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65. Save Face
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2023-07-07 23:23:30
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“Hmm…” Cedric began to get confused. He did not really know one of them would be better because he only knew about them from the outside. As far as he could remember, he never a very serious talk with both of them. “I think any of them is good. Both of them are actually a nice person.”Cedric’s answer did not actually satisfy Gerald’s expectation. “ What do you mean any of them is fine? When you have to decide to choose, then you must choose. This is for your sake too, my son.” Gerald tried to correct his son’s opinion. He hoped that he could think over it carefully.“Honestly I don’t really know about how good they are in doing their jobs as mafias. Could you please give me some information?” Cedric did not want to disappoint his father thus he asked his father instead about both of them.Gerald took a deep breath. At first, he was trying to appoint Vincent because the main reason was the bloodline. But Gerald told Cedric about both achievements and also their good points. To be brie
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Vincent’s perfect plan has led him to be the winner of the under boss election. He won everyone’s heart with his marvelous act and effort. Now that he was now officially selected as the new under boss, there would be the day to promote his status. He did not want to feel too proud about himself. He needed to stay calm and collected just like how he used to be. He did not want to make mistakes that might ruin his precious moment in his life.The capos’ visit and the meeting were done. Once again they congratulated Vincent for being the new under boss for the mafia clan. Many of them wee expecting that Vincent would do well and worthy to be the sub leader. Vincent promised that he would do his best for the sake of the mafia clan and also to flourish the capos’ business.After the event was over, Vincent was called by Gerald. It seemed like both of them need to talk about something important. The topic would be about the mafia’s business and something else alike.On the other side of the
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Meanwhile, Cedric who just got the news about Vincent’s promotion was chatting Michelle. He was happy to know that Vincent would be his sidekick. He has acknowledged Vincent’s good impression. He believed that he would do well working together with Vincent. In addition, it was also the thing that Virginia has chosen for him. There was no way he would decline it.“Brother, how long will you stay on the wheelchair again?” Michelle asked.“In about one or two weeks maybe. I can feel and move my legs now but they are still weak.” Cedric replied. He was lying down on his bed while Michelle was sitting on the chair.Michelle brought her phone with her and she was searching about something.“What are you looking for, Michelle?” Cedric was curious.“Oh, actually I want to make sure about something. It was about the news of dead people who wanted to harass me.” Michelle replied. She wanted to know about Fred’s condition actually. She believed that he was still alive somewhere. According to the
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On the following days, Vincent kept on visiting Cedric because he planned to be much more friendly to Cedric. He wanted Cedric to trust him more so he could affect Cedric to do what he wished for.This time, Vincent was visiting Cedric to give him the books about that they did not get the chance to see because of the incident happened in the library. Cedric read the books and he tried to digest it in his mind.“Hmm, I think I can see the pattern of the cases. This is truly scary if I want to be honest.” Cedric commented. Knowing how cruel sometimes the mafia clan was during their mission, Cedric’s humanity started to be questioned. He was not pretty sure that he would think like a villain.“Well, that’s just what make us mafia after all. We might do evil deeds as we want but we are actually picky in choosing our targets. It depends on our need. It can be private matter or following our clients’ requests.” Vincent responded.“I see. But really, we accomplished many things but we rarely
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Meanwhile, Miller was still clueless. He did not know what to do for now. He started to lose his interest to approach Cedric. It would be useless. Plus, he was not in a good term with his wife at the moment.Miller was sitting on the bench in the garden. He was staring at the sky. He started to think about his past. The time he was living as mafia from his original family was full of struggles. He tried his best to survive in his family name. He has been through a hardship. But then, he accidentally met up with Lusiana.Remembering again about his first encounter with Lusiana it was during a mission. At first they did not seem to give interest toward each other because they were both strangers. But as days passed they kept on encountering from place to place. It made Miller wondered why Lusiana was almost everywhere. Then Miller dared himself to start a conversation. Lusiana gave her good responds to Miller and did not show any suspicion. Miller started to enjoy the conversation and h
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On the next day, Vincent was having a meeting with some capos in the mansion. They were discussing about the budget and income distribution of a certain project. The way Vincent took care of the budget and the distribution was not really bad. The capos did not expect that Vincent would think about something new that could make more benefits for them. Even though he proposed about the increase of the price, he could convince the capos that they would not lose their customers. Vincent guaranteed.Actually, it should be Gerald who have meeting with the capos but currently he was having another business with another capo. Thus, Gerald requested his brother to handle the capos that were visiting the mansion. So, here they were now discussing about something.Unlike Gerald who used to be too careful with the decision making. Even though Gerald’s idea was used to be safer, Vincent’s idea was more interesting and the way he persuade the capos using his knowledge and arguments were really good
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Meanwhile, Miller returned back to his room. He reunited with Lusiana to report what just happened.“How is it, my dear?” Lusiana was willing to know whether her husband was successful or not to get the brewery.“That jerk was still persistent! He did not want to give it back to me.” Miller answered. He sat down on a chair to calm himself.“Oh, that’s too bad.” Lusiana took a glass of water and offered it to Miller. “Here, drink some.”Miller took the glass of water and drank it. “Thank you.” He thanked after that. It was enough to relieved his temper a little.“So, it was useless?” Lusiana wanted to confirm.“That heartless jerk. He is being cocky! Even in front of those capos, he did not give us a chance to get our brewery back. He used the henchmen to kick me away.” Miller explained the things that happened on him after he met up with his ex-rival.“That little brat is really dangerous. He has changed this far.” Lusiana tried to think about another way. She was actually thinking ab
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Vincent once again realized that his position as under boss was not permanent. After the case that happened in the mansion that included Miller and the capos, Vincent now was trying his best keep his attitude. Some of the capos might think bad about him but it would not really matter once he could prove them all that his decision making was always good and beneficial.Vincent began to do his best in doing his mafia jobs. Every time Gerald was busy or having a health issue, Vincent was always ready to aid his brother. He tried his best to manage his time well while still trying not to make grave mistakes. Every time he was facing difficulties. He always got ways to solve them all. He was being professional at his job and the capos saw his jobs were pretty good too. Gerald started to approve Vincent’s capabilities.Even though he was so busy in handling the never ending mafia jobs, when he got leisure time, he did not forget to visit Cedric. He needed improve his relationship with Cedri
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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
