CHAPTER 3

VIC'S POV

The burn from my favorite whiskey was the only thing keeping the anger in me at bay. I kept drinking more each passing second. At this point, I hated the fact that I had a high tolerance for alcohol because I wanted to get drunk! 

“Boss,” Rico's voice floated from outside the door. 

I closed my eyes for a brief moment to calm my anger. 

“What is it?” I snapped. 

“The car is ready.” 

And that made everything all too real. 

I had lost another brother, a man who stood by me and helped me when I was a lost twenty seven years old leader. I never imagined that four years later, he'd be dead and it was all because of my bastard step brother. 

I stood up and left the room. At least, I had to pay one last respect to him before I think about how to take my revenge. 

After hours standing at the grave and watching the priest say some words, we left for my club. 

Just then, my eyes caught a young lady that looked almost like the kitten I had scared away few days ago.

“Rico, any news from her?” 

“Who?” 

I stopped walking and arched an eyebrow at him. Immediately he shook his head. 

“None yet, Boss.” 

I knew she was going to reject my offer but no worries. I was a patient man. She would come running to me soon. 

We arrived at the club, to see that it was already in full swing. I loved nights like this. It meant more money for me and my brothers. 

And a new woman to warm my bed. 

But the moment the thought came, all I could see was the cute innocent eyes of Angel. I grit my teeth and shook the thought away. 

She was too young and off limits. I might be a bastard but I had my morals when it came to these things. 

Just as I reached my office, Letty, my manager appeared. The top of her shirt was unbuttoned, with her huge boobs almost falling out. She wore a mini skirt with pointed heels, just the way I like it. 

“Boss,” she called softly and bit her lips. 

On a normal day, I'd be all over her. I'd use her to escape the pain and grief I felt. But right now, all I felt was annoyance. 

“Cover her up,” I told Rico as I opened my office and went inside. 

Not long, Rico came inside. 

“What about the information I asked you to gather?” 

Rico placed his pad on the table. “The attack was indeed Christian's plan. He shot Zach in disguise of self defense and pinned all the crime on him.” 

My grip on the pad tightened as I glanced through the news talking about the death of Zach and all the crimes he never committed. 

Christian was also getting praised for catching a criminal and people were thanking him. 

“That bastard!” I punched the table. 

“How do you want us to respond?” 

A loud sound made me pause. Then a knock came. Rico opened the door. 

“There's a young lady requesting to see Boss. She has refused to leave and insist that we inform him about her presence,” I heard them talking and rolled my eyes. 

This wasn't the first time women had tried go get to me, thinking they could seduce me.

“She called herself little kitten and wouldn't give her real name. Should I send her away?” 

“Let her in!” I answered before Rico could respond.

She was smart, introducing herself with the pet name I gave her.

Minutes later, Angel walked into my office looking tired and desperate. 

“You're a hard man to meet, Vic.” 

“Indeed,” I nodded.

When she left the last time, I thought it would take at least a week before she'd come back. Who knew it'll be three days? 

“Why are you here? I thought you didn't want to have anything to do with me and my people.” 

She glanced at the seat in front of her, indicating that I should offer her a seat but I ignored it. Her lesson start now. 

“Yes, but then I found out some men had entered my home last night but left when they saw no one at home.” 

“So?” 

She hesitated for a moment, then went on. “My younger brother was almost kidnapped. And I found out it was Roger's men.”

“So?” I asked again.

She looked annoyed by my question, yet didn't raise her voice and act out. Instead she spoke calmly. 

“So I'm here to ask you to protect me and my brother. You're the reason we are now a target for gang wars.” 

“No.” I refused immediately.

Her face fell. She came closer. “Why?”

“First, you owe me more than enough. I'm not about to add more when you can't pay the ones you owe,” I said simply. 

Angel lowered her eyes. She looked so dejected yet I wasn't moved. Such tactics wouldn't work on me.

“If that's all, then leave.” 

“What if I become your girlfriend?” She blurted out. 

I wasn't expecting that. 

“I don't want to join your gang but I can be your girlfriend for a period of time. That way, I can serve you too.” 

I almost laughed at her ridiculous suggestion. This little kitten had no idea that becoming my girlfriend was worse than being in my gang. 

“And how can you serve me as my girlfriend?” I arched an eyebrow. “I'm not lacking women by my side as it is.” 

Angel stayed silent. She couldn't answer. 

I picked up the pad and the moment I saw the news on Zach again, an idea popped up in my mind. I looked at Angel closely. She was very beautiful, a breath of fresh air and had a seductive look. 

“You can be my girlfriend,” I started and paused to watch her expression shift from confusion to hope. “But you will be seducing someone else.” 

“Excuse me?” 

“You're excused.” I smirked. “I don't need a girlfriend but I need a seductress. So you're either her or you leave my office now.” 

And that was how I got myself a girlfriend and a tool to get back at my brother.