Leah smirked at Arthur when he took his gun out. She knew she'd get to him. Now he'll kill that bitch and Ric will kill him back. Perfect revenge for her. She did a happy dance in her mind.

"But how will you get to her? Isn't she protected by Ric's most trusted men? You must have a plan for it. How about I'll distract them and you can easily shoot her. "

"And why do you think again I should kill her?"

"Well she's a manipulative bitch. She's getting all her dirty work done by Ric. "

"Are you sure you are not describing yourself?"

"Wh..what do you mean Arthur?.. I.. I am nothing like that. "

"I'm not a child Leah. I know what you are trying to do. I can see right through your bullshit. So be a good girl.. Raise your hands up before I shoot the fuck out of your brains. "

Leah stood there shocked. She thought he had already agreed to her. Her anger and frustration knew no bounds. She wanted her revenge. And she always gets what she wants. But for now she'll play by his rules.

"Fine.. You are right. I did tried to kill you good for nothing brother. But you know how damn irritating he is ."

"Well if anybody is irritating its you. So keep your mouth shut. And follow me. "

"Yeah yeah.. Says the person who started it. Remember how you fucked me Arthur? All dark and rough? Is your wife like me in bed? Does she like how dominating you are? Or she's just a pussy. "

"I'll say this once now, If you want to see the next fucking day then stop speaking of my wife."

"I'm not scared of dying ..but why do you care about that girl ?"

"She's different. She makes Ric normal. Like he was before."

"So its just that?"

"What's more to think? "

Leah scoffed at him. What a brother! He couldn't see the love in Ric's eyes when he's looking at her. The same feeling she craved. He look at her as if she is his whole universe. His eyes twinkle in her presence and he nevel felt more alive. She would take all of it from him. If she can't have it she won't let him have it.

"Now be a good girl and move to the living room."

Leah walked towards the room with power. She just needed an opportunity to strike back. As if the Gods were on her side, she saw his mother sitting on the couch and reading some stupid magazine.

Before Arthur could comprehend what was happening Leah took a knife out from the back of her jeans and grabbed Victoria by her throat. She held the knife at her throat and pressed it deep enough to bleed.

"Move a little and I'll slash her throat."

"Leah.. Drop the knife. Trust me you don't want to do that. Leave my mom. "

"I don't like your tone. It lack the usual touch of begging. Beg for your mother's life."

"Leave me you bitch. I'll kill your fucking entire family if I even have a scratch on my skin. "

Leah laughed maniacally at her empty threats. She made a deep cut on her face making her scream.

"It'll definitely leave a mark. So Arthur do you want me to continue carving designs on your mum or you'll do as I say? "

" You can't go anywhere Leah. Before you could even think of running you'll be dead. Leave my mother and you can still walk out alive. "

"I'M NOT FUCKING AFRAID OF DEATH ARTHUR. I'M NOT. NOW TELL ME ARE YOU READY TO TALK ?"

Leah sang a song while moving the knife from Victoria's face to her ears. She earned a scream from her as she sliced her ear. Blood pour out like heavy rain.

"Don't hurt her. Tell me what do you want? "

"Now you are talking. Hmm let me think."

"I'll give whatever you want.. Money, properties, jewels, bonds anything you say. Just don't hurt her. "

"This is funny. I don't need your money or those shining rocks. I need something else."

"I get it you want protection. New York will protect you. They'll give you a place to live. No gangs can hurt you. I promise."

"This sounds good. But I don't need your protection, Arthur."

"For God sake tell me what you want? "

"I'll tell you. But first let me tell you a story. There was this girl and boy. They were so happy together. But one day the boy left her for someone else. The girl had to see him get married and have kids. But she was thrown away like a used toy and given to his little brother who never looked at her. The girl was left all alone. They humiliated her in front of the whole world. So tell me Arthur what do you think the girl should demand from them? "

"Leah.. I'm sorry for everything but I never did it intentionally. We can't decide with whom we'll fall in love. We are sorry for all the hurt. But please don't make my mother pay for it."

"That's not an answer to what I asked. But I accept your apology. I mean my heart is so big. I can't really see people sad. And you were my first love. I can't see you sad. You should thanks me. "

"Thank you, Leah."

Arthur signalled his men to grab Leah while he kept her distracted. He couldn't let anything happen to his mother. It was her mother who stood by him when no one was there. She persuaded his father to let him marry the love of his life. He'd have to save her at any cost.

"I think sometimes you forget I'm the daughter of William Roscoe. Tell your men to back up before I kill her. "

"Don't. They won't do anything. I'll call them off. "

"Good boy. So ready to hear the deal? "

Leah continued as he nodded. She was having fun. Too much fun in this game. Finally she'll have her revenge.

" I'll leave your mother if you let me leave this place—

"Done. I'll make the car ready."

"Tsk Tsk I wasn't done yet. I'll let your mother go if I get to leave this place with Amara. "

"That girl who saved Ric? "

"Yeah yeah. The girl that did all the bullshit for Ric. So tell me do you agree? Will you give me that bitch in exchange of your mother? "

"She's under Ric's protection. I can't just give you her. "

"Okay. So you are letting your mother die for a girl who is no one ? Talk about priorities."

" Arthur, son please give her whoever she wants. She's crazy. She'll kill me. "

"Clock is ticking, Love. "

"But mother.. —

"Oh God Arthur he'd want you to save me, his mother rather than some stranger. I gave birth to you guys. So what she took a bullet. I kept him nine months in my womb. I endured pain for sixteen hours before finally giving birth to him. He'd want you to save his mother,Arthur. Son,please save me. "

"Fine, I'll bring her. "

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