Chapter 257
Angel
The games went on for a while, as expected it was heated. Tension filling the air, stirring anger in the hearts of losers. Sparrow and I weren’t the only rivals here but we were probably the greatest rivals.
Remarks kept flying at every chance created and the tension wasn’t reducing any moment.
“It’s a good thing to see that everyone honoured my invitation.” Antonio said trying to get the place to ease up a bit. I raised a brow at him taking a glimpse of his uneasy countenance. He looked around and continued to finish up the words he got in his mouth. ” I got worried at some point.” The place became a little chattery after he finished easing up the tension a bit.
“Why would you be worried Antonio?” Cole one of the Don’s asked. He was good with his cards and took the win the last time we played. A tough game that was….
Antonio adjusted in his seat as he studied the game, he played his card and the odds seemed to be in his favour. A smile played on his lips at the glimpse of hope. I didn’t miss the side eyes he gave as well. He seemed to be looking at me through his peripheral vision and tried as much to go unnoticed. “I mean not everyone here is friends with each other.” He boldly stated and I squinted. I had thought he was trying to ease up the place but that line seemed to bring back the tense atmosphere.
Felix, another Don scoffed. “Even rivals in our world do business together as long as it serves our goals right. Just play your cards well.” He said tossing his card as well.
“You’re right.” Antonio muttered and let the stripper behind him paint his face with her lips.
I tried to ignore the disgusting look of pleasure. I played my card as well and my eyes caught with Sparrow. We remained glued for some seconds saying unheard words with that single stare.
A voice cleared and then came another. ” I bet on your game Luca, you’ll lose this round.” Ryan said purposely trying to get on Luca’s nerves. To think they were brothers but different mothers. They were life long enemies owing to the fact that Luca was a child out of wedlock and their father had given his empire to Ryan the younger son. Same situation with Lola and Sparrow just that in this case Luca had built himself and became better than Ryan who was obviously jealous of his success.
“Fuck off!” He said slamming the table almost scattering our games. I forgot to mention, he had anger issues. “This fool has plans to cheat Antonio.” He accused
“Like your wife is doing with you?” Ryan mocked and eyes turned, lips murmured and brows were raised at the revelation. Luca tilted, dumbfounded by his brothers boldness. I scoffed, why was it a surprise to anyone. Luca married a woman twenty years younger than him but with his ruthlessness you’d expect she’d never betray him like that.
“The fuck does that even mean?” He flared standing to his feet. The people around him tried to stop him from going physical with his brother but Ryan seemed ready for a fight.
I felt eyes on me so I glanced to see Antonio and Sparrow both glued on me. They averted their gaze immediately and that unsettling feeling got into me again. I folded my fist getting pissed off that I didn’t know their plans.
“I’m just saying… Your Gardner looks hot and you’re old and sick and would be gone soon. I bet your wife can’t wait to enjoy your wealth with a younger man.” He said getting Luca furious as his body vibrated violently.
“You stand there to accuse my wife of infidelity Ryan. I swear I’m going to crush you with my bare hands….” He cut himself off as he began to cough seriously. His guard quickly handed him a handkerchief and next was a sealed glass of liquid. I guess his tea which he always carried around.
“I must say that tea could be the cause of your problem and not the other way around.” Ryan taunted
“Ryan enough already.” Antonio cautioned. He had to, since he was the host but I could bet on it that he fucking enjoyed what was going on. His smirk exposed him.
“What the fuck is this son of a slut getting at?” Luca said amidst his cough.Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.
“Don’t you think you’re too old to be in this table?” A loud bang resounded as Luca slammed his hand to the table almost succeeding in scattering the games again.
“Enough! Quit acting like kids.” Antonio yelled and the comotion began to reduce to a stop.
Luca was led to have a seat while Ryan sat on his own, a large smile playing on his face.
“I’m just tired of seeing this fucker drool amidst the games. Go take a nap or something. How the fuck does he run a cartel?” Ryan voiced his displeasure.
He wasn’t entirely wrong. Reason I found it disgusting to see the stripper kiss him. Luca was fond of dozing off anywhere and he had done that during the game but everyone was quit deep in the game that no one payed much attention to him. I believed it was part of his sickness.
“See? Antonio there’s no such thing as peace in a game with rivals….” Ryan continued, he had a lot to say.
“At least I forgave Angel for my lost tooth.” Antonio teased and I got alert as the attention shifted to me.
“Are we just going to pretend at this table that these two presence don’t sit well with us?” Felix said but I caught Sparrow’s gaze just at the same time his eyes caught mine. Finally someone was tired of keeping it in and it was time for the main show to begin.
“Come on, tells us Antonio want them to suck each other’s dicks?” Another yelled and laughter echoed over the place. I found that annoying but Sparrow was furious.
“You should sit down and stop spilling rubbish.” Sparrow said angrily while I just watched waiting for the right time to speak.
“Says an illegitimate heir.” Cole said. He never liked Sparrow and was always on my team.
“Say that one more time….” Sparrow threatened.
“Go ahead and fight your rival just not me tonight. I’m sure you both have scores to settle.” He said backing out. “Bastard….” He muttered ahead and a furious Sparrow glared, grunting in anger and pushing forward to attack Cole.
“Are you forgetting the rules?” I yelled still seated and stopping Sparrow in his aim. He passed a glare at me as I raised my gaze to him. A smirk played on my face as I spoke again. “No fighting.”
Sparrow scoffed in disbelieve, his anger towards me quite visible. Well, I needed to hit a nerve after all. “You’re one to talk? Stop me son of a whore.” He cursed and I creased my brow. Calling my mum that really hit a nerve that it took everything within me to hold myself back from attacking him. That was what he wanted, for me to lay the first attack.
I relaxed back on my seat, smiling instead which he didn’t expect. His eyes sparked with disbelieve at my calmness.
“Is that your best try? Well, what can one expect from someone who goes petty….” I tilted mocking him with my expression. ” You know what I mean, stealing shipments you couldn’t afford to strike a deal on it, plying a route you’re clearly not allowed to.” I said and he glanced around taking note of everyone’s expression. They seemed to be enjoying this. “You also, should not be on this table Sparrow.” I said and the men cooed hailed my strike at him.
Sparrow scoffed but I could see the bitterness in his eyes. “…. And you should? You’re not even the legal heir.” He accused.
“… But I am the heir now. That’s the difference between us.” I countered and he smiled trying to cover up his temper.
“So the rumours are true?” Felix asked
” Is this a confirmation Angel.” Another said.
” Did Sparrow really lead the attack on you that night as well as your shipment?” More questions kept flying and I could see how uncomfortable Sparrow was getting. If everyone at the table turned against him then he risked an attack on him.
“That’s a big accusation.” The voices died down as Antonio stepped in with a defense. My suspicion spiked again. This two had to be in the same team. It couldn’t just be a host attitude.