Heaven's POV:The cafe's dim lighting cast shadows on Chase's face, emphasizing the frustration etched across his features. As much as I despised the idea of sitting across from him, there was a twisted satisfaction in seeing him squirm."Why am I here, Chase? This better be worth my time," I snapped, my arms crossed defensively. I had no intention of making this easy for him.Chase leaned forward, his gaze intense. "We can't keep fighting like this. It's destructive for both of us and everyone else involved. We need to find a way to coexist or at least maintain a semblance of peace."I scoffed, unimpressed by his attempt at diplomacy. "Peace with you? That's laughable. What's your real game, Chase?"He sighed, frustration evident. "There is no game, Heaven. I just want to avoid unnecessary bloodshed and chaos. Can't we find some common ground?"Rolling my eyes, I maintained a skeptical demeanor. "Common ground with you? I doubt it. But fine, let's hear your proposal."As he presented
Chase's POV:The morning sun cast long shadows as I made my way to the meeting point Heaven had specified. The air was thick with tension, a palpable reminder that despite our shared history, this alliance was anything but amicable. I couldn't shake the feeling that Heaven had something up her sleeve, and the prospect of following her to the border for weapons only added to the unease.As I approached the rendezvous, Heaven emerged from the shadows, a confident smirk on her face. "Took you long enough, Chase. I thought you might have gotten lost."I rolled my eyes, unamused by her taunts. "Save the sarcasm. What's this about going to the border for weapons? You know we could have handled this separately."She raised an eyebrow, a mock innocence in her expression. "Oh, Chase, where's the fun in that? Besides, we're both leaders now, might as well get used to working together."I sighed, begrudgingly acknowledging the truth in her words. "Let's just get this over with. I don't want to s
Heaven's POV:Taking the reins as the new leader wasn't going to be a walk in the park, especially considering the disgruntled mafias under my command. But I needed to assert my authority, and that meant calling for a meeting.As I entered the dimly lit room, the air thick with tension, I could feel the collective gaze of the powerful figures that surrounded me. Frank Lan, the head of the Japan Mafia, was the first to voice his discontent."What makes you think you can lead us, Heaven?" he sneered, his tone dripping with arrogance.I didn't flinch, meeting his gaze with unwavering confidence. "Because I understand the game better than any of you. Loyalty is earned, not inherited."The room buzzed with murmurs, but I pressed on. "I won't tolerate insubordination. Those who question my authority will face consequences."Frank Lan chuckled, a derisive tone in his voice. "Consequences? You're just a kid playing dress-up. We won't take orders from you."In that moment, I knew I had to make
Heaven Chase's voice cut through the quiet night as he shared the intel. "Heaven, listen carefully. The weapons shipment from Dubai is more than it seems. There's a rival faction planning to intercept it, and we can't let that happen."I leaned back, a skeptical expression on my face. "Why are you sharing this with me, Chase? What's in it for you?"He sighed, frustration evident in his tone. "This goes beyond our rivalry, Heaven. Lives are at stake, and if that shipment falls into the wrong hands, it could ignite a full-blown war."I raised an eyebrow, considering his words. "So, what's your angle in all of this?"Chase met my gaze, his eyes serious. "I may not like you, Heaven, but I don't want unnecessary bloodshed. We need to collaborate to secure that shipment and prevent chaos in the underworld."I scoffed, a smirk playing on my lips. "Collaborate? You must be desperate if you're proposing an alliance."He shot me a glare. "Desperate times call for desperate measures. Are you in
Chase’s Pov “Good morning.” I mumbled as I walked into the kitchen, I was shocked to find Heaven in there. Heaven looked up from the stove, her expression a mix of surprise and irritation. "Morning. Don't get too comfortable. I'm just making breakfast."I raised an eyebrow, taking a seat at the table. "Breakfast? What's the occasion? Planning to poison me?"She scoffed, flipping a pancake skillfully. "As if I'd waste good poison on you. I just figured we need to keep up appearances, at least in the morning."I watched as she plated the food and brought it over. "So, what's on the menu?"Heaven rolled her eyes. "Pancakes, eggs, the usual. Don't expect me to cater to your fancy tastes."I smirked, taking a bite of the pancake. "Not bad, Heaven. Didn't know you had it in you."She shot me a glare. "I can cook, okay? It's not a secret talent or anything."We ate in relative silence, the clinking of utensils the only sound. After a few moments, I decided to break the awkwardness. "So, an
Heaven The morning after Eden's visit, I was in the kitchen, happily preparing breakfast with him. The aroma of coffee filled the air as we laughed and shared stories, enjoying a rare moment of normalcy in the chaotic underworld.Eden, flipping pancakes, grinned. "Heaven, this feels like a glimpse into a parallel universe where we're just regular people."I chuckled. "Yeah, a universe without the constant threat of rival factions and family drama."As we bantered about mundane things, the kitchen door creaked open, and in walked Chase, his eyes narrowing as he saw Eden. "What's he still doing here?" he grumbled.I glanced at Chase, feigning innocence. "Morning, Chase. Eden's just helping me with breakfast. What's it to you?"Chase scowled, pouring himself a cup of coffee. "I don't recall inviting him to stay the night. What's the deal, Eden?"Eden, unfazed, turned to Chase. "Relax, man. I'm just here for a visit. No need to get territorial."Chase shot him a glare. "Territorial? This
ChaseChase's POV:The laughter echoed through the room as we gathered for our little gaming session. Daven, Eden, and I sat around the table, ready for a night of friendly competition.Daven grinned, shuffling the deck of cards. "Alright, folks, tonight's game is poker. No holding back, and no underworld tricks, Chase."I smirked, feigning innocence. "Who, me? I'm just here for a casual game."Eden chuckled. "Casual for you, maybe. I've seen your poker face, Chase. It's practically unreadable."I leaned back in my chair. "Well, Eden, if you're so confident, let's see who comes out on top tonight."As the cards were dealt, the banter continued. Daven, always the instigator, teased, "Eden, any special skills up your sleeve, or are you relying on beginner's luck?"Eden smirked. "I might surprise you, Daven. After all, I've been learning from the master here." He gestured towards me with a playful grin.I rolled my eyes. "Don't let him fool you. He's a quick learner, but I'm not giving a
Heaven's POV:The drive to the border with Chase and my guards was surprisingly smooth. The tension I expected from traveling with a notorious underworld figure was replaced by casual conversation and occasional laughter. Chase seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me beyond our usual banter.Chase grinned as we approached the border. "Ready for some weapons shopping, Heaven?"I chuckled. "Just another day in the underworld, right? Let's get this done."The transaction was swift, and we loaded the weapons into the car. Chase, ever the strategist, discussed our plans for distributing the arsenal.Chase leaned back in his seat. "Heaven, I've got a few ideas on how we can strategically place these weapons. What do you think?"I nodded. "I trust your judgment, Chase. You've got the experience in these matters."As we drove back, our conversation shifted to lighter topics. Chase raised an eyebrow. "So, Heaven, ever thought about joining the poker nights? It's not all underworld bu