12-Step Down

(Zaki POV)

At first, I couldn't believe what Aileen said that Roden was talking to Mr. Aurillo and Nashi Marquez.

I was so disappointed with Roden because she ruined one of the most important things to me as a powerful man in Cordova City, she even violated my only condition with her as my muse.

I am powerful even if I am not a gangster or smuggler.

Likewise, I don't have to be a gangster for people to look at me. If I want money or women, I can get them easily.

No need for me to threaten or make a good impression just to get and enjoy what I want from others.

I have money, power, and authority.

I can get everything I want, that's what I thought. Because love can never be bought.

If you yearn for passion and warmth, you have to show kindness, be willing to sacrifice everything, and be ready to take all