The Mafia's Pet: Pawn Of The Ruthless ( A Dark Romance)

Chapter 4: The Ruthless offer

AEMILIO

Her name was so delicious, and it only made me desirous of her. I didn't understand the attraction, but somehow, I realized it would be nice to have her on my team. I would handle her better than the rest.

"That's a nice name you have there," I said calmly.

She said nothing to that effect, and Inació whined that she was not the right person for me. I ignored him like a fly, wondering why he wouldn't shut his mouth. For the first time, I noticed that she wore skimpy clothing. This was nice. She was good at the whole game, more than I had assumed. She would serve me handy as time went on.

I took her by the hand, and we walked to the side, away from Inació ears. She tried to pull her hands off, and I let her do as she pleased.

"Why did you drag me here?" She whined.

I smirked. "Did you think I would be interested in making your stripe before me?" I asked back.

Her eyes went wild in shock. "No, I...What I'm trying to say is that I didn't think in that direction. I would never have such a vulgar thought for a gentleman like you," she whined.

"Ok, fine," I said impatiently. "I don't have time to chat with you right now because I'm in a situation. So, I would go straight to the point. Would you like me to free you from this horrible place?"

"Yes," she blurted out without a moment's hesitation.

But then, I noticed she was crestfallen as she flipped her hair down her back. I could only imagine what she might think, but I didn't care. I was a businessman, and it was essential to know what I was getting into at every point.

"So..."

"Wait," she said quickly.

I raised my brow at her. "What is it?"

She looked around to be sure that no one was loitering as she said, "I know that you wouldn't do something for me without there being a catch. You want something, right? What is it? I need to know what I'm getting into," she whined.

I smirked. "And, if I told you, would you refuse?"

She hesitated a bit, and I could see that she was torn on which decision she would make at that moment, which made me smile inwardly. She was a desperate beauty who wanted to escape. Her type came rare, but still, I was pleased that she wished to put up a fight.

"Well," she said as she looked at the Inació. "I don't want you to change your mind, but I just want to prepare my heart for whatever it could be," she trailed off.

I nodded as I placed my hands on my belt. "I will tell you everything when you get free from here. Look, you need to know one thing: I don't tolerate a 'no' for an answer. If I save you, and you try to double-cross me by being difficult, then you wouldn't like me anymore. I'm a simple man, and I like my things simple, too," I said firmly.

She stepped closer to me, looking me in the eye. "I don't know if I would regret this, but I think going with you would be better than staying with these people. I don't want them to be around me anymore, and I need my freedom. I'm ready to do anything to ensure this happens," she said feverishly.

"Good! Now, wait," I said and walked back to Inació.

His eyes were glistening with suspicion, but I could care less about him. My issue was with Raimundo, and he had the power to turn this around if he so wished, but I know his love for money would win. Whatever the case, Evangelina was coming with me, and there would be no question about it.

I signaled for Bruno to come with me. He looked rather pale, which I found amusing. Bruno never liked to be caught in a wildfire, but I wanted to play dangerous games. It was what kept me at the edge, and if that little cupcake were going to put me in that situation where I would use my gun, then I would go for it.

Raimundo was ahead by a couple of steps. He seemed pleased with himself with the way he walked. I quickly caught up with him with my long strides, and he turned to me with a smile. He felt he could reel me into this partnership. Who knows if that can be done?

"I almost thought I lost you there, Capone," he said quickly.

I slid to a halt, and he did the same, too, looking at me curiously. "You didn't lose me, Raimundo. I was looking at that beauty over there," I pointed toward the direction of Evangelina.

Bruno stepped closer to me. "What are you doing, boss?" He asked in shock.

I tapped him quickly on the arm, and he stepped back. I didn't need to look at him twice to see that he was anxious about how things were going. I was, too, but it had to be done.

"Oh, Evangelina?" Raimundo said as he looked over at her. He turned to me. "You want her for the night?"

"No," I said. He raised his brow, slightly confused, and I relished in it. "I need to get her as mine. I want to buy her."

"But..."

"What?"

"Well, I can't sell her, Amelio. She is one of my best girls here, and I know what I went through to make her mine. It's not something I can easily give up just like that," he said quickly.

I dug my hands into my pocket as I watched Inació approach this place. Evangelina was still where she was standing, but she wasn't looking in our direction. Even from this place, I could tell that she was shaking. Raimundo and his gang were brutal to women, and that was something I wouldn't be able to tolerate at any moment. I just had to do something to ensure she would be mine.

I turned back to Raimundo, who was playing with his tobacco. "Let's strike a deal. I would give you a hundred million pounds for her," I said calmly.

He frowned lightly. "You don't understand. She can't be sold."

"Five hundred million?" I asked easily.

Raimundo gave me a confused look. I couldn't blame him. She didn't look like someone who would have piqued my interest. But it was her lucky day, and I didn't make careless offers. Inació finally arrived, and he was saying something to Raimundo. I ignored them as I looked back to Evangelina, who was kicking some invincible thing at her feet.

She must be anxious.

"Well... What do you say?" I asked calmly.

Raimundo sighed. "I can give you another girl," he said instead.

I frowned lightly as I brushed my watch. What was his problem? He was being so difficult, and it was not right. I thought hard and remembered I was here because he wanted us to be partners. I could play along with that and get Evangelina quickly without stress.

"Ok, let's do it this way. What if I agree we can become partners in exchange for her."

"Wait, what?" Raimundo asked in shock.

I shrugged slightly. "Yes, I'm serious."

"Why do you want her so bad?"

I looked at Bruno, and for the first time, I smiled. "That is my problem. Inació told me she was stubborn. It would be nice to tame her to my satisfaction."

Raimundo laughed at that and calmly told Inació to light his cigarette. He looked at me for some time, and I could see the wheels of his mind turning as he tried to see if any of these was a good bargain. It was slightly amusing what I could make people do sometimes.

"Ok, we would be partners," he said quickly.

I moved closer to him. "This is not just getting some drugs on the booth. You realize what this means, right?"

His smile dissolved, and he became serious. "I know it. I would gladly part with Evangelina for this chance to come to me."

"Ok, let's shake on it."

Inació looked depressed, and I stifled a laugh at his expression. He had no idea who he was messing with now. I dragged Bruno away from there, and we walked back to Evangelina. She looked like she was about to cry but was holding herself together.

"Let's go."

"What did you say?"

I rolled my eyes inward as I walked away. I knew she would follow, and I didn't need to turn to see that. Evangelina was trapped to me now, and there would be no means of escape.