673 Dine With The Vultures â Holy mother of God, what the hell was going on here?
âMarcel....â Mimi swallowed uneasily, trying to get through to him but his memorizing yet lethal and cold grey eyes made her lift her hand in surrender
Mimi didnât know what was going on or what she just stepped into, but one thing was for certain, she was not ready to die yet, especially not in her best friendâs boyfriendâs hands.
âMarcel!â Victor stepped into the room, horrified at the scene of his cousin pointing a gun at his woman.
âWhat are you doing?â He asked cautiously as he was left at a crossroads. Victor didnât know why Marcel was doing this other than the fact that he was hurting from his breakup with Arianna.
However, how was that related to Mimi? It wasnât like she was the one who suggested he call off things between the both of them. It was his decision. Victor knew that he was not going to let him hurt Mimi, boss or not. She was carrying his unborn child and this madness had to end now.
âYou knew about Elijah, didnât you?â Marcel asked her, not minding the warning look from his consigliere and cousin Victor who was poised to attack him if he dared to harm his woman.
Where was his loyalty? To him or the lady? Marcel didnât need to guess it. What a big fool. Well, he was once a fool just like him too until his eyes were opened and he found out that it wasnât worth it.
Mimiâs mouth opened and closed helplessly. Of course, Marcel found out the truth.
.....
âIt wasnât my secret to tell,â Was all Mimi said.
âMarcel,â Victorâs warning voice came again, and finally, he lowered his weapon.
Mimi let out the breath that she had been holding in, that was crazy. She had warned Arianna, now see how that turned out.
Immediately, Victor pulled Mimi to his side protectively while glaring at Marcel. His stupid cousin crossed a line this time and he was not forgiving him easily. How dare he point a gun at Mimi?!
âIf you want to die so badly, go get hit by a car and let the innocents be.â Victor sneered at his face before he turned and grabbed Mimiâs hand, pulling her along.
Marcel shouted after him, âDonât waste my time, Victor, we have to go dine with the vultures.â
Victor in question gave him the middle finger in response before he finally left through the door with Mimi close to him.
âWhat does he mean by that?â Mimi asked him while they walked. Since being with the likes of them, she knew better than to ignore even the subtlest of details.
âThereâs a family meeting,â He said, finally stopping halfway and turning to face her fully.
âIt has to do with Arianna, right?â Mimi was suddenly nervous. Everything was too confusing and happening too quickly she hadnât been able to wrap her head around it.
âIâm not going to lie, itâs about to get dirty. Arianna had done more harm than good by withholding such important information. Had she told Marcel on time, he would have gotten everything in control. But now...â Victor took in a deep breath, âIt is critical. The vultures veering for his position know this is the right time to strike. Aside from that, we might have a war on our hands.â
âA war?â Her eyes grew wide to the size of saucers, âWhat war? What is going on, Victor?â
âElijah took the lives of our men. Heâs not going scot-free for that. Marcel thinks the elders are going to ask for vengeance and if he doesnât grant that -â
âHe might have to give up his position as the boss,â Mimi figured it out.
âEven at that, it still doesnât erase the fact that Elijah would have to answer for his crimes.â
âAnd if he doesnât?â
âThen we have a war on our hands,â Victor then took her face in his palm, saying, âThat is why I want you to stay safe. I donât want you coming to the base at the moment and exposing yourself to danger. Once Iâm back, weâd meet my mother and tell her the good news. She would have your back as well in case something happens.â
But Mimi shook her head,â I donât like your tone. If I canât come to the base to see you, how are we going to meet?â
He grinned at her, âJust leave your door open,â
Mimi grinned back at him, he hasnât changed at all. However, her laughter didnât last for long because she suddenly remembered, âArianna? What are we going to do about her?â
âHonestly, I donât know, Mimi.â
âMaybe I can find her,â Her eyes shone, âArianna canât resist me and Iâm sure her mother wouldnât mind an old friend whenever she is at the moment.â
âNo!â Victor refused.
âNo?â Mimi couldnât understand him
âWe donât know anything about that woman. I donât know her motive at all and until I figure it out, I donât want you sniffing around, okay?â
Mimi pouted, âBut -â
âPromise me, Mimi,â He said firmly. There was no room for negotiation.
âFine, I promise,â Mimi said reluctantly.
âGood girl,â Victor smiled at her, running his hand down her head. However, he was quick to forget that Mimi does whatever she wants, especially if it was for a right cause, promises like that donât weigh her down then.
He glanced down at her stomach, the smile widening as he asked, âHowâs my other baby doing today?â Victor rubbed his hand up and down her slightly flat stomach in fascination.
âI think the babyâs much better now daddyâs here,â Mimi answered, looking at him happily.
Victor looked at her, âHave I ever told you that I love you?â
Mimi gasped dramatically, âI think thatâs a first,â
With a chuckle, Victor pulled her closer by the waist and tasted her lips once more. She tasted so sweet. Mimi made him a happy man and he would have upped his game had his phone not rang at that exact moment.
Victor cursed out, that miserable bastard had the worst timing!
It was Marcel