Chapter 4

In the center of a queer situation whereby the Mafia Boss suddenly appeared to be afraid and motionless, Pablo was in a state of extreme anger for that the Mafia Boss was intimidated, in as much as he would want to question what the current atmosphere was about, but he wondered what seemed to be feared in Michael, he doesn't have a dime, so why is the Mafia Boss afraid of him? He questioned himself.

Furious that the man wasn't doing what he was called to, “Handle this brat, Peter!”

Even whilst raising his voice, Peter (mafia boss) didn't reluctate rather he continued staring at Michael.

The ring went extinct and only a few of the legends had it at that time, so how is Michael putting it on?

A symbol of respect, authority, and monarchy. And if Michael has one, that also means one thing.

Whatever reason that brought him to that place was instantly shoved to the back of his mind as he was flabbergasted.

Pablo followed his line of sight and noticed that he was staring at the ring that hung gracefully on Michael's neck and Micheal, what the hell is the ring? 

Whatever, he doesn't have the time to make out what the ring is but later, and he will deal with Peter afterwards for disobeying him, he concurred.

Right now, he needs someone to get rid of Michael out of his presence and this arena, or better still get rid of his total existence!

Money! Peter is a lover of money, he can fast-forward this with his pocket,

“One million dollars, take Michael down, and you will get the prize, who is on? He offered also moving his eyes between the other gangsters.

They anticipated whatever that would happen next with prying eyes, one million dollars is such a huge amount, they were hands down sure that the Mafia Boss will take on the prize.

But what happened next was insensible as no one saw it coming, even Michael.

Peter bowed at Michael with immense respect, Michael brow raised, and his eyes widened a little and went back to normal.

Peter faced the guest and Pablo, “I'm sorry, but I can't take on this, I can't do anything to him” he announced like a loyal servant.

Everyone gasped in shock, they were jaw slacked at what just happened, did the biggest mafia boss in the city just bow to Michael? A prisoner? They were puzzled and wondered what made him respect Michael. They couldn't believe that a loser like Michael could terrify the biggest mafia in the city, even making him reject a whopping offer of one million dollars.

If others were astonished and bewildered, well, Pablo was fuming in rage and if a thermometer was placed under him, it would blast in seconds due to the anger burning inside of him.

He anchored close to Peter and was almost a breath away from him.

“You son of a bitch! How dare you challenge me?” he gritted his teeth.

The last time he checked he saved this bastard when he was young, his father (Mr. Smith) saved him and this is what he gets in return even after placing an offer and working with him all these years, just for him to disgrace him in front of all these people, In front of his enemy! Pablo thought.

This is not the first he had worked with him, they had done numerous things together, specially for the title they both held. Pablo was confused and angry at the same time because of the fact that Peter was behaving like someone who has been hypnotized, in front of many people he rejected his offer as if they weren't acquainted and he was useless.

Pablo's face burned when he thought of Peter's betrayal, with his hostile glare fixed on Peter. 

Peter looked away from Pablo. He is aware of the height of this.

This could make headlines tomorrow, he always protects his reputation, so his pocket shuts everybody down at once.  

“Did you forget already, you want to betray, huh? How about the last time I saved you?” Pablo thundered.

Peter's fist clenched beside him, as he stared back at Pablo standing between him and Micheal. 

He remembered that day like yesterday, the day he was saved by Mr. Smith. He owed them a favor of thank you and this is the best time to pay back, but he can't and from now he will never as long as it concerns Michael. 

Pablo tugged his collar, “Say something, you piece of shit! Or did he buy too? Like you are being bought around” he insulted.

Trying to control his anger and act as though Pablo's words weren't hurting him, he pinched his nose and gulped back the outrage, attempting to push out and pour his heart out.

“Yes your father saved me and yes, I'm bought with money to do my job, but I still have freedom of choices and Pablo, you don't get to order me around like a slave” he uttered.

The air was hot and everyone felt sweaty at the moment. Pablo is one of the richest men in the city, anything can be done to anyone, no matter who they are, they pitied the Mafia boss at what might happen to him in the future for addressing Pablo in such a manner, but then, Peter is still the biggest mafia in the city.

Peter dropped his last piece, “Advice for you Pablo, you might as well consider it to be my payback to your dear father.”

He stepped aside and straightened his coat like he was done with the whole drama.

With a piercing gaze, he dropped, “The possibility is a hundred percent that you can wake up tomorrow and won't find your whole family, so for better reference in the future, take down the crown and apologize to Michael” he ran his eyes at him head to toe, “emphasis on hundred percent possibility.”

With that, he turned and left the place, with his henchmen trailing behind him.