2 hours before the party begins....

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Zack ran around the hall, checking everything and everyone. But because of him running around the hall like a mad man, Visty came up to him and scolded the man.

"5 years ago you are barely eligible for this party, but now you are the boss ! You must show that you are a good boss, not running around like a headless chicken !"

Visty gripped their clipboard tightly. "Just let me do the checking okay ? Your suit and hair are a mess ! You looked like you just came out of a....a..."

Zack tilted his head questioningly, "a...?"

"A...make out...s-session...." Visty quietly finished their words. Their grip on the clipboard tightened.

Zack chuckled before laughing out loud. "Well, you are truly my right hand man ! I'm very handsome in this state, right ? Right ? Maybe i should keep it like this for the whole night...."

Visty dragged Zack down the hallway, where some servants are quietly watching, and continued to scold Zack like a parent would do for their child.

Visty opened the door to Zack's room with a bang and alerted the maid around them to call for Zack's Stylist.

"Now sit here like a good boss" Visty huffed. They crossed their arms while watching their boss fidget in front of them.

Visty turned their gaze to the clipboard they are holding. Their eyes unconsciously widened, their grip on the clipboard tightened.

"Hey, why did you invite that family?" They asked Zack, their voice slightly quivering.

Zack chuckled. "I think it's time i announce my wish for an alliance" a wry smile etched on his handsome face.

Visty gritted their teeth. They turned their back on Zack. Zack could see the other shivering lightly.

"You fucking promised....that man may be your uncle but his family and ours are a separate one...not even a branch ! Your grandfather disowned him for a reason, Boss !" Visty said. Their mouth molded into a frown, Zack stood up and sighed.

Zack walked up to Visty and patted their head gently. "My mistake...sorry..."

"Then what....do i....we do ?" Visty asked, their voice small. Although their body stopped shivering, Zack could still hear the fear in his Right Hand Man's voice.

"I'll handle it like a good boss"

Zack's reply made Visty shiver for a second. "Tch...fine. We need to make sure Towa is inside his room...or else.." Visty walked out of the room, not even once looking back.

Zack stared Visty back for a geed 2 seconds before looking away, regret fills his eyes.

"I'm sorry Visty...." He murmured.

The stylist that Visty called arrived to see a her dejected boss sitting on the chair near the window. His expression made her heart tighten.

"Boss !"

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"And so, i have orders from my apprentice-sir Visty- that you are under house arrest for tonight"

Towa kind of expected this and nodded his head obediently. Dr. Carl closed his eyes tiredly.

"I'm pretty sure you are under house arrest everytime. But this one, i mean it. We are holding a party tonight, i'm sure Lily have told you the details, and i'm going to send one of my trusted maids for a food delivery to you so you can enjoy the foods"

"My brother is going to be there and my friend Nora too. I might be quite busy tonight but i'll spare some time for some check ups" Dr. Carl continued.

"N-no... You need to enjoy yourself more, Dr. Carl ! Tonight is a party! Your...your brother and your friend are here too...no need to bother with me.." Towa said, murmuring his last sentence.

Dr. Carl stared at Towa with worry in his eyes. "I'll just check on you...just once..."

Towa sweatdropped. Ah, this man is persistent. He wanted to enjoy the party too ! He's going to sneak out with Lily tonight !

"I-"

The door slammed open revealing said girl in her almighty red dress and black high heels.

Her black hair is styled in a mid length with side parting hairstyle. Her lips looked red and cute with her pouting at Dr. Carl.

She tapped her heels on the floor. "I'll take care of Towa by myself ! Trust me !" She glared at him.

Dr. Carl stared her for a minute before nodding his head reluctantly. He turned to Towa, "Please be careful, tonight, the mansion is alert to any danger. I'll be on my way" he walked away, passing a frozen Lily.

When Dr. Carl finally left Towa's room , Lily could sigh in relief and breath again.

It was too suffocating and she didn't like it one bit, is what she thought when Dr. Carl finally closed the door.

She quickly ran up to Towa with puppy eyes.

Towa sighed. Ah, he knew there will be a problem. "What happened ?" He asked slowly.

"Ah... I didn't have the suit and um, you're kinda on a house arrest right now so..."

"I'm still going."

"B-BUT !"

Towa smiled and ruffled the girl's hair.

"What-hey !" Lily frowned and fixed her hair in a rush. "But i did brought something else though..." Lily gulped.

"What is it ?" Towa asked curiously. Lily turned around and took out a bag that's hidden behind the sofa a moment ago.

"How did you-"

She dumped a bunch of make up and dresses on his bed. "I only have this"

"What....do you mean by this ?" Towa asked. He knew this route. Ah, HE KNEW IT !

"Do you still want to go to the party ?" Lily asked, she raised an eyebrow, daring Towa to answer 'yes'.

Towa gulped. He was about to say no but remembers that System Happy might be a guest in that party....yeah. If he dresses up as a girl maybe...

He'll be an idiot for crossdressing like this but, he's a fool when it comes to his beloved.

He'll always be.

Towa nodded, he puts up a determined face which startled Lily quite a bit.

"Are you sure ?" She asked once more, eyebrows furrowed.

"Yes. Do it"

"Fine."

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Guests flooded the hall in, they chattered happily while holding what it seems to be a fancy goblet.

A man stood announcing the name of the guests while crossing off the names that have arrived there of the list.

Every guest have arrived except for one. He gulped when he saw the name. Anyone who has been working in the Leviathan Family for the past 10 years knew what happened with this family.

This family is new and fresh in the underground community, but their standing is equal to Leviathan Family in the top.

A new ruthless and cruel family, known for dabbling in Dark Arts, Occult, Sacrifices and Dangerous experiments.

They are rarely seen in public. Their boss is very mysterious but Leviathan Family knows who that boss is.

It's a bad news and he wondered, why did his boss invited them ? The previous boss must be outraged by this outcome. He must've ripped and burned this guest list down.

A tap on his shoulder made the announcer realize he still needed to announce a guest.

Ah....

shit.

He turned to the person tapping his shoulder gently and found a man smiling ruefully at him, his golden eyes shining oh so bright with curiousity.

"Good, you're here. I've been calling you for about a minute and half now" He stated, his tone mocking.

The announcer gulped. He dipped his head in shame before apologizing. He straightened his back and faced the audience.

"From The Ouroboros Family, Steruza Harley!"

The man whispered thank you to him and walked pass him with grace. Many of the guests stared at him in surprise and awe.

His subordinate named Lucas also followed the man closely. Although Lucas is wearing sunglasses, the other can feel his glare piercing through their soul.

Harley's smile did not fall as he continued to take the stares in stride and walked over to Zack who is clearly nervous.

Well actually, Zack is calm but because of Harley's observation he knew that Zack is screaming internally.

He chuckled.

"My dear nephew, Zack. Did you miss me ?"

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Nya