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Ronald
Putting on a show will definitely have costs but I love fun. I rarely come by any these days.
When Aeon yelled at Wilson Parker in an attempt to stop him, I couldn't help but laugh internally.
Is this friend of mine so thick skulled? How can't he tell that Wilson would leave with his wife?
He had refused to beg. I like that about Aeon but I fear he's a little more on the daft side.
It is always a bad idea to fight a stronger opponent head on, especially with someone like her by his side.
I can't help but shiver. Her eyes. So far, she is the strongest opponent I've ever had to fight head on.
She is called Shadowless Lee.
Shadowless Lee is not only strong but super fast and agile. She can finish off her opponents with just a few blows and that is, for the very strong ones.
I tired recruiting her once, but she would not join me. Other families have tried doing so too but she rejected them all. I wonder how the Parkers managed to get her.
I left Aeon despite his desperate pleading glances and the shock on his face.
I smirk at him as I go.
I might as well let him face the enemies he created himself.
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Aeon
I watch Ronald's retreating back with shock, but that is just the least of my problems. The person in black walks slowly towrds me.
The club party bursts into chaos when guests see the figure approaching.
" What is happening? "
" It's her. Shadowless Lee!"
" I only came to party, I'm too young to die."
" These two big shots are the ones having an altercation. Why don't we leave?"
" Shut up! Are you stupid? We only know one entrance and exit, which is where Mr Wilson is with that corpse."
" What do we do now? I don't want to die!"
The people run and cower, some hiding under tables and others hiding behind the bar's counter.
Why are they running? I think, watching the figure approach me. I must admit I'm scared but I'm sure that guy was only bluffing.
He cannot possibly kill me can he?
As the figure walks closer, I am zapped with shock.
The person approaching me is female!
Pfftt, a girl? What harm can she possibly do? I roll my eyes internally.
" Wait, Wilson or whatever you're called. You want to offer me your escort for my wife? That is quite impressive. I never knew someone could be so shameless." I mock, laughter in my eyes.
" I would have loved toying with her but I really can't let you have my wife." I say apologetically, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
" What? This fool is going to get us all killed!"
" Oh Lord, why did I come here today?"
" I just want to go home! "
" Of all people in the world, it had to be her?"
I hear people wailing from their hiding places.
Why are they being so dramatic? I think, getting bolder at the thought of fighting a girl.
Wilson ignores me, but I am bothered by the gloat in his eyes. Could this girl really be that powerful?
Before I could even blink,the figure disappears from where it was not long ago.
No. I can't believe this. She was right there!
I'm feeling more scared than I was few moments ago.
Where did she go?
A chilly wind passes before me and it comes fast. Too fast for me to react. A hard punch lands on my jaw making a crunching sound.
My body lifts with the impact and pain tears across my body. By the time I open my eyes, I'm in the DJ's stand, spitting out blood. I can barely move my jaw and I think I have a loose tooth or two.
My heart is filled with terror. I didn't expect her to be so strong. I really shouldn't have run my mouth like that about her. I might have done some boxing training but there is no way in hell I can defeat her. I can't even fight her.
I drag myself up, bracing against the table.
" Did you say something earlier on punk? I don't have time for this. My drug has started taking effect." Wilson gloats, his head held high.
I look over at milk girl in the pool of blood. Truly, she is stirring although she isn't fully conscious yet. That is not good.
" Finish him off." He orders lazily, yawning like he was bored.
I watch the girl leap into the air with a grunt, her fist extended at me with horror.
Is this really how I'm going to die? Ivin would be very disappointed.
I shut my eyes, anticipating the worst, my brows suddenly damp with sweat when I hear a weak thud. The crowd gasp but I don't feel any pain. I open my eyes to see the girl in a pool of blood, a bloody hole in her head.
Her lifeless eyes are staring at me with shock. I shiver.
" What? How dare you Ronald Heist?" Wilson roars indignantly, stomping his foot on the floor.
" Wilson Parker, you totally disregarded me by attempting to kill someone at my party. Did you even ask for my permission? " Ronald reappears, stepping on the girl's body while smiling at Wilson.
" And who do you think you are to warrant my regard? You're just a dog who goes about doing others' dirty businesses. You stink! "
This statement makes the crowd gasp again.
Even I am shocked. I know Ronald more than anybody here does. That remark must have hurt but he just starts laughing. He laughs so hard and long that I am no longer sure I know him that much.
" You see Wilson, he chuckles, that is the difference between both of us. I do the dirty businesses. And I enjoy doing them."
Ronald becomes serious at the end of his sentence and I can see panic cross Wilson's face.
" What do you think you can do to me? My family will swallow you up if you dare touch me. Besides, you still owe me an explanation for what you've just done and I won't let you off without one!" Wilson's voice is filled with power and he gives Ronald a discriminating glare.
" Oh gracious Sire, I will give you an explanation." There is an evil glint in Ronald's eyes.
A sharp cutting sound fills the air and I stifle back a scream.
In a blink of an eye, Wilson's head was rolling on the ground, his eyes filed with disbelief and fury.
The crowd went berserk trying to get away but none of them could. A group of burly armed guards were standing at the entrance and they didn't dare go forward.
" I trust you all had a fun filled time here. Now I have a little request. I don't want word of anything that happened here to be heard outside or discussed. I know you all won't like to know the consequences.
" What? Did something happen here?"
" I was only having fun,I didn't know anything happened. "
" I'm a blind person. How could I have seen anything? "
The guests clamored, all praying to be let off.
Ronald waves them off as soon as milk girl is carried off the floor. As the guests fall on each other to leave, a guard places milk girl in my arms.
I glance at Ronald. There is a mischievous smile on his lips. I do not talk to him. I don't have the strength or jaw to do so.
Milk girl stirs in my arms, her hands grabbing my neck tightly.
Wilson had spiked her drink with a drug that can cause a person urgent sexual urges beyond control.
Milk girl opens her eyes weakly, her fingers tearing at my shirt.
The drug has started to take effect!