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50. Sneak Out
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Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 51. Lurking Danger
Michelle decided to run away from home because she could not accept her situation. Spending her gloomy days at home did not really make her feel better nor she reflected about her mistake. The alcohol has made her addicted. She wanted relax and threw away all of her stress again. She wanted to be free from her pitiful life.Michelle contacted Fred the night before because she wanted to meet up with him. She requested Fred to take her to a somewhere place hidden from the crowd. She asked Fred to buy her some alcohol again but she refused to end up like the nigh before. She threatened Fred not to do that again or his life would be in danger for sure. Fred nodded and he agreed to Michelle’s request. Because Michelle has recognized Fred as her lover, she wanted to confirm Fred’s seriousness.No one in the mansion noticed that Michelle was running away except Cedric. Michelle sneakingly went her way until she reached the road. She ran as fast she could after that until she arrived at the c
Last Updated : 2023-06-19Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 52. Big Brother
Cedric saw what his sister was doing. He was standing outside of the bar and peeked through the window. He did not believe it at all. He was shocked. To see his sister was hanging out with scums like that was not really good for Michelle’s goodness. Plus, there was one guy who dared to touch Michelle like that with his perverted expression. He wanted to go and took his sister back but it might ruin Michelle’s mood if he did. She might hate him. So, Cedric decided to wait for a bit.While he was still looking after his sister from distance, someone suddenly came and greeted him.“Hey? What are you doing here?” A figure of a middle-aged woman patted on Cedric’s shoulder.“Whoa! Sorry! I am not doing something suspicious! I just need to look after my sister.” Cedric spontaneously apologized. He confessed what he was doing to convince the woman.“Oh, I see. Your sister? Is she inside the bar?” The woman asked again.“Yeah, she is with those brats right now.” Cedric answered.The woman the
Last Updated : 2023-06-20Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 53. Help
"Who the heck are you? Are you trying to be a hero?” The guy who was holding his knife stared at Cedric. He was annoyed.“Don’t you dare lay a finger on her or you will meet your doom!” Cedric threatened. He wanted to provoke the guys to turn their attention to him.“Bah! You are talking big, hero! You are the one who will die!” The man then ordered one of his friends to attack Cedric.Fred was still holding on Michelle tightly. He was spectating the unavoidable fight between his friends and that man who suddenly showed up out of nowhere.“I’ll take you on!” Cedric raised his hands. He was provoking the guy who tried to fight him.Michelle still stayed silent. She was found out by her brother. She was speechless because she was afraid that Cedric would report this case to their father. Her father would absolutely scold her again and gave her a bigger punishment. But, she was also looking worried that her brother would lose against these guys. She hoped that Cedric would win
Last Updated : 2023-06-21Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 54. The Hero
Harold then asked the henchmen to give first aid treatment to wounded Cedric. They quickly got closer, moved Cedric to the best position, and close the wound with cloth. It was done to prevent the blood loss.Cedric looked so weak. He was still conscious but it seemed like he did not notice who have been treating him. He tried to move his body but he couldn’t even when he tried to say something, he did not seem to have the energy to do so. All he could feel was nothing but cold and he could not hear anything clearly. His sight was getting blurry so he tried to close his eyes. He went unconscious after that.Michelle was actually by Cedric’s side, crying and calling out of his name. But Cedric has already fainted. Michelle looked so happy that she could hear Cedric’s breathing, on the other hands she was getting really worried that her brother would die after he tried to save her life. Michelle did not want him to end up like that. She started praying for her brother’s safety.“Lady Mi
Last Updated : 2023-06-23Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 55. Brother & Sister
Michelle wanted to have a deeper talk with Cedric. She owed her brother a lot for saving her life. She finally regretted what she was doing. She wanted to change to be a better daughter for Gerald and also as Cedric’s sister. She requested Harold to stay outside of the room while she was talking with Cedric. Harold nodded and he was guarding the room from the outside.Michelle relationship with Cedric was commonly like a normal siblings. They used to ignore against each other regarding private matters. They did not hang out often unless there were family occasions. They seldom talked with each other about any problems whether it was important or unimportant. They were both lack in caring about each other. They tended to compete to get their parent’s attention instead. When they were both still kids, if someone did mistakes, one of them tended to report it to their parent. Winning over something like that was one of their great accomplishment.But now, things were different. Michelle d
Last Updated : 2023-06-25Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 56. Keep the Distance
The news about Cedric being hospitalized was spread quickly to the mansion. Everyone was so surprised to know that Cedric was almost dead. He was weak and could not move well due to his fatal wound. As for Miller and Lusiana, they did not seem to care much about it. For Vincent, he looked a bit worried. He planned to visit him later once his business was done. For Virginia, she looked really worried even though her relationship with Cedric was not that good lately.Gerald told Virginia about things that happened according to both Cedric and Michelle stories. He then requested Virginia to check on Cedric on the next day to report to him about his son’s condition. Gerald thought that it could be good chance to improve Virginia’s relationship with Gerald’s children. Virginia nodded and she wished to do the same thing actually.The next day came but something happened to Gerald. It seemed like he got a fever. But Virginia was so worried that her husband’s illness might relapse.“Gerald my
Last Updated : 2023-06-27Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 57. Urgent Matter
The news about Cedric finally reached the capos. They thought that knowing this bad news was very worrying. Thus they demanded Gerald to think about it thoroughly. They did not want the reputation of the mafia clan to be underestimated since the mafia clan has always been in the top tier. They knew that Gerald has becoming weak due to his illness plus he was getting older. They needed to prepare their new leader as soon as possible.Cedric was the absolute successor that could replace Gerald’s position. However, they knew that Cedric was not ready yet because he was still too young. They believed similar cases that could endanger the mafia clan would arise sooner or later. To keep the clan’s supremacy, they needed to always perform tough and undefeated. For the current time, they wanted to have a temporary under boss, a loyal and strong one. The under boss would be in charge to support Cedric as the vice leader.The capos requested Gerald to have a meeting to discuss about this import
Last Updated : 2023-06-27Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 58. Golden Opportunity
Gerald went back home and he told Virginia about the result of today’s meeting. Virginia did not really understand about the system of leadership in mafia. She could only support her husband with anything he wished for. She then asked Gerald to have dinner because she has cooked him some new dishes. She became better in cooking because Susan always taught her how to cook well. While Gerald and Virginia were having their dinner together, Michelle just arrived from the hospital. She looked at the dining table and suddenly she was hungry. She has been talking non stop with Cedric. She wanted to liven up the situation in the hospital because Gerald and the other adults were getting busy lately. She was a bit tired and almost forgot that she has not eaten yet. “Michelle, come and join us! I want you to tell me about Cedric’s condition too.” Gerald invited his daughter to have dinner with them, At first, Michelle’s mood was not really friendly
Last Updated : 2023-06-28
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Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 130. Life After You Die
Virginia survived. The building soon exploded and killed both Miller and Vincent. It was so unfortunate that Cedric decided to sacrifice himself to save Virginia in the end. Virginia thought that she could work together with Cedric to rebuild the mafia clan. But her dream was ruined because there was nothing left in Gerald’s clan except Gerald himself and Harold now. Virginia was very sad, blaming herself in every steps she did. She did not really know what to do next. She was clueless and got lost.The police and firefighters then arrived to that place. They extinguished the big flame and tried to search inside if there were some survivors. The fire could be taken care of after an hour. They managed to retrieve some bodies inside that building. Unfortunately, those bodies were already lifeless with those burn marks.The news about that explosion and fire was known over the citizens in the city. The victims were identified and there were some names such as Cedric, Vincent, and Miller
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 129. Heroic Art
Both Miller and Vincent paused as their nephew pointed at the flaw. Undoubtedly, they weren’t the perfect partners in crime. In fact, it was obvious that they had almost nothing in common other than their goal of taking over Gerald's mafia clan. Still oblivious to Cedric’s act of bringing conflict to their table, the two listened to him closely.“To be frank, I’m pretty sure Uncle Vincent is more worthy to be the successor than you, Uncle Miller,” Cedric said fraudulently.Vincent’s eyes lightened up in contrast to Miller who was still trying to comprehend what his nephew just told. In a huff, the latter protested, “Don’t you dare to patronize these experienced men, Cedric. You're just an immature brat who doesn't know anything about the mafia world.”“You’re wrong, Uncle.” smiled Cedric, which only fueled Miller’s confusion and anger. “Remember, you don’t share the same blood with my Dad. On the other hand, Uncle Vincent does.”Miller's rage began to build as he tried to defe
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 128. Came to the Den
Cedric’s heart pounded louder than usual as his ears heard approaching footsteps from the first floor. He gulped his nervousness and took a deep breath, which would probably be his last. Accompanied by his group of armed men, the teenage mafia son reached for his own weapon of choice: Smith & Wesson .44 Caliber, gifted from Gerald for his eighteenth birthday last month. He peered from the wall and saw Virginia lead his uncles to come upstairs. Behind them, he saw tens of capos tailing, waiting for the mafia heir’s demise.The unlikely pair of stepmother and stepson exchanged glances, signaling the impending doom that would arrive any second now. Deciding that his time lurking in the shadows had done, Cedric stepped out into the light, revealing his presence to the essential figures in the mafia family’s history.“There you are, my dearest, one and only nephew,” Miller sneered upon noticing his nephew already greeted them with sharp yet less menacing eyes than his father’s.“I’ve
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 127. Betrayal?
Cedric took a step forward, his charismatic flair in full display. "So, gentlemen, are we to believe that this orchestrated chaos is simply your way of getting our attention?"Vincent's laughter, grandiose and boisterous, filled the air. "You catch on quickly, young Cedric. But then again, intelligence seems to run in the family."Cedric's retort was swift and sardonic. "Indeed, it's hard to miss when one is surrounded by such eloquence."Meanwhile, Virginia's subtle movements caught the attention of Vincent and Miller's men, who instinctively shifted their positions to maintain a perimeter. Virginia's gaze remained steady, her voice a blend of charm and calculated elegance. "Gentlemen, are we to assume that this chaotic display is merely a façade to mask your intentions?"Miller's smile held an edge of satisfaction. "Astute, Virginia. You've always been a perceptive one."Cedric and Virginia's banter, seemingly lighthearted, masked the gravity of their intentions. They aime
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 126. Secure the Hospital
Cedric and Virginia, an unlikely pair bound by circumstance, stood at the precipice of shock as they absorbed the news of Michelle's tragic demise. The threads of their lives, woven together by a shared love for the same man, now unraveled in the face of loss. Their hearts, heavy with grief, bore witness to a poignant truth — life's fragility could be shattered in the blink of an eye."Stepmother and stepson, united by grief," Cedric's words hung in the air, laced with a bitterness that mirrored the tragedy that had befallen them.Virginia's eyes, usually brimming with maternal warmth, glistened with unshed tears as she clasped Cedric's hand. In her touch, he found a solace that transcended their complex relationship. "Cedric, this loss cuts deep. We must remain steadfast for Gerald's sake."With a shared nod, they embarked on a journey to the hospital where Gerald's fate hung in the balance. The reason was clear — to ensure that the patriarch remained unharmed, a beacon of hope
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 125. Flee to Hide
In a storm of swirling emotions, Cedric materialized like a shadowy savior, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest. His stepmother, Virginia, stood her ground, a tempest of resolve in her eyes as she faced off against Vincent, his uncle, who oozed malevolence like a venomous serpent."Ah, Cedric, the lost little lamb makes an entrance," Vincent smirked, his voice dripping with condescension. "But it's too late. Virginia's fate is sealed."Cedric's eyes locked onto Virginia's, a silent promise passing between them. It was as if a fog had lifted from his perception, revealing the truth he had been so reluctant to acknowledge. He remembered the whispered conversations, the cryptic warnings Virginia had tried to convey, and the pieces of the puzzle fell into place with jarring clarity.In the chaos of this confrontation, Cedric's mind became a theater of revelations. His uncles and aunt, the very faces he had grown up believing were benevolent, now stood before him as architect
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 124. Cornered
Miller and Cedric decided to distribute a new task for each other. Miller would be in charge to kill Cedric while Vincent would be targeting Virginia. At first, Miller requested that Vincent was the one who should kill Cedric but Vincent refused because he did not want to be the one killing his brother’s son. Miller did not argue back and he accepted his part to kill Cedric instead. Both of them should kill them as soon as possible before Gerald woke up or the mafia tried to catch them.They parted their ways and began their hunting.Miller called his trusted troops from his original mafia clan. He paid them good with the saved money he had. He commanded them to come with him and attacked Cedric when he went out from the mansion. Miller has calculated everything before he started to attack Cedric. Cedric might have more troops than Miller’s but to overcome that unbalanced numbers, Miller has bought a deadly machine gun with lots of bullets. He was going to use it and went all out.The
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 123. Hunted Down
Cedric wanted to report the recording to the consiglieres. He wanted them to know about the past incident that happened to Helena. He wanted them to consider about the proper punishment for both of his uncles. But it would take some times to decide the final decision because Gerald must be the one to decide what kind punishment should be applied to the people who killed his wife. Not only once, but they were trying to kill his wife for the second time too. While waiting until Gerald woke up, Cedric hoped that those two dangerous killers to be put in jail.Unfortunately, the consiglieres were to busy with their attempt to save the capos right now. Cedric kept on getting reports that the capos were caught by the police. Sooner or later, the mafia clan would face its doom and meet its end. Cedric was confused and he did not really know how to take care of it.Within his confusion and worries, he started to remember again about what Miller and Vincent said about Virginia. They accused tha
Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 122. No Other Way
The consiglieres have sent private messages to Arnold, Bernard, and Carlos. All of them were invited with a fake purpose regarding the raise of their salary. The consiglieres stated that they did not only pick those three people, but they also invited some other employees in the mansion to meet up with them in private. That would be enough to convince them. The three people did not seem to aware that they were actually being lured in an interrogation.Virginia did not know about this because the consiglieres were trying to do the interrogation secretly. The three men did not tell Virginia about it either.The burial ceremony was held on the next day. All the family members, the consiglieres and also some mafia men were attending the event. There was only one person who did not come at that time. It was Vincent.The absence of Vincent made Miller well convinced about Vincent being the root of the problems that fell upon him. Even though the consiglieres have explained not to trust the
