Pustaka
Cari
Semua Bab A Shroud of Secrecy: Bab 31
- Bab 40
67 Bab
Chapter 31
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
LEVIATHAN LANGLEY POV For a year, my life has been like that. Gumuho na ang reputasyon ng pamilya namin. Unti-unti ring nagsialisan ang mga tauhan namin. No one stayed by my side even though I’m just a nine-year-old child. No one dared to stop me from doing what he wants, turning me into a monster. Until one day, the cops, investigators and detectives entered the mansion where I was living. I didn't even flinch from where I’m standing. Nanatili lang akong tahimik, inoobserbahan sila habang pinapalibutan nila ako. "Identify the victims. Send medics for those who are still alive," a detective said. He signalled his fellow men to put down their weapon. "He's just a kid." Because of that, a flying dagger was sent to him right into his heart, and they were too late to realize that. Agad binawian ng buhay ang detective at mabilis nila akong tinutukan ulit ng baril. Hindi pumala
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 32
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
LEVIATHAN LANGLEY POV "Do you want to eat something, Deianeira?" When I opened the door of my bedroom, she’s not there anymore. Pumasok ako’t sinuri ang walk in closet. Nakita ko ang isang suit na nasa sahig. The moment I picked it up, I heard the engine of my bike roared to life. Mabilis akong napatingin sa suit at nakita ang apelyido ko sa may kuwelyo. Well, f*ck it. Tumakbo ako palabas ng bahay pero nakaalis na siya kaya wala akong ibang nagawa kundi ang titigan siya. When she was completely out of my sight, I sighed deeply as I ran a hand through my hair. I licked my lips and put my hands on my hips. Ilang segundo akong nanatiling nakatayo sa labas bago pumasok ulit sa loob para gawin ang trabaho ko. Bumalik ako sa kuwarto. Nagbihis ako’t hinanda ang mga kakailanganin ko. After putting my mask and gloves, I picked up my leather jacket on the coat rack and the ke
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 33
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV "Did you find something?" "How about you? Is there a suspicious judge you met in the arena?" Bahagya akong napatigil sa ginagawa ko. Pagkarating ko palang sa hotel na tinutuluyan ko ay tinawagan ko na agad si Anderson tungkol sa binilin ko sa kanya – that is to dig dirt about the judges. Yes, we lacked info about the said event, but not about the judges and the other people involved in it. Dapat pala tinanong ko na muna ito kay Anderson bago pa man ako sumabak doon. Leche. Sakit na naman sa katawan ang inabot ko. "There's someone..." I paused, pondered a little on how I should tell him about Levi. "And Aeron was there, too." "Aeron?" "The man who got my mask." "So, that's his name. But I feel like that name was kind of familiar." May narinig akong tunog ng papel sa kabilang linya. "What's hi
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 34
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV Mabilis ang naging galaw ko sa pag-aayos. Medyo nahirapan din ako dahil sa mga sugat na natamo ko pero wala akong ibang magagawa kundi ang indahin ito. My gaze was drawn to my phone, which vibrated on the table, while I secured the knives within my boots and the pistols on my side. Sinuot ko ang itim na leather jacket ko kasunod ang maskara. I picked up the keys and my phone before going out. Pagkarating sa sasakyan ay binasa ko agad ang mensahe ni Anderson bago ito paharurutin papunta sa address na nasa text. I immediately stepped on the brake few meters away from the house of Hemington. Pinatay ko ang makina at pinakiramdaman ang paligid habang nakatingin sa bahay. The road and the other houses are strangely quiet. Nabaling lang ang tingin ko sa isang bahay nang may mabasag mula roon kasunod ng mga pagpapalitan ng sigaw. Hindi pa nagtagal ay nakita ko sa may bintana ang babae't lalaki na nag-aaway.
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 35
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV We landed in the Philippines around 12 a.m. and arrived at La Vezque at 1 p.m. Naging abala agad ako sa trabaho at sa ball na magaganap mamayang gabi. I demanded my designer to finish the gown quickly before the night. Pinagalitan ko rin ang sekretarya ko dahil hindi niya nagawang sabihin sa mga executives at board members na on leave ako ng two days or more. Leche. Now, I need to make up for it. "May papaimbestigahan ako sa 'yo, Anderson," agad na sabi ko pagkapasok palang niya sa opisina ko sa mansyon. "You called me for that, my niece? You know it's not my job to handle. Idadamay mo na naman ako. Plus, you have lots of men. They can do it easily and without any delay." Naupo siya sa sofa. Daming sinabi. Puwede namang 'ano o sino 'yon?' o kaya 'bakit?'. Tsk. "Use your connections." "Ano naman ang magiging kapalit?"
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 36
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV I cooled down myself. Wala na naman akong mapapala kung ganito lang naman siya umasal. I just can't believe he's letting this important matter slipped away. Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang pagdudahan siya. F*ck. What if this motherf*cker knew something I didn't know? What if he's excavating without allowing me to enter? Ano, kanya-kanya na ito? I rolled my eyes. Nagpatuloy ako sa pag-scan sa mga papel. We also continued to share our ideas and information about the past, not just on Aeron. Pero kahit na anong gawin ko, it always ends up to a dead end. Baka isa lang din sila sa mga naging biktima noon sa pagitan ng labanan. May parte rin sa akin na ayaw paniwalaan ang mga sinasabi ni Anderson. "He's been in a psychiatric ward when she was still young?" basag ko sa katahimikan nang may makita akong news article about Aeron being acquitted in psychiatric ward after killing people.&n
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 37
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV Aeron f*cking Dalzell. What the f*ck is he doing here? "How did you know?" "Instinct." He created a smile as another camera flashes. Damn that f*cking instinct of him. I f*cking doubt that. "Get your hands off me. It's too early to make a scene here," I said, gritting my teeth as I faced the media. Bigla akong napahawak sa kamay niya nang mas higpitan niya pa ang hawak sa baywang ko. He even pulled me closer for him to whisper something so annoying. "You're mine, remember?" I rolled my eyes. "No, I'm not." "Do you want me to provoke you by telling you the reason why, my lady?" Pinasadahan niya ng haplos ang baywang ko pababa sa may puwetan ko. "Don't you dare." I tightened my grip on my pouch, wanting so bad to punch his freaking face.
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 38
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV My face became serious. He's here to protect Abramovich as a member of the KH. Ibig sabihin ay makakalaban ko siya. Then, good. Magkakaroon ako ng pagkakataon na patayin sila pareho. Bumitaw ako sa pagkakahawak ng kamay niya. I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned against his side. My one hand moved down to his back, feeling his thick muscles beneath his suit, while my other hand caressed his nape as if going for a kiss. When I felt his hardness before letting out a long breath, I couldn't help but smirk. "A dance won't stop me, Aeron." Ako naman ngayon ang tumukso sa kanya. Before I could claim his lips, I stroked my left cheek against his and looked him in the eyes. I noticed how he parted his lips as a result of it. Tsk. Asshole. Pinaikot niya ako bigla gamit lamang ang dalawa niyang kamay na nakahawak sa baywang ko. His nose traced my jaw as he let
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 39
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
LEVIATHAN LANGLEY POV "Leo and I, together with his personal bodyguards, will be on Congressman's side. Bea will be among the visitors serving as a lookout. Elon will stand watch at the entrance. Moris and his men will safeguard all routes until the Congressman leaves the area. If you observe or suspect anything or anybody, confront them immediately or place them in our custody until further notice,” Ark stated. Even while I was in Turin, the KH was quite busy. They've been planning about the ball for tonight since several important people, such as the Congressman, will be present. We've known that the Congressman's life is in danger since he took his seat, and it's become increasingly clearer today that we've gotten a tip. And for f*ck’s sake, Ark doesn't want me to become involved, so I asked a favor from Bamboo. "Who's Jayde Quemado? Doesn't ring any bell." Habang
Baca selengkapnya
Chapter 40
A Shroud of Secrecy/Liya
LEVIATHAN LANGLEY POV My patience was tested, but I couldn't take it any longer when this dirty old man got too near to her. For f*ck's sake, I'm the only one who has the power to touch her and talk to her like that. Puwede bang ako na lang ang pumatay sa matandang ito ngayon din? Damn it! "Try me, Mr.–" F*ck! "May I have this dance, my lady?" Nilahad ko agad sa kanya ang kamay ko. Nakita ko naman kung paano siya natigilan. Oh, did I just ruin your dirty hidden agenda, my lady? Tss. Don't you dare choose this old man over me. "Oh, no, L." Binigyan ko ng mabilis na tingin ang puwesto ni Bamboo kanina pero wala na siya roon. "This is your chance to catch her." I already caught her, you dumbass! Habang sumasayaw ay napapatingin ako sa suot n
Baca selengkapnya