The Beast in the City

Kabanata 7

"He gave you a key?"

"Yes," I answered Spyder on the other line.

I shifted in my seat and looked at the small box infront of me.

"Where do you think my fortune is hidden?" I asked.

He didn't speak immediately.

"Is it in his mansion?" I asked again.

"I don't think so. Maybe it's just in your mansion."

"Really."

"Yes, Mi lord. You know that the godfather is very secretive, but most of the time, he doesn't complicate things."

I stopped swaying my swivel chair and opened the box. Kakaiba ang hugis nito at masiyadong detalyado. I'm pretty sure it's not just a simple safe.

"Why don't you just call him, Mi lord?" he suggested.

"You know I hate surprises, but this time... my blood calls for it. I want to kill my curiosity."

Humalakhak siya. "Okay, good luck. I'll call you later for our meeting." He then ended the call.

I smiled wickedly and stared at the key for a long time. Finally, the top position is nearly in my hands.

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"Oh Señorito, magandang gabi. Maaga kayo ngayon ah?" Emilia greeted the moment I entered the mansion.

I didn't pay attention to her and just look for the lunatic woman.

"Where's Barbie?" I asked.

"Ah, naroon sa dining hall, Señorito, kumakain. Nagtatantrums na kasi kaya pinauna ko na."

Nilampasan ko siya at agad dumiretso sa dining. I saw her eating like an innocent child—fast and full. Humalukipkip ako sa hamba ng pinto at pinanood siya.

Now that I have the key to my money, what should I do to her? Kill her? Spare? No. My grandfather will find out. Hmm... What if I just send her out of the country and assign someone to assassinate her? Marami akong kalaban at 'yon ang iisipin ni lolo na gumawa. 'Yun ang palalabasin ko.

Yes. That's right. We will have a planned vacation and make up a convincing story. perhaps a well-planned honeymoon. All I have to do is cast good actors and actresses and create a mind-blowing plot. That's it. But wait, isn't that too early? Kakukuha ko pa lang ng pera at namatay na agad ang asawa ko? That's absurd and suspicious. Bad idea. I guess I need more time. More patience, Kendrick. More fucking patience.

"Hey." Lumapit ako sa kanya.

Umangat ang inosente niyang mukha na sobrang dumi dahil sa makalat na pag kain. Kinuha ko ang malaking lollipop sa bulsa ng coat ko at binigay sa kanya.

"This is your reward for a job-well-done." I smiled wickedly and tapped her head slowly.

Her eyes immediately sparkled with joy and about to hug me when I moved backwards and pointed her forehead.

"You're welcome," I said and left.

Pumunta ako sa silid ko para pag-aralan ang blueprint ng mansyon. I jotted down some ideal places forming in my head and immediately went out to explore. I remember Spyder's words; that's why I went to the basement first. Ito ang kauna unahang lugar kung saan ako pumapatay ng tao bago ko nilipat sa Montenegro Tower. I know there are hidden doors here, but I don't know exactly where. Isa isa kong kinapa ang pabilog na dingding at aksidenteng mayroon akong napindot, kaya umilaw 'yon ng pula at nagpakita ang isang metal na pintuan na parang sa elevator.