Twisted Fixation

『 Chapter 25 』

The villa has its own gym, consisting of different workout equipment, including treadmills and weightlifting stations. It looks like the mafia also cares about their physical fitness amidst their busy and demanding lives.

Yuri smiled in satisfaction as she looked around to take in the whole place. There are also dedicated areas for stretching and yoga, but what she likes the most is the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape that can be seen through the glass interior. The natural beauty outside adds a touch of serenity to the intense workouts that take place there.

As Yuri steps onto one of the treadmills, she can't help but feel a surge of motivation.  With such a well-equipped gym at her disposal, she knows she'll be able to maintain her physical prowess and stay in peak condition, especially with her mission.

Her next target on the list is a policeman named Elijah Smith. Despite her frequent visits to the precinct back then, she didn't have the chance to get to know him up close. But the most interesting part about him is that even after her father's death, he remained in the 99th precinct, and he is currently a lieutenant there. Of course, he also has records of corruption linked to his name, which only adds to her intrigue.

Yuri pressed the power button on the treadmill to put it on pause. She cursed out loud as her own thoughts distracted her from her workout.

"Do you want to spar?" a voice said, and when she looked at where the voice came from, it was Giancarlo, who was standing by the doorway. It seems that he also has a plan to workout, given that he is wearing gym clothes.

"There are hand wraps and gloves in the cabinet. Want to go a few rounds of boxing?"

Yuri glanced at Giancarlo, considering his offer. She knew that boxing would be a great way to release her frustration and refocus her mind. Plus, sparring with Giancarlo could be an advantage for her.

With a determined nod, she headed towards the cabinet to grab the hand wraps and gloves.

"It seems like you always know a way to distract me from my own thoughts," she said as they both prepared for their impromptu boxing session.

"I just happened to overhear you cursing, so I figure that something is bothering you. Didn't you say that your next target is Elijah Smith? I have some information about him that you might deem useful. But for now, shall we proceed with our sparring session? I won't take it easy on you."

She laughed at that and slipped on her hand wraps, feeling a surge of adrenaline.  It's not every day that she gets a chance to spar with a mafia boss who is certainly adept with his fists.

As they stepped into the makeshift ring, she couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. With the gloves securely on their hands, the sound of their fists hitting the pads filled the air as they exchanged blows, their movements fluid and calculated.

Yuri analyzed Giancarlo's every movement, searching for any weaknesses or patterns that could be exploited.

"You're a bit slow, Signorina. Do not forget that boxing is a mental battle of wits and strategy too."

She clenched her teeth at that. Of course, she is not that experienced in boxing as she was most trained with weapons.

As the seconds turned into minutes, their bodies glistened with sweat, but she couldn't still manage to land a crucial punch on Giancarlo's body or face, while on the other hand, she could barely deflect his attacks. She may have lacked experience in this, but she refused to let her frustration show.

She knew that her training with weapons had honed her reflexes and instincts, and she might use them to her advantage right now, although the more eager she is, the more determined Giancarlo is too.