Inside the vehicle back to his office, Vasili remains dangerously quiet. Wanting to be alone, he sent Sophia Saunters in a different vehicle. Which the woman didn't counter seeing his grim disposition.His mind is full of the girl whose angry eyes taunt him more than being infuriated. She reminds him of someone he cannot remember. Yesterday, Timothy Petrov has officially turned over the CEO seat to him upon the approval of the board. The official announcement will follow in the next few days. The weight of the responsibility of the entire company has been transferred to his shoulder but here he is, troubled over a petty fight with a university school girl. He has been immensely busy but his mind cannot sit well until he knows all about the girl, Amelia. Admittingly, she had succeeded in creating havoc in his peace of mind and he is not liking it at all. He won't be pacified until he gets what he wants. He cannot go on with all the uncertainty lingering in his head. With a grim face
"You are jealous and you are stubborn to admit it" Larry added.He is sure Vasili heard him but the man chooses not to counter. Instead, he stares at him in silence. Defiant of what he said. "I don't care how you understand the situation, Larry. I hate that girl and I want her background. I'm asking you a simple task, do it" he coldly mutters. Looking at him, Larry heaves another sigh. "Vasili...stop it" he frustratedly begs. "Why are you protecting her? Are you attracted to her?" seeing the other man's frustration, Vasili angrily raves.Taken aback, Larry gaped in pure surprise."What the fuck, Vasili? What's happening to you?" upon coming to his senses, he spat at him. "Why are you protecting her? What hold does she have on you?" he persistently asked while fuming in anger. "I'm not interested in her...fuck Vasili, why are you this unreasonable? Leave the girl alone" exasperated, he exclaims while glaring at him."Then why are you protecting her? Do you know her parents? Is s
"I am fucking jealous that she is so fucking cocky on me while sweet with others! I seem to not do anything right in front of her! She despises me" he paused to take a ragged breath. "I hate her for displaying that boy everywhere near me! She is rubbing to my face how attentive she could be towards him! It's making me feel insignificant to her" huffing, he continues."She will only look at me with disgust and mockery. While she looks at the boy with her sweet smile! Everyone bows to me but she ignores me like I'm just a scum" furiously, he seeth."She is fucking making me feel like an asshole! Making me desperate to gratify her. I am Vasili Petrov for goodness sake!" he growls despite the frustration in his voice."I will not be treated like this! She will witness how capable I am to destroy her. I am not a coward, Larry! I will let her see how powerful I am. I will make her watch how I crush anyone if I dare to!" Vasili yelled back, totally forgetting all his facade. The entire tim
"YOU" Confused, Vasili's brows instantly knotted. It took him a while to discern Larry's word."What did you say?" unable to comprehend, he weakly whispers."Amelia's protector is YOU..." Larry casually replies. Totally lost, he gapes at Larry while trying to say something but all he did is open his mouth just to close it again. He cannot find the right words to say. His brain seem to went blank. Dumbfounded, his blank gaze remains on Larry who is seeming to enjoy his predicament.Silence rules the room while he remains in confusion while Larry patiently waits for him to come around. Which is taking a while. "How...? Me...?" Vasili whispers in disbelief."Yes, you. No one would dare go against your order to protect Amelia at all costs. And whoever tries to hurt or threaten her safety was being dealt with accordingly" Larry earnestly explain. "No one is as powerful as you, Vasili Petrov. Who do you think could protect Amelia to the extent of becoming untouchable? A Petrov name cou
Ahh...so tired..." Cristy stretched her hands up before massaging her own shoulder. "We can continue tomorrow" Caleb announced who also look exhausted from doing their medical case studies. Amelia did not say anything while she quietly massage her nape down to her rigid shoulders. They have been studying and doing their cases right after they returned from lunch and it's already past seven in the evening. The library is almost empty except for the three of them. "Let's all head home...I'm starving and so tired..." Cristy added while tilting her head both ways to ease the rigid muscles. After tidying the table they left after waving at the library staff. Amelia went inside her car but did not start the engine still. Instead, she rolls down the window feeling the fresh night air fanning her face. Staring at the darkness in front of her, she heaves several deep sighs. She is tired but she is not in a hurry to go back home. In the middle of the empty parking lot, she enjoys the sil
The tense dinner ended and Amelia grab the opportunity to excuse herself. He readily agrees seeing the exhaustion on her face. "How is she?" Vasili asks without turning to look at Manuel who is still standing behind him."The young mistress is such a great girl, Master Vasili, treating everyone fairly and doing excellent with her school" Manuel politely answer. Pride is evident in his voice."She never got into trouble just like any young girl. Very responsible but sometimes cold and distant" Manuel continues while he listens quietly."Did she have all the comfort and everything I ordered for her?" he asks."Yes, Master Vasili, everything has been provided to the young mistress since the first time. I arranged everything as you ordered" Manuel responded truthfully. "Good. She is well treated everywhere?" "Yes, Master Vasili, especially in establishments with Petrov's name, she is always prioritized" Manuel proudly smiles. Vasili nodded but remained silent while being thoughtful. H
"Mr. Wright is also here" Cristy immediately holds her arm upon spotting the man and his whole entourage inside the restaurant. "Don't mind him. We will just have our lunch then we will immediately leave" seeing the anxiousness on Cristy's face, she holds the hand holding her. "We could just eat somewhere else if you like" Caleb interjected. "It would be tiring and we don't have time. Let's eat so we could leave" she insisted before walking to their table, dragging Cristy with her. Vasili already saw them at the door but he decided not to bother them. He had done enough trouble and he won't be adding more. And by looking at her friends, they are all ready to flee upon seeing him. Which almost made him laugh. While he is enjoying the student's discomfort, Amelia is glaring at him whenever she had a chance. "Relax, you two. He won't do anything to us" with her usual playful smile, she tries to assure her friends. Indeed, Vasili won't be doing anything like he did yesterday but he
"As approved by the Directors, Petrov Petroleum Ltd. is formally announcing the appointment of Mr. Alek Vasili Wright as the new Chief Executive Officer""It is of great expectation that citizens relevant to the business of the company show CEO Vasili Wright the intended support and loyalty you have shown to the previous CEO""CEO Emeritus Timothy Petrov will be taking over as Chairman after the retirement of his father, Chairman Emeritus Timmy Petrov"A brief announcement aired in all media companies and created an uproar in the entire country before the day has even started.Footage during the Director's approval was distributed to the media companies to support the proclamation. Though unknown to the public, Vasili has been the CEO for almost a week.In the Petrov estate, Amelia and Vasili were quietly eating breakfast amid the noise from the television. They, too are watching the news. "You will have a busy day" she spoke after the long silence. "Seem to" he mutters. "So it beg
"Come on now, Ezzie" The small boy hiding at the post abruptly stopped and peek at his mother. "Mama, how did you know I'm here?" exasperated by his ruined plan to scare his mother, he pouted and slumped on the floor. He is so disappointed in his failure. Smiling, Lia shook her head before turning to her son. "I can hear the loud beat of your heart, buddy" she tenderly explains to the sulking boy. For a three-year-old, he is doing great with his Stepanov training, but he still has a lot to learn before he could be invincible as he dreams to be. "I can't stop my heart to beat, mama. I will be dead if that happens" incredulous, he frustratedly raves. Tenderly smiling, she stares at his sulking face. "Your excitement to scare me made your heart beat faster. You have to relax your body. You have to be one with the air. The air will divulge your presence" carefully, she explains. It's at this time of his age that a Stepanov child should master the skills to be one with the environme
"Woah!"The clamor of shouts erupted from the house and a commotion of nervous cries follows."Hahaha"A small voice's laughter resonated together with the uproar he created. It's been a while of turmoil and amusement before a small figure strutted out of the kitchen, grinning. "Eric Carlos, what have you done again?" His tiny steps halted after hearing the stern voice of his mother."Mama" quickly, he runs to her and clings to her legs before another figure appeared from behind them."Papa" with puppy eyes, he looks up to his parents and smile."Another menace, buddy?" in contrast to his mother's stern look, his father looks amused."They haven't heard me coming, Papa! I'm invincible! They were all startled when I jumped on the table!" proud of what he accomplished, he brags to his father."Eric Carlos" with a warning tone, Lia calls him."Mama, I'm getting better. Dada Lyon said I should not have footsteps and shadows. So I did, they were all surprised when I appeared, jumping fro
"Don't you fucking touch me!""Argh! Where's the fucking doctor!?"A conflicting rant came from the bleeding man who is gripping and waving his gun despite his dismal state. He needs a doctor but the gun he is waving pre-empts any doctor to approach him. The emergency room is swarmed by goons who are intimidating everyone. Aside from the armed hysterical man on the bed, the men guarding him are deliberately showing their holstered guns.It's an uproar inside the ER that even the guards are too scared to intervene. It's almost midnight and the night shift just started. Scared out of their wits, they were all nailed on their spot while gaping at the scary men."Give me a fucking doctor before I shoot all of you!" bellowing his demand, he pointed the gun he was holding at anyone.Scurrying away from the possible indiscriminate firing, everyone in the ER tries to hide while patients lay quiet on their beds, covering their heads with pillows.Doctors and nurses were afraid to attend to hi
Graduation rites. It was supposed to be just a simple celebration of the success of students in their chosen craft. However, with the wife of the famous CEO and Mafia Boss on the graduation list, the university looks like a battlefield. Not to mention the crowd of media personnel at the sides who are covering the event upon knowledge of the CEO's presence with his entire family. Fully armed security in black suits swarmed the campus while the ceremony is ongoing. Though the university staff, parents, guests, and students are all anxious about their presence, everyone is bewildered by the spectacle. It's not every day such a show happens in the university. Adding to the fact that they have the chance to have a glimpse of the four famous heirs and their equally famous parents.The entire Wright family has arrived to attend Lia's graduation ceremony together with the little man in Alek Vasili's arms. Eric Carlos. As famous personalities, every eye was on them since their entrance. It
"Will it be okay here?" she seductively asks while pulling his arm to face her. "Everything for you, my love" he mumbles, standing in front of her while she remains in her seat. "You got a go from your doctor?" he added. "Yes" trailing her index outside the bulge of his pants, she enticingly smiles.Inhaling deep, his breath becomes raggedly heavy with what she was doing. His perfect-fit pants is now rather tight on the crotch area after the monster inside reacted to her gentle ministration."It's awake, baby" with a contended smile, she whispers while winking at him."Yes, it is" he breathily replies. His eyes never left hers while she slowly unbuckle his belt. His heart is pounding hard with the anticipation of what Amelia would do. He didn't wait long after her expert hands open the package dying to be freed. Its huge size becomes prominent as it crowds the inside of the skimpy cloth covering it. "I still can't believe how was I be able to take you with this size" she mumbles
A week after the incident, Amelia Stepanov-Wright has become the household talk in the country after taking down the robbers and saving the hostages' lives.Footage of how she promptly assaulted the men has been all over the news and it earned different reactions. Most are bewildered by her skill with a gun. Like the officers, no one had expected such a frail and innocent-looking girl could pull out such mastery. Being associated with the Wrights and Petrov instantly secured her a spot in society, however, seeing her other side earned her a new and distinct reputation. The fierce wife of the Mafia Boss. Contrary to her previous status of being a stray cat, everyone now has a clear perspective of who she is. Her presence has never left unnoticed. Everybody seems to be going out of their way to interact with her. Even her met glance affects those who try to have her attention. Like a celebrity, she walks under the limelight of everyone's admiring attention."Should we set a tariff for
Vasili arrives in just walking shorts and a white V-neck t-shirt and slippers. And the first he tries to find is his wife whom he found hugging a child while rounded by her security.Since he left the mansion, he has been watching the news and he witnessed the entire negotiation. However, he has been apprehensive and preoccupied with finding his wife, which he hasn't found not until the man holding the girl was taken down. He instantly knew his wife was responsible. And he was proven right when she came out from hiding, aiming for the remaining four. With all the media people taking footage of the incident, everything was captured through the lens of every camera. The public has witnessed how a frail-looking girl has deterred the impending tragedy. Saving the life of the small girl who is on the verge of death at the hands of the criminals. And it won't be long before the populace would realize, who she is. Everyone would know, she is his wife. Nevertheless, he doesn't care. Amel
As expected, the robbers went out to the waiting police officers across the exit. Media personnel is afar together with the curious crowd. "Shit" they all mutter. One of them got hold of the cashier with the gun pointed at her side. "Please..." she quivers in fear. "Nothing will happen to you if these bastards here will just cooperate with us" the man snickers. "This is Captain Seville, let's talk" one of the officers speaks with his hands raised in the air. He is making certain the robbers know he is unarmed. "We don't need pleasantries Captain. We need a vehicle" the man jeers. "The vehicle is being prepared, it will arrive any minute" calmly, he explains. "We don't have a minute. A minute passed, also a bullet for these two here" snickering, he retorted. The crazed look in his eyes was noted by the Captain. "Don't hurt the innocent, it would be a grave mistake" calm yet firm, the officer warned. "I don't fucking care. Where's the vehicle?" he sneers before he angrily raves.
With the robbers' attention focused on the officers and how they could hide from them, Lia quietly sneaked in between the tables.Until she reached the wall separating the restroom from the main room, no one from the assailants noticed her. She moves without disturbing the air along the way. A true-blooded Stepanov, without shadow in the dark and without footprints on any ground. It's a perfect afternoon that turned out bloody. People hiding from whatever could conceal them have started to gather outside, watching the scene from the glass wall. Media people have started to arrive, getting footage through their high-resolution cameras. Peeking to find the five men hiding at the counter, she has no clear sight of them but the two small feet hanging from the man's grasp of the child. Her security remain unmoving on their spot but was ready to assist her, while Caleb remains to hug Cristy with his back facing the counter. "Get out of here or I will finish this girl first and her broth