Chapter 5

• DERRICK'S POV
• I was in my office sorting out some of my work papers.
• I did my best to focus on my work. I really did.
• However, no matter how hard I tried, my thoughts kept drifting back to.... Her.
• Joan.
• Yes,that's her name.
• Every single time I closed my eyes, I could see her gorgeous face.
• Her image was imprinted in my mind, refusing to leave.
• This is unusual because I just came in contact with her yesterday.
• I had never met anyone so beautiful... Anyone so mesmerizing. Yes, that's the word.
• She had the most beautiful pair of brown eyes I had ever seen. I could look at her forever.
• She had such captivating beauty and an innocent demeanor. She stared at me innocently.
• I could destroy her if I had the chance.
• I can imagine doing dirty things to her. She had such a small frame. She was so small that I could crush her with my bare hands if I wanted.
• I could pin both hands on top her head with one hand and I wouldn't need to use all my strength.
• Her curves showed in the tight dress she wore yesterday.
• Her hips would fit perfectly underneath my hands. I could hold her perfectly shaped ass firmly.
• Yes, I turned around to do a double take as soon as I saw her yesterday.
• Seeing her in that maid dress did things to me.
• I caught a glimpse of her when she came in and I got hard immediately. That's why i had to turn my focus to my phone.
• It seems as if I can't control myself
• Her maid uniform hugged her curves in all the right places. Her boobs were just the right size.
• I allowed my mind to wander, picturing her delicate features and the way her eyes sparkled innocently.
• And then, there was that moment when our fingers touched. It was brief, but it left an impression on me. In that fleeting connection, I felt a surge of electricity, a magnetic force that drew us closer.
• I clenched my fists, frustration and desire intertwining within me.
• How could I allow myself to be so captivated by someone?
• I have vowed to never let another woman into my life.
• I can't compromise it. All women are cruel and I want nothing to do with them.
• Who is this woman?
• Why does she have this effect on me?
• A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.
• I groaned internally, clenching my fists.
• I just wanted one moment to myself. I've been having meetings and press interviews all morning.
• When I got back home, I got an earful from my mother about how I haven't gotten married yet. She's been bugging me about this for years.
• I craved some peace and quiet which is why I retired to my office to get some work done.
• Who dares to disturb my solitude?
• "Who is it?" I asked through gritted teeth.
• "It's Santi"
• Santi was my second in command.
• I have two right hand men: Santi and Ace.
• You'll soon find out why.
• Santi knows how stressed I am. He was with me all morning. I specifically told him I did not want to be disturbed throughout today.
• For him to knock on my door, it must be important.
• He wouldn't risk his head for something unimportant.
• I let out a deep breath "Come in"
• The door opened, revealing Santi.
• He was dressed in all black as usual.
• He stood tall. The huge slash on his eye reflected.
• "Boss" he said with a nod.
• I looked at him with a straight face "What is it, Santi? This better be good"
• "I apologize for the disturbance. We captured Bones"
• I almost couldn't believe my ears.
• Bones was a worker of mine. We found out he betrayed us by running illegal jobs with one of our enemy cartels.
• I was surprised to hear he was captured because he was off our radar for months.
• I sent my best men to track him down yet they couldn't. I almost forgot about him.
• "How did you manage to capture him?" I questioned
• "It took us a while. We tracked some of his underground gang members till we found one that was willing to talk. We paid him enough money to snitch on him"
• I nodded.
• It's time like these that I appreciate my men. They were willing to do anything for me.
• "Did anyone get killed in the process?" I asked.
• "Yes. Some were unwilling to co-operate so they had to be eliminated. We couldn't afford any loose ends especially the ones who knew too much"
• "Has the situation been contained?"
• "Yes boss. We have it under control"
• "Good job. Where's Bones?"
• "In the dungeon"
• "Very well then"
• I stood up and left my office.
• Santi and I made our way to the secret staircase in my mansion.
• Down the staircase was an underground dungeon.
• Only a few workers in this house knew about it.
• Santi led me to the room where Bones was being held.
• The room was dark but was visible enough for me to see the sight before me.
• Bones was tied up to a chair with his head hanging low. Few of my main men stood around him. Ace was part of them.
• The blood on their hands and clothes were visible. Anyone would be better off dead than to be tortured by my boys.
• Bones' face was badly beaten to the point where I couldn't recognize him
• I sat in the chair placed in front of him.
• "Good day boss" my men greeted.
• I don't have a lot of main men. I prefer to keep my circle small.
• If there's something I've learned in life and something my father taught me, it's to never trust many people especially in the line of business I'm in.
• They were handpicked and trained to work for me, to be loyal to me.
• "Hello boys" I answered "What's he saying?'
• "Nothing yet, boss" Ace answered "Maybe he'll talk now that you're here"
• I looked at Bones. I didn't feel the slightest sympathy for him.
• If he hadn't been a greedy bastard, he wouldn't be in this position.
• "What's your deal?" I spoke to him.
• He panted with each breath he took.
• "Just.... *pant* kill me *pant* already"
• His voice was raspy. He probably hasn't taken water in a long time.
• "Your death won't be so easy" I said "I'm going to enjoy every bit of pain you feel or have you forgotten who you're dealing with?"
• Apart from my successful family business, my father's family ran a successful underground cartel for generations.
• We managed to do this while maintaining a perfect image with the public by owning successful companies.
• We had to do this due to the amount of money we made.
• This way, our wealth would not be questioned.
• Trust me, it's hard living double lives.
• This is the part where Bones fucked up.
• A year ago, I employed Bones to take over one of my trap houses and run it for me. He's worked with me for years and he seemed trust worthy. That was why I placed him in charge of the trap house in London.
• Instead of sticking to just our deal, he turned part of it to a secret brothel with underaged boys working for him.
• My spies told me about this and we were able to contain the situation.
• If we hadn't and word got out about it, my family could be ruined.
• Already, all eyes are on us.
• I did my best to calm myself down. If I act according to the emotions I'm feeling, I just might kill him.
• You can never double cross me. Ever!
• How dare he? He's got some guts.
• "Do you have no shame?" I raised my voice "A brothel? With kids? You're a father! Do you have no moral compass?!"
• Bones threw his head back and chuckled.
• "Kids *pant* especially young boys are the sweetest" he chuckled again "They made me a lot of money"
• Ace punched him in the face. I shook my head.
• I made a mental note in my head. Run proper mental health checks before partnering with anyone.
• How can someone employ kids for sex work?
• How cruel do you have to be to do that?
• "What do we do now boss?" Ace asked me "Should we kill him?"
• "Not yet. Does he have any accomplices?"
• "Yes" Santi answered "He had an assistant who helped him run the brothel"
• "I've taken care of him" Ace told me.
• "Is it someone we know?"
• "No boss" they chorused.
• We have to make sure there are no loose ends. If any are found, they'll have to be tied up.
• Fuck greedy men. I pay Bones more than enough to help me run the house. He also has a cut from whatever sales he makes.
• I wonder why it isn't ever enough. I can't even imagine what those poor kids went through.
• "What about the kids?" I questioned "Where are they?"
• "In a private location" Ace responded "They're being well taken care of and rehabilitated"
• "Send me a budget of everything they need"
• "Okay boss"
• I stood up and adjusted my coat.
• "Well done, boys" I said to them
• They bowed their heads "Thank you, boss"
• "As for him" I took a long look at Bones "He deserves to rot in the deepest part of hell. "Make his death painful. I mean it"
• "Yes boss"
• "Come on, Santi" I told him "We've got work to do"
• "Yes boss"
• Santi and I left the room for the boys to do their work. As we walked down the dark corridors, the loud screeching sounds of Bones' screams could be heard.