Chapter 48: Konstantin

Konstantin stared first at his father, then Natasha.

He'd lived most of his life believing one was a victim and the other a monster. In the last few days he'd learned that even he wasn't above being fooled.

Natasha didn't care for anyone except herself. She was power hungry and willing to kill the people who loved her for the sake of her bottom line.

His father was far from being a good man, but he'd ensured Konstantin could have a future of his own making. And when it mattered most, Leonid had shown up to protect his family.

Konstantin pivoted, just a little, and aimed his gun at Natasha. Her assistant, the young looking fair haired man, cowered in the corner behind her.

"Seriously? This is how you say hello to you mother?" she scoffed. "Look at this ungrateful child you've raised. I knew I should have taken him with me."

Leonid chuckled. "I would not have allowed it."

"Allowed it?"

"That doesn't matter anymore. You are not my mother. Put the gun down," Konstantin said