Cruel Romance [ VegasPete AU ]

Chapter 22 - Monsters and Voices

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- 22 -
Monsters and Voices

VEGAS'S POV

"Phi! Trust me on this, we've been trying to find ways at building the speedtrain with the best possible route and the Theerapanyakuns are kind enough to want to contribute and work with us, we have nothing to lose," Arm had helped us convince his sister, Amara, on why it was best if the project goes through our property only.

I maintained my polite smile, letting Arm do the work because I knew he would never sell himself out and be honest to his sister that he was blackmailed. I knew all too well that a person like him would never risk his luxury lifestyle and have his sister disown him from the family now that his father was no longer there to spoil and protect him like the Khun Chai that he is.

Kinn and I exchanged a look and I turned to look at Pete from across the room, looking like he had himself together even in front of Arm and I was proud of him.

I truly was.

After what Arm did to him, being able to still nod and maintain composure was something I didn't think Pete was capable of doing but I was damn wrong.

And just like that, the project has officially begun and all Kinn and I had to do was wait.

Wait till the foundations are solid.

Wait till there was no turning back.

Phase Two was nearing.

"So we'll leak the news to the Wongsawats in four weeks' time?" Kinn asked for confirmation as we sat next to one another in the car, looking out the windows at the architectures of Bangkok.

"Err," I confirmed, "They won't see it coming that we'd expose Arm and his dirty laundry because of how we're in this project. When the time comes, you'll need to represent the Theerapanyakuns to the press."

"Why is it always me? You know how much I hate the press since dating Porsche."

"I'm bad with cameras and reporters... and besides," I turned to look at him, "You've had practice with Porsche."

Kinn rolled his eyes and cursed me under his breath making me laugh, knowing that was an inside joke just between us two.

"Vegas, I'm glad that you seem happier lately."

I stopped laughing and looked at him confused.

"Whoever it is that's making you happy, I really wanna thank them. I haven't seen you like this since we were kids."

"I've always been like this," I defended.

"Bullshit."

I rolled my eyes and looked back out at the window, knowing damn well why I've been happier, knowing damn well that it was because of a bodyguard with the cutest dimples.

But I'd never admit that out loud to Kinn.

Not even if a gun was pointed right at my head.

Pete is mine. He is my little secret.

A secret I'd never share.

"You can tell us when you're ready. I'm sure everyone would love to meet him."