Renegade : A Mafia Romance

23. Tragedy

Jungkook's POV

The time is scarce, but everything needs to be done. After all the Plotting and scheming, I've got an upper hand over the European factions.

I am a greedy man. My greed knows no bounds. However, despite my major victory, my mind is invested in something else.

This is not me.. Perhaps, I have changed a little. All for that pretty little minx.

Mi Reina...

I can only hope for her to promote me to her full husband from half. Now that Stella's family is dead, they can't cause a problem.

No.. not actually! Her father is still alive but taken hostage by my gang.

He is powerless though, and I believe that Alec will take good care of him.

"Boss, the addressal would be quite controversial. Our subordinate groups didn't know that we were taking part in the war. So, now they are demanding answers."

My right-hand man, Jimin says, but his tone is unlikely cold.

"What's with the manner you are speaking to me? You ought to be enthusiastic since I took over the throne of this underworld."

"I am happy, sir. However, my only concern is the upcoming meeting. That's why I am tense."

I nod solemnly. Sometimes, this guy makes me doubt his loyalty by his attitude. But again, he's been with me through thick and thin.

Perhaps, I overanalyze things. It can't be helped when I have literally thousands of invisible daggers aiming at my back.

We walk into the meeting room. The local leaders who work under my gang stand up, bowing their heads in courtesy.

I nod and settle on my designated place and so does Jimin.

The meeting goes on for long, as we discuss the aftermath and losses in the war.

I had to answer a lot of questions since I alone took the decision to join hands with the Russian Syndicate.

I am not accountable to any of these leaders but for the proper operating of all the minor factions working under my shadow, I need to clear things up.

"What's the vision for the near future of The Viper Syndicate?" 

I hum, pleased by the leader who asked this question since this is what we all have been fighting for. 

The Viper Syndicate, VS, is an organisation under which the majority of Korean mafia factions work and are led by me. 

"The mighty VS will dominate the underground since there's no resistance. The Choi family, suffered a massive blow to their reputation and business over a few days. We are the strongest in our country. Now that the Romanos have fallen, we have the chance to take Italy, Spain, Germany and France under our direct control. We will maintain our alliance with the Russian syndicates. They will be dominating eastern Europe while we do the same in the west and our business will flourish if none of the two syndicates chooses deception. The spoils will be distributed, keeping in mind about everyone's roles. The various losses will be discussed too, shortly after the return of my men from Italy once the unrest is settled. And a lavish party will be organised to celebrate this joyous chain of events and that's where I will declare myself the next generation Mafia king."

The room falls into silence but I could sense the unsaid collective approval from all the members. 

"We agree. However, we are curious if the rumours of Mr Jeon's secret wedding were true or not? If yes, we'd like to meet the lady who is to be your companion in order to pay our respects" One of them says and I smirk.