Archer “The chief isn't affiliated with any gang. He refuses to be under any shadowy figure.” Ric said as he continued to type on his computer. I relaxed into my chair and let out a sigh. What an idiot, once you get a position like this, you need to be protected by shadowy figures. It's the same shadowy figures who will help you climb the ladder. We basically control everything, so taking your position from you is like a piece of cake. “He wants to stay clean so bad, that's too bad. Anything else?” “He's married with one daughter, she's in college at the moment.” A sly smile appeared on my face. “Schedule our next flight to Spain ASAP.” My eyes went back to the monitor in front of me. She seems to be getting better now, she's not curling into a ball as usual. That's good. I wonder why I'm getting interested in things like this now, weird. Or am I just attracted to blood? Maybe I was a vampire in my past life or something. “I've been able to get first-class tickets for tom
Archer “Here's the statistics of the last two months' performance. Last month's performance was better than the last two months’.” I took the ipad from Ric and stared at the screen. He was indeed right. Our performance improved, all thanks to me. I've been the brains behind this organisation all this while. Even my identity is hidden from most of the world because of what I do.I enjoy my work even though my life is constantly in danger. To be honest, I have absolutely nothing to lose.Maybe that is why I don't care much. I wouldn't mind dying because it wouldn't change shit.The organisation would probably have a secret funeral for me and give my sister all kinds of gifts. She would cry a little and continue with her life because she knows not to waste her time on insignificant things. At the end of everything, everyone would soon forget me and I would quickly get replaced. I'm sure Hugo would be more than glad to grab my position. “That's good, I want those charts to keep on go
Elena “This fucking phone, I can't do anything with it. Why would they give me a phone that does not work? What the heck?” Nothing works on the damn phone, the only thing I can do with it is watch YouTube videos. What the fuck? I need help, not YouTube. I've been trying countless times to call someone but it just doesn't work. There's a number saved as A on it. I tapped on the number and it started calling. I immediately sat up. Is the phone working now? My face immediately lit up when I saw the call going through. The person answered, shit. I brought the phone closer to my ear. “Hello.” “Shit.” I immediately hung up. That was a man's voice, and it wasn't just any man's voice. It was Archer's voice. Fuck fuck fuck. How could I have missed that? A is for Archer. Shit I'm so screwed. Does he know that I'm trying to call for help? Wait, does that mean the phone is working now? I typed in Gia's number again. *call declined* “Oh for fuck sake. Ahhhh.” A frustrated soun
“So Archer, what do you do?” She asked as I drove.“I sell firearms and drugs and other illegal stuff.” She burst out laughing.“You have quite a sense of humour.” I smirked at her response. “Well, I'm currently not working. I'm schooling, and school is so hectic. I'm stressed. My grades are messed up because of someone.”Yep, blame someone for your incompetence. “That's bad. It'll get better.” We finally arrived inside my apartment, and immediately we entered. She tried to kiss me.“Woah, hold your horses angel. We have all night.” Her face reddened as she smiled. I went and got her a glass of wine and put on some slow jazz music. “You like this, right?” She nodded vigorously, consumed in the moment. My hands wrapped around her as we danced around in the room.“Wow, no man has ever danced with me like this before.”“Well you haven't met all the men in the world.” She lay her head on my chest. I'm surprised how easy this is. She leaned in for a kiss, and I pressed my index on her l
“How is Elena?” I asked Ric, who seemed busy on his phone. “She's fine, the maid said she's eating very well.” I nodded slightly. Ric slowly looked up from his phone. “Why are you asking? Are you interested in her?” He said with a smile on his face. “Oh my God, I can't with you.” “You're interested in her, just say. You even refused to give her to me.” “I don't see why I should do that?” My voice was laced with seriousness. “Calm down. Jeez, I was just joking.” “It's time. Call Carter.” Ric immediately picked up the phone and called him. I mean, I only gave him till midnight. Also, I'm not a very patient man. I walked into the room Wendy was being kept in. I sat in the same place as before, my demeanour calm, as if I hadn’t a care in the world. Wendy was still tied to the chair, her head hung low, but she lifted it at the sound of my approach. Carter answered the call immediately and spoke. “Hello.” I put the call on speaker for Wendy to hear. “Dad!” she cried, her
Archer I didn't utter a word as I drove. Elena was also quiet, fidgeting with her nails. It's funny how she would've actually escaped if I had arrived a bit late.She's a smart girl, that I will give to her. I'm just surprised how she got that courage. Even if she had escaped, I would've sent my men to haunt her down. “Please,” she said in almost a whisper. “Just—let me go. I swear that I'll keep my mouth shut. I'll just continue with my life like nothing happened. Please, I feel suffocated. Just let me go.” I just maintained my composure and didn't answer her. My hand tightened on the steering wheel. “I don't have anything–but I'll do everything in my power to pay you back. Just let–let me go.” She said through sobs.Mostly, I enjoyed it when people cried to me, I got some satisfaction in me whenever I saw someone sob, but why am I not liking hers? Why do I actually want her to stop crying?I feel irritated, I don't like her crying to me. “I don't have a family, and my life suc
ElenaI still don't understand how Archer was able to catch me. Every time I remember how close I was to escaping, it digs a deeper hole in me.Now I'm in his room. He just spanked me. I feel so embarrassed, but why do I feel hot at the same time?My eyes travelled to my shorts, and I tried picking them up, but Archer held my hand. I looked into his eyes, and he had mischief written in them.“Who said we were done?” My eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. What is he going to do to me now?“Wha–what?”He smiled mischievously. “Archer, please don't, I'm not ready for sex.” I pleaded with him, but would he even listen? He always does everything with force. He just finished spanking me. Why would he leave me now.He came closer to my face, and I looked at him with fear in my eyes. “I may be a monster, a devil, or whatever the hell you guys call me, but there's one thing I'm not, and that is a rapist.”A wave of relief washed over me, and I was finally able to breathe again. Just then
Archer The heavy oak table in my study was scattered with blueprints, photographs, and notes—our roadmap to the next phase of control in this city. Ric leaned over the table, his fingers tracing on his ipad.“We need to move the shipment through Boston,” Ric said, his voice sharp and focused. “The police presence is lighter there, and the security we’ve paid for has already cleared the area. We have to do this quickly, Don already sent the word.” I nodded absently, my gaze fixed on the Ipad, but my mind was miles away. Her face kept flashing in my head—Elena. The way her lips pressed into a stubborn line when she was trying to hold her ground, the fire in her eyes when she challenged me. “Archer,” Ric snapped, pulling me back to the present. “Are you even listening to me?” I blinked, realizing I hadn’t heard a word he’d said. “Yeah, Boston, Light police presence. Go on.” Ric frowned, clearly unimpressed. “We also need to reinforce our hold on the eastern districts. With the
Archer I tapped my forefinger on the table quietly as Don talked. Our shipments in Brazil were delayed, so we needed a plan to amend that. That was a total dick move if the Brazilians have a hand in this. They're playing with fire. It's like they sometimes forget who they're dealing with. The New York Mafia is the most powerful gang. Playing with us is like playing with fire. “I need answers, gentlemen. How did this happen?” Hugo looked tense. Well, he has to be because it was his mission.Although I believe it's not entirely his fault. Hugo is a perfectionist, so I know that he tried his best. “There was an ambush at the port, sir.” The veins on his forehead looked like they were going to pop. “The Brazilians didn't hold the end of their bargain. They bailed on us when the Russians showed up.” The room became noisy with murmurs. Of course, Russians again. These fuckers never give us a break. They're tailing us everywhere. I'm so sick of them and their stupid little games. Somet
Elena “El, El, El.” My name echoed in the small room. I recognise this room. My chest went up and down as I breathed heavily. My hands started to tremble, and my lips quivered. I immediately turned to my side and saw her leaving. “Mum!” I tried climbing off my bed, but I couldn't. My legs were bound to the bed. I tried moving, but it felt like I was glued to the bed; all efforts were useless. “Where the fuck do you think you're going?” My father asked as he smacked my cheeks.A loud yelp escaped my lips as his hand landed on my other cheek. He grabbed my face and forced me to look at him.“This is all your fault. Remember that. She left because of you.”I shook my head vigorously. “No, no, no, no.” I shut my eyes tightly. My eyes opened and I realised that I was now in my room in Archer’s house. My hair was damp from the sweat. Beads of sweat were evident on my forehead and my heartbeat raced. Realising that I was here brought me a tiny bit of relief. I placed my hand on my hea
Elena “Elena, Elena, wait. Let me explain.”“Explain what you fucking cunt? You wanted me to die, didn't you?”At this point, I was on top of him as he was pinned down. My hands were in his curly hair as I gripped it tightly. Causing him immense pain. He struggled and tried to pull me off, but I didn't budge. “You sold me off, to some fucking cult. I was sold to an old man you fucking bastard. I watched my life flash before me countless times, I was in hell while you were probably enjoying yourself. So what? Are you here to find more victims? Did you use up all the 1 million?”“Elena, listen. It's really not what you think. I was in debt, a serious one. They were after me, my life was in danger. I needed to save myself. You should be happy for me. I'm safe and sound now. I knew you'd escape, you're a tough girl.”I scoffed in disbelief. I thought maybe getting an explanation from him would calm me down a bit but now I'm more furious. “You thought I could escape a place heavily g
Elena I stared in the mirror for a while, feeling paranoid. Will he be here too? Oh, I'm fucking scared. This place is not as crowded as the last event; how would he be able to attend with all this security? “Hi.” A soft voice called out, and I turned to look at the person. It was the woman from earlier, I can't remember what her name was. She seems sweet, I'm guessing that she is one of Archer's mistresses. “Are you Eddie's new girlfriend?” “Why are you calling him Eddie?” I did remember the old man from the event calling him Ed. Now this woman is also calling him Eddie. “That is his name. He just doesn't broadcast it because he doesn't want people digging into his matter. He's called Edward Cattaneo.” Wow, his name is beautiful. I prefer that to that silly nickname. “Oh.” “Are you his girlfriend?” “ Why are you so interested in that?” I asked with a puzzled expression. I couldn't help but notice how bent she was on finding that out. Why is she so interested in that
ArcherWe headed to E Corp to meet our new representative. We needed to establish that kind of relationship before we could work. I was a bit hesitant, though.Venetia works there. I'm not ready to see her right now. Although I doubt if that would be possible. We arrived inside the meeting room, and everyone was already seated, waiting for us.My eyes locked with Venetia immediately. I entered the room, but I quickly looked away. “Welcome sir.” A curly-headed guy said with a bow. I'm guessing it's him. “Thank you so much for joining us, Mr Archer, we thought you wouldn’t make it.” I ignored Vinetia's remark. “Proceed with the meeting.”“Hello, everyone. My name is Tommy Roberts, and it is an honour to be given this opportunity to serve in this wonderful establishment.” He said with a wide smile plastered on his face.The meeting went on for about 20 minutes before we concluded. I was on my way out when Tommy approached me. “Thank you so much for this opportunity, sir.” He thanked
Elena I opened the door wider for him. He stretched his hand towards me, holding a glass of water. Oh, silly me. “Why are you giving me this?” I asked with an arched brow. “Don't you need it?” I blinked at him as I took the glass of water and placed it on my bedside table. “Thank you for the water,” I said with a faint smile. All of a sudden, he grabbed my arm. “What is it?” I asked with a perplexed expression. “You keep hiding this hand behind you. Why?” He asked as he tilted his head. “Uh–nothing. What's so special about handing a hand?” “I know your mannerisms, and you don't do that. This is the first time. Did you hurt yourself?” He asked as he tried to examine my hand. I guess he's very observant. “Uh–no, I'm fine. You can go to bed.” “Elena.” The way he mentioned my name made my stomach twist in a way it had never before. Before I could react, he brought my hand closer to his nose and sniffed it. Uh-what the fuck? “Gattina, you've been playing with yourself
Elena Fucking asshole. How do you kiss me and blame me? Who the fuck does that? But why did he kiss me? That was so unexpected and strange. The thought of seducing Archer sent a shiver down my spine. Oh God, will I even be able to do it? I don't know the first thing about seducing a man. I was lost in thoughts when I felt a hand around my waist. I jumped, startled. I turned to meet the person, Archer. What the fuck is wrong with this guy? Is he on his period or something? He kisses me, sends me away, and now he's here holding me. “We're leaving.” He said in a low raspy voice. Wait, he smells different now, and his hair is messier than before, even though I know I ruffled my hands through it. “I said let's go.” His harsh voice pulled me out of my thoughts. Ugh, rude! I followed him out and into the car. Immediately we got inside the car, he adjusted his tie. Well, that was hot. My eyes drifted to his inked arm. It looked good. Fuck why am I drooling over this asshole? He's su
Archer I stood there as I watched Elena, she seemed to be drowned in thoughts. My eyes scanned her body, the dress I gave her fitted her perfectly. She looks so beautiful and I want to tell her but I don't know what is holding me back.She is slim but she has a curvy figure. “Gattina.” My voice broke the silence. She flinched a little and staggered slightly but I caught her in time before she could fall.She blinked rapidly as she stared at me, I couldn't help but gaze at her lips, it's like they were calling me. They looked so pink and plumb. Her lashes are very long and she has a cute upturned nose. Her eyes are honey brown, staring into them feels like watching the sunrise.I'm just noticing that she's very pretty, and her lips–what am I thinking?I'm getting this strong urge to kiss her but I don't want to. What is she even doing here in the first place? Is she trying to escape?“What are you doing here?” I asked without letting go of her. She scrunched her nose a little and I d
Elena I froze in my position, I was just staring at the huge man who was standing in front of me with a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. He took steps towards me and I involuntarily took a few steps back, scared at what he would do next. How did he even know I'd be here? How did he notice me so fast? From the way he just approached me, I'm certain he was spying on me the entire time. “Careful Malysh, we wouldn't want you to fall to your death.” He spoke in a thick Russian accent. He gives me the creeps, I don't think I can ever recover from what happened at that club. The way we were mistreated and the way some of us were killed like animals, this man is a monster. “Wh–how–what are you doing here?” I finally got my tongue back. He smiled again, sending shivers down my spine. The scar on his face makes him look like joker and its fucking scary. “I want you Malysh.” My heart plummeted to my stomach when he uttered those words. Is he here to kidnap me and sell me off ag