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56. Keep the Distance
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Beautiful 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 : 2023-06-28Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 59. Burdening Concern
Things about choosing the best candidate of under boss made Gerald puzzled. He did not think that he would use his brain more just to decide which one between Miller and Vincent was better. Because of this, Gerald’s health went down and it made Virginia really worried. “Gerald, are you alright? You don’t seem healthy again.” Virginia was so sensitive about her husband’s health problem. Whenever she looked at Gerald’s sudden change in his mood, she was sure that Gerald did not feel well. “Ah, you’re right, my dear. I guess I have been thinking too hard about something.” Gerald confessed. “Hmm, if you want to tell me about it, maybe I can help. I will listen to you.” Virginia wanted to know about what thing bothered Gerald. Gerald then told Virginia about the election for the under boss. The capos urgently asked him to find an under boss soon because Gerald’s condition was getting bad. Because of his incompetence, the busines
Last Updated : 2023-06-29Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 60. Advice
Now that Gerald have been convinced by Virginia’s opinion, he requested to have a meeting earlier regarding the choosing of the under boss. The meeting was held some days later. The capos were curious about their new under boss. Vincent and Miller were also looking forward to know which one between them was chosen. “Finally, this will be the day to know which one between us is the winner.” Miller greeted Vincent. He looked so confident that he would be chosen. “Yes. I believe my brother has thought a lot about it. Whoever it is, I won’t refuse. I trust in my brother’s decision.” Vincent replied Miller. He looked calm because he knew that Gerald would choose him. When everyone was finally present in the meeting room, Gerald came in and he was accompanied by Virginia. A big silent soon happened. The capos were so surprised to see Gerald’s new wife was joining the meeting. They did not know what to expect. Miller was the one g
Last Updated : 2023-06-30Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 61. Rage
Virginia was having her leisure time in the kitchen. She wanted to cook something for Gerald with Susan aiding her. Gerald was not at home now and Virginia wanted to surprise him with her cooking. This time, Virginia wanted to make a Ribollita. Ribollita was a soup or potage made with bread and vegetables. Foe the main ingredients, Susan told Virginia to prepare leftover bread, cannellini, cabbage, lacinato kale. For the vegetables, Susan has preaperd celery, carrot, beans, and onion. Susan also suggested to add potato would to enhance the tastiness.“Alright, my Lady. Now let’s begin with slicing the vegetables. Watch me!” Susan practiced the way how she processed the ingredients. She cut it neatly and nicely.“Okay. Now let me try it!” Virginia then tried to do the same as Susan. She was pretty confident with her cooking skills.“That’s great, my Lady! Keep it up!” Susan approved Virginia’s talent in cooking.Virginia kept on going while Susan was supervising her Lady. Every time Vi
Last Updated : 2023-07-01Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 62. Wide Choice
Meanwhile. In the kitchen Virginia was still crying. She did not expect that Lusiana would say those harsh things to her. It made her feel so sorry. She just wanted to try her best to be useful to Gerald. She thought that by letting Gerald stayed as the sole leader would be much better than appointing someone else. She did not want Gerald to be burdened by mafia matters too much. She was worried that it might trigger his health condition. But then she started to think again, if Gerald did everything by himself again he might overdo himself too.Virginia was confused. Indeed she has messed up things. She admitted that she did not really care much about mafia problems, all sh cared about was Gerald’s sake. However, it seemed like the situation was not going right. She wanted to do something but she did not know what to do next. She was clueless.While Virginia was still crying and sad due to her unwanted mistakes, Vincent came to see her. It made Virginia so surprised to see Vincent app
Last Updated : 2023-07-02Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 63. Young Master is Back
It was the same peaceful day in the hospital where Cedric was spending his time. He felt lonely sometimes, especially during the night time. Michelle used to visit him every day but at night she went back home to the mansion. Cedric sometimes asked the doctor when he could go back. And finally, today was the day Cedric was given permission from the doctor that he may go back home. But still, Cedric needed to do special treatment every day because his legs were not fully recovered. He was still using his wheelchair to move around.“Thank you very much for taking care of me. I owe you one and the nurses too.” Cedric thanked the doctor.Cedric was accompanied by Harold today because he would be escorting him back to the mansion. Other henchmen were also waiting in the parking area to wait for Cedric and Harold.Harold gave the doctor a bag consisting lots of cash. It seemed like the doctor have done his best to take care of Cedric. Plus, when he first requested the doctor to treat the wo
Last Updated : 2023-07-03Beautiful Scheme for Her Survival 64. Cunning Plan
The party went well and everyone was enjoying their time with happy faces. But still, Virginia could feel that some people in the dining room were still having a bad term with her such as Lusiana, Miller, and Michelle. She mostly talked only with Gerald and kept quiet a lot. When Lusiana tried to stare at Virginia, Virginia could feel a chill. Overall, this kind of quality time was not really bad. At least, Virginia could enjoy her time with her new family. She was very blessed.Miller was still trying to talk with Cedric. Now, they were talking about Cedric’s daily lives in the hospital. Miller joked around with Cedric and Cedric tried to laugh forcefully to appreciate his uncle. Old man joke was not actually funny for nowadays teenagers.Lusiana kept supporting her husband. Every time Miller was out of topic, Lusiana tried to find something interesting to talk about. While she was supporting Miller, sometimes Lusiana took a little peek to Virginia. She tried to listen to her chat wi
Last Updated : 2023-07-06
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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
