CHAPTER 2

Beauty, intelligence, and social status. The university is trying to find that.

With her attractiveness serving as the school's public face, brilliant at public speaking, and lastly, the university is renowned for its top-notch tutoring because of its social standing.

Many girls fit the criteria, but Luther showed interest in the non-participant.

His brow furrowed in surprise at the Dean's response, unable to understand what he was trying to convey. He didn't want to keep the conversation going, but he couldn't stop himself from probing the issue. "Why not? She's pretty," despite the fact that the woman's face could not be seen.

The old man was restless and bowed down to avoid the handsome young man's gaze. The reason given was that "she did not enter the contest," but the young man did not believe it. " Well, the competition is still going on, so I could talk to her and—-"

"You don't understand, Mr. Cromwell" the old man cut him off. Sighing, he looked to see where the beautiful girl was. "She's pretty but she's dangerous" Luther frowned, even more, when he heard this. When will a woman bring disaster to the university?

" I admit that she qualifies for her beauty but her background doesn't. She can harm the university. " The old man added which made the young man even more confused. "enlighten me"

"She's related to a Mafia that is also mean to her, doing the same thing. She's a delinquent. And if the parents see her as the role model of this school, no parent would want their child in here," the old man said again.

When he asked, "Are you sure about your claim?" he frowned in disbelief and looked at the girl in question for a moment. Looking to see if it was one of the clans he was familiar with. But how could he do so if he had no desire to look at women?

"The students can prove." Answered the old man who disappointed him. His claims have no basis yet he judges the girl without prior investigation. He pitied the girl for that.

" But being related to the mafia doesn't make her one. Have you seen her harm anyone? " Luther asked that it's surprising that a woman is being defended, he also doesn't know why maybe it's because of the unfair judgment here. The old man looked away unable to answer. "that's it. She's not"

"But, Mr. Cromwell, making her the face of this university will put our reputation at risk, and I don't want to risk what I have now. I'm sorry, but your request is not something I can fulfill," the old man said.

He understood what he was saying; he just didn't like passing judgment on a woman without sufficient evidence.

Not everyone who is associated with a dangerous organization can be considered an ally.

The Mafia has several levels, including the boss, underboss, consigliere, caporegime, soldier, associates, and neophytes. And the woman may be one of the last on the list that can do nothing but obey the superior's command.

Whether what the old man says is true or not, he dislikes making decisions without a reasonable basis. The school simply demonstrates a lack of factual basis in everything.

As a result, the young man lost interest and chose to return to the auditorium where the selection was being held. He also felt that the old man would not stop bothering him, so he walked back to join Kheed and Lucas, who were both busy giving scores to the young women who were ramping.

"Let's go. Riven texted, and they're waiting for us." Luther received information from a trusted source. He hurriedly put on his favorite coat not minding the dean who is about to reach him.

"Are they coming?" Kheed inquired, but the young man ignored him and exited the place quickly. "Does your friend have deafness, bro? I'm still talking."

"You'll be deaf if you just stand there," Lucas replied, laughing.

"Nah, how the hell can I hear their praises?" He shook his head and complimented himself in the office window glass.

"you're taking a long time, bro. maybe instead of going deaf, you'll lose all five senses," Lucas remarked, shaking his head, before finally following the young man out.

"Do you know what jokes are?" Kheed shook head, " it's really hard when I am the only one who has humor in this friendship" he rolled his eyes but still obey as he stretched his arms, "Time to switch from handsome Kheed to dangerous Kheed."

The loud noise coming from the abandoned building which serves as the rendezvous of the infamous clan welcomed the three strikingly good-looking men in masks.

With a pair of midnight blue caps and masks, no one could recognize the young CEO of Cromwell Enterprises.

In the day, he was just a normal CEO who seemed busy building and expanding his business but when the sun went down, he turned into a completely different person.

A feared Mafia boss, leader of a left-wing organization and illegal activities, and his two companions, Lucas and Kheed, are the only ones who know this secret. A secret that he has to keep hidden for a certain reason.

A luxurious but dangerous location where known mafias from across the country gather every year to join the X Organization. This is an organization made up of the country's ten richest mafia bosses, who can be replaced if there is a desire to fight against any of the ten clans.

Luther's company is large and powerful, with the potential to rise through the ranks of the X Organization. But the young man was unconcerned. He has a reason for joining the Mafia, and it has nothing to do with rank.

The impression of the knives and guns reverberating in the place gives calm to Luther. He undoubtedly loves fighting and getting feared.

"Aye yo, midnight!" says a young man covered in tattoos and the leader of a gang that is an ally. "Riven," Luther calls the codename of the person in front of him while shaking his hand. " We've been waiting for you for a while, I'm sure you'll like it," It began walking and continued. "Asano has arrived."

Luther cracked a smile when he heard the name of the group. He only attends these types of gatherings on a regular basis, relishing the opportunity to see one of the country's most feared mafia clans, the group mentioned by Riven.

Because of its left and right connections with the government and countless illegal businesses, Asano is one of the most feared mafia figures in the world. It took longer than the organization he built, but if it was solely based on talent and wealth, the two groups were on the same level.

" Oh and speaking of the devil, they're here," Riven said again looking behind.

A group of people wearing masks arrived. With the rose imprinted on their jacket and a rose-like mask, It was indeed the infamous group, Black Roses or better known by their last name. The Asano.

The gray-haired man with slanted eyes and a dragon tattoo gave off a spine-chilling aura that was none other than; Dragon, the presumptive boss of their organization.

With a sexy and beautiful girl beside him, Kheed can't help but roll their eyes. " there he goes again, flaunting his goddess-like girlfriend"

" If I have such a gorgeous lover, I would do the same thing" Riven commented also looking at the girl in-masked following the boss of the Asano clan.

" Tss, just wait until we find our muse, the boss can get a girl better than Vixen. " Kheed said referring to the codename of the girl. " much sexier and prettier."

" You wish, with his kind of personality? you bet " Lucas shook his head and looked at their boss who seemed to have been lost in thought while staring at the Asano clan.

"Any report?" Luther asked, massaging his head and ignoring their jokes.

"The Lopez family will hold a birthday party for their only son, Jin Danielle," the young man whispered, deliberately trying to act cool without getting suspicion.

Luther frowned at it, unsure of what it was saying in relation to his question. "Who fvcking cares?"

"But I know you'll be interested in what happens behind that party," the young man said nothing and waited for Kheed to continue.

"From what I've gathered, they intend to form alliances with Asano, and given that that family owns a trading company that exports a lot of high-end caliber guns and bullets, Asano will not pass up that opportunity."

" With Asano at their backs, their business will gain more supremacy in terms of trading. They will get more clients. Gaining more money, more power." Lucas analyzed what the family referred to by Kheed wanted to happen. "It's a win-win situation for both clans. But a disadvantage for us. We are going to be left far behind the target."

The young man listens intently to what Lucas is saying, making his own analysis of what is being discussed. "When was it?"

" Two days from now. At the white palace. 7pm sharp, oh and it's a masquerade party" Kheed answered.

"Then that would be easy to sneak into"

" Throwing such a big party means tight security. And using that plutocracy for mafia alliances, they will take precautions for sure. Don't forget about that, bro. "

Lucas nodded in agreement to what Kheed said, then turned to face their friend, who had been quietly thinking.

“So, boss, what are you going to do about it? “ Kheed inquired. He smirked as he looked at the man in masked “A hi-jack"