I walked into the underground cell in one of my main warehouses, away from the city where Alex has kept Aldo's two other allies for the past few weeks.

These motherfuckers really want to go through my wrath. If they fucking complied with Omar and Alex then they might've been spared from the hell I was about to bring upon them but of course assholes like them don't listen I thought.

The stench of bold hit me that instant as I walked further into the dark cell where there was only one light hanging right above them. Not a single soul was able to be seen in the dark room except the two individuals underneath the bright light.

As I looked ahead, I was facing both men who were completely knocked out. Judging by their appearance Omar's done a great job at tormenting them.

Seeing their bruised up and swollen faces with cuts, blue and green wounds and burnt marks had me excited. As well as the sight of their freshly chopped off fingers and some toes that were laying on the ground.

I enjoy torturing and watching others get tortured. It brings me peace, like it's one of my hobbies. This makes me Excited and eager to shed some more, showing them how bad of a nightmare I could be. I can just tell that this will be fun.

Taking a few steps back and into the darkness I motioned Alex with my fingers to wake these fuckers up .

One of my men handed him over a bucket full of water and without any hesitation he threw the bucket full of water one at a time at each.

Both immediately rouse out of their unconsciousness. Looking around for the person who was responsible for that act.

"What the fuck" screamed the bald head with eagle tattoo on his upper arm, as the second individual, who seemed to be young Asian stayed silent.

"I said we don't know anything, your fucking wasting your god damn time" he shouted at Alex.

Without wasting another second Alex punched him right across his jaw causing the man to wimp in pain.

"Don't you dare fucking shout at me, shithead!" Alex spat at him angrily, completely unaware of my presence as I watched the scene unfold.

This sure will be fun, I thought, smirking to myself as I walked up to my supply station where I had the best and sharpest tools aliened next to each other.

Grabbing my obsidian blade pocket knife that could be seen shining in the dark with the small amount of light had me mesmerized. Quick for a small test I cut a small on my index finger which instantly spurted blood.

Satisfied with the results I head back towards the screaming men in pain as Alex continued on with his torture.

"Speak now or I won't let you witness the next sunrise. Now the choice is yours" I said walking into the light, revealing myself.

Fear flashed across both men's features as they were taken back by my presence. I was generous enough to give them thirty seconds to register who they were confronting, while both mouths remained ajar from the horror.

"It appears that Aldo, my guy, has done a good job of informing you about me. As a result of my sheer presence, you two are already shitting your pants," I snickered, loud enough for them to hear.

"V-Venttali, ....I-I...w-we...." The heavily tattooed guy, as the other fella, stutters in dread. I can already see sweat gathering on their forehead, along with quivering throughout entire bodies.

"Now, let's get down to business" I state bluntly.

"You're both well aware of what happened to Aldo, aren't you?" I murmured, while both guys worried for their lives as I slid my finger along the sharp edge of my knife.

"If you don't want to wind up like him, speak and tell me where the fuck his daughter is?" I snapped.

"SPEAK!" I roared stabbing my knife through the table as they both jumped in panicking. This was just a preview as to what would happen if they didn't obey my demands.

Both men remained motionless, afraid to say anything. I was about to lose patience when the young Asian spoke up with his heavy accent.

"Are you going to let us live?" I evilly chuckled out at his comment as he inquired anxiously.

"It depends on your answer, if it satisfies my demands," I said. He moaned in pain, shaking his head slightly and casting one last glance at his comrade.

But before he could even utter a word, the man beside him challenged him not to say a word.

"Don't!" he strained with the ropes around his form, the man shouted.

"Don't you fucking dare or your parents will be murdered when THEY find out!" he warned the teenage boy, as I briefly motioned Alex to shut this asshole up.

The boy turned his gaze towards the bald head, as Alex wrapped duck tape around his mouth as he struggled to free himself from the bonds.

Although I pity this young man for ruining his life at such a young age, there's nothing I could do. Even though he's a kid, I don't go back on my words.

"If you want me to spare your life, then I suggest you spit every detail now" I gritted, holding my knife under his chin.

"Ch-Chiara... Chiara Knight! ....That's her name, she helped with the raid on your ships. Though she wasn't there physically but she was the mastermind behind everything" stated the kid.

"Though Mr. Knight never let her meddle in his work because he never considered her his blood. Hence why she joined our gang to get back at him for never considering her worthy enough to be his blood" continued the kid but I cut him in between.

"I don't want to hear the fucking families backstory. Get to the main point, where the hell is she now?" I enquired.

"I-I'm not sure." He added, "The last time we saw her was when she was told to attend the party where you were to be present."

"What party are you talking about?" I inquired, leaning forward and resting both hands on the table, staring directly into the terrified soul's eyes.

"Empire State ball, she was there but left right after we all were informed about Mr. Knight's death" he said.

I looked at Alex, puzzled; there was no way she could have entered the ball without any one of my men noticing. Alex was in charge of all of the Alex was in charge of all the preparation and guest lists with the universities administrators.

"What about the attack on my club?" I asked

"That was also.... H-her. She knew you would kill Mr. Knight once you had him and that was her first attempt to give a heads up" he stated as I slammed my hands back on the small squared shaped table picking it up and throwing it away.

"Fottuta puttana (fucking bitch)" I yelled, as I walked back and fourth in anger.

"Alex, once we're finished here, summon everyone up for an emergency meeting," I said, my gaze fixed on the teenage boy and the other.

I walked up to both of them while trying to control my rage, standing still with my hands in my pockets.

"I have a deal for you both" I uttered.

"W-what? What is it?" he summoned.

"Work for me" I offered.

"I'll pay you both double and protect your parents as long as you get me to her. I want you to find out where she is and whom she is working for."

With a look of surprise on their faces, they both seemed caught off guard by my proposition as I exclaimed everything.

"Do you think you both will be capable of handling this task now?" I asked to which they both nodded their heads in yes.

"Y-yes, I-I'll try my best" the young one sobbed, relieved that his life had been spared for the time being.

"I don't want you trying, I want the job done" I yelled, snatching him by his hair and forcing him to face me.

"And one more thing, my men will be watching you both from each and every corner, so do not even consider challenging me. You're lucky I didn't shed any blood tonight; otherwise, you and your ally wouldn't be alive right now" I stated as he continued to whimper as I tugged harder at his hair.

As I stood up and instructed Alex on their tasks, I gave them one last glance before leaving to gather my men for a search going after this woman.

I have to stop her before she can do anything major, which could be a serious concern for me I thought as I headed into the dark night full of stars.

After a week of staying at my office practically every night, I returned home two hours after my meeting with my men.

The search for this stupid woman has officially started, and I'm not going to back down, even if it takes me months or years.

How fucking foolish can she be to believe she'll strike back at me for killing her father? I laughed out loud, as I sat down at my mini bar.

"Chiara knight," I murmured aloud as I poured a glass of liquor for myself. This will be interesting, I reasoned, as it would be yet again another adventure for me.

I stepped into my walk-in closet, constantly taking sips of my drink, but my gaze was drawn towards the vast frame in the far right corner.

"Zara," I said quietly to myself. As I stood right in front of it, I grasped every feature of her face in my mind, her beautiful smile and even those doe-like hazel eyes.

I smirked to myself as I imagined holding her beside me, but I came to a standstill when I remembered something Omar had said:

"What if she loves that man and that is why she married him, then what? Will you still kill him and force her upon yourself? Hate to break it to you bud but that would also make her life miserable, hating you for the rest of her life knowing that you killed her love"

That was the last time I felt anything for her. In a fit of rage, I tossed my glass of liquor at the picture, shattering the glass and frame.

Love? Huh, she married him because she fucking loves him. Pathetic.

I thought to myself, that whoever the motherfucker is, he's darn fucking blessed to have her. I hate to admit it, but I'm angry and jealous.

She's a pure angel and the epitome of innocence, hence why I assume God had shielded her from someone like me, who's full of darkness and a devil.

How selfish of him, I thought.

Looking back at the shattered frame one last time before leaving it there, I returned to my room and landed on my king size bed. I tried to get up, but I was too intoxicated to do so, and I passed out there.

As I gradually regained my consciousness, awakening all of my senses, I heard small whispers beside me.

I kept my eyes closed and inhaled deeply. My mind was refreshed by the cool air filling my lungs, and I felt intense soreness all over my body.

My legs had become paralyzed as I attempted to move them and my head throbbed in pain.

I tried to open my eyes and look around with my blurry vision. I tried blinking a few times for my vision to clear until it was clear. I heard someone gasp and hold on to my hand.

"Your awake, sweetie? Oh thank the lord you've finally woken up" she sighed in relief saying a small prayer.

I just looked at her not being able to say a word out my mouth. I tried to get up but she stopped me midway.

"Stay, you need to rest" she held my shoulders.

"W-water, p-please" I whispered, barely able to speak as she nodded her head. She quickly grabbed the jug, filling the cup up full of water for me.

She helped me up into a sitting position, holding the cup up to my mouth for me to drink. Within seconds I emptied out the entire cup.

"T-thank y-you" I whispered, clearing out my throat.

Looking around my surroundings I noticed that I was back in my room. Flashbacks of the night resurfaced in my mind as I held my head tightly pulling at my hairs.

I shrieked in pain remembering the horrifying night again. Hoping that it was all a dream but it wasn't. It was reality. Everything that I remembered was all true, reality

"NO!" I screamed pulling at my hairs.

No, no, n-nooo" I screamed again as Maria aunty tried her best to calm me down.

"Sorry" she said dejectedly out of nowhere.

I opened my eyes to look at her. She seemed so sorrowful about my condition. I wasn't in the best sate of mind but all I wanted to do was to get out of here.

I didn't want to stay in this place anymore. I just wanted to leave. I can't handle any more of this pain no more as I weeped harder.

"I-I want to leave" I pleaded tearfully.

"Unfortunately, that can't happen" she uttered regretfully.

"WHY? Why?" I asked furiously.

"Why can't I?" I asked again, irritatedly.

"It's Mr. Shah's order, I can't do anything about this honey. I'm really sorry" she remarked looking down at the empty cup in her hand.

"Then I'll call my brother myself to come and get me" I said in anger, moving towards my side table to the right to grab my phone.

I called Hamdan and Azaan bhai both but they didn't pick up my call. I tried again but gave up after four times.

I tried calling Armaan bhai but still got no response from him as well. It felt as if they've all forgotten about me and are now too busy in their own world.

I was losing hope by now, thinking that I was probably a big burden on Abu and my brothers. Otherwise why would they even consider marrying me off to a monster like this.

"Can you please leave me alone?" I asked weeping as more tears streamed down my face.

Nodding her head up and down she left without another word other than feeling sorry for me.

I threw my head back down on my soft pillow crying my eyes out for the next half an hour until I lost my consciousness again, falling into a deep slumber.

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