Moth to a Flame

Trentotto| Fucked Up

THIRD PERSON

Leticia ended the call. She had just received an update from their associates that Clevan just arrived in Columbia. Although she sent him away as a punishment, she secretly sent people to protect him in case of emergencies.

"My lady, the news that the Salvatore Family has a new mistress has reached the ears of the other Mafia Families worldwide. Isn't it about time to—" Napatigil sa pagsasalita si TK nang makita ang pagbago ng ekspresyon sa mukha niya.

"The Ascendancy Rite," pagtatapos niya sa kung ano man sanang sasabihin ni TK.

It was a tradition that every time a mafia family had a new mistress, they were to hold a grand party to celebrate her rise to power and hierarchy. They call it The Ascendancy Rite, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where every mafia family can attend and spread their influence regardless of rank or order.

All families were invited—the Quartet Federation and their allies, but the Five Rings could come too. It was a celebration orchestrated by the powerful Lucchesse Family, and this the only special occasion where chaos is forbidden.

"M-my Lady?" TK called when he noticed her spacing out while looking at the thing between his legs.

Nabalik naman sa realidad si Leticia at biglang tumikhim nang mapansin kung saan siya nakatitig. She didn't even know where she was looking before spacing out.

"Right now, everyone has their eyes on our family," She whispered, concern lacing her voice as she paced back and forth in front of the open window in Kage's office.

Supposedly, The Ascendancy Rite must be celebrated a day after she survived the Ancestral Mansion. Still, Kage had to postpone it because he wanted to explain everything and make her understand the weight of her responsibilities.

As she contemplated the gravity of her situation, her loyal butler, TK, looked at her in confusion. He knows why she had to assume the position of the underboss, but he doesn't understand why she is bothered about the Ascendancy Rite.

Surely, with the Don himself by the mistress's side, there shouldn't be a problem. Who would dare disrupt such an occasion, especially when everyone knew the lengths he would go to protect her?

"Can we still postpone it?" TK shakes his head as a reply.

"It has been delayed for two weeks. Stretching it any longer would surely invite disrespect." Napairap na lang si Leticia.

Damn that old tradition! The Lucchesse family has fallen, yet their traditions remain and respected by everyone.

It would have been fine if he was still the annoying yet sane Kage she knows—but he wasn't. He has turned into a ticking bomb that could explode at any time. Giving him public exposure in front of the other mafia families could only lead to another disaster.

She hissed before leaning both of her palms on the table. She needs to decide. "Have it scheduled for next week. Pick the date carefully and ensure the weather is nice." TK nodded and left the room.

Nang maiwan si Leticia sa loob ay umupo ito sa swivel chair at nagsimulang magbasa ng mga dokumentong kailangan niyang pirmahan. She couldn't remember when was the last time she had a time for herself. Lately she's been going around everywhere, meeting people, sealing deals, settling transactions, and raiding headquarters.

Kung bakit ba kasi kabobohan ang pinairal ni Roan, sa kanya tuloy bumagsak ang responsibilidad nito.

"Alert: Master's Cognitive-Emotive Synthesis Status: Critical. High levels of anger and jealousy were detected. Probability assessment indicates 99.99% likelihood of murder based on rational and emotional input." Napaangat ng tingin si Leticia nang marinig ang warning galing kay Diamond.