Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
Taking in the large and almost endless hallways, I knew if I planned an attack on sakuzi, conquering this place would be quite difficult yet not impossible; I would need enough spies.
Unlike my organization, infiltrating Sakuzi’s horde was almost mission impossible.The Sakuzi clan has existed for quite some time and has a firm grip on its members.
So when it comes to hierarchy, the Sakuzi clan is a tier above us but unlike them, we have quite an influence in the government and the underworld.
“Stop” Stoic face ordered,he glanced up and said to me “Only one person can join you from henceforth “
“Alright ” I nodded and gestured to the grim Judy.
Immediately, the doors to a large dining room was opened and they led the way.
I hardly stepped into the room when I froze, was I seeing wrong?
Sakuzi and Maria seem to be in a deep discussion cause they didn’t even notice our presence.
During our journey here, I conjured this moment in my head without stopping but none of my imagination seems close to what I was seeing right now.
I had imagined her tossed to the cold floor, battered and bruised all over or tied to a pole while being tortured repeatedly.
But each time I thought of any gory scenario, my heart would tighten painfully and I felt like I was running out of breath.
Thankfully, she looked nothing but comfortable and all I wanted was to run to her and embrace her but I couldn’t.
Sakuzi was watching, showing my fondness of her wouldn’t do her any good but put her in more danger.
He was looking for my downfall and if he knew Maria made me soft and vulnerable, he would surely strike – I had to tread carefully here.
“Boss ” Stoic face bowed and attracted Sakuzi’s attention.He lowered his head and whispered something into his ears – probably announcing my presence.
Sakuzi turned around and our gaze connected – Maria’s included but I didn’t return her stare.
“Ho ho, the mighty Niles decides to visit after all ” He guffawed but I was not in the mood for pleasantry.
“You’ve aged more than the last time I saw you ” I told him, not hiding the sarcasm in my tone and walked towards the dining table.
Judy was not allowed to follow me, he was told to join the rest of sakuzi’s men guiding the inside of the room.
“Yeah, that’s right, ” Sakuzi acknowledged “That last time should be exactly after my son’s death “
“You have two sons and several illegitimate ones across the globe, yet you can’t seriously let go of one? Aren’t you too petty? “
Sakuzi worked his jaw and his expression remained the same but I heard a derisive snort from the side and my gaze moved to her.
Brows furrowed together, I realized she was in a different dress and my fist curled up – they couldn’t have done anything to her right?
But I knew Maria, if indeed they had violated her she wouldn’t be this calm, probably hysterical by now.
Wait a minute, Maria was calm, very calm, like a tiger watching its prey, giving it a false sense of security while waiting for the best time to strike.
It was totally unlike her usual behavior, the Maria I knew was quite impulsive and judging from today’s event, she would have left already If she had safely made it home.
Did she retract her claws because she was scared? I looked at her and couldn’t find any bruise nor injury on her body, if anything Sakuzi treated her quite well – like a guest instead of an abductee.
Why was sakuzi doing this? What was he hoping to get from treating her well? Turn her against me? Give her a false sense of security before he kills her?
But my thought was shattered when I saw Maria gulp down a bottle of wine and my mouth dropped open.
No wonder, she was so calm ; she was drunk and let her alter ego take over – things just got worse.
Maria was a good drinker but once drunk, it’s another story put together. Once bombed , Maria becomes this totally different person and I was speaking from experience.
Initially I thought she had a split personality but after I had a secret checkup done on her, it turns out it was just her drunken behavior.
Once wasted, she becomes this daredevil and a total pain in the ass and it wasn’t good for the situation she was in.
Niles’s POV
“So, not only are you a chronic heartbreaker but a murderer as well?” I sensed the acid in her tone as she spoke.
Alright, she’s officially drunk – time to face the music
I looked up and our gaze met and held. Unlike the shy Maria who blushes tomato red when looking into my eyes, this one boldly held my gaze.
I calmly replied ” Stay out of this Maria, this is between Sakuzi and I “
“Of course ” She sneered, picked up the table knife placed beside her and sliced through the whole chicken so vigorously that I wouldn’t be surprised if the platter broke.
She began to complain “That’s what I’ve always been doing. Each time I ask about your past, you tell me ‘It’s nothing! “
Maria picked up a fork and examined it carefully before stabbing it into the chicken with such a momentum that rattled the dishes on the table.
I gulped, it was already obvious she was visualizing me as the chicken in that platter .
“You say I matter but the things you do contradict that! ” She bellowed and forcefully brought the fork down into the chicken breast.
My hands unconsciously went to my chest and clasped it tightly – my heart was still intact thankfully – maybe it was a good thing I was facing her in this state with Sakuzi around.
“I confess my feelings for you but you don’t dare reply?! Who the hell do you think you are?! “
This time she dropped the knife and fork, instead used her hand to steady the chicken while the other crudely ripped off the wing and took a huge bite out of it.
Poor chicken, poor me.
I swallowed and subtly flexed my shoulder, the fact it was still functioning properly filled me with joy. Seriously, this was mental torture.
But it seems Maria was not done with her torment yet cause she didn’t even finish consuming the chicken wing and tossed it into the empty plate beside the platter.
“I bet you and Tina gloated at my foolishness! “
She grabbed one of the chicken legs and tore it off, bones and all – wow she was this strong, how comforting.
I shifted uncomfortably on my seat and stretched out my legs just to be sure, you never know what’s going on in a woman’s mind.
My throat dried up when my sight fell on the oven roasted whole chicken with lemon and thyme and couldn’t help but mourn for it ; several vital parts were brutally lacerated.
Alright, I couldn’t take this anymore.
“I didn’t mean it that way, Maria ” I tried to explain but she was quick to find fault with me.
She raised a brow “Oh really? No longer Tigress but Maria? “
“Wait – What?! ” There was a trace of confusion on my face.
I ran my hands through my hair and gripped the root so tight it hurt, but the pain helped me to calm down.
How did “Calling her Tigress? ” concern the issue we were currently resolving.
Oh God ! She is slowly driving me crazy.
“May-no Tigress-Maria…”
I couldn’t call her ‘ Tigress ‘ in front of Sakuzi, it would only show how much I valued her and that wasn’t what I wanted.
Maria threw her head back and laughed ” See? You’re now so overwhelmed with guilt you can’t call me that. You’re an asshole, you know that ?”
“But you’ve always known I was an asshole before getting together with me ” I said pointedly and I swore I saw her eyes spit fire.
I shivered and knew I had finally pushed her button, I’m definitely dead meat.