The man with Black Heart

Episode 8 : Javad's puppet

County drove into Felton's home and alighted very aggressively. She opened the bonnet to get her luggage and she headed into the house.

Lara was just having her morning tea with Leah when County stormed into the living room.

" Mother! Sister! "

Lara nearly spilled her tea. She stood up immediately to answer the call from her last daughter.

" County. Why are you like this? You should be ... " She stopped when her eyes took the luggage. " Wait, do not tell me you left Zesa because he beat you up again? "

" Dear sister " Leah chipped in this time as she walks into the living room. " You have got to return. Do not worry, I will visit Zesa in his office and plead with him "

County was stunned. Her jaw dropped and she felt like going crazy.

" Both of you should shut the hell up! " She screamed out unexpectedly.

Lara and Leah exchange glances at this but keep their cool to hear her out.

" You two must have been living under the rock. Don't you listen to the news? "

" We do County, okay? " Leah retorted. " You should calm down and return to Zesa's House "

" Yes. You are right. I should. I have always been the scapegoat after my father died.

" You mother, you pushed me into leaving Javad. The man I love so much. You both made me lose him! "

This time Leah and her mother shared a glance. Leah quickly asked in silence.

" Is she alright? Zesa must have hit her on the head "

" Javad Is back " County announced tightly and Lara nodded interestedly.

" Yes, we heard the news. Javad de Venta. The last survivor of the de Venta clan. We know already. What's new? "

County's knees go weak at this and she flopped on the couch nearby.

" Javad de Venta is the same as your useless son-in-law and good-for-nothing brother-in-law. Hundreds of Miles away, he lives in his glory.

" With thousands of men at his beck and call. A man designs for nothing more except grace and glory.

" Trained by the sadistic de Venta, his father himself.

" Born from the almighty Mafia Boss who is involved in the every holy and unholy business ever.

" His net worth is unknown because his cash has no limits. Research said money is like dirt to him because he steps on it every day.

" That man is back mother after twelve years to take his inheritance from Sebastian Rodrigo.

" I was supposed to be by his side. I was supposed to be carrying his child, the next descendants of the de Venta clan.

" But both of you pushed me. You made me never consummate my marriage with him.

" You made me send him to jail. You make me abandon Javad and now he is out there to take revenge.

" De Venta clan is known to be the most vicious. I won't be alive in the next hours Mother that is why I have come here.

" You both were there when it all started. You should help me now. All I want is Javad de Venta. As for Zesa Crow. He could kiss my dusty heel for all I care! "

***

Javad just took his bath and walk out from his shower. He grabbed a towel and quickly dress up.

When he was just about to hook up the last buttons, his door opens and Miran walks in.

The lady stood transfixed in the doorway immediately and she look away in apology.

" I am sorry. I didn't know you are here. I... Thought you haven't returned from your journey "

She made to walk out but Javad quickly speak stopping her with his question.

" Don't walk away. Why are you here? "

" Oh yeah, I am here to clean the room and take some of your clothes for washing.

" Cassius inform me you love the color black so I intended to arrange your closet with your new mode of dresses "

Javad barely nodded at her words and he look away.

" You don't have to. Vicente and Aurora will be here soon to give me good news. we will leave for our fort tonight but You can go ahead and clean the room now "

Miran walk further into the room and began her task. After she finishes, she headed out but unconsciously fell down the glass cup on the small table.

" Oh my. I'm so sorry. I will have it ... "

" Don't hurt yourself. Let it be "

Before Javad could speak Miran has already hurt her fingers and she backed off when Javad headed to her place.

" I'm sorry Javad. I am... "

" Stay where you are. I won't hurt you " He ordered when he noticed how fearful she is of him.

Javad took her to the couch and then walk away. He returns after some minutes with the first aid kit.

" You don't have to do this, you know? " She whispers.

" I'm a doctor in the past and now a Mafia Boss. I care for my patients, my people. All Done "

" Thank you " She said and she made to Stand up but Javad held her wrist tenderly.

" We should talk " He began honestly and he look into her eyes. " Miran... "

" It's okay. I understand why you left without marrying me. I am not your betrothed. My twin sister was but she died and I was told to replace her.

" It's okay if you want to break the bond. I understand you have so many things to worry about than a lady.

" Sebastian Rodrigo is there for you to conquer as well. I won't be a distraction Javad.

" But promise me never to leave the clan, ever again. You are our only hope, our joy, our savior "

Javad had to squeeze the wrist of Miran gently and smile at her face.

" How about you become my sister? Just like Jade. She is my foster sister but you can be my sworn sister till eternity "

" Are you sure about this?. Javad I will be so excited if we become sworn siblings. we take care of each other. I will give you my life if need be and... "

Miran was interrupted by the entry of Cassius.

As always the consigliere was by himself with alertness. He rushes to Javad and said.

" You got a visit. Vicente Rodrigo is here to see you physically "

Instead of Javad being agitated he smiles softly to himself, actually to the system which had informed him about the incident beforehand.

He stood up from where he sat and headed out to meet with Vicente Rodrigo.

Javad was joined by four of his men who look so much sadistic and formidable.

When he arrived at the living room, Vicente has already made himself feel at home by sitting on the couch majestically.

" I want the couch he seated on burnt immediately. I would hate for my precious people to seat on it later on " Javad unexpectedly ordered his men.

Immediately Frezno, the carpo of the de Venta clan makes the order. Four men zoom off to Vicente and signal him to stand up.

The man couldn't help but obey and he watched as the couch was taken away.

Later on, he perceived the scent of it burning. Slowly Vicente turn to Javad and gritted his teeth.

" I am your guest! How could you be so disrespectful? "

" When I left on my journey your nephew, Sebastian didn't treat my people right " Javad mutters Instead. " Now you expected me to be a good host? "

" I am only here to make you an offer. The Rodrigo clan has decided to give you your inheritance Javad "

" Continue "

" Yes... Uh. Sebastian said he won't be leaving the fort. You know he has to be the boss to make... "

" Does anyone has a loaded gun? " Javad suddenly asked very smoothly over his shoulder and without an effort a man passed it to him.

At the sight of the deadly weapon, Vicente quickly backed off and try again.

" Javad you don't need to be aggressive. Sebastian is ready to give you all your wealth but the fort has to remain a... "

" The fort is what makes de Venta clan relevant. It solely belongs to my clan. Surely you are not advising me to be a puppet to Sebastian? "

" Oh no. That's an insult "

" How could he suggest that? "

The Whispers came from behind Javad and he gritted his teeth. He look up at Cassius and asked.

" Is it time? ''

" Ten seconds to go boss "

Everyone was confused by this. They wonder what is going to happen in ten seconds.

Just then the door opened and an elegant lady walk in. The beautiful Aurora Chen.

She walk ahead to Javad and gritted her teeth before saying.

" Alright! You won. Sebastian will leave the fort and sign up all your inheritance to you.

" But watch your back Javad de Venta. I am the only one who has the power to crown a new boss.

"You got it this time. The throne is yours but minds you, it's full of thorns and whoever that wants to sit on it must have the darkest heart "

" Beautiful Aurora," Javad said in a slurry voice, almost mocking her. " What if I tell you what would take place two hours later "

" Then I won't believe it unless you gave me proof "

" Well then, you got it. In an hour, you will be at the hospital. At the verge of death.

" Sebastian Rodrigo is the one who order for your head actually but you didn't die.

" You will only need a surgeon. The doctors would hate to revive you from death because you are hated all around but I will come and I will save you.

" In return, you will give me your words to be my slave forever. Javad de Venta's puppet "