Linda stepped out of the restroom with her hair on her shoulder and raised her head to see Saleswoman Mia showing a brunette woman around the shelves of clothes while the other saleswomen appeared from the back door with sealed cartons.Seems a new batch of orders had been delivered to the boutique.She pushed her hair off her shoulder and found her way to Lucia's office.Linda did not bother to know anymore as she pushed the opened and entered.Manager Lucia was on a call and turned left and right on the swivel chair she was seated.Linda could hear her say, "How much does the advert cost on the station? I spoke with the Thorn media already...."She paused and nodded gently, "Mmm hmm""K is a friend and I've paid her media company to air the advert tonight, I haven't heard from the other media company yet. Just keep me updated"She hung up the call and smiled at Linda after she dropped the phone on the desk."You're here," She said and stretched her hands to the air and a crackling n
"Alright. I gotta go now," Luca Antonio turned away from the press people and paparazzi who immediately tried to press towards him but the security guards were quick to protect the boss as usual.He didn't expect the press to be here but they are.Who keeps feeding them information about his movement?They were always on his tail.He wasn't here because he wanted to be available for the board meeting with the investors from Greenland but to be away from Nica until the end of the day.She was clingy and he doesn't think he can stay with a such woman for hours.The meeting was an escape door and he took it as quickly as he could.Luca climbed up the stairs and the indistinct voices of the crowd behind him echoed strongly into the air.Enid appeared from the entrance door and approached him.She was always here to welcome him and had a smile on her face.The noise of the crowd had notified her from the last floor of his arrival at Ocean View.She didn't expect the investors to show up to
Luca arrived at his office with Nica behind him and the employees were still outside their office to see them return. He collapsed on the swivel chair and she sat on the desk in front of him, and said, "I truly wanted the combination. I got stuff I needed inside the room"He sighed and waved his hand, "It's alright" But what he truly meant was for her to stop talking.Luca didn't want to hear more of her nonsense.He could never give the combination to anyone for any special reason.All she had to do was damn wait and not come down to his workplace to scream 'husband' to the world. What the fvck?Was this her sole purpose for coming to Thornhill?To announce to the world that they were engaged? Not even engaged but married.In less than 24 hours, this. How would the rest of the week go? Huh? Instructing her to stay at the villa would not work because she had broken it on the very first day. He could tell she wasn't truly here for the combination but to be with him. She wanted to co
"Hey, I'm not married. Okay? I don't know what you've heard but I'm not, you should have seen it somewhere on the internet or anywhere before. I'm single and not open to a relationship" He assured her with his hand on her right shoulder."She claims to be your wife"Luca scoffed and began, "She is no wife of mine. She is just a mentally deranged friend who missed her drugs for a couple of days and now says sh¡t. I can't stop her, okay? Until the drugs take full effect again"He couldn't believe he was saying these bad things about Nica.Well, she brought it upon herself by coming down here to cause trouble.Luca had to keep Enid sane so she could keep on with her good work.She was valuable to him a big deal and he would keep her on track even if it involves painting his betrothed as a deranged b¡tch.Just maybe she is mentally ill with clinginess. Who knows?Enid's face brightened, "Really?""C'mon Enid, you heard the way she was screaming 'husband' out there. Who would do that in th
Linda had left Classy Chic that afternoon to take a walk down the street all by herself. She had nothing to do at the boutique for the day and watched enough telenovelas on screen till she can't more. She also spent an hour watching the saleswomen attend to customers and lead them around the boutique to see shelves of clothes and other materials such as shoes and hats.The time was enough for her to learn every single move and understand how a salesperson work.Now, she could assist Mia or any other whenever she chooses to do something and not stay idle.Only if she was at CEO Luca's place, he would have occupied her with something.Something she doesn't know but she was sure of it.Why was she even thinking about him?Linda cleared off the thoughts from her head and began the walk down the sidewalks.She planned to be away for only a few minutes and then return to her boring life of seating all day at the boutique.Lucia makes good conversation to keep her happy and not bored, but
"Rita..?" Luca asked even if he had no idea who that was.He looked into his device and the red dot was yet to move.The strange guesses slowly began in his head but he was quick to kick them off.The woman responded, "Yeah. She has been on the streets for the past 25 years and has never gotten into trouble with people. I don't know why someone would do this. Maybe she is a bad woman who got involved with bad people and has been disguising herself as a homeless woman the entire time. That would make sense because she never left the street--"Luca walked away from her as he couldn't hear more.The word 'homeless' caused a spark within him.It possibly couldn't be her. No, it can't be her. This is just a coincidence with something.He pressed through the crowd and got to see the officer standing in front of the covered body and urging the crowd to back off from the crime scene."Mr Antonio" He recognized him and Luca nodded still looking into his device with shaky hands.It showed that
Linda arrived at the boutique and found Lucia discussing with Saleswoman Mia. They noticed her presence and Lucia approached her, "I was just asking about you"She informed no one of her leaving, for no exact reason. She thought they wouldn't notice but they did. Seems she was pretty important and her absence would easily be noticed. Good to know that. Linda replied with a forced smile, "I um, moved down the street to um... I just wanted to walk" "Linda, are you doing good?" Lucia asked with a concerned look and she nodded, "Yeah. Totally. You got something for me? " "I was about to leave for the eatery across the street for lunch and I don't know if you desire to join me, you must be hungry" Lucia cocked her brows at Linda who wasn't hungry but she wanted to engage herself instead of seating bored, "Of course. I will" .. .. .. Luca was driving speedily through a tunnel at extreme speed overtaking the vehicles before him.This was the best path to take and not be arrested f
Karim packed his important gadgets and devices into his duffel bag quickly as he kept glancing at the footage on the screen to see Luca approaching Officer Daniel with his gun.This was his opportunity to escape before the dangerous man came for him.He once read the criminal files of the mafia underboss and it was nothing close to good.Luca Antonio was a monster in the flesh of a charming man.He thought the mafia man worked for the mayor who he also worked for.What had happened for him to attack officer D who gave him a message to deliver to the mayor? Karim was too scared to make a call right now. The bugged phone was still in range and he had to dispose it first.No, he wouldn't take it along. There was another signal which he is guessing to be that of a programmed tracker.It would lead the monster man straight to him.He raised his head to see the footage only to deliver it had gone blank and searching for a signal.Someone must have destroyed the camera. Who else would do t
Linda gulped in air with an innocent look on her face and continued, "I know I'll be mortal but I become invisible to Father. You tell him I'm dead and he'll believe, that's what it means when my energy cannot be traced""Are you crazy right now? You'll age and die as a human. You'll become weak and helpless" Zilda tried to control her voice but it was rising already."I know what I'm talking about" Linda assured her and she fired strongly, "No you don't, you want me to announce your death to Father? Are you serious right now?""I am. I want to be with him forever and you know it, read my heart and tell me I don't love him"Zilda's head dropped on hearing her sister and blinked her eyes."I know you love him, Sister, but that love would be the death of you both. If father finds out--"Linda cuts in sharply. "He won't. He trusts you. Don't tell him I was killed by humans because that would only motivate him to launch an Invasion. Tell him I took my energy orb out and killed myself, I j
Luca entered the elevator with Zilda and as the box went up, she mumbled. "I'm sorry about your Mother. I know I deserve to die just like Jacob. A bullet between my eyes and then my face is destroyed by bullets. I was the one who executed the job" "You talk about death when you cannot be killed" Luca finally decided to have the conversation regarding the murder of Nico.Zilda sighed and rubbed her temple. "You had the opportunity to kill me with the one thing that could kill us but you did not because of Linda. I understand you're in love with her" Linda grits his teeth and shook his head. "At first, it was because of Linda but then I realized there was more to my holding back. Don't believe I won't do it when I get the chance to" "You realized you're no different from me, a monster who has killed innocents. Mothers and Fathers" Out of rage, Luca gripped her neck to the wall of the elevator and stared dangerously into her eyes. "I'm nothing like you and the people I've killed are
Luca brought the BMW 7 Series to a stop and alighted with Zilda to meet the family's consigliere who was waiting with the Finest White gangsters behind him, still holding their weapons tightly."It's a hell of blood out there, Uncle" He clicked the door of the vehicle lock with the remote in his hands."The cops came around. We would have begun shooting but they just loaded the bodies into trucks and left. Someone must have reported the gunshots, yet they didn't do what cops do. Is there something you ain't telling me?" Danny asked with a suspicious look and he was right.The cops were supposed to call for backup, investigation, questioning, making arrests and typically everything the police should do but the deal with the president had helped to settle everything.A call from the president is enough to make them walk away without investigating further."I have contacts, Uncle" "Contacts? Contacts powerful enough to make the cops work for you. What am I missing? Boy" Danny knew his
It wasn't but surprising that the president could guess the receiver of his call. "You don't recognize my voice but I bet you believe I'm the only one who could come this far. I've been on your list, how wonderful to know""You're an international criminal, Mr Antonio. You--"Luca interrupts him rather sharply. "Don't bother mentioning my criminal counts, Mr President. You don't know them better than the one who committed them. Just as we know in the underground, you work with Mizzeti. They work for you and you work for them, the syndicate helped you climb to power but there is no evidence "" You know much, just like top contributors in the international um underground syndicate. May I ask how you have come into possession of this device? "" Let's say I have your boy, Jacob on his knees with a gun to his head. He called for help to deal with me so I believe you know what the fvck is going on " Luca's voice was calm as he rest his back against the wall with a big smirk on his face.
Nica gasped in shock when she heard this and turned her eyes to him. "What are you doing?""What should be done daughter" He responded coldly and drove the vehicle from the place speedily.Not long, the chopper on the hotel roof opposite Luca's villa hovered up and flew towards the building.It was approaching and begin letting out missiles when a bullet out of nowhere broke through the screen and hit the pilot on the head.The chopper went zigzag in the air and finally crashed at the side of the road, going aflame with smoke ascending into the atmosphere.The shooter was Matt who stayed hidden on the rooftop of the skyscraper behind the hotel, a good vantage where he would not be easily noticed by any.The building was officially bought and owned by Luca for fun and so, he never moved in for months until the use for it came today.He spoke calmly into the earpiece connected to his eyes. "You were right. The old man is trying to hit your place. I have one chopper down and another migh
Jacob Mizzeti brought his Audi A4 to rest in front of Luca's gate before bringing his phone to make a call to the consigliere of the family."I just got there. Do you still have eyes on me""Eyes on you, Boss. Our men are on standby for your order. Whenever you make the call"He exhaled and tapped slowly on the steering wheel. "She is my only daughter, Theo. No mistakes must be made. Once she is out, whatever happens, happens. Stick to the plan and make sure our men do too""Boss, are you sure about this?" Consigliere Theo demanded with a concerned voice and he responded almost immediately. "I'm old and have achieved two-thirds of my goals already. She is just a child""I promised Layla to get her back""We both know Luca Antonio wants your head, going to him is dangerous and you might not leave alive""The goal is not to walk out alive, Theo. Luca Antonio would not stop coming for us if we don't deal with it now and I believe the threats on my daughter are not fake. He is a monster a
Matt was awakened from his unconsciousness by the noise of the armed gangsters who marched towards the burning bungalow in a group.He rubbed his eyes dizzily and on seeing the scene, they cleared instantly and survival instincts kicked in.He rolled underneath the BMW 7 Series and tried to control his breathing.The last thing he remembers was getting hit by the red-haired lady who assaulted his boss and--That's typically everything he could recall. "Fvck!" He cursed silently and managed to pull his device from his pocket. Matt was about to try and call his boss when he heard the screaming of the gunmen. He crawled out of underneath to his feet and watched the flames from the building swerve in the direction of the armed men, setting them on fire. The others who tried to run from getting consumed were gunned down from behind and when he lifted his head, he saw Luca coming from behind the building with the three ladies behind him. "Get the fvcking car started! Matt" Matt quickl
Somewhere Else... Earlier... Jacob Mizzeti was awakened from his short nap by the ringtone of the device trapped inside the book he was reading before he fell asleep. He rubbed his eyes gently and retrieved the device from the take the call. "Secretary Theo. It's 7 pm. You should know I wouldn't want to be disturbed" Jacob sat properly on his swivel and ran his fingers over his dry grey hair with heavy eyes. "There's a problem, Boss," The caller told him and his brows furrowed at the words of the family's consigliere. "Something you can't handle and need my attention is surely a problem" He paused for a second and resumed speaking, "What is it this time? Are local gangsters jumping transports again? Take their heads, as usual, and send them a message" Jacob massaged his bearded face, waiting for a response. "It's something bigger than em' all. A fvcker you wouldn't want us to underestimate" The consigliere informed him and his face turned ugly at the instant. This is no good
"Yeah. Put her over there"Luca dropped Linda on the sofa and slowly pulled his arms from under her before turning to see Zilda who had a gun pointed at him."Don't even think of it, you won't get my gun" She smirked and turned to Lucia who still had no idea what was going on, "You, shut the door. We wouldn't want to invite the neighbours"She reluctantly shuts the door and joined them in the living room."I don't know who you are but--"Zilda shunned her with a rather dangerous glance. "Keep your pep talk to yourself""It's not a pep talk. I'm not encouraging whatever the fvck you're doing, Linda twin""Well then, shut the fvck up" She tilt the gun to Lucia who gasped in fear. "Let down the gun, Zil. You've shot me already, that's enough" Linda her hands at her sister and sighed with a heavy heart. Luca was concerned, he feared for Linda, more than her look-alike who had a gun on them. The wound in Linda's arm looked messy and he still wondered how the bullet had affected her. We