Book 2✔️ Between The Mafias

14. The one where Barbie was at his club

Max a.k.a Ken's POV

"One hour Nikko, then we're done," I told him bluntly. We passed Leo's mansion, making me sigh. I knew Emilie, and I should've stayed on that fucking island and lived happily ever after. I sadly touched her ring through my pants pocket.

Shit. How do people survive this hurt? I'm a fucking mob boss.

I should be able to handle this. I should be able to let her go. I had told her to go be with Leo if it would make her happy. Fuck. She deserved to be happy. I needed to toughen up and made myself numb.

"You need to take it easy on the drinking while we're there. Our men need to see you're sober, leading, and having their back." Nikko addressed me from the front seat.

Damn him. When did he become so bossy? He was getting too good at this.

"Right. One fucking hour, then we're going back." He hummed his agreement as we reached the parking lot.

"Shit. That's one of Leo's guys. What is he doing here?" I asked Nikko, groaning, definitely not wanting to converse with Leo. I knew he'd be telling me 'I told you so' and I once again failed to protect my woman.

Fuck.

"I don't know boss, but I think this is good for our guys. They need to see you, socializing with the enemy." I groaned at him, agreeing with his words. Maybe. My hand moved away from Emilie's ring to touch the gun I slipped behind my back, seconds after we were out of the car. Yeah. I considered myself petty enough to shoot him to feel good about myself.

Huh. Maybe this outing won't be so bad after all.

But when I saw Nikko subtly shake his head as if he knew what I was thinking, I cursed and let him ushered me deeper into the club. "Goddamn. This is going to be the longest hour in my life."

I had to look twice. I was not ready when my eyes landed on Emilie and her entourage from across the bar. I was conversing with some of my guys when I saw her dancing with her friends. She seemed happy. "Ivan, did you know about this? I thought you were still banging Angelica?"

I was too emotional to be subtle. I knew I should control my anger, but I was mad at Ivan for not even knowing his lover's plan. I grunted and let Nikko pass me the vodka shot. He probably anticipated it was better to hand me a drink rather than letting me reach for my gun. Cause in a crowded club, it would be too messy to start a gunfight.

The look that Ivan gave me showed that he didn't know about Angelica's plan.

"Um, No, Boss. I just found out. She never gave me details and I never asked." He shrugged at me but looked furious while Angelica was dancing and grinding with another man. I smacked his arm, laughing at him. Okay. Maybe it was good to see other people getting jealous and shit. Hell, Ivan might still have a chance with Angelica. I was not going to be the one to forbid him from sleeping with the other party.

"Just go to her, Ivan. You looked like you were about to explode. I'm good with Nikko and the guys here." It only took him seconds, but he went to Angelica right away after I excused him.

Nikko kept talking about business with the guys, while I mostly listened and tried to let my feelings go numb. I was not going to embarrass myself by confronting her. But then, I saw Emilie finally look my way. She was shocked. I gave her a little nod, while I forced myself to keep my distance from her. She deserved to be happy. If Leo made her happy, then I'd give her that.

"You should go to her and greet Leo. Be the better man. Then, you can go back to your hell hole and sleep it off. Just don't shoot anyone. Demyan will go with you. I'll stay here and be with the rest of the guys." Nikko said after he drank down his vodka.