego took a deep breath, his voice laden with the same tension that was visible on his face.“I have been trying to reach him since morning, all to no avail.” He lamented, returning his worrisome eyes to the lady.“Why are you telling me this?” Rebecca replied coldly, arching her brows.“Because…” Diego lost his words, then he apologized.“I am sorry…” He took a deep breath, then two steps backward. “I didn’t mean

One second, two seconds.. five seconds, and there was still nothing. Rebecca didn’t hear the sound of a bang, just an empty click. She forced her eyes open, wide and almost running out of their sockets. The men began to laugh at her, beginning with Black who retrieved the muzzle of the gun from her forehead.“It’s empty!” He pulled out the magazine and showed her, a look of ridicule on his face. “You need to see the look on your face!” Another joked, pointing while he laughed at her. Rebecca sighed heavily, yet it took a while before her heartbeat could return to normal.She turned to Brian, but she couldn’t have known what to say even if her mouth was not sealed. “I didn’t think it was going to be this easy to make you scared, Aunt Becca…” Brian mocked, his wry smile intact. “I know you are wondering how everything you planned backfired. But I am going to let you figure it out yourself.” He sniggered, then he reached forward with his left hand. Rebecca winced, think

“Yes…” Brian gave a calm response to the lady, then he maintained his upright posture with the car key in his hand. “That’s good…” The middle-aged lady nodded while she took a deep breath. The next second, a man slightly above her age joined her, his eyes staring at Brian with a little worry. “I am so sorry for getting both of you into this. I had no choice…” Brian apologized, approaching the couple with slow steps.“You don’t have to apologize, Brian. You are our son…” The man retorted with a smile while the lady approached Brian with a similar beam.“Brian…” She caressed his face, a glowing delight shimmering in her eyes. “My son…” She sighed heavily, then she cleared her throat.“I can’t believe that woman wanted you dead…” Her smile vanished, replaced by a glower. “She is evil…” The man stated and she nodded in agreement. “Are you even sure setting her free is the right decision? What if she tries to get you killed one more time?” The lady was genuinely worried, gen