âY-You?â My lips quivered. I donât know her, but my heart knows who she is. Jera Young, my mother.âYou seemed surprised honey?ââH-How? I t-thoughtâŚâ I canât find the right words to say.âYou thought Iâm dead right? Because thatâs what Aulusâ journal fed you.âSheâs alive?âI think I should leave you two for an expected yet unexpected reunion of a mother and daughter. Excuse me Miss Jera.â Martini's laugh echoed in the room until he left, I just ignored it as my eyes were just fixed on the woman.I should long for her I was supposed to hug her so tight since I had been hoping to meet her one day knowing that it was impossible to happen, but no. Because I feel otherwise, my blood is boiling in hatred, cursing me to my core, that of all the people, why it has to be her?âI know you have a lot of questions running in that mind of yours. Why not spell it out?â She calmly uttered as she turned her back and walk towards the window, carrying a glass of wine in her hand.How could she be cal
The whole city of Moscow was in chaos but my mind was still stuck with the revelation that it was Jera Young behind this miserable life of mine. I smiled bitterly, why does it was so a big deal that I have to take over the mafia organizations? And expose me to the public as her daughter? Will it change everything? Will it turn back the lives that have been lost due to the conflict of the mafias?And if sheâs alive why donât just do it herself, since mafias were respecting her way back then right? I just realized that I have a lot of questions running in my head, but I let my emotion earlier take place first, that my mind was clouded by hatred towards her.Now I know who betrayed me at the mansion days before the wedding, that person who put Amariâs photo next to the wedding invitations was none other than Sir Arnold. It was all their plan all along how he erupted timely in that situation when Achilles and I were trying to escape from Martiniâs men. How fool I am to believe that his n
The black mask I was wearing covers half of my face, only my eyes are visible as my hair is tied up in a bun. The single-string top I was wearing reveals the tattoo on my sleeve.I closed my eyes, this will be my first task to accomplish, after a month of my hand-to-to-hand combat and gun training. I wasnât a beginner anymore as Iâve experienced fighting two years ago but Jera and Martini want me to be skilled enough, to execute the task, as Iâll be facing different powerful leaders of the mafia.I needed to be that perfect leader Jera wants. It sounds impossible but I donât have any option, do I?I donât plan on calling her mom, why would I?They might be able to make me obey what they wanted to happen by using Trinity and Amari, but that doesnât mean that Iâve forgiven them for what they did to me, the emotional damage they brought is cruel and relentless.I was inside the elevator on my way to Spencer's office. The war between the Spencer Clan and El Mundo Organization was impossi
âB-but the child died.âI pulled her closer to mine and hugs her as tight as I could. Then I remembered everything I felt before, how I grieved and cried and every night, and how my loss hunts me in my dreams, it all flashes back one by one. I understand the pain, and where it all comes from because Iâve experienced it myself. It felt like you just wanted to evaporate or stop breathing, to stop your heart from breaking. Or at least turn back the time and save your childâs life. Itâs a different kind of pain that only a mother will understand, a pain that I donât want to experience ever again.I tapped her back to calm her.âA-Aulus tried to kill me when I was supposed to tell your father about that, thankfully Jinx was able to let you out of the country. I was able to survive, and everyone thought that I died already. But Magnus, Martiniâs father save me.ââLater on, news came out. Aulus took his own life. Iâm not sure if he was guilty because he taught he killed me, or is it becaus
âW-Who?â Martini asked.âAchilles Coleman.â I unconsciously replied. The last thing I knew I was staring at him for a couple of seconds, it was like the time stopped as I took a gaze at his amazing features, he have this characteristic of standing out among the crowd, a charm that could take all your strength out of your body. Damn, what am I thinking?âWhat the f*ck, why are you still standing there Jada? He shouldnât see you.â I was taken aback when I heard Martiniâs voice from the other line, and quickly turn back when I got to my senses just before his eyes landed on mine.I could hear my heartbeats getting louder and louder, I walk my way to the bar counter where Martini is sitting. Unfortunately, El Mundoâs men timely went down the staircase, and I could feel my feet numb when their eyes shifted on me, as they scan my whole. I sighed in relief when they remove their gaze and failed to recognize me.âWhat did you just do minutes ago Jada Young?â Martini ranted as soon as I sat on
Driving my Lamborghini, I maneuvered straight to the Coleman Empire. Yes, thatâs where the location of the business meeting is.I thought I shouldnât be seen by Achilles, but Jera insist last night that I have to face him and show him a different Jada Young. Besides, Moscow is too small for our paths to not cross. But as much as possible, I wanted to get this done and set aside my feeling for him. Itâs been eight months already, he wonât care much for me, he has a girlfriend anyway.Will Natalia be there?I shook my head. Itâs none of my business anymore.I was wearing a black dress, pairing it up with black boots and a white coat that fully covered my tattoo. The sunglasses I was wearing is a good facade for me if ever Achilles and my eyes met each other. Damn, Jada. Youâre not here for Achilles, youâre here as the CEO of the Cooper Corporation, so fix yourself.After a battle with my mind, I finally decided to go out of my car. The moment my feet step onto the marble floor of the em
âOh never mind, why did I have to ask that?âBefore I could reply, the elevator opens and he quickly went out while I was left with my knees slowly shaking. I wasnât expecting his sudden questions. So he knew that I have a son?I mean thereâs a probability that he might ask that since Amari was a three-year-old kid, but I wasnât prepared.I was still astounded that his voice kept on repeating in the back of my head while Iâm driving to Jeraâs penthouse.âMom!â I was just getting back to my senses when Amariâs voice greeted me as soon as I entered.âHowâs my baby doing?â I asked completely removing Achilles from my mind, this day is for my son. I wonât let the assh*le ruin our bonding time.âIâm fine mom, I met our neighbors and they want to play with me.â He cheerfully uttered, my heart melted seeing his innocent smiles of him. And I could trade my life just to see those smiles often.âThatâs great then! Always be nice to them okay? And if thereâs a problem, anything just tells mom.â
Achilles heaved deep breaths as he make an argument in the back of his mind. The wine just kept on circling the glass he was holding while he was blankly staring at the dark skies.Will he visit her or not?âNo, thereâs no reason I would do that.â He said to himself and drink the wine straight before he pulled out the phone and dialed someoneâs number.âI want you to find out who bombed a penthouse yesterday, in Reutov.â He greeted the person at the other line by those lines.âTrace who the f*ck that person is.â He added the rage in his voice suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Or no, he canât compose himself anymore.âAlright Mr. Coleman, Iâll do what I canâŚââI want his name as soon as possible.â Achilles cut him off sending all the chills out of his voice before he ended the call. He put another shot of wine into his empty glass and drank. He shouldnât be thinking of her, he shouldnât give a damn anymore, and focus on his plan instead. But something kept on betraying him, his heart.
Knees trembling, I still tried to stand up and run towards him. No, this is just a dream, right? âA-Achilles!â With the only strength I have right now, I fell to the ground again. But the next thing that follows feels like my world fell apart. âN-No!â It was a strong explosion, coming from their car. My body was betraying me despite how I wanted to get there, I dragged myself near the cliff in any way I can, and tears started cascading down my cheeks again when the car isnât recognizable anymore, it was on fire and huge smokes are everywhere. âA-Achilles.â âP-Please donât leave me.â No, heâs probably still alive. I shouldnât be running out of hope. Achilles wonât leave me like this. âI-Iâll come for you!â âI-Iâll save you.â I tried to stand up even though my knees were unable to support my weight. The cliff was too deep vertically, and it was nearly impossible to get down there but who am I to let my man die? My vision was still blurring so I wipe it, despite the anxiousnes
âYou must be kidding me.â I glance at her in disbelief. Marry Martini? Thatâs absurd. âDo I look like Iâm kidding?â She asked. Her face was emotionless like how it always was. âThe wedding will happen in a week.â She added. âHow about Achilles? You should at least save him now!â Who knows what couldâve he is experiencing at the hand of that psychopath if we prolong it more? âTwo conditions Jada.â She replied in finality. I clenched my fist, if I didnât control my patience, every effort I made will turn into nothing. âTake it or leave it.â âIf AresâŚâ âDo something to him?â She cut me off and continued my sentence. âIf something bad happens with Achilles, thereâs no one to blame, but you, Jada. Due to your impulsive decision again. â âReally? Do you think Ares will be happy with what you did? You just added flame to the fire, Jada. Sometimes doing what you think is right should be at perfect timing, it doesnât apply at all times especially if someoneâs life was at risk. You sh
Thinking that she only wants peace and order in Russia was a hoax, I was surprised that sheâll lead the mafia organizations again, but whatâs more shocking is that she has a hidden agenda beneath it, to be the next president of the country. Sir Arnold gave me a heads up that my mother is a daughter of a former President of the country, but I didnât know that she wants to get in touch and took the path her father took.Now everything makes sense, why she is too obsessed to push me to bring back the peace and order between mafias, so sheâll get all the credit for it? Now that my name is fully tainted when I pleaded guilty, she didnât push me anymore and took the throne instead.I was taken aback when someone knocked on the door. Was it Martini? If it was him, then he wouldnât knock anymore since the keys were on him. Besides, how am I able to open that door again?But when I heard the clashes of keys, then I am certain that it was Martini. I only waited for the door to open and the pers
âP-please let me use your car,â I asked the couple who were making out inside of the car.âY-You look familiar.â The woman commented. I am probably wanted in the entire country.âT-Thatâs not me.â I quickly responded.But the man pushed me away making me fall onto the floor, I donât have a choice now but to use this or else Aresâ men will be here any moment. I pulled out the gun from my back and pointed it at them.âM-move.â I menaced before I pulled myself up.âM-move or I wonât think twice about shooting you two.â My eyes quickly landed on five men in black from a distance running toward me!âF*ck! Move!â I growled thankfully the two quickly obeyed and get to the side.âGive me the keys!â I ordered, and the man handed it.âThank you, and Iâm sorry.âI quickly get inside the car and roared the engine, just before Aresâ men arrived. I sighed in relief when they vanished from the side mirror.I drove to the only place I thought would be able to help me on this. The Cooper Corporation.
The chains were making sounds as we tried to make a way of getting out of it.âA-Are you alright?â Achilles asked right next to me, he was in the same position as mine, our hands were chained up above our heads.âI-Iâm fine.â I manage to say despite the fact that Iâm really tired, and my arms were getting numb for hours being tied above already, Iâm not alone. I know Achilles feels the same way as I do.âDonât worry weâll be able to leave here.â He shot back obviously cheering me up, I probably look hopeless right now. Ares drag us to this abandoned place and his men were just around.âAnd how will you be able to do that?ââBoth of you will die here.â He added.âF*ck you!â I cursed.âI appreciate your gratitude, my dearest sister-in-law.ââWhy are you doing this Ares, just kill me. Leave Jada and my son alone.â Achilles uttered.âWoah, so romantic and disgusting. Youâre tainting Colemanâs symbolism, we donât bow our heads to women. But look at you, pathetic and a victim of that f*ckin
Until I got inside of my jail, I was still stunned at what I saw. Achilles surrendered himself? Thatâs the most stupid thing heâll ever do in his entire life? How about our son? Does he even think about Amari? I sat on the bed near, as I felt a bit dizzy. I wasnât able to appreciate the room anymore, being it too clean and modest for a cell, as Achilles took the spotlight at the back of my head.I lie on the bed and slowly closed my eyes, this is too much.âJada Young you have a new inmate.â It was the voice of the officer, I tried to open my eyes but it was too heavy like my lids were attracting each other like a magnet. I only heard the sound of the door opening and didnât take too long to closed.I thought I am the only one here.I only felt someoneâs presence near me so I forced my eyes to open a little. Someone was right in front of me, but my vision was a bit blurred. Until that person touched my head.âYouâre sick.âThat voice. Donât tell me Iâm hallucinating.âA-Achilles?â I
âItâs too good to know that youâre back. Was it for good?â Deborahâs annoying face greeted me.âSpare me some peace, I need a rest.â I coldly shot back before heading to bed but then felt a hand gripping tightly on my shoulder.âStill a b*tch huh?ââHow about the officer you killed? Was the punishment already included in your verdict?â She asked. I rolled my eyes and shrugged her hands off.âLeave me alone,â I commented.The latter doesnât seem to understand what that means as she kicks me hard to my back which made me land on the bed forcefully, I bit my lip when my stomach hit the edge of the bed.âYouâre still hard-headed arenât you? I only let you attack me the other day but that doesnât mean that Iâll let it pass. Hold her!âBefore I could even recover, Miriam and the other one I forgot the name hold my arms, as they force me to face Deborah.âIn this place, Iâm the queen! So learn to respect me and kneel if you donât want to die here!â She exclaimed. The two were forcing me onto
Holding my hands tightly, I closed my eyes to stop myself from crying. I heaved a deep breath before opening it again, and look at Drake Spencer coldly.âI killed them. I was the mastermind behind the bombings, murders, robberies, extortions, and every crime recently. Thatâs me. So just give me my verdict and put me behind bars.âDrakeâs calm facade has fully vanished. I can see in his eyes those questions such as why am I doing this?âBring back the death penalty and let her be the first one to receive that punishment!ââThatâs the last thing you can do to give justice to all of the victims!ââBring back the death penalty now!âThe audiences inside of the court kept on screaming those words, and I know even those people outside of this place, and those who were watching on their television had the same thought too. I know this trial was broadcasted locally and internationally, seeing tens of cameras, and reporters out there isnât surprising anymore. Plus, the journalist inside in fro
âAll of the people were screaming for justice, asking the government for a death penalty punishment against the accuse, Jada Young.â The reporter caught Jeraâs attention and get back to her senses.âNo, Jada will surely be proven innocent after Natalia has been eliminated is the witness. And even the shreds of evidence she showed has been considered with a high possibility to have tampered.â She whispered to herself.The trial started, and when Jada entered the court, it was filled with harsh words toward her making the judge shut everyone.Jeraâs forehead creased, she then had a second thought of attending the final trial so that she could slap those people with the truth that Jada will be proven innocent in the end. The camera got a shot of the people in the court, that includes the mafia leaders, on the left corner and Drake Spencer, Jadaâs attorney. Jeraâs eyes glimmered at what she saw, making her eyes more focused on the screen of her hundred inches television.Spencer near the