Ivan POV:
I know it's been a long time, I am sorry, kiddo," I said, my heart burning in pain.
I released a shaky breath.
Just a little more Laurie. I have gathered almost everything that can ruin his life just like he ruined ours," I said, looking at my brother's gravestone.
I put the flowers down and let my tears roll down.
Laurie was the only one who loved me besides my family. But Ace took it away from me.
Ace destroyed my whole life, he killed my brother.
But I couldn't do anything I was a fucking coward.
All these years I am waiting for the one chance to kill him brutally.
I will destroy his whole life perfectly.
They say secrets always come out but it's not.
Secrets can only come out when you unleash it.
His friends will leave him when they get to know how Ace betrayed them, then he will be all alone. Then I will kill him like a dog in the streets," I said, swearing at myself.
Sir, emergency," I heard, one of the guards calling me.
I wiped my tears and set a cold face and straightened my posture.
I walked towards the car and drove away to the mansion.
I, Ivan Hernandez royal son of Michael Hernandez royal.
My father always kept me away from his world. He makes the world believe that Laurie was the only child he has.
It's not like I was interested in his underground business. So, I was happy with his decision too.
But all hell broke loose when I got the news of my father and brothers dead.
That's when I decided whatever it takes I will kill him even if it means I have to die.
The only thing which I find comforting in that pathetic house is Iris.
Yeah, I am an idiot to like a girl even when I am planning to kill my enemy in his own house.
I liked her at first sight.
I know about her years ago when I saw her photo at Isaac's house.
Isaac used to be the underboss of the royal family before Ace killed them all.
Isaac never liked her sister more like he despised her for being always dumb and stupid.
But gosh, I was struck by her when I saw her photo in Isaac's house.
It was an old photo. Iris was wearing a white frock, smiling wide, and showing her teeth.
She looked like an angel. If I wanted to, I could have found her years ago.
But, I don't want to drag her into this shitty mess.
I was irritated when Ace brought her here because I thought she could be a problem in my plan but fuck, no.
I am whipped for her now.
She is so much different than the girls I have met or seen in my life.
She's innocent, selfless but mysterious.
Because Ace had hurt her many times but she stood beside him still and I don't get why.
If she wants his money then she should use the luxury that is provided for her in the mansion. She's hiding something.
I parked the car and went to the security branch which was built behind the mansion.
What happened," I asked, coldly to the workers.
Sir, I think someone is trying to hack into our system, some files have disappeared, and our shipments got attacked this morning but our men outnumbered them so it's safe now," the guard said in monotone.
Fucking punks, they can't even destroy a shipment and dare to try. I could plan better. Useless shits.
Good work guys," I said. But I was burning in rage inside.
I left the room and went outside to smoke.
I took out a cigarette and smoked it to calm myself.
I looked around to see if anyone was present there and dialed Isaac.
Ring…Ring…Ring…
"Hello," Isaac said.
You fucking piece of shit, can't you plan a big attack instead you choose to attack a fucking useless shipment," I said, grinding my teeth.
I know master, it was a stupid plan," Isaac said.
You better come up with a good plan next time. If not I will not hesitate to come there and kill you by myself," I said, growling and hung up.
It was 7 in the evening already.
I blew the smoke out and crushed the cigarette under my shoes.
Ah!," I heard a distant shout coming from the backyard.
When I went towards it and saw that…
Iris legs wrapped around Aiden's waist and her hands around his neck from behind and THEY WHERE CLIMBING A FUCKING TREE.
What the fuck are you two up to this time," I asked them annoyed.
Well, I was proving to Iris that I am a strong man," Aiden said, still climbing the tree or trying, I guess.
I grabbed his arms and dragged him away from the tree.
Tsk. Such an old man you are, don't let anyone have fun," Aiden said, scowling.
This whole time Iris was looking like a cat that was saved from a tree and gripping Aiden from behind looking, terrified.
Put her down and get the fuck out from here," I said, aloud.
He put her down and left not before cursing me.
What are you five years old, he's a man if got injured he will get married because he has money but you're a girl if you got injured in the face or somewhere you think you can get married," I said, worryingly.
I am sorry," she whispered.
Go," I said, coldly.
She ran inside the mansion.
I shook my head and left to work on something.
Author POV:
Ok, you can leave now," Ace said, coldly to his secretary.
How can this happen, Alex," Ace asked, calmly.
I don't know," Alex said, confused.
YOU FUCKING DON'T KNOW," Ace yelled standing up from his chair.
The tender details got fucking leaked. No one in this world has that details except you and me," Ace said, furiously to Alex.
You can get another tender easily why are you angry," Alex said, annoyed.
You think I don't know that. It's not about the tender, it's about my reputation, and image," Ace said.
Find out how this happened before I FUCKING KILL YOU, ALEX," Ace said, standing in front of Alex.
Alex nodded his head and left the room.
Ace took out his coat and threw it on the couch, breathing heavily.
In his life, he never failed to get any tender but today he didn't just lose tender but his image too.
Most of his clients see reputation instead of hard work nowadays. Bitch.
Ace sat on his chair and closed his eyes for a minute.
He could feel the coldness in the room, the lifeless walls staring at him coldly.
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"Ace, give it to her," she said kindly to Ace.
"Is it necessary," Ace asked in a boring tone.
"Ace, we talked about it, didn't we?", Mila said to her son, softly.
"For you Mom, just for you", Ace said, giving food to the homeless, hungry people on the streets.
"When I will be gone you have to do it for me every week because when you grow up you will be busy and can't come here every day", Mila said to her son, sadly.
"Where will you go?", the 7-year-old young boy asked his mom, confused.
Mila shook her head smiling at Ace and returned to her golden prison which her husband calls a luxury villa…
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"ACE!,"
He opened his eyes, getting out of his thoughts which seemed real for some minutes.
You're okay," Alex asked, looking at Ace worryingly.
Ace shook his head and left the room abruptly.
It was 9 at night when Ace reached the mansion. Slightly tipsy.
He sat in the hall groaning.
He took out his revolver and unload it, leaving just one bullet inside.
He smirked and started to walk toward the 2nd floor.
Mini, my little bear," Ace said, aloud.
Ace sat on the sofa, comfortably.
Mini bear, where are you…," Ace said, smiling evilly.
Ace," Iris said, standing in the middle of the hallway.
Ace hummed. He looked at her lazily.
Iris was wearing a shirt and leggings, her hair braided.
Ace," Iris said again, walking towards him.
"Don't", Ace said, softly.
Iris frowned but she did stop in her tracks.
Why," Iris asked, fiddling with her fingers nervously.
If you do, I will do something that I will regret later," Ace said, truthfully.
Iris looked at him for seconds, everything in her telling her to run back into the room and shut herself but she didn't.
She walked towards Ace and sat beside him on the couch facing him.
Mini bear, you're such a fool aren't you," Ace said, smiling.
You're drunk," Iris said, suddenly.
"Am I", Ace said, frowning.
You're drunk then your day must be awful today," Iris said, hesitatingly rolling down his shirt sleeves.
What if I am happy," Ace said, looking at her emotionlessly.
Drunk people don't remember what happened after they got sober," Iris said, taking off his tie, puzzledly.
If you were happy then you would want it to remember rather than trying to forget it," Iris said, softly, taking off his watch.
Ace was stunned by her. Everything about her amazes him. How she can read him sometimes.
She stood up and gathered the things.
Go, freshen up, you must be hungry, and drinking without eating can affect your health," Iris said, smiling.
And just like that, she left, leaving Ace confused and puzzled.
"She behaves like a mother sometimes", Ace thought, smiling.
Someone else was also seeing their beautiful movement with his cold eyes. Liam.
Ace found himself sitting in the dining hall waiting for her and his food.
Here is your food," Iris said, putting the freshly cooked egg roll and salad on the table.
Ace started to eat in silence and Iris sat beside him.
The whole time her silence was comforting Ace.
Dessert," Ace said, looking at Iris.
Iris' mouth gaped at his sudden request.
I thought you didn't eat desserts at night," Iris said, frowning.
I will check the…," Iris stopped and smiled.
Let's go out and eat some dessert," Iris said suddenly, smiling wide.
Ace raised his eyebrows at her sudden confession.
He got up and started to walk away leaving Iris puzzled.
But when she saw that he was going outside she ran behind him laughing.
Can we go without the guards, please," Iris said when she saw thousands of guards getting inside the cars.
Ace thought for some seconds and motioned his hands to tell them to go away.
But Boss," one of the guards said but stopped when Ace looked at them coldly.
They all bowed and left.
"Really", Ace said, growling.
Come on, they're friendly," Iris said, encouraging Ace to come.
It was an old age park. So, yeah tons of old people were present there.
Iris went straight to the ice cream stall from whom she had all these years bought ice cream from.
Strawberry," an old man in his 40s said, smiling.
Iris shook her head, smiling sweetly.
And one chocolate, please," Iris said.
The old man gave them Ice cream and Iris paid him.
Ace insisted but she won this time luckily.
They sat on the grass, eating their ice cream peacefully.
Ace thought she was going to take him to some cafe or restaurant. But she again amazed him.
Ace saw Iris looking at a specific old couple concentratedly.
If you stare at them like that they will call you a certified creep," Ace said, smirking.
His wife is blind," Iris said suddenly, looking at Ace's eyes.
They came here every day, he would pick flowers for her, talk to her continuously, carry her sometimes," Iris said, smiling.
Getting old and wrinkly with your loved ones is not a curse, it's a gift that only a few people get or experience," Iris said.
Ace was looking at her emotionlessly, but his heart was beating fast.
He looked away from her and lost in his thoughts.
And just like that, their night comes to an end…