All Chapters of THE RUTHLESS GANGSTER'S BAIT: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Released into hell

~COOLEY~ I've just been released from prison. Two years ago, my life fell apart within a month. My father's business was the first to go bankrupt because of an unknown whistle blower. This made our family name become what must not be whispered or talked about in business circles. Old alliances avoided us, partners disappeared and doors that once opened easily were closed. Then my Father passed away in our living room. The physician stated that a heart attack was the reason for his death. Although I doubted it because my father did not had a heart attack history in his health chart. However, I had no clue that it was not the end. When the investigation of my father's company revealed my father's tax fraud, the law responded as it typically does. Because the offender had died, an adult family member needed to fulfill the sentence on his behalf. My uncle and aunt didn't show any signs of hesitation before they determined my fate that I would be the one to go to prison.

He's not my savior.

~COOLEY~ His hand clamped down on my wrist. Before I could move, the room spun violently. My back slammed against the sofa, and my breath was knocked from my lungs. A searing pain shot through my spine, but my instincts kicked in. I pushed to my feet to flee. And then I saw his gun. The click of the cocking echoed through the room. Then he lifted it just above my temple, unflinching. “You’d better not move,” he said, a cruel smile curving his lips. He pushed me back against the sofa, his face inches from mine. The warmth of his body pushed me down and there was no space to move. I struggled to breathe; his cologne was choking me. My hands were shaking as I grasped the cushions for support. “Excuse me, how…did I…offend you?” I stuttered. “Your father owes Dark Horse Society fifty million dollars,” he said with a very annoying low voice which made the words hit me hard. “And I’m here to collect it.” “Fifty… million?” My voice was trembling under disbelief. The doo

What he wanted...

~COOLEY~ The following night, I entered the casino wearing a black half-mask that hid my face but not my nerves. I was here to meet Lott. But before that, I needed to hear a few things about him so that I could prepare myself. The air was thick with the smells of smoke, sweat, and money. The sound of chips clicking across tables echoed through the room. Laughter came and went in quick gasps. I sat at the bar area. It didn’t take long.Two men came and sat close to me, each with a drink in hand and careless about their words. “—I told you, Lott only wants pretty boys.” “So the new one you gave him?” The other man laughed loudly. “He’s dead. That beast fucked him to death and approved my loan instantly.” My heart started thudding. So that was it. He wants to fuck me. Will I also die? I knew I liked men. But this wasn’t how I imagined my first time to be. I walked into the bathroom, my heart pounding loudly in my ears. Once inside, I entered a cubicle and too

He's the one ?

~COOLEY~ “Why do you want me to do that to your brother? Aren’t you related by blood?” I asked, surprised and a little shocked at the cruelty in his voice. “Of course, we are related by blood. He is my older brother,” he said with a small smile. “And as for why I want you involved, that is something you don't need to comprehend at this moment.” “Is he gay?” I asked because I needed to understand the situation I was getting myself into. “Yes, he is gay. He likes men. I have caught him screwing the ass of different men several times, but in public, he acts as if he is only interested in women,” he gritted out. “That’s weird,” I said softly. “He is not just weird; he is a sick individual who enjoys hurting other people, and he is good at hiding it. Most people think he is a nice guy and very disciplined, but trust me, he is not.” I looked at him and wondered if he heard himself. The way he talked about his brother was just as if he was talking about himself. They have to

It doesn't make sense

~COOLEY~ I looked at him in utter disbelief, my expression revealing an overwhelming shock. Hansen Howell??? I'm here to ruin his engagement???? Instantly, all what Harlan had said to me about him made no sense. They didn't fit the Hansen I was familiar with It felt like the ground I was standing on just vanished right out from under me. Harlan was definitely distorting everything, using me as a bait to destroy the only person who had ever shown me genuine kindness. Hansen’s gaze locked onto mine, and he didn’t look away. His brow tightened with confusion. The air seemed to grow heavy, sending a chill down my spine and raising goosebumps on my skin as sudden flashes of memory overwhelmed me. He must have been puzzled by my presence here, at his family gathering and especially close to his deranged brother. Harlan also noticed that Hansen was staring at me, his grip on my arm beside him tightening. "Perfect," he breathed near my ear, his breath warm against my skin

I Will pay for him

~COOLEY~ Harlan threw back his head and let out a laugh that was unhinged. A shiver went down my spine; he looked utterly pleased with himself since his crazy schemes were unfolding exactly the way he’d planned. "So what if I don't let him go?" He snorted, his eyes blazing. "Finally got your reason to shoot me?Go ahead.” Hansen wasn’t ready to play his game. He grabbed Harlan by the collar, shoved him against the wall, and pressed the gun back on him. I instantly brought down my hand and started trying to remove them from the belt but I couldn't figure it out. “Why are you holding him against his will?” Hansen yelled. Harlan twisted his head toward Hansen, sneering and pulling his lips back. "Well, brother,he owed me fifty million.” Hansen’s eyes met mine. That familiar kindness was there, gentle and unwavering, just like always when he saw me in pain. It made the tightness in my throat ease for just a moment. "Alright," Hansen stated, his voice dropping low and stea

Aphrodisiac chaos

~COOLEY~Hansen began unbuttoning my shirt with one hand, while his other tangled roughly in my hair. His mouth found mine in a deep, intense kiss, and I could feel his warmth spreading through every part of me.My heart pounded loudly in my ears, and for a second, it felt like the entire world had shrunk to just the two of us, to the thrilling, dangerous closeness of him.The truth was;that moment was actually like a dream that became reality because his lips that I had really wanted to kiss were kissing me.Damn!!!I really… wanted him to fuck me… so bad.Yes… I've always… liked him.I'd often pictured him as the first man to thrust into my ass.This was my secret…That thought had definitely crossed my mind way more times than I'd like to admit. But he’d made it perfectly clear that he’s not interested in men.I quickly pulled away from the kiss, breaking the intense energy that had nearly pulled me under. I was breathing in quick, uneven gasps, and I pushed against his chest as

Harlan's checkmate

~ COOLEY~I had the perfect chance to slip away from the mansion. The path to the gate was wide open, and it seemed like nobody was even watching me anymore.I could have just melted away quietly, and I’m pretty sure no one would have even noticed. But there was something holding me back, stopping me from just walking out.It wasn't fear, exactly. And it wasn't some kind of reckless bravery, either. It felt more like a gut instinct. The kind that makes your chest feel tight and gives you this nagging feeling that something bad wasn't quite over yet.If I left right then, I’d never find out what Harlan was up to next. And if he was planning something else against Hansen, just walking away would feel like I was leaving him to deal with it alone.So, I stuck around.Hansen and Lily still hadn't made it back to the main hall.After what felt like forever, the celebration gradually shifted. The birthday banners were switched out for engagement photos of Hansen and Lily. The waitstaff twe

He saved me

~COOLEY~ She walked toward me slowly with eyes burning with fury. “You low-life faggot,” she spat. “I was tipped that it was you,who sent that guy to lie and try to ruin my engagement party.” The accusation hit harder than I expected. "No," I replied right away, shaking my head. "I don’t even know him. I swear." She let out a cold laugh. "Go on, keep lying. We’ll see how long you stick to that lie after they really beat the hell out of you." So this was Harlan's payback. He was indeed what people called him. A heartless monster who deserves to rot in hell. "I didn’t do anything," I said again, my voice cracking because I just knew, deep down, that nobody was coming to help me. At that moment, I wished I’d left sooner. I hadn't managed to stop Harlan’s last move. Although, it wasn’t as damaging as his first plan against me would’ve been if I’d gone through with it, but it was still enough. Enough to leave a mark on everything. Lily didn’t waste another second. "Mak

If only he wanted me

~COOLEY~I pulled out the chair and sat down slowly.“Dig in before it gets cold," he said, gesturing towards the meal and giving me a smile that made the corners of his eyes crinkle.I paused, my fork just hovering above my plate. "But I asked you—""Just eat," he cut me off, his tone firm but with that protective undertone I had recognized. "I need to notify the helicopter to bring the doctor.. You’ll find out about me when the time is right. Trust me on that."My mind reeled. "Wait, a helicopter? Did we really get here by helicopter?"He let out a low chuckle, leaning back in his chair. "What did you think, that we swam here through the ocean?"I couldn’t help but chuckle, the sound shaky but loosening some of the tension in my shoulders. "I just guessed maybe it was a ship or a ferry or something like that.""I don’t have the patience for that kind of trouble," he shrugged, his broad shoulders shifting beneath his shirt.I dropped the teasing, lifting the lid from my plate. Steam

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