Chapter 5

ANGEL’S POV

I spent the next thirty minutes trying to reach Davis, my younger brother but he never answered. My heart was beating rapidly each time the call went to voicemail. 

Tears stung my eyes. Vic wouldn't have gotten him already, right? 

I couldn't think, couldn't breathe. All my internal monologue to calm down was barely working. If anything had happened to him…. 

No, Vic won't hurt him. Not yet, at least. 

I took a deep breath to calm my nerves before finally walking out of the room. Thankfully there was no servant outside else I won't know how to explain myself. 

Upon reaching the sitting room where there seemed to be three new guests, my eyes met Vic from the far end as he spoke to a middle aged lady. 

My gaze moved over the room, in search of Christian but he wasn't there. Neither was Britney. They must be together, maybe already having sex.

The thought made my heart ache slightly. 

Vic gestured for me to come over so I plastered a smile on my face and walked over.

“How are you feeling now?” He asked calmly, grabbing a hold of my hand like a caring boyfriend.

But his question wasn't about my health. 

“I'm fine.” 

The lady by his side turned to me and arched an eyebrow.

“Isn’t she too young for you, Vic?” 

Instead of answering, he pulled me closer and wrapped his arm around my waist tightly.

“She's perfect. Won't you agree, brother?”

I stiffened when I saw Christian appear with Britney in his arms. He glanced at me, and when his eyes fell on Vic’s hand on my waist, they went cold. 

“She can do better,” was his response and walked away.

But not without Britney throwing a glare at me. I looked away, my heart filled with guilt. 

The lady from earlier shook her head and walked away. Immediately she left, his grip grew tighter.

“You will be punished for your act tonight.” He whispered in my ears. A shiver ran through my body. 

“I… I have another idea.” My voice was weak. I couldn't even hide my fear.

“It better be good,” he hissed. “In the next few minutes, their engagement will be announced. It shouldn't happen.” 

He finally let go of me. I shuffled back, wanting to put some distance between us. This plan wasn't feasible. It was a backup plan I made last minute which I wasn't sure it was going to work. 

And just like Vic said, it didn't take two minutes before Mr. Costello called everyone's attention. 

“First, I want to thank everyone for honoring my invitation to this dinner. You're all very special to me,” he chuckled. 

As he spoke, all I could see was the older version of the devil by my side. They had the same smile, same soulless dark eyes, unlike Christian.

“As you all know, my son, Christian has always taken his career seriously. But now, he is finally ready to settle down and start his own family which is the reason I invited you all today. Tonight the Roister Family will become family with Senator….” 

The sound of gunshot echoed from outside. Everyone froze. 

“What's going on?” Mr. Costello yelled at his men stationed at the door. 

Before anyone could react, the door burst open forcefully and a large amount of cops ran inside with their guns raised like they were going to war. 

A lady screamed in fear, while the remaining guests began shuffling to the side out of fear with their hands raised. 

Surprisingly Vic pushed me behind him without hesitation and covered me with his body. 

“Officer, what is going on?” Mr. Costello yelled.

One of them stepped forward, and gestured for his men to lower their guns.

“Hello, Mr. Costello. I am Captain Martins from the south district. We got an anonymous tip about a large batch of guns hidden in your mansion.”

Christian stepped forward, pulling out his id.

“Captain Martins, I am Deputy Christian and this is my home. I do not think there would be such illegal ammunition here and I won't be aware of it.”

The Captain looked at the ID and then stepped back a bit.  

“I understand, Sir but we were authorized to search the building. We can't leave until we do that,” the Captain said and glanced around the room.

“Also, the guards stationed outside seemed to be private security men who had some weapons with them. They tried to stop us so I have a strong belief that there's something hidden here.” 

The whole room was silent. 

Christian stared at the man like he was ready to chop his head off. 

Not until Vic decided to step forward.

“You just want to search right? Then please do. We have nothing to fear, right Christian?” 

The whole atmosphere was tense. I felt beads of sweat form on my forehead.

“Yes, we don't.” Christian finally agreed.

“Then I'll ask that you indulge me, Deputy. And no one is allowed to leave until we are done.” 

A few cops followed the Captain upstairs while we waited in silence.

“Have a seat everyone.” Vic told them and then he looked at me with an expression I couldn't explain.

We waited for them to finish their search. When they were done, they found nothing. 

“I'm sorry for the false alarm, everyone. Have a good night.” The Captain apologised and left with his men.

Mr Costello sighed in relief.

But the guests weren't happy anymore, especially the senator, Mr White. 

“This is a disgrace!” He spat out. 

“I need to leave.” The guests muttered and left one after the other.

Mr. Costello rushed to Mr. White. 

“It was just a fake tip. It's nothing.” 

“I don't care. I'm a sitting senator. I don't need such mistakes!” Mr. White was having none of it.

He grabbed Britney and pulled her along with him.

“Mr. White!” Mr. Costello called out, pursuing after him.

Christian wasn't even bothered. He silently followed his father, but not giving me one last strange look.

As soon as everyone left, Vic uttered three words that made my eyes widen.

“You did this.” It wasn't an accusation. He knew. 

How did he know?