"The news nowadays was filled with different successful operations against illegal drugs and firearms shipments" Mark Saunters speaks in the middle of the luncheon meeting. "Illegal activities as such are becoming more rampant. It's about time it should be stopped. And the police district has been doing a great job. Their campaign is unexpectedly gaining positive results" one of the men around the table responded."But those groups responsible for such illegalities are well protected. What happened these days? Their protector can no longer defend them now?" another one amusingly mutters. Indeed, illegal activities are either held or well protected by high-ranking government officials, especially in the military or organizations like the Mafia. "I was not aware of any change in position among the government or news about withdrawals of support from huge organizations protecting them. They are even doing all their illegal activities in broad daylight. Under the authorities' noses. W
"It's been a while since we haven't had dinner together and tonight is just splendid" Sophia raves while she looks around the entire view of the city from above. They are on the top floor of one of the five Michelin-star restaurants in the city. "It's been a busy week and I'm glad it's over" casually, he mumbles while enjoying their wine after the sumptuous meal. "Even dad has been very busy. A lot of delays and discrepancies have been recorded with the recent importation of the company" she suddenly becomes worried."It was caused by the recent operations of authorities against the transport of illegal drugs and undocumented firearms" she added. "Now, the Customs has been strict in monitoring anomalous transactions of importation. Dad has been on the edge lately" she continues while demurely sulking. "I'm worried about his health. Could you assist dad or any help just to lessen the pressure from authorities? Please, Vasili?" she sweetly solicited while leaning closer to him."I
The day Vasili has been waiting for has come. The day Amelia is expected to wake up. Standing at the side with Larry, Vasili stares at Amelia's sleeping face. His chest is seeming to burst from the thundering of his heart. Not understanding what he feels, he constantly massages his nape and inhales deeply. All the other Petrovs are outside waiting. They are giving Vasili the privacy to see his wife wake up after the period of coma. Leaving only Larry to be by his side for whatever outcome.However, they were all prepared. The Petrov and all their men were on guard. Amelia's recovery will determine the fate of the underworld. Once she won't wake up, war will knock on every door of those who took part in the evil plot to eliminate her. Though Vasili has started there are more. "CEO Wright?" the doctor softly asks. All her doctors and medical staff are on standby for the inevitable. "Yes" for the first time, he was insecure and shaky.With the go signal, the doctor administers the re
Before mister sun appears on the horizon, Vasili is already awake and staring at his wife, sleeping beside him. Yesterday, he brought Amelia back home. And though she remains to be sedentary, he was satisfied she is home after another two weeks in the facility. Staring at her beautiful face, a smile carves his lips. He still can't believe he has Amelia by his side now. For more than a month, their bed has been empty of her warmth. And today is the first morning they wake up in their bedroom again.During her unconsciousness, it's been a struggle to evade the demon inside his head but he succeeded. His patience did not wear off until she woke up. Seeming to have felt she was being watched, she started to stir. Stirring from sleep, Amelia slowly move her head before her eyes opened."Good morning, Amelia" with a tender smile he greeted her before placing a gentle kiss on her lips. Though he got no reaction but a blank stare, he continues to smile at her. "We will have a bath then w
"Someone is sabotaging us" the man grimly mutters. "Has any of the Petrov been moving against us?" someone from the group suspiciously asks. "If they are not, then who could know of all those transactions? They are the only people who have the capability and they are playing with us""Authorities are on a rampage in seizing all shipments this past week. We are losing millions! This can't go on or all of us will be in the drain!" "Indeed we will all be doomed if the Petrovs has something to do with what's happening lately""We cannot afford another failure. The incoming one is our biggest, it should not be compromised""It won't. The Petrovs won't touch us"" How sure are you?""I just know" a smirk carves the old man's lips."Cornell is here" a man interrupted the discussion before a group of fierce-looking men enters the den."At last, you're here" the old man sharply looks at the newly arrived group. Despite the man's obvious irritation, he didn't respond. He took his seat and
"Vasily, we need your help" The peaceful morning discussion between Vasili and Larry was disturbed after Sophia unceremoniously barged inside his office. "I'm so sorry, CEO Wright. She just came barging inside" one of the secretaries following behind apologized for the sudden interference. "I don't need a fucking appointment!" triggered by the remark, she angrily snaps at Vasili's secretary."It's fine Michael. You can leave" Vasili calmly dismisses the man while his eyes were set on the visitor. "Vasili, you need to help us. Have you watched the news? Dad was arrested early this morning" Sophia anxiously raves."Yes, I've seen it in the news earlier" calmly, he responded."And you didn't do anything? I've been calling you but for the reason, I cannot understand, I cannot get through to you. It's my dad, Vasili! You should help him" oblivious of her raised voice, she frets.Unaffected by her outburst, Vasili and Larry just watch her pace the floor."Those authorities will pay for
After the ear-piercing shot, a thud of the body dropping to the floor followed."Argh..." a pained whimper fills the eerie silence before the door bursts open."CEO Wright" security swarmed inside. Though the office is soundproof, a gunshot was faintly heard outside. Glancing at the woman on the floor, security moved closer to Vasili. One of them picks up the gun that slipped from Sophia's hand after her shoulder was hit by Vasili's blade.Grasping her injured shoulder, Sophia looks at Vasili in pure disbelief. "You, bastard!" she growls despite grimacing from the pain. "Your mouth is faster than your bullet" Vasili spoke after he stands up from his chair. If he was immensely calm earlier he was in contrast now. His chilling-cold gaze bore on her while he slowly walks onto her spot. "No one had pointed a gun on my face and lives. But I will make an exception for you. Anyways, as you said, we've been friends" he casually added."I will kill you if I have a chance" she smirks, to whi
Peaceful. Everything is peaceful. It's been a week after Mark Saunters was arrested and Sophia almost shot Vasili in his office. And the previous days were somewhat uneventful. After leaving the estate the day he brought Sophia to have a look at Amelia, he brought her to the facility. She was treated just enough to watch her father's fate inside the prison. She was detained in a room with a huge tv. The footage inside the prison was played all day long with its clear audio. She watched and heard how her father howls in pain with the torture he received. She watched his father together with their cohorts slowly losing their life. She howls her grief and pain. And like music to his ears Vasili enjoys them. It's a three-day misery for them until they become too weak to even open their eyes, including Sophia. With a wound and nothing to eat and drink, she quickly deteriorated. It's a painful death and it appeased the dark fury deep inside him. On the last day, he visited her to glo