NOVPUB"But—" Robert tried to speak but was instantly stopped by Lucian.
"Uncle, how are you going to pay those debts? By now, your house must already be getting seized. If you don't hurry, then you will really lose everything. Go and gather money or you will soon be in jail with lots of debts," Lucian said. Echo had done her job well, and now Robert's life was quite messed up.
"W- What? The house is already…?" Robert's body shivered as he turned around and ran away from there. He knew he couldn't force Melina to do anything—neither force nor emotional blackmail was going to work here.
Too much had happened all of a sudden, and he didn't know what to do or how. His wife, money, property— all of it was gone. Within seconds, his figure disappeared from there as Leo just stood there with a frown on his face.
"Lucian, just why are you doing this?" he asked, then remembering something he added, "Is it because we stole your money? Mom, are you leaving us?" 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
"Yes, you can leave. I am sure you will be fine on your own and change yourself if you don't want to turn out like your father," Melina said before turning her gaze away. Leo's eyes were filled with tears as he remembered the scene of Melina and Lucian kissing. Finally, he too turned and walked away.
"Now that we are done with those two parties, you can speak." Lucian turned to look at Ava's parents. They both were so absorbed in the ongoing drama that for a few minutes they had completely forgotten why they even came there.
"Ava, return with us right this instant," the middle-aged woman with a chubby body spoke. She was wearing gold jewelry and expensive clothes, all of which were gifted by godfather.
"Listen to your mother. Is this what we have taught you? How can you even do something like that, even though you have such a good boyfriend? Have you no shame? Don't you know it will ruin our family's name and your reputation? It isn't too late yet, so come back with us. I am sure he will still accept you," the middle-aged man with short white hair spoke. He was wearing an expensive-looking watch and gold glasses.
"Mom, Dad, this is enough. How long are you going to be his pet? Will you do just anything as long as he throws his money at you? I am your daughter, please come to your senses. Does money really matter to you that much?" Ava spoke in a pained tone, her eyes welling with tears as she pleaded.
"Ha! This unfilial child, how dare you talk back? Don't you know we are doing this for your sake? You will have a wonderful future if you stay with someone as rich—as loyal and honest—as him.
What could this random boy even give you? Is it his looks that turned you into a fool? Open your eyes and you'll see who among these two is better," her mother spoke, her tone quite high.
"After your stunt, I can't accept you as my wife. Whenever I look at your face, I am reminded of that disgusting scene.
Even though I treated you so well, you went ahead and k-kissed him. You seemed to really love it, didn't you? If you beg me, then I might still allow you to become my mistress," godfather spoke in a haughty tone.
Lucian sighed, getting irritated by the gibberish all these people around him were spouting. He looked at Ava's parents, then at godfather, and then at the man standing beside godfather.
'That's his father. Well, let's start with him then.' Lucian walked forward and stood in front of the wealthy middle-aged man, then he spoke: "Hello, I'm Lucian. Can we go outside to talk for a moment?"
As Lucian spoke, the attention of all the people was instantly pulled toward him. They looked in surprise and confusion, but only godfather smirked, thinking that Lucian might be planning to beg, already too afraid.
"Dad, I want to personally take care of him, so send him back into the torture chamber," godfather said, a dangerous glint in his eyes. But he was completely unprepared for the show that was about to start.
"Tell me right here what you want to say," the wealthy man spoke, his voice filled with disdain just like his son.
Lucian nodded as he stretched his right hand for a handshake.
"I've heard a lot about your business, but do you think it will be good for your company if rumors about your son start all of a sudden?" he said in a confident tone.
The wealthy man wrinkled his nose in distaste. He didn't even take his hands out of his pockets, looking at Lucian as if he was nothing more than a bug—something far beneath him.
Lucian shook his head and patted the wealthy man's shoulder before taking a step back, adding, "Well, it would be better if you just forget about Ava and stop making trouble for her, or you might end up regretting your decisions."
Ava stood behind Lucian, feeling quite intimidated by both her parents and godfather. She couldn't do anything against either of them.
Godfather held enough wealth and power to even make her disappear completely in just a couple of hours. She was feeling really afraid as she took a step forward and held Lucian's arm.
It was only his presence that was keeping her together. Lucian smiled at her and gently squeezed her hand, giving her a sense of security.
"Enough with your nonsense, get away from her. She belongs to me. I am going to cut your hands, then make you watch as I capture all three of these women, and then I will—" Just as godfather was speaking, a crackling sound rang out before a loud scream sounded from just beside him that startled everyone in the room—except, of course, Lucian.
"Aaaaaaaah! What is h- happening? Ughhhh! My f-finger… ahhhhhhh! I- I can't stop! AAAAAAHHHHH!"
Everyone turned as they saw the wealthy man holding his own finger—he had just twisted it backward, breaking his finger as he continued to scream in pain.
No one could understand just what had happened. They all were frozen by the sight. Bone had pierced through his skin, and blood had already started to drip down. Lucian glanced at the camera in the room and crossed his arms as he got ready for the drama.
Godfather's mind and body refused to work. In the next moment, another crackling sound rang followed by another painful wail. No one could understand why that man was breaking his own fingers in such a cruel way. Just by seeing it, they were shivering.
"You three should close your eyes. It might get more violent soon," Lucian's voice brought the three women out of their trance, as Ava, Lucian, and Lara all closed their eyes and ears in haste—feeling fear, but Lucian's presence made them feel safe.
[Hehe. His karma is finally hitting him back—all thanks to his son. But it's a good thing that another scum will disappear.]
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