MEET THE ACES OF MAFIA
CLIFFORD's Point of View
"JUST make sure your wife won't get in the way of us, I already warned you!" Allison eyes' warned me.
I could see that she was agitated. She is clearly upset that I kept my plan from her. She was only startled when I presented Nishane to her as my wife, who is well-known throughout our company. Allison wasn't the only one I anticipated to respond in this manner for this reason.
I made a small laugh. I said, "Allison, you don't have to do that. Do you trust me?"
Gritting her teeth, Allison rolled her eyes. "You know that I will sacrifice my life to keep you safe; I put more faith in you than in myself!"
Smirking, I turned to face her. "I told you that already, didn't I? You don't have to do that for me."
"That's what I pledge! There is nothing you can do about that."
Allison constantly criticizes me when I do something she doesn't like. When I ask her if she trusts me and my judgment, she always says she does since that is the truth.
She made the same promise, along with a number of other Griffles Mafia aces, that they would risk their lives for the group. And it implies that they devote their entire lives to me.
I laughed again.
"Stay calm. I'll introduce everyone to her."
"That's not necessary!" she exclaimed.
"Stop being childish."
"I'm not!"
I knew how aggravated Allison is, so I refrained from fighting her. She did not anticipate what I did, and I am aware that is why she reacted in this way. I didn't, however, do it for myself. I completed this task for our business.
It's my method of getting back at whatever did us wrong, after all.
I also promise that each of their members will be eliminated one by one. Not merely an associate. Their most priceless head, though...
NISHANE's Point of View
"W-WHAT the hell is this? Look, we are not kids anymore to play games! I am not going to play with you, Clifford! L-Let me go! You asshole! L-Let me go!"
I was shoved by Clifford into a big, dark space. I have no idea what he is contemplating. He just took me and locked me in this room.
Later, I was shocked when two women had me sit on a metal chair against my will. Furthermore, a heavy rope was used to tie me to that chair.
I felt my pulse race with panic as I observed the heavy rope encircling me. The bombs that they affixed to my body came next. The strength of the two women was different from mine, so even if I wanted to fight, I couldn't.
"Who says we are playing?" Clifford asked with a laugh.
Damn! I am his wife, right? He handed me our marriage certificate! Why does it look like he's going to kill me?
What is he engaged in? What method does he intend to use to murder me? Why must he use a rope to tie me up?
I gave him a bad look when the two women succeeded in what they did.
"Then what's the point? I'm not joking with you, Clifford! I'm fed up with my life but I don't want to die! If you don't want me to be your wife, you can take me back to my old life! I won't ask you for money. I will also pay back my mother's debt! Not immediately, but I will definitely pay it back. Take them away from me!"
Even when I get hurt I struggle, hoping that way I can get out. Something I knew was impossible to happen. With their tight ties, it was impossible for me to get out.
"Who told you you were going back to your old life?" he asked without emotion. "I'll introduce you to our members."
I frowned in surprise. "Why? How? And for what—"
"Shut up or I'll shoot your head where you stand." My eyes widened when I saw him pointing the gun in his hand at me.
Is he going to put the bullet inside my head?
I was compelled to keep quiet despite my want to retaliate verbally. A woman came in a little while later with an orange and an apple in her hand. I simply let her to place the tangerine on my shoulder and the apple on top of my head.
I have no idea what they have in mind. But out of anxiety, I repeatedly swallowed. In addition, I had a gun aimed at me as if one wrong phrase would result in an automatic shooting.
I broke down in tears. What sin did I commit in a previous life to have these experiences? I'm not a bad person. I don't commit murder. I don't harm other people. Unless someone did something unpleasant to me, I didn't do anything bad to someone. But why am I receiving such harsh punishment?
"Like I said I'll introduce you to the members," Clifford said and walked over to me. He grabbed the apple on my head that was attached to the metal headband. "You will know their positions one by one. So stay calm."
I couldn't stop my tears. "How can I calm down?"
He stepped back and smirked.
"You will know."
"Damn you—" I didn't finish when I suddenly felt someone quickly whip the apple. And when I looked at the floor it was ruined. "What the heck is that! Fuck! Come on! I don't want it anymore! Spare my life! Please!"
"That's Khleassandra. She is the Long Range Shooter of the family. What she used was an M16 Rifle also known as an AR-15."
My eyes widened as I caught my rest. I didn't understand what he was saying because my life was more important to me.
"I don't want to! Please! I don't want to play with you guys!" I struggled as I said that. "Let me go! Please!"
Before I could fully recover, the tangerine on my shoulder was suddenly destroyed. The juice splashed on my face. I felt and heard something close to my ear.
"And that is Allison. She is our Sniper. She used a Remington M24 SWS."
"I don't care, Clifford! I don't care about your mafia! I don't care about your life! If you're bored, don't include me! I will keep quiet! I want a peaceful life—"
I was about to say anything when I heard a loud sound coming from the bombs that were strapped to me. And when I realized there was only a minute left and the bomb was ready to detonate, I nearly fainted.
I swiftly turned to look at Clifford.
"What are you doing to me?! Are you really going to kill me?! Do you see that it's only a second away and it's going to explode!"
"That's why you should start calming yourself down."
"Do you hear what you're saying?! Do you even hear yourself? Any person you put in my position would be scared for their life! Who wouldn't be scared?!" I looked down at the bombs. "What now?! Are you going to do nothing?! Are you going to let me die? Did you marry me to kill me?! What an effort, Clifford— Come on! 30 seconds left—"
"I can diffuse that in just a blink." A man came out of nowhere. "I am The8—"
"He is Octavius. Don't believe in him." I looked at the source of the voice. He is also a guy.
"Come on, dude. That's not my name!"
"Stop chattering. Are you going to let the boss's wife explode?"
The man who introduced himself as The8 approached me and winked at me. "Don't close your eyes and you'll be safe."
I looked at the bomb again, 10 seconds remaining...
There's not just one bomb attached to me. That's five. Can The8 diffuse them in just ten seconds?
I didn't listen to him. Because of fear I closed my eyes...
I counted to nine... and to ten...
I opened my eyes. I don't know how the bombs were gone from my body, I saw them scattered on the floor and no longer working. The wires are tangled.
"They are Octavius and Agapito. Octavius is the bomb specialist while Agapito is the Compute Genius."
My mind snapped back to reality when I heard Clifford speak. But I didn't listen to him. I heard what he said but I didn't understand anything. Later two women came in, they were not the woman who wrapped the rope around the chair.
They look so powerful and intimidating...
And they are holding rifles.
"They are Khleassandra and Allison," Clifford introduced to the two.
The two of them shot me... the two of them almost killed me.
While still shocked by the incident, I slowly walked towards Clifford. And that's when I realized that I was shaking... my body was shaking too much.
But still, I mustered up all my remaining strength and quickly slapped Clifford hard. I could clearly see how his head tilted to the side. And I felt the shock of the four people watching us.
It was too late for Clifford to react.
Because after I slapped him, my body gradually collapsed and lost consciousness.
Khlea’s Point of ViewI was just looking at my teammates while we were all holding the cue stick. My friends’ attention was focused only on Allison, who was staring at the cue ball. It stands while measuring how to attack to shoot some balls that are its target. “What do you think about that, Nishane?” The8 asked with a smirk on his lips. “It looks like our friend will be hit because of that heir. Imagine that Nishane is weak, but Clifford chose him.”No one answered us, but Allison sat down hard, causing it to shoot its target balls. She stood up properly, then looked at all of us without emotion. “Whatever happens, we don’t care anymore. It’s Cliff’s life. Their life.”She is right. But even I know that things are complicated for them, so what if Cliff has special feelings for Nishane?“Allison is right. We shouldn’t get involved in any of Cliff’s personal business with Nishane. There is only one thing we need to do for Clifford—to protect him,” Seven said.I was a little surprised
A DINNER TOGETHERNISHANE's Point of View Being blinded by the light flowing in through the open bedroom window, I gently opened my eyes to wake up. Upon realizing where I was, I scowled.What took place last night is something I will never forget. When I first woke up, that's what I thought about right away. In my heart, a peculiar horror took hold. Again feeling shaky, my entire body trembled.I had the impression that the space where I had been shackled to a chair made of metal and prayed I wouldn't pass away was still there. I've only spent a few years on earth, and that night was the only time I prayed that I wouldn't pass away because I still had so much to do. To save my life, I begged.I cautiously stood up and leaned against the bed's headboard. Clifford, my husband, spat when the bedroom door finally opened. I assumed that he was holding a platter that was filled with food.I gulped quickly out of fear and trepidation. However, I was aware that I had to struggle again
Khlea’s Point of View“You just woke up, Khlea?” The8 asked me when I passed him in the pool area. He was taking a bath and it looked like he had been there for a while.“Hmm. Have you eaten yet?”The8 went up and took the towel that was on the bench. He wore boxers and wiped his body. “It’s been a while since I’ve been hungry again.”I laughed a little. “So, what did you eat for breakfast?” I crossed my arms across my chest.“Coffee and bread, but Seven, he cooked an omelette.”“How about Allison?” I asked.He thought for a moment. “It’s like I didn’t see her eat earlier, but she was at the racing field. Just go if you want to invite her to eat breakfast.” “Okay. Are you leaving later?”“Of course. You also coming with us. The four of us will leave later.”I frowned. “I’m with you.” Although I know that the four of us will actually leave later. I just thought it wasn’t because I’m too lazy to act now.“Of course. I’ll get dressed first.”“Okay. I’m just going to meet Allison at the
HIS REASON FOR ABDUCTING MENISHANE'S Point Of View I TRIED to be as undetectable as possible by dressing up, just as Clifford had advised. The rumors about me spread like a virus even though they were untrue, so I tried to conceal it even more. Yes, it's true that the report about me was false. My mother, who was present, simply hushed up the problem. Clifford informed me previously that my false statement would be released the following day. As it turns out, my mother is responsible for the news about me that is circulating online when I go into my account… to talk about me and prevent fans from finding me.When it comes to news involving myself, I detest being tardy. I'm able to view somehow. My fans are unaware that I also set up a social media account. I'm aware that I've already generated some conversation even though the fake statement wasn't still publicized. Furthermore, I am aware that what they know is that I am just having my vacation and that is the reason why I su
Khlea’s Point of View“Why did you agree to what she wanted, Khlea?” Allison asked me as we left the coffee shop and were walking towards the parking area where Velvet was parked.I frowned. The tone of Allison’s speech seemed to be different, as if she was annoyed. “What if I agree, Allison? The person is already sick. It would be a pity if I didn’t give in, wouldn’t it?”She faced me. “How can you be so sure that what she says is true?”“What do you mean?”“Is it legitimate that she’s sick? Maybe later that’s just her way of getting you back to her. You shouldn’t agree right away until you’re sure.”“Allison, maybe Cindy won’t make up a story just to make me stay. It’s a bad joke to have me. She still has cancer.” For me, such a thing is very sensitive and should not be made into a joke. Cindy has no reason to use being seriously ill as an excuse.“Even so. You should have looked carefully first. What if it’s not true that she’s sick? Then you didn’t divorce her, so she’s fooled you
I AM GOING TO WIN YOUR HEARTNISHANE'S Point of View WE RODE back to the home where the security had me and Clifford detained in an opulent limousine. Since I was still unable to comprehend the words Clifford had left me in the enormous mansion where we had been, I kept quiet as we traveled home.Simply said, I am in awe. I find it difficult to believe Clifford has such a weak motive. He compelled me to become his wife after kidnapping me solely because he desired a wife. I wasn't coerced, in actuality. They told me that we are both married when I just woke up from their scheme. I never got the opportunity to appeal. He had no opportunity to speak with me at all. There was no opportunity to even alert me. That's what I have; I just woke up.How fair is that? Naturally, no.My human rights were taken away from me. I lost my citizenship rights. I lost the ability to make my own decisions. Considering that they denied me the right. Why did they abuse me like this? How could my mum
Clifford's Point of View I HAD NO trouble getting my wife to give up drinking. I feared I might struggle, but fortunately I managed to coerce her into doing what I asked of her. As a talented actress who has been in numerous television series, Nishane is also challenging to control. She probably has a plan for a situation like this, I'm sure of it. I did not, however, intervene when she indicated she wanted to drink more. Why? She chastised me for what I did, so that's why. She claimed that I was to blame for her migraines and emotional distress. She shouldn't be trapped within this enormous mansion, but I did, thus I'm to blame… to make up for my error.Since I don't truly know her, I'll admit that it's difficult for both of us. We don't know each other at all. But I had the time to look into her. That's how I in some way got to know her. That's not all, I'm aware. In comparison to the woman's real life, the portion of her life that was put online was rather limited. Because o
NISHANE'S Point of View WE STARTED giving each other passionate kisses. I am confident that I am not drunk at the moment. I still desire to do it with him, though. I'm not sure why, but I believe that something about him has a craving for my flesh.I adore the way he kissed me, pressing his lips against mine with even greater intensity and desire. It seems like my favorite frozen treats flavor is all I can think about. I covet his lips and kisses.Later, I experienced the sensation of a lightbulb going off in my head. It wasn't right, I was informed, and I should quit. I then came to a standstill.I avoided him, which caught him off guard. We had the impression that our minds had just suddenly opened up. We immediately realize that what we're doing is wrong and that we need to stop doing it, as if something in our brains had clicked into place.We started to feel uncomfortable one of us said. Slowly, we rose up on top of me while dodging each other's gaze.Given that it was the f
CHAPTER 169—Give InKhlea’s Point of ViewI JUST STARED in front of the laptop monitor as I tried to get what I learned today into my mind. It's confirmed! The flashdrive with the keychain that I found inside Luna's drawer does belong to La Tigresa. But Seven hasn't replied yet whether that's what I really meant.I don't understand how I should feel now. Should I be happy because somehow, I have found something that I really want to target in Luna. Or sad because it wasn't enough? I'm confused.I'm here now in my condo. I don't know how to feel right now. It's not that I'm defending Luna but what if Luna had nothing to do with the La Tigresa transaction? Because there is a part of my heart that is protesting and seems to be telling me that Luna doesn't know anything. But I also know that it is impossible that Luna knows nothing about her father's business.I can no longer understand myself. Back then, I really wanted to succeed in my mission, but now, I just catch myself laughing and
CHAPTER 168—Gun & FlashdriveKhlea’s Point of ViewI felt a hand on my shoulder causing me to look back and see who it was. “Seven!”“Hmm. Does it look nice?” he asked as if he read my mind.I faced here. "Why did you leave Allison? That might be necessary,” I said."Don't overact. He fell asleep because of the medicine that was injected into him." He bowed and thought for a moment. When he looked at me, he immediately grinned. "I know what you are thinking, Khlea.""What are you saying?""The way you look at Luna Aballos, there seems to be something different.""Come on, Seven. Even you?""I have trust in you. We. But I hope you don't destroy it." Because of the way it was pointed, it was as if someone had kicked my chest. A part of my heart seems to have been hit by his words.I didn't move. It's like even I don't know what to do anymore. What I do know is that what is happening to me is still part of the plan. I smiled at Seven. "Don't worry because I know what I'm doing.""I hope
CHAPTER 167—Allison's wordsKhlea’s Point of ViewI know that Allison is very angry with me. He is not alone because I feel the same way about it. I also feel bad that we ended up like that. I didn't expect that we would exchange words like that and he looked like he didn't trust me.I know what I'm doing and I don't deviate from the plan. If he notices that I'm getting close to Luna, he should be happy because I'm starting to fall in love with that one. I don't understand why we still have to get into an argument because of his interference in what I'm doing.I'm not young and we're not even in a relationship to explain to myself why I didn't come home. He didn't even know that I had a disease.I was stunned for a while while my car stopped because the traffic light was still red. 'It's up to Allison. It's his fault why I got annoyed with him.' I took a deep breath before waking up when I heard a car horn behind me.I shook my head to clear myself and take my mind off what happened o
CHAPTER 165—Limitation and Boundaries Khlea’s Point of ViewLUNA was carrying two bottles of ladies drink while walking near where I was. When she got close, she reached for one of mine. She sat next to me. We are now on the roof top and can freely look at the vast sky full of stars. The wind that hits our skin is also cold so it is inevitable that I feel cold."Are you cold?"I nodded. “Yes. Why did we go here?""It's better that we're here. I also miss star gazing," she said as she looked at the bottle she was holding.That is also what I did. I also looked at the sky then took a deep breath. I have to admit that I feel better because earlier, I was stressed with Allison. I just tried to accept our answer in my mind. It's up to me if it makes me angry. I'll just talk about it tomorrow when I get home and we meet at headquarters."So what did your friend say? Has it calmed down?” Luna asked when she looked back at me.I shook my head. "Not yet. I'll just talk to her tomorrow when I
CHAPTER 165—Her Real FeelingsNishane’s Point of View"WHAT do you think Olive wants to happen? I feel that she is just making a way to get her Clifford's. I mean, yes. Maybe she really likes Clifford, but I hope she doesn't feel sorry for you. You and Clifford no longer have a relationship. It's been a long time since you two broke up, so if she wants a man who was connected to you then, don't feel sorry for yourself," said Mirae.I told her about what Clifford said this morning. "For me, she is a very frustrated woman. Didn't she think she was beautiful? Rich. Many people will like her. Why does she still want Clifford, right?" Because I'm annoyed. Why Clifford?"Hey!" Mirae called me so I looked at her. "Why do you say that you don't want Clifford to be with her?""Huh? That's not what I meant. I'm not saying anything like that. My only point is, with so many men in the world, why Clifford?""There's nothing we can do if Clifford really wants it, okay? Just you, let her. My point
CHAPTER 164—Talk to him againNishane's Point of ViewI could NOT sleep at night because Clifford was still gone. He left a while ago and left The8 sleeping in the guest room. I shouldn't have waited for him but I was worried so I waited for him to come back to my house. Their luggage is still here. He said he was going to talk to someone but still nothing until I fell asleep for a while.It was four o'clock in the morning when I heard the knock so I got up and went to the door to open it. I immediately smelled the alcohol so I had the idea that Clifford had been drinking. I closed my eyes for a while to condition myself.I rubbed my eyes. The light was off in the entire living room but because of the small lampshade with a light bulb, that was the only light that provided light to the four corners of the house. I can see the bulk of Clifford's body."Have you eaten? I guess you've been drinking?""Yeah. I'm sorry if I disturbed you. Because I remembered, The8 and I's stuff is here. I
CHAPTER 163—Press Conference Nishane's Point of ViewMY heart was filled with anger because the fake news created by Olive spread immediately. I didn't think that her attitude was so bad that she could ruin my business just because she was jealous of me. I can't accept that the business that we worked hard for as friends was just ruined because of her story.I clenched my palms as I looked at the CCTV footage where it was obvious how the drinks ordered by the customers were being made throughout the day. We have experienced CCTV, police and reporters in front of us because we need to clear the name of my business. I was so angry that I had the police pick up Olive from the shop. I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I felt my neck thicken with anger."As you can see in the full video from the CCTV footage, around 8:15 to 9 o'clock at night it is obvious how the drinks are made. Olive didn't come to my coffee shop either and we are looking for the person she said bought
CHAPTER 162—Forgetting Something AgainKhlea's Point of ViewAT FIRST I was very surprised but when I saw Luna's sweet lips that seemed to be teasing me, I felt so sleepy that my eyelids closed on their own.I don't know about such things but my lips spontaneously responded to her kiss. Luna's way of kissing was intoxicating. Slowly and seemingly savoring every moment our lips touch. Luna moved and moved closer to me. I didn't object but I responded to her kiss.Luna's lips moved away from mine so I opened my eyes. Our bodies are still touching today. Luna looked at my face again and brought her lips to my forehead. It was as if a warm palm caressed my heart because of what she did. I closed my eyes. My hands are clinging to her arms."Thank you for coming with me," she said, then hugged me.I'm not sure if the heartbeat I feel and hear is mine. It's like the strength of that.I just smiled at her as she walked away from me. "You're always welcome, Miss Luna," I said. "It's just work
CHAPTER 161—She Kissed HerKhlea's Point if View"ARE you excited yet?" Luna asked me when we got dressed. When we woke up, she told me to get dressed because we had somewhere to go. She didn't say where so I really have no idea.“A bit. You don't want to tell me where we're going." She just smiled at me so I just let her. Our travel time was a few minutes before we got out of the car.I WAS amazed as my eyes looked at the entirety of the yacht that Luna and I climbed on. Luna held my hand because I was a little dizzy from the waves of the sea. There are acquaintances congratulating her. I don't know any of them. Nothing familiar to me.But in the way they dress, complexions will show the luxury of life. There were also male guests who were also talking to Luna and focused their attention on me.I just smiled and tried to hide the nervousness I felt. When a server came by to serve drinks, I immediately grabbed a goblet of golden liquid.Luna and I looked at each other. He frowned when