로그인The moment the injured man’s friends rushed toward Francisco, the entire atmosphere of the bar changed.One of them swung a punch directly at his face.Francisco tilted his head slightly, avoiding it with ease. Before the man could react again, Francisco grabbed his collar and drove his knee hard into his stomach. The man choked in pain and collapsed onto the floor.Another came from the side with a bottle in his hand. Francisco caught his wrist midway, twisted it sharply until a crack echoed through the air, then snatched the bottle and smashed it against the man’s shoulder. Glass scattered across the floor as the man screamed.Panic spread instantly.Customers hurried away from their seats, chairs scraping loudly against the wooden floor. Some rushed toward the exit while others stood frozen in fear.The sound of shattering wood and glass filled the bar.One man grabbed a broken bottle and lunged at him recklessly.Francisco’s eyes darkened.He seized the man’s wrist, forced the sha
It was midnight when a black car stopped just opposite Mia’s apartment. She stepped out quietly, but the car did not wait for a farewell; it drove off almost immediately, leaving her standing alone under the dim streetlights.Without wasting time, Mia hurried toward her building. She unlocked the door as carefully as possible, ensuring she made no noise. The house was silent, and she was determined not to wake anyone. Slowly, she stepped inside and began making her way toward her room.She knew she had made a mistake.She had promised to spend the evening with her sister and niece, yet she had chosen to go out with Francisco instead. The thought weighed on her as she tiptoed up the stairs, cautious with every step. Even the slightest sound, she feared, might wake them.Reaching her room, Mia quickly slipped inside and gently closed the door behind her. As it clicked shut, she exhaled a quiet sigh of relief.“Huff…”However, her relief was short-lived.Suddenly, the lamp switched on.M
A week had passed, and Francisco had already taken full control of Frothy Fox.Among the staff, Mia often found herself looking toward the entrance, hoping to see him again. However, he had disappeared completely, as if that night had never happened.With a quiet sigh, she entered the staff room after a long shift. It had been a tiring day. Although the ownership had changed, the staff had received a bonus on the first day, which softened the tension slightly.Mia dropped onto the couch and scrolled through her phone. Tomorrow was her psychology exam, and despite everything, she still had to focus. She was, after all, a psychology student.She took a bite of bread, chewing slowly while glancing at the clock. It was already noon, yet this was her first proper break of the day. Work had not given her a moment to rest.Suddenly, her phone buzzed.A message from Helena appeared.“Auntie, when are you coming? Mom is home. We will go out together.”Mia’s lips curved into a small smile as sh
Francisco looked at Mia, yet he gave no response.His silence made her uneasy.“I… that night, you were the one who took me to the hospital,” Mia said, struggling to gather her words. “I… hope you remember…”Francisco shifted his gaze toward Max for a brief moment, then looked back at her. Instead of answering, he leaned slightly forward and said in a calm, detached tone, “Bring something special.”Mia hesitated, then quickly nodded. “Sure.”As she walked away, Max frowned and leaned closer. “Francisco, what the hell is this?” he asked in a low voice.Francisco leaned back casually. “I’m not in the mood. You handle her.”At that moment, a man approached them nervously.“Mr… last time, you said you wouldn’t do anything here…” he said, his voice trembling.It was the bar owner.Francisco sighed, clearly irritated. “What?”“I… I didn’t say anything to anyone. I didn’t do anything,” the man stammered, fear evident in his expression.Francisco raised his brows slightly.Just then, Mia retu
After two days, Mia returned to her job as a waitress.Her injury was not serious. Only her hand was hurt. She could still work, but her movements were slower, careful, and slightly stiff. It would take time to heal.But she could not afford to rest.This job mattered. It was her part-time work, and she needed the money to complete her graduation.During her break, Mia sat alone on a bench. She took a deep breath and looked around, trying to ease the heaviness in her chest.Suddenly, Ronin approached her.“How are you feeling now?” he asked, concern clear on his face. “You could have taken another day off.”Mia let out a quiet sigh and shook her head. “No… I feel bored at home, Ronin.”Ronin sat beside her and leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “That night was chaos,” he said, his voice still tense. “I really thought we were going to die.”Mia lowered her gaze. She said nothing.The memory still felt too close.“The owner was under a lot of pressure,” Ronin continued. “T
Francisco entered his room, with Max following closely behind him.Without turning back, he spoke in a calm yet sharp tone, “Alexander really thinks he can own Greece… just like history. But he forgets... history does not repeat itself, it needs to be created.”Max’s face remained solemn. He did not respond to that remark; instead, he chose to address something else.“It seems Grandpa is not very pleased with your decision either,” he said carefully.Francisco let out a faint, careless scoff and turned to face him. “As if I care, Max.”There was no hesitation in his voice... only cold certainty.After a brief pause, he added, his expression turning even more serious, “Get ready. We will have a meeting soon.”Max nodded. He was about to leave when Francisco stopped him again.“And tell everyone to be prepared,” he said, his tone lowering with quiet authority.“If they don’t accept our deal… you already know what we have to do.”Max gave a short nod, understanding the unspoken meaning,
Francisco threatened everyone, even the opposite gang leaders. He did not care about anyone and showed the consequences if they opposed him.Francisco got out of the car, and Max did the same. He was mad at Francisco, saying, "Francisco, what is wrong with you?"Francisco unbuttoned his coat as he tur
Lucas continued, "And... he invites both of you. He wanted to apologize to Ms. Hazel in front of everyone."Francisco's jaw tightened at the mention of Hazel. The memory of Andrew's offense against her flared up in his mind, reigniting his anger. "Apologize?" Francisco echoed, his voice dripping with
Hazel arched her brows in surprise."Did you leave me any room to plan something against you?" she retorted, trying to mask her anxiety with defiance.Francisco's eyes narrowed slightly, studying her with a penetrating gaze."I just wanted to thank you," Hazel continued, her voice trembling slightly, "
Francisco's large palm moved slowly through Hazel's hair, their gazes locked, the room charged with anticipation. Hazel's heart raced, but she tried to steady herself, reminding herself she had to stay composed, to take the lead.She moved her head slightly on the pillow, her movements deliberate and







