Chapter 13

LEONA

I alighted from the bike Lando has brought me with and lifted my eyes to the tall building which looked like a company if not for the glitzy sign showing that it was a nightclub.

This was not any other club. It belonged to Lando after he took it from the owner who couldn't pay the loan he took from Lando in full. He should have known better than to deal with a man such as Lando; ruthless and heatless like the devil himself.

He watched me reach the entrance before he zoomed off in a flash.

I clicked my tongue against the roof of my tongue. Here goes nothing. One would think after two years, I should be a pro and so used to it. Yes, I am. I am used to it but this isn't satisfying, this isn't what I wanted for my life and this isn't me.

Once in a while, the good girl Leona surfaces. Today is just one of those days only that, if I can impress Lando, then his eagle eyes that have always kept a tight vigil on me will sway a little. I vow to make use of it even as tiny as that opportunity would be.

I will be needing a lot of skills to seduce these horny criminals tonight. I am giving it my all. My life and my child's depended on it.

I looked down at the short red sundress I was wearing alongside my heavy make-up face. The six-inch black stilettos did well to stand me out gracefully and elegantly.

The front door opened to a large room packed with men on comfy-looking chairs. They looked up at me lustfully... I smirked. They like what they see. Horny fuckers. I walked in like I owned the damn place. Maybe I did. 

This club is literally filled with creepy yet horny criminals. Imma slay the fuck out of them if they try shit! I subconsciously smoothed my dress from the side of my waist to feel my switchblade.

My eyes dart to a pair of topless dancers who were sliding up the two strip poles in the center of the stage.

Their visible augmented breasts jiggled to the foreign song that was being played. Men swarmed closer to the stage like bees.

Who cares? Those ladies are going to set them on fire and make honey out of them.

One of Lando’s men who have been assigned to take me to the men’s private room noticed me from the crowds and acknowledged me with a nod before taking the lead.

I followed him as my eyes scanned the place meticulously. The mobsters I was going to meet had men around. I'd be shot dead once they suspect me. Every corner of this club was mostly filled with criminals. I pity innocent souls who come here just for fun.

Whoa! Did I say, innocent souls? I guess so. I believed I've passed that. Those naive souls seriously need to be forewarned about attending just any clubs.

Anyway, there can be a shootout right now and they could fall, victim. These mobster monsters are rich enough to buy off the silence and support of the law. Heck, they even have them at their beck and call.

Just then, I bumped into one lady who was panting frantically. He looked up at me with scared eyes. I stared at her closely. She's young and beautiful with shiny black hair. Her dress was knee length and not so revealing. I can tell she's just one of those wandering souls seeking to have fun wherever they can get it. Unfortunately, she's at the wrong place today. I looked up from her shoulders to see a red man with a devilish face storming in our direction.

When I looked back to where the lady was Infront of me, she has left. I noticed her seeking for safe haven in the crowd.

Once the dangerously looking red-haired neared, I got the nerves to stop him and slice my switchblade in his cheek.

I couldn't control that nerve and moved to step in front of him to prevent his movements.

"Say a word to him and I would command a bullet to run through your stupid skull, Leona fucking Grande."

My lips fell apart in shock. I had forgotten Lando is connected to me by the piece of device I had in my ear. But how come he's seeing me? Has he attached a secret camera to me?

"Move from his face and go mind your damn, business!" He roared again.

The scary man stared at me keenly. "Yes? Can I help you?" His eyebrows shot up rudely.

"Um. No! I'm sorry." I moved away. When I looked up at the man I was following, he has reached far into the crowd. I have to practically run to catch up.

I noticed the red hair's eyes on me even as I was leaving. There was something creepy about him. I feared he has a clue who I was.

"Don't fret. I will let someone take care of him."

I gulped dryly in relief. I know Lando is only doing this for his personal gain, his business but I can't help how good I feel each time he puts up an effort to protect me. It doesn't make sense but it seems I crave to be genuinely cared for and protected. If this is how I have to get it, then so be it.

However, I will not forget how this same man would take my breath without thinking twice about it. Now one would be able to save me. It is why I have thread gently all through these terrifying months. I've watched him kill his abled men in my presence. How much more me?

I ran after Lando's man to catch up.

In one corner, a creepy bartender with lots of tattoos mixed drinks at a small bar, and in another sat a few tables and chairs occupied by a couple of men and women having drinks together. I finally caught up with him.

The main attraction of the club was upstairs, in the private gentlemen’s rooms.

When we got upstairs, he motioned to the lounge. Once  I entered, a musky scent hit my nostrils and my nose scrunched up.

I gave a nod towards the man who brought me, motioning that I’ll take over from here.

He left and I moved to one of the seats and sat.

There were two men with several ladies with them who were busy giving off lap dances while one of them was practically having a threesome.

Gross.

The room was slightly elevated above the club, the music was lower, and it seemed to be soundproofed.

It was a glass room so I could see my reflection in every corner including the reflection of those in the lounge.

I poured myself wine to while away time while they wrapped up with what they were doing but after taking two glasses of wine and they still haven’t finished. It felt like two hours.  I got pissed and shot up.

Once they saw me, they got up instantly and fumbled with their belts to fix it. It was time for business.

Surprisingly they were quite young and just a little older than me.

Once their ladies were out, I removed my backpack and got two suitcases which were filled with wards of hundred dollar notes.

Time for business.

They also draw out their suitcases which were filled with substance.

My job was to give them the money and bring the substances home successfully but I’ve got other plans up my sleeve.

I smirked and looked at them one after the other. They were all staring at me and it wasn’t for the business but because I have been dressed up to look extremely breathtaking and irresistible.

“Let’s get to business!” I announced and their attention went to the items in front of them.

I went over and opened the suitcase which was filled with a powdered substance that was neatly packaged in small transparent plastic bags.

I took one and tested its purity using a NarcoCheck ID.

I nodded in affirmation after checking its purity. It was pure cocaine.

I smiled and passed them an appreciative look with a thumbs up while I winked.

“It’s pure!” I said and closed the two suitcases up.

One of them walked to me and ran his hand on my neck and moved it to my chest.

It was not a surprise to me at all. Most of my clients lust after my body and that makes the work a little easier. Lando always made sure that I look sexy as hell so that I can dupe them and take the substance away without them trying to act smart.

Yeah. These men must've shown me the drugs but the job is not done until I have taken it home. They think of themselves as smart but we all have something up our sleeves.

There are two of them which means they’ve outnumbered me and can harm me to take the money from me and not give me the drug. So with this appearance, they end up lusting after my body and wouldn’t bother giving me the substance even though they’ll still take the money. That was better than not getting your money nor the drug.

But this night I was determined! I want to surprise Lando and break his record.

And to achieve that, I have to outsmart these men by taking the drugs without paying them. Risky huh? But this is how this game is. Smartness and intelligence are key! Once you lack one of them, you'll be bound to doom.

The second man also walked to me and grabbed my ass.

This is gonna be gross but I'm determined to surprise Lando so that he’ll be impressed and give me some freedom, breathing space.

The other aimed for my lips but I stopped him before his lips could touch mine with my index finger.

Never have I kissed a criminal. Fuck. I pray it never gets to that. I give hand jobs and blowjobs but I just can't kiss them.

My hands went around his neck instead and I lowered his head into my cleavage. He began to lap it while I gave out a fake moan.

Assholes.

The one who was holding my ass began to give me dry humping. I moved my ass and rolled my waist slowly against his crutch while the other had his face buried in my chest.

If only he knew.

Suddenly, I could feel the one whose face was in my chest weakening so I moved him to the couch and I landed on top of him. I hoisted myself up and turned so that my ass was facing him while on his crutch.

The other fool also moved to me and I directed his face to my cleavage while his hands roamed my body. The motherfucker.

I have quite a large front they couldn’t resist and I make sure I use it well when I'm up for business. I had some drug in between my cleavage that has the power to induce them to sleep.

Just like the first, he also weakened and slumped onto the floor. I turned to look at the other who’s hands had already loosened from my waist and saw that he was also unconscious. They both passed out. Good job Leona. I mentally patted my back.

Not wasting any more time, I got up and packed the suitcases I brought with me and the additional substance bags I just stole from them.

The bags were quite heavy but I managed to sneak out with them before the sedatives wear off from their system.

Once I stepped out, I was confronted with a bunch of scary men in Black holding short guns.

"Whoa! You're busted." Lando mocked. "Well, deal with it."

I gritted my teeth. Bastard.

I needed not to be told that they're men of the two men I just drugged.

I tried to act normal and gave a confident smile, shoulders straight and my head held high.

They nodded at me and one of them entered the room I just sneaked out from.

That's it. I'd be done for in just a matter of seconds.

I walked past them hastily with frantic heartbeats amidst their suspicious glares.

I have to get out of here as fast as possible before they find out that I drugged their bosses.

The rate at which I was walking and bumping into people to maneuver was intense. I haven't been so in a hurry to get away. 

This is what happens if you don't want to stain your hands. Still, on my way out, behind a bar, two men surrounded a lady. Well, the red-haired, the shining hair, and some other guy. The lady was almost naked now. The two men blow smoke in her face while they touch her at places.

I didn't have much time and I have to mind my business just as Lando said even more than before.

But I felt like I should do something. So I did.

I branched into the corner of the bar.

"Hey, guys."

The men turned to me with icy eyes. 

"What are you doing to the poor woman? Look, she's so chickened out. Where is the fun?" I chuckled, trying for it not to come out nervously.

I was surprised I didn't hear Lando say anything or warn me to back off at once.

"What is your shit?" The red-haired eyed me from hair to toe warily.

I smirked naughtily and winked at them. "You deserve better and I am here to serve it to you."

"What do you mean?" They looked confused but I can't miss the excitement mixed in the voice of the latter.

"Why have her when you can have me?"

"Fuck off!" The red-haired barked.

"Come on, Marco." The other guy licked his lips.

"I know I have all these with me but I seriously need a good bang tonight. A gang bang seems like a nice idea to my throbbing walls." I seduced in a low husky voice.

If my hands weren't full, I would've walked closer and grabbed their dicks through their pants. I believe they'll be as hard as a rock by now.

"My hands are full. Yeah. But we can do this at your house, a hotel or something. Whatever it is but I want you both inside me all night long."

The red-haired who I have come to know is Marco's eyes flicked with interest at me.

"I'm a goner, Marco. Exactly what we've been searching for." He whistled.

Marco seems to be contemplating. The fearful nigga appears to suspect me. "I have a house nearby." He suggested and raked his eyes on me one last time.

"What are you waiting for then," I said but my eyes were on the lady. Secretly telling her to flee because that is what I am about to do. She was too scared to even get on her feet.

"Let me help with those bags of yours." Marco's friend offered.

"Aww. So sweet of you. But thanks." 

Before we got to the entrance, a voice shouted over the music.

"THERE SHE GOES!" 

My heart plummeted into the pit of my stomach. 

I turned to the shining-haired lady again and screamed. "RUN!"

I took off myself after that.

Marco and his friend cursed. He runs after me while his friend went after the other lady.

They weren't my problem but the group of men who have begun to fire guns in my direction.

I ran out of the club with my bag at my back which was containing the drugs and the two suitcases of the money I brought earlier were now in my hands.

Once I was out, there was a motorbike waiting for me with the key put into the ignition.

I hardly got on the bike before a bullet flew over my head. Marco was on the floor.

“Shit!” I cursed.

They must’ve found out already and for Marco, he must've received a bullet meant for me.

If this doesn’t go well, I’ll have Lando to deal with. And I can promise that it will be a bad experience.

I got on the bike and zoomed off roughly and speedily. I was speeding like a deranged tiger and didn’t even pay attention to the road rules.

I could see the mobs coming after me but they were in a car which means they can’t catch up if I double up.

When I got to a certain part of the road which was quiet, all the street lights went off as I saw a huge motorbike speeding towards me.

That is Lando.

I prepared myself to jump off my bike when he comes closer so I slowed down a bit.

When he was almost close, I made sure the two suitcases containing the money were held tightly before I first jumped to stand on my speeding bike. I tried to balance. Damn, I was shaking. Lando made a reckless turn and I used that as a cue to say a silent prayer before landing with specialized skill at the back of his moving bike safely.

His leg moved to hit my motorbike and it stumbled into the bushes which were at the side of the road.

"That was close." He muttered.

He sped so fast that I feared not only my wig but I would fall off and I won’t be able to save myself nor the wig since both of my hands were occupied.

When I looked back again after a while, I couldn’t see those who were pursuing us but that didn’t stop Lando from speeding.

He drove us straight to my next point which was a big hotel but I can’t go through the main gate because it was heavily guarded.

I gave the bag to him and one of the suitcases containing the money.

“Be fast, I’ll be waiting at the far end.” He said.

I nodded and tied the bag to my back after changing my dress into something more manly. All done under his watch.

I’ve already been given all the information I needed.

With the help of Lando’s spies, we got to know that a minister here was having a good amount of the substance so we tracked him and got his information to rob him.

I walked to the back of the hotel and examined the tall wall. I thought of easy ways to climb it without falling.

I have been trained to do this so it wasn’t something difficult. All I need is to be cautious and follow the rules.

I began to climb slowly bit by bit, grunting and groaning. I panted heavily when I was getting to the top. This isn't easy. My hands hurt along with my shoulder.

I managed to get to the top and with ease, I landed in the hotel with a loud thud and quickly hid behind a flower vase in case one of the securities came to check where the noise was coming from.

I tiptoed around with the suitcase at my back while I tried to locate the wall where his room will be located.

I checked the tiny watch on my wrist and it was 11 pm.

I brought my notepad out and checked the floor of his room. The hotel was a 20 story building and he was located on the 10th floor.

I searched for any balcony and found one at a good spot. I started climbing again to the balcony.

Landing on the balcony, I moved quietly to take the stairs but spotted a lift.

I smiled and rushed to it. My job has just been made easy. I don’t need to take the stairs.

Thankfully, it was empty so I just got in and pressed the floor number.

After some seconds, I was there. His room number was 090 and I had spotted 087.

I counted from there and when I got to his door, I took in a deep breath.

I stretched my hand to turn the knob but deliberated against it.

I took another turn towards the window and when I got there, I managed to open the window frame. 

The room came into a clear view as I saw the man in a hot session of sex with a woman.

I stared at him carefully and spotted a ring on his ring finger. Which means he was married.

I smirked as a brilliant idea popped into my head. I said a silent prayer and draw my phone from my pocket.

I began to take live porn on my phone and when they both were reaching a climax, I saved the video and sent it on my notepad.

This time around, I walked boldly to the door and burst through, cutting them off from having orgasms.

I was surprised when the door gave way. I guess these love birds forgot to close the door before getting to business.

I took a step in and shut the door.

Their eye held a surprise. The lady began to cover herself from the corners of my eyes. I only scoffed and faced the man who had jumped off the woman with his still very hard cock.

“Where’s it?” I demanded.

“What are you talking about? And who are you?” He asked angrily.

“Who I am is not what you should be concerned about now. I just need you to give me the stuff and I’d be out of here in a jiffy.” I said and placed my suitcase down.

He scowled at me and took his phone to call the hotel service.

I reached beneath my shirt and unbuckled my holstered gun.

I pointed it at him and the lady.

“Call the security and I’m gonna blow your motherfucker head off.” I threatened.

He brought the phone down and put his hands up.

“Are you going to pay well?” He asked

"Why not?" I smirked 

"4 million." He proposed.

I smirked. He’s quite expensive. Meanwhile, I don’t even have up to 2 million with me.

“Not bad but before you mention that, you’ll have to choose between your reputation and that amount you mentioned.” 

I brought my phone out and showed him the video. The lady who was hiding behind him gasped with fear written all over her face.

What a perfect tool to blackmail with.

“I am waiting for you, sir. Choose quickly, I don’t have the entire night.” I said and brought the phone back to my pocket.

He walked quietly to the king-size bed and brought out a bag.

I’m so lucky today. He has agreed to give me it for free.

I snatched the bag from him and began to walk away but stopped. Something is wrong. Why did he give me the stuff so easily?

I retreated and turned sharply only to catch a smirk on his face.

I just knew it.

I walked dangerously towards him and he began to shake.

I didn’t mind him but instead, I opened the bag and I took a sample of it. I did a thorough check for purity.

It was fake!

I drawled my pistol out and held him by the neck.

“How dare you?” I sneered.

“Do you really wanna see what I can do?” I asked and pressed slightly on the trigger that was against his senses.

This gun is a silencer. Nobody will hear a thing if I should pull the trigger.

He shook his head and began to beg for mercy.

"I give you two seconds to bring the real stuff out before I blow your mind off and that of your whore's." I threatened.