Noah couldn't comprehend what was happening. He liked Leah. Absolutely adored her. But he knew this was wrong. He pushed her away and if he wasn't so worried about someone seeing them he would've laughed at Leah's expression.

"Leah what's gotten into you? Why are you behaving like this?"

"I.. I like you Noah. I really do. If my marriage wasn't fixed with Ric.. I want nobody else, only you. "

" BUT your marriage IS fixed. You have your wedding in few days."

" I don't want to get married to Ric. I love you. I'll do whatever you say. "

" Okay. You love me right? You'll do anything I say?"

"Yes. "

"Then let me kill Ric. He is a bastard for hurting you. I love you so much Leah. I can do anything for you. He doesn't even care for you. Help me kill him and his family. I'll make you the queen and love you forever."

Leah was speechless. She got what she wanted. She tried to come up with a quick answer but failed miserably.

"Leave it Leah. We both know you are just attracted to me. You like me because I care for you. The moment Ric shows you a little concern you'll go back to him. "

"Are you even listening to yourself? "

" Yes. He has always taken what I wanted. He doesn't even know who his enemies are. I take care of everything. No one but me deserves to be the king. I love you Leah. If you don't want me to kill him, then run away with me. Far away from here. Just you and me."

"Do you think killing Ric will be easy? "

"Ric trusts me more than his brother. It will be piece of cake for me. You take care of his family. Poison their food. Easy and Quick."

Leah beamed as if she won a jackpot. She never knew Noah loved her so much.

She kissed him again this time full of happiness. Noah responded with equal passion.

"Not here, my queen."

"Wait.. I'll have to talk to my father about this. "

"No Leah. You can't. He'll inform Ric's dad. He is their ally. He sees him as his son."

Leah laughed hysterically at this.

"My father hates him. I can't wait to tell you everything."

They both went to Leah's room to finish what they started in the gym.

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Ric was back in the studio with his butterfly. The happiness radiating off her face kept him at peace. Finally the storm within him was at bay. Amara was teaching dance steps to Jasmine and Michael. She got really well with his gang. He wished Noah was here. But he had given him a job to do. Everything was going according to the plan. As he planned everything in his head again for a zillionth time,Amara came towards him.

"What are you thinking?"

" Just imagining you teaching our kids to dance. "

" Will we ever have it? "

"What love? "

"A happy family. Will everything be alright?"

" Amara, I promise I'll make sure we'll be the most happy family. So happy that even happiness gets jealous from us. I'll make everything right.Just give me some time. Trust me."

Amara nodded and placed herself on his lap. He engulfed her in his arms. They both knew no matter what happens atleast they had each other.

Ric phone rang and he smirked seeing the id. Looks like Angelo got the voice note.

"Hello. "

"When can we meet? "

"Now is a good time."

" I'll see you in the Central Park in 10 mins. "

Ric knew they were meeting alone. Nicholas Angelo was a man of few words. He was cold and heartless. He was brought up the same way as his brother, Arthur as he was the only heir of his father. Though he was younger than him he was more ruthless. He had taken his throne because of the sudden death of his father. Ferdinand Angelo was a respected man in the mafia world. His died by the hands of Ric's allies.

Amara wanted to go with Ric but she knew he would never take her with him. She was listening to the call and the person on the other end of the call appeared to be a cold and emotionless man. She knew Ric can take care of himself after all he is the Mafia King.

"Be safe,Ric."

"I'll be back before you know. Take care ,Love. Don't do anything stupid."

Leaving her in the protection of his most trusted men, Ric went to meet Angelo.

Reaching at the place, he noticed a man in mid twenties standing by the statue. He was tall, lean and muscular. He gave off a mysterious vibe in the darkness.

"You are late."

"Traffic. Did you listened to the recording?"

"I did. My forensic team said it was not tampered."

"According to my source, your father was killed by Roscoe. He was killed in his Chicago mansion. "

"Proof. I need to kill that bastard. What's your motive behind helping me? "

"My motive is the only thing keeping you alive. You broke the brethren code by shooting at me in the fundraiser."

"What the hell are you talking? I am not here to play games. Connecticut never had a hand in trying to kill you. I wanted to kill you. God knows how much I wanted to destroy you and Roscoe. But my father didn't raised a coward. If I kill you, I'll rip your heart open. Thats my style."

Ric could sense he was telling the truth. But if it wasn't them then who was behind it?

"Do you have any proof Roscoe killed him? The voice note was just celebrating my father's death and blabbering about victory. "

"That was just the trailer. I had full confession of Roscoe. It'll be enough to take him down. All the other gang will have to back you up leaving Roscoe alone. He would have nothing. No matter what treaties he signed. The chair will bring his clan down. "

"Once you get married to his daughter, you'll be a liablity too. "

"Leah Roscoe is just another pawn in his game. I want you to present your case before the chair tomorrow. Roscoe will be at your mercy before the wedding."

Angelo nodded his head. He studied Ric and could feel power radiating off him. Before his father death, he always looked up to Richard Black. The man was a legend. In just four years he had achieved the terror attached to his name. But he wanted to know the reason he was helping him.

"Why are you going behind your ally? "

"I have some beliefs. I respected Ferdinand. He was different from other gang leaders. Unlike my father, he loved his family not just his power. And besides I have some personal stuff."

" We can work together. I'll present the evidence tomorrow to the Chair. But I don't think Roscoe is going to back off easily. He is a vile creature. "

" If its a war he wants, a war he'll get."

"I think he is the one behind the shooting. It was a perfect opportunity. No one would have suspected him. "

"Do you think Leah is also compromised?"

"It is a possibility."

"I have my second in command looking into this. I had my suspicions beforehand. "

Angelo nodded. Both of them shaked their hands sealing the deal before leaving. Angelo now had a strong ally on his side and Ric's plan was finally working. He hated Roscoe from the day he met him. He was cunning and vicious. He hoped Noah does his part and get the truth out from Leah.

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