Unpredictable Me: The Empress

Chapter 45

Chapter 45. On Fire

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LARA'S POV

"It's my honor to become the next Gangster Emperor." I twirl my hair as I listened to their conversation.

Nakapasok na ako sa loob pero nakasandal ako sa pader kung saan di nila ako nakikita. They're sitting on a chair, leaning their arms in an oval shaped table. Four Gangster Attendants are present. The leaders of the top 3 gangs are also present. So I guess Kiel is here.

"I'm glad you finally considered it." I bit my lips. You heard it right, Jehan considered being the next Gangster Emperor. That only means I'm screwed!

"About the bombing Thorn..." I crossed my arms. So they're talking about the bombing incident?

"Yung babaeng may dalang bomba ang tanging pag-asa namin, pero binawian din s'ya ng buhay pagkatapos ng ilang oras." I raise an eyebrow. She died? What the hell? As far as I could remember she's still alive and breathing!

"Isa po itong babala para kay Empress." Rinig kong wika ni Jethro. Tutal ay nadawit na rin ang pangalan ko sa usapan, napagdesisyunan kong magpakita na sa kanila.

Lumikha ng ingay ang takong ng boots ko kaya bahagya silang napalingon saakin. I saw how dad rolled his eyes. Nagulat naman saakin si Kiel at Jethro. I can't see Jehan's reaction tho. Inayos ko muna ang maskara ko para masiguradong di ito matatanggal.

"Late again, are we?" Di ko na lang s'ya pinansin. Umupo ako sa upuan kung saan kaharap ko si Jehan.

"So, a penny of your thoughts Empress?" Napalinga ako kay dad. His robotic voice is really annoying.

"I believe you knew about this matter? The bomb threat for you." Tinaas ko ang kaliwang kamay ko upang paglaruan ang mga daliri ko.

I know he knows about it. His title as the Gangster Emperor is not just for nothing. The bomb threat was for me, and I'm fully aware of that. I can still remember the words inside bomb case.

Greetings to the new Empress

Wow, how welcoming could that be. I'm so impressed. High five for the effort they exerted. Mind the sarcasm people. I tilt my head when I felt them staring at me. They're waiting for my response, or are they waiting to hear my voice?

I look up and sit properly. My voice is not robotic like dad. So there's a big possibility they can recognize me by my voice, especially Kiel. He remembers my cold voice very well. I cleared my throat .

"Yeah." I snickered. Napansin kong nakikinig sila ng mabuti sa boses ko. Napangisi ako, I won't talk much.

"How did you know? Are you there?" Napalingon ako kay Kiel nang magsalita s'ya.

"Yeah." Sagot ko mula. Nakita ko kung paano bumagsak ang balikat n'ya sa naging sagot ko. Lihim akong natawa sa isip ko. I'm right on track, he's trying to figure out who I am base on my voice.

"Where are you that time?" Tanong naman ni Jethro.

"Cut the chase. I know you wanted to know who she is." Dad said. I rolled my eyes. Dapat kasi may nakainstall din na voice changer tong personalize mask ko. I hate it, I can only talk less.