Chapter 5

• Sicily is an autonomous region in Italy, covering an area of over 25 thousand square kilometres. One of the things that has made this region famous is the presence of several mafia groups known as the Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra. Their main activities include demanding protection money and resolving disputes among criminals. Additionally, they're involved in procurement, monitoring approvals, and illegal transactions such as heroin and weapons trafficking and even human trafficking.
• The clans or "cosca" that control a particular area are usually referred to as "Mafioso" by the general public. One of the most feared mafia groups is the Sicilian Mafia under the leadership of Luca Guzman.
• Many rumours describe Luca Guzman, also known as Don Luca, as a ruthless mafia leader who would do anything to achieve his goals. This group has managed to control the drug and weapons trade beyond Italy's borders. Not only that, but he's often suspected of orchestrating the murders of judges, officials, and politicians. Luca is even skilled at international business manipulation involving money laundering that leaves no trace.
• Law enforcement has struggled to uncover and dismantle their network because they are so elusive and skilled in their operations. Various methods have been attempted, but in reality, many intelligence agents have fallen in vain while trying to expose this network.
• Recently, some key officials within the British legislative institution have implicated Luca Guzman in illicit business. MI6, the secret intelligence agency of the United Kingdom, has assigned their top spies, including Giorgino Lopez and his team, to lead the investigation and uncover this significant case.
• With all his abilities, Giorgino managed to find what he was looking for. It's angry Don Luca, leading him to mobilize all his subordinates to find this man. Unfortunately, up to this moment, Lopez's whereabouts remain unknown. It's unclear whether he's dead or intentionally hiding in a location inaccessible.
• "Any updates on that damn spy?" Luca asked Rodrigo, his trusted associate, while sipping a margarita glass.
• "Mikael has arrived in England. He sent word that Giorgino and his family weren't found at their residence. It's highly likely they anticipated this and are hiding in a place we can't reach."
• Luca rolled his eyes in frustration. Showing some emotion, the middle-aged man threw the margarita glass in his hand.
• "You guys are truly pathetic!" he scolded. "Do we not have enough of our group scattered there? To the point that you can't even locate a single rat!"
• Rodrigo lowered his head in fear. The information he conveyed ignited Luca's anger.
• "Mikael has been working with several of our clans there. But it seems Giorgino and his family sought help from someone influential in England, someone beyond our reach."
• Luca clenched his jaw. Emotion had taken over the seventy-year-old man.
• "Summon Mateo right now!" he commanded with anger.
• It took a little while for the sought-after individual to appear. With great respect, the man named Mateo approached Luca. He reached for his hand and kissed it reverently.
• "What should I do, Sir?" he asked.
• Luca stood up straight. He reached into his jacket pocket and sent a picture to Mateo's phone.
• "I want you to find the person I just sent a picture of to your phone. Find them, their family, or anyone associated with them. Bring them to me, dead or alive!"
• Mateo nodded in understanding. Without asking many questions, he immediately excused himself to leave. Luca's command was an order that needed to be carried out promptly. He was determined to fulfil the task before returning home.
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• Kaivan had just arrived in his room at around eight in the evening. It had been a busy day with a lot of work to do. After freshening up, he headed to the dining area to have dinner.
• However, he sensed something was off before he could even touch his meal. He didn't see Anne in his surroundings. Her room also seemed quiet. Usually, she would be up to something like watching TV or bothering Kaivan when he returned from work.
• Curiosity getting the better of him, Kaivan decided to investigate. He took a few steps towards her room, hesitating whether to knock. Eventually, he knocked on the door.
• Kaivan waited for a while, but Anne didn't open the door. Growing more concerned, he hesitantly turned the doorknob, which happened to be unlocked, and found Anne wasn't there.
• Worried that something might have happened, Kaivan headed to the living room. He grabbed his phone to call someone.
• "Mike, have you seen Anne? I can't find her in her room."
• "I'm currently in the ballroom, Sir. Try calling Meggy. She usually takes care of Miss Anne's needs. Maybe they're together right now."
• Kaivan let out a soft breath. It could be true that Anne was with another assistant, as Mike suggested.
• "Alright, I'll try contacting Meggy first."
• After ending the call, Kaivan immediately dialled the other assistant named Meggy. He needed to make sure where Anne was.
• "Meggy, are you with Anne?"
• On the other end, Meggy responded, "No, Sir. I'm in a meeting room right now, preparing some documents for your presentation tomorrow."
• Kaivan sighed heavily. "If Anne isn't with you or Mike, then where could she have gone?"
• Meggy's voice conveyed panic as well. "I'll search for Miss Anne right away, Sir. I'll let you know when I find her."
• As he ended the call, Kaivan grumbled in frustration. At a time when he was tired like this, he had to be bothered by Anne's sudden disappearance. He should have been pleased that the woman was gone, but it would have been a different story if a mafia group had taken her. Kaivan was aware of the information Hans had shared earlier about Anne possibly being targeted by the mafia.
• After waiting 30 minutes, Max, one of Kaivan's bodyguards, finally found Anne walking around the hotel. Filled with anger, Kaivan bombarded her with numerous questions as soon as she arrived in the room.
• "How could you just go off without any security?" Kaivan's frustration was evident on his face.
• "I was just taking a little stroll around the hotel. Why do I need security? You're being excessive," Anne replied casually.
• Kaivan, already overcome with emotions, walked over to Anne. "I don't really care what you want to do. But since you're claiming to be carrying my child, you're my responsibility now!"
• Without asking for permission, Kaivan snatched the phone from Anne's grip and handed the device to Mike, who had been silently observing all along.
• "What do you plan to do, Kai?" Anne asked, confused.
• Instead of answering, he waved his hand toward Meggy. "Meg, please take this woman to freshen up. Then, prepare dinner for her."
• "Kai!" Anne exclaimed. "Give me back my phone!" she pleaded again.
• "Not for now."
• Without further instruction, Meggy promptly guided Anne to her room. Meanwhile, Kaivan continued to discuss matters with Mike in his room.
• "Activate a permanent tracker on Anne's phone. Make sure only I can access it," Kaivan instructed. "Also, tighten security. I don't want to hear about her leaving without my knowledge again in the future."
• "Understood, Sir. I'll take care of it right away," Mike replied, then excused himself to carry out the given orders.
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• "Kai!"
• Anne had lost count of how many times she knocked on the door to his room while calling his name. She was frustrated because her phone had yet to be returned.
• "Can't you just stay quiet?" Kaivan retorted as he opened the door to his room. "I'm tired and need to rest."
• Anne shook her head. "I won't be quiet until you give me back my phone."
• "What if I don't want to? What will you do?"
• "Kai!" Anne yelled again, growing even more irritated by Kaivan's behaviour. "Give me back my phone right now!"
• Kaivan shook his head. He was already preparing to close the door to his room again. Fortunately, Anne managed to hold her ground.
• "You really need a lesson!" she threatened.
• "And what can you do?"
• Anne grumbled in frustration. She fell silent for a moment, and then, after a short pause, she pushed Kaivan's body aside to clear the doorway.
• Swiftly, the brown-haired woman locked the door and tucked the key into her bra. This action naturally left Kaivan puzzled. What exactly did the woman intend to do?
• "Don't mess around with me," Kaivan warned.
• However, Anne paid no mind. Nonchalantly, she continued to stride forward toward Kaivan, who stood not far from the room's sofa.
• "Anne, what are you planning?" Kaivan posed the question once more.
• "Give me back my phone, or I'll make you regret it," the woman replied casually.
• "I won't!" Kaivan remained firm in his decision.
• "Fine..."
• After uttering that word, Anne again pushed Kaivan's body, causing him to fall onto the sofa. In one fluid motion, she crawled on top of the tattooed man. This unexpected development shifted Kaivan from his initial bravado to a state of panic.
• "Oh my god, don't mess around!" Kaivan pleaded.
• Anne smiled once more. "I won't stop until you return what I asked for."
• "Even if I don't give it to you, you—"
• The man's words were abruptly cut off when Anne daringly pulled the tie of her sleep gown. It allowed Kaivan to see with his own eyes how the woman was in her natural state, now positioned directly on top of his body.
• "Anne!" Kaivan exclaimed. Instead of taking pleasure, he used his hands to grasp the slipping gown, attempting to cover Anne's sensitive parts. "Quickly put on your gown and get off me!"
• "My phone?" Anne reiterated, demanding the item she had been requesting.
• "Tsk!" Kaivan grumbled. With a sigh of frustration, he retrieved his phone from his pants pocket and handed it over to Anne. "Don't you want to have some fun with me first?" Anne continued to tease the muscular man.
• "No way! I've already told you, you're not my type," Kaivan flatly refused. "So, hurry up and get off!"
• Anne laughed, thoroughly satisfied that her actions had rendered the man helpless. Slowly, Anne put her gown back on. However, before it was fully adjusted, with a bold move, she leaned down and planted a sudden kiss on Kaivan's lips, shocking him even further.
• "Thanks, future husband," she whispered after breaking the kiss. "If you dare try anything like this again, I swear I'll make you addicted to enjoying my body."
• Kaivan remained silent. He chose not to respond, still in shock from the unexpected kiss from the woman who claimed to be carrying his child.