"What? Why are you looking at me like that? Jackson asked.
“Let's work together, from now onwards. I will only run things behind the scenes while you will be the leader.”“What do you have in mind?“First, I need your help to take care of personal business, but in the meantime, no one can know about our clan’s existence. We need to be like ghosts.”“What about Kevin? Don’t you think that poor boy will be heartbroken? Everyone needs a bit of love even you.”“No. After everything I have done… No. To avenge Kevin was my whole reason for living in the first place, but now that he is alive. I have to return the favor to those that betrayed me. I will pay them back in tenth folds in what they did to me.”Jackson stared at Alice's cold glare. Her eyes shone with pure hatred in them.“Who will fund our operation?” Jackson asked out of curiosity.“Me.”“Okay then. Sounds fun. I’m in. So, partner, what's the plan, and who is the target?”“The Berardi clan”Jackson’s eyebrows raised shocked by her words. “You want to take out the whole clan?”“Yes,” Alice said without hesitation.“Ha. Don’t you think is a suicide mission?”“No, we will take them down with them even knowing until it's too late.”“Okay. I like a challenge. But I have a question, you asked me about my family business, now I want to know about yours. You have no brothers or sisters, so you are the heir to your family business and clan. Why destroy everything that would one day be yours?” Jackson asked with great interest.Alice stared at him for a while without showing any sign of sadness.“Khan has been lying to me from the start, so I gather he is using me as a scapegoat. He will dispose of me once my purpose is done. Khan told me my father was the one behind my assassination and Kevin's death. But Kevin is alive. So, I guess the assassination was also a lie. I presume he wants me to kill my father on his behalf. Once I do that the whole clan will turn on me, they will either kill me or torture me to death. If that happens, he will take over the business and the clan because he has always been second in command before I came along.”“Okay, then,” Jackson responded knowing well what impact each decision they make from here on out can cause.“The other thing that keeps bothering me is, why would my father adopt me only to kill me in the end? What was his whole purpose?”“How sure are you, your father wants you dead?” Jackson asked,“I can ensure you Khan had told my father false information about me to make my father doubt me. My father hates betrayal. He does not care who you are. If you have betrayed him, he will kill you without question.”Jackson jumped off the bags and dust his hands off. He turned and examined the salt factory,“This is a nice place and all. But how are we going to use it as a base when everything is out in the open?” Jackson asked.“Follow me,” Alice said then walked toward the corner of the factory. She bends down and opens a steel door. Without looking at Jackson she went down the stairs. Jackson clapped his hands together excitedly and followed behind.Alice flipped a switch, and a big underground hall was in front of them. Alice walked future showing each room to Jackson. She stopped at a steel door at the end of the hall.“This will be the torture room. I leave everything to you. You can do with the place as you see fit. We will operate as a recycling company as a front. You are in charge of appointing trustworthy people. I will come to check them out once everything is settled.”“Okay,” Jackson said as he looked around the place. His expression looked like a child in a candy store."And Jackson.”Jackson looked at Alice, “Don’t fuck this up or betray me. I always have a plan b.”Jackson grinned at the coldness in her tone. “It’s an honor to work with you, Alice. I know what you can do. I would rather work with you than be against you, and besides, you are providing me with such a great opportunity, I would be a fool to mess it up or betray you. I only gain out of this transaction.”“Okay good. Start tomorrow with all the arrangements and keep me updated. I will also send some people over that I have recruited and trust I will send you the files on them,”“Okay, thanks.”“Let's go. Alice said as she started walking off.Outside, Alice walked to the back of the car and open the car boot. She took out a duffel bag and handed it to Jackson. Here is cash to start with.Jackson took it from her and place it in his car.“I will talk to you soon. Wait for my call.”“Will do,” Jackson said as he leaned with his back against his car.Alice climbed into her car and drove away.“Don’t come into my home without my permission,”Alice said as she walked past the living area towards her room.Khan laid back against the chair. He stood up and followed behind her.“You did not pick up my calls. Where were you?” He asked as he leaned against the doorframe looking at Alice who sat on the bed and was busy taking her shoes off.Alice ignored him and stood up. As she wanted to walk past him, he grabbed her arm.Alice looked at his hand and then at him.“You have five seconds to remove your clutches from me or I will remove it myself. You know I don’t like being touched.”Khan did not remove his hand but only deepen his stare at her.“You dare challenge me.”Alice glared back at him.“Don’t give me that bullshit. I will ask you again what are you doing in my apartment.”Khan leaned forward as his eyes were still focused on hers. His nose brushed against her. Alice stood her ground. She refused back down. A few seconds passed with the intensity rising between them. Khan pulled back and sneered.“You never learn do you.”‘Oh, I do, you just don’t know.’ Alice thought to herself.Khan turned around and walked back to the couch. He took a seat and crossed his legs.Alice leaned against the door frame while watching Khan.“Where were you?” Khan asked.“Why? Did anything happen at the company?”“ANSWER ME, DAMIT!” Khan screamed.It’s kind of intrigued Alice to see him get so wound up. She knew he felt like he was losing control over her and that pissed him off the most,“Khan. I went to see a client.” Alice said calmly showing him that the threats in his voice did not bother her in the least. She folded her arms as she walked up to him. Alice s
Alice was quite impressed with Jackson. He had managed to arrange all their men, start their business, and equipped the whole base in a manner of two weeks.It was Friday night. The night their first heist would take place. The day the LLC Corporations delivery was scheduled for. Alice felt confident as she stared at the motorcycles in front of her. Everyone was suited in black leather attire and was awaiting her orders. She wanted to be physically present when they take over the trucks. The plan was straightforward. They would take over the trucks and burn all the products inside.Alana secured the headset at the side of her mouth and put her helmet on.“Is everyone ready?” She called out over the headset.She was answered by the revs of the motorcycles. Jackson was watching everything from a drone in the air.“Let’s go.”Alice stayed at the back and kept an eye on everything from behind. They had gone through the plan numerous times. Everyone knew exactly what to do. She also went t
Alice's eyes traveled over the people.“You want a beer?” Jackson asked in a raised voice. The music was quite loud making it difficult to communicate in a regular voice.Alice nodded at him. Jackson climbed out of the booth and walked toward the bar. Alice liked to look at the people and watch what they were doing. She never could understand how people think. Her eyes stopped at a bunch of young girls in their early twenties, dressed in short skirts and high heels. The crop tops they had on made sure to cling as tightly as possible around their boobs which made them almost pop out.Jackson came back and caught her staring into the distance with a troubled expression. His eyes followed hers and spotted the young girls. He shook his head as he chuckled then slid the beer to Alana. He clicked his beer against the rim of her bottle before sitting down.“Cheers,”Alice raised her beer towards him and then took a sip. She placed hit down and motioned with her chin toward the girls.“Are th
- Warning - This chapter contains foul language.Alice threw the guy into the alley that was next to the bar. He scrambled on his hands and then to his feet. His nose was bleeding profoundly, making his face covered in blood. He bent his head down and charged toward Alice like a bull. Alice effortlessly dodges him. She turned around and kicked him on the butt causing him to stumble forward and fall flat on his belly. Alice leaned against the side of the building waiting for the scumbag to get to his feet again. His clothes were already torn. His pants struggled to keep themself up showing his crack.Alice pulled her face in disgust. It was a waste of her energy to fight with him any longer.“Go home!” The boredom could be heard in her voice.Only a dimmed light from the streetlamps shined into the alley which made the alleyway quite dark. As the scumbag stood up, he grabbed a hand full of loose gravel. He turned and immediately threw it into Alice’s face. The gravel hit her and caused
Kevin gently stroked Alice’s hair. After a while, Alice pulled back and stared up at Kevin. Kevin was not much taller than her, but she still had to look up a little bit to look him in the eyes. Alice's eyes revealed what she wanted him to do. Kevin did not think twice, he cupped her face with both hands. Alice closed her eyes taking in every moment with him. ‘How could something like this be real? How could he finally be holding me like this? This must be some kind of dream. Things like this do not happen to me.’ Alice thought to herself. Then she felt his lips against her forehead, Alice kept her eyes closed not daring to open them. Kevin softly kissed her on the tip of her nose. She felt him pull away. She felt his stare on her lips. One second, two seconds, and then she felt his soft lips against hers. He kissed her as if she would disappear as if he did not kiss her hard enough. She let him slip his tongue into her mouth. Alice had never kissed anyone before, but she let Kevin
Maisie thought she would never get the chance to meet Alice. It was like seeing a role model in front of her. I have heard so many stories about her. She was ruthless showed no fear and did not take shit from anyone. Maisie stared amazed at Alice as she dragged the man outside. Maisie looked at Jackson as he casually walked toward the bar unbothered about whatever was happening outside. ‘I have seen this guy before’ Maisie thought to herself but did not linger on that thought when she shifted her gaze to Luca who exited the bathroom. How was it possible to feel so head over heels in love with this man?’ Maisie felt her heartbeat picking up just by watching him walk toward her. When Maisie stared at Luca, she saw her heart. Knowing it sounded stupid, but Maisie could not help herself she was stupidly, utterly smitten in love with him.Maisie watch Luca's expression change looking deep in thought.Luca frowned as he caught a glimpse of Jackson who walked toward the bar. He looked at Mai
‘I once heard the quote “I don’t want normal, easy, or simple. I want painful, difficult, devasting, life-changing, and extraordinary love.” But this shit is too much. I guess the love we had between us was one sided.’ Maisie thought to herself as she glared through her hair at Luca. Maisie had begged him when he dragged her out of the car but was left stunned when she felt a hard blow across her face. Everything turned to silence, death screaming silence. Maisie reached for her cheek and held it. The darkness that surrounded Maisie felt suffocating. With that one slap, she felt him tearing her heart out. A Strong hand gripped her on her shoulder and pulled her around.“This one is the prettiest of them all, Luca.”“Stop fucking around and take her inside,” Luca said with a sneer.Maisie watched as Luca walked away without glancing backward. Maisie looked at his figure disappearing into the dark with a frown. “This must be all a mistake. Maybe he had no choice, and this is only for sh
“Get out,” Luca shouted to the other guy.The guy looked at Maisie for a second and shook his head. Without saying another word, the guy stood up and left. The sound of the door cracking as it shut echoed throughout the silent room. Maisie felt her breathing quicken as her eyes bore into Luca’s. He stood there staring at her as though they were strangers. His eyes looked vacant of emotions. Maisie felt foolish forever believing he once felt something for her. But who was she to kid herself? Looking back at things now. She never fully knew him.Seeing the emptiness in his eyes she could already guess her answer. Maisie releases a snort. She leaned her head forward and began shaking it from side to side. The laughter that erupted from her throat sounded forced but heartbreaking.She suddenly stopped and jerked her head up in his direction.“What someone paid you to do this, it was all for money or no… no, let me guess, you did this for revenge. You could not get your hands on my brother