After clinking our glasses for the sixth time, Mr. Walter is already blushing red. I took him on my shoulder and we both walked towards my car as my feet faked tremble. I shoved the man on the back seat and slammed the door close. As I started the engine, I drove to the usual spot where I do my thing.

While driving, I could hear him puking and moaning my fake name. Hearing those never failed to disgust me. A fat middle-aged man with low alcohol tolerance is an easy target. In my case, 5 glasses are at the minimum.

Arriving at the edge of a cliff, I took my gun and pointed at his forehead. But the old man is totally knocked out and cannot even utter a word. Without mercy, I pulled the trigger and blood splattered all over the place. The smell of fresh blood of a new corpse is my addictive drug, I cannot get over it.

I took clean clothes from my purse and stripped ***** in front of an old man who badly wants to kiss my *** earlier, but is now dead.

I examined my former target. How could a perverted old man run a whole city? Seriously, why did folks voted for this geezer? He’s obviously a corrupted person who liked to get his *** whoopin’ by women half his age.

After changing, I took my phone and contacted William; my assistant. “Clear this mess, the usual spot. I’m counting on you” I didn’t hear him replying to my orders but I could imagine him nodding to my words before hanging the line. The classic quiet William Mayson.

Walking towards a nearby public restroom where no one really used it to these days, I washed my face and removed my makeup. I also applied disinfectant on my palm; to remove that sick man’s dirty stench, stuck on my hand. I grabbed a new perfume and sprayed it all over my body; to completely remove suspicious. Changed my hairstyle and makeup and voila! A completely different person; known as Ginny Lopez.

I went outside and called a cab. “Oh miss, Lopez. What are you doing here at such a late hour?” the driver who seemed to recognize me. “I was just visiting an old friend” I faked a smile. “Is that so. Uhm, it’s me, Roberto. I often drive you to your apartment. I understand that you don’t remember me hehe” the driver “Roberto” scratched his head and OMY GOD PLEASE LOOK AT THE ROAD GOSHDARNIT! The cab almost hit another vehicle in front of us. All I could do is to roll my eyes at him, what an annoying nerd he is. Roberto my ***! I don’t really care. All I want to do is to go home and lay on my fluffy bed.

I saw William’s car drove by. Good, fast as always. I could really rely on him.

My apartment as Ginny is not really far away from here. But why is this four-wheeled vehicle moving so slow! I glared at Roberto who is happily humming in the driver’s seat. “Uhm, Roberto, can you please drive a little faster? I badly want rest” I sounded as humble as possible. “Why? Isn’t it fun to drive slowly under the moonlight? Oh, wait, scratch that. I mean romantic. Have you ever heard someone mention how beautiful you are? I often see you at your university and in the supermarket. I can't help but to get mesmerized by natural beauty ” this guy even wiggled his brows, how disgusting!

It’s clear that this dude is flirting with me. Did I catch this driver’s attention while disguising as Ginny? I can’t take this anymore. In a second, I saw Roberto’s eyes widened as I pointed my hand formed as a gun on the back of his head. I can’t afford to kill this brat here. I don’t have time to clean such a mess.

“Drive faster or I’ll shoot you pew pew” I whispered on the back of his ear. The tensed guy relaxes as he realized that I was not pointing him an actual gun.

“Hahaha, I was just joking, miss Lopez. That was so scary hahaha…” he uttered.

The drive went back smoothly. Due to extreme tiredness, I didn’t realize that we’re already in front of my apartment. I paid Roberto and headed towards my apartment.

But before I could ever reach my destination, the guy pulled me towards him and quickly smacked my lips with his. He forcefully pushed my head closer to him as his tongue entered my mouth. Goddamn, I won’t let my *** get harassed by the likes of him. I tried to push him away but my tiredness resists me especially I had a little drink with the old man and the guy’s surprisingly strong.

I was about to kick his manhood but this sick dude instead rubbed his cock on my thigh. This resulted me in range. I pushed him away as far as my body could and grabbed the gun from my purse.

“What a cute pellet gun you got there, Ginny” he laughed disgustingly, I swear to god that I’ll let him meet satan in few minutes.

I was about to pull the trigger but before I could, Roberto’s already lying on the ground with blood all over his head.

I turned around to see William, as expected from him. “No one dares to harass ‘me lady” he whispered and showered Roberto a few more bullets.

“Nice timing William” “I’m sorry ma’am, I was late. If could ever arrive sooner, this would not happen” I smiled and brushed his hair, who’s actually 10 centimeters taller than me.

“It’s fine. Take care, Liam. I’ll go lay my *** down to bed” I giggled. “No, please let me take you home. As an apology, this is all my fault” I didn’t bother arguing with him. Besides, the bed in the mansion is far better than here at the apartment. I just want rest, since I too had a little drink with the fat old man.

“You’re fierce as ever, Liam” I started a conversation in between our ride. “It’s my duty to protect you and follow your orders” he and his monotone voice.

“I can protect myself. I just didn’t get enough rest. Man the last few days are tough. Can’t wait to take a rest” as I said that, I can’t help but smile when he drove a little bit faster.

“Yeah yeah, I’m the family’s new successor, so you’re here to guide me as your family’s new successor too, right?” I continued our conversation.

“That’s correct, ‘me lady. But before you’ve been the new successor, I already planted in my mind that I’ll protect you”

“Huh? And why is that?”

“Because no one should mess with the great Deborah Minerva”

I saw him flashing a smile and drove at full speed.

“Deborah! My sweetheart. How are you?” mom cheerfully welcomed me as she kissed me on the cheek the moment I set foot inside our family mansion. Not to mention, her wearing full-on shinning glimmering accessories in the middle of the night.

I continued walking upstairs to my room, ignoring my mother’s words. God knows how tired I am. “Report everything to me tomorrow” from cheerful to serious really quick. I gave her a nod and went to my room.

The last few days are real torture. Don't want think 'bout that now, mom.

I jumped in my bed, didn’t even bother changing my clothes. Guess I’m just too tired.

I was awakened by the sunlight touching my face. I looked at the clock and shocked to see that it’s already noon. Mom didn’t bother waking me up, huh? That’s quite unusual.

I took a bath and fixed myself before meeting my mother who’s in her usual spot in the house; the underground library.

I went downstairs to the hidden elevator and met my mother. The library didn’t change at all. It’s been three years since I last went here. But rather than calling this a library, I would like to call it secret weaponry. You can see different kinds of weapons behind those shelves. According to father, those weapons are owned by my great great great grandfather. And everyone on our generation would add weapons until it became a great weaponry collection. Thinking ‘bout it, what weapon should I place there? Maybe Tanjiro’s sword? Hahaha.

There I saw mom facing the other direction while sipping her tea as she flipped through her page. “Sit,” mother said like ordering a dog. But like a dog of hers, I followed my master.

“Your younger sister, Hillary. Oh my, I’m so proud of her. Who would know that the youngest in the family would bring good fortune for us? She’s worthy of praise” she said without looking at her. I just rolled my eyes, trying not to start a quarrel.

She placed down her book and eyed me. Good, now I know that this won’t turn nice. “Tell me everything truthfully. Every detail, nothing left behind” her dark black eyes never failed to terrify me. I turned away to avoid her gaze.

“Don’t be scared honey. I won’t hurt you. Mommy will shower you praises after you tell everything” My brows met, the moment I heard those disgusting words of her. I just sighed to release this frustration I’m feeling.

“Everyone on the list is dead,” I said. She turned to my eyes watery. “I’m so happy my baby Deborah. Mommy’s so glad” she patted me as tears flowed from her eyes down to her cheek. After patting me, she sat down and wiped her tears. She then again flashed me her terrifying eyes with her creepy smile. “But why would it take you 2 days though. 50 targets are not that many” she said with a disgusted look on her face.

“That’s all, mother. May I be excused?” I stood up from my chair and bowed down to her. “NO ONE TOLD YOU TO STAND UP! HOW RUDE!” she shouted as loud as she can. I bet everyone upstairs heard her though this room is soundproof.

I sat down without saying a word. She’s very red, red as a tomato. After a few minutes, she calmed down and faced me again. “Believe we’re not done yet, sweetie. Now tell mommy everything, or else she won’t praise you” she said sweetly but I had enough. No one wants your praises, Victoria.

“I’ve reported everything, mother. May I be excused?” I said gently. “Ow really? But mommy wants to spend more time with her baby” she said while rubbing my hand, gross.

“I’m busy, mom. I have a business to deal with” she stopped what her doing and placed her hand back to her lap. “And what is that?” “You don’t have to know” for the second time, I stood up and started walking away.

I was expecting her to stop me or at least shut at me but I’m already at the door yet she still didn’t utter a word.

“Why did Cedrick let you handle everything? There’s Calix or or… my youngest child, Hillary…” I could hear her whispering but I didn’t bother listening.

I slammed the door close. I’m not that far from the library but I heard her shouting. I think father made a mistake mentioning that that room is soundproof or my mother is just blessed with a strong voice.

Victoria is sick. Can’t believe that she’s my mother. What did dad find in her? Maybe they were forced to marry? God, seeing her in that room reading that same book truly creeps me out. Well, maybe I’m the reason why she’s reading that. Seriously? “How to handle your child” that’s sick. Maybe I should read a book too, about handling your mother.

Arriving at the ground floor, William awaits me. “Good morning Liam” he nodded as a response. Along with him are my things. We’re really ready for this mission.

I walked outside towards my car along with Liam who is carrying my belongings. He shoved it on the back and sat on the driver’s seat while I’m comfortably sitting beside him.

“How’s your talk with your mother?” he asked. I just crossed my arms as a child fought with her friend.

“Awful. She’s still my sick mother. Nothing changed actually. I’m just not used to talk to her. By the way, where’s father? I haven’t seen him in a long time”

“He’s doing his business like usual, miss” yeah I’m used to my busy father.

“Pardon me for asking, but did you tell your mother about your important mission?” Liam said formally trying not to get disappointed.

“Of course not, Liam. Why would I?” that psycho is big trouble. I won’t bother telling her.

Our conversation ended there. I guess Liam is still not comfortable talking to me casually. I actually see him as a friend, not a butler/assistant.

In between our ride, my phone rang. I took it from my pocket and not surprised to see the name of my client on the screen.

“Hello, mister Ford?”

“Yes, this is me. Are you ready with your mission, miss Minerva?”

“Yeah”

“Great. Meet me at my office”

“ ‘Kayyy…” I hanged the line.

“At full speed, Liam. We’re heading to the Ford company”

“Yes ma’am”

Chapter 3

The car stopped at a very tall building. So this is Mr. Ford’s company, huh? I entered the building and didn’t bother talking to the desk lady and walked directly to the elevator. He does mention that his office is on the very top floor.

Before I could ever enter the elevator, as expected, men in black surrounded me. I could see Liam holding his handgun from behind his back. “Don’t bother, Liam” I stopped him, I don’t want to cause any ruckus. It’s bad for my reputation.

“Who are you? Do you have an appointment with our boss?” the guy seems to be the leader among the men in black spoke. I moved closer to him and whisper to his ear. “Deborah Mi-ner-vah~” Judging by his eyes that widen as I have spoken my words, he must know our family.

“You must not pass through, miss,” one of them said as he pointed me his handgun. The leader stopped him and gestured us to continue walking towards the elevator. Liam nodded at them and we proceed to our destination.

Arriving at Ford’s office, a middle-aged man with a bunch of young women surrounding him can be seen in the four-cornered room.

“Yo, I’m here” I sat on one of the sofas not waiting for him to permission, Liam stood beside me.

Ford asked his women to return to their own rooms to give us privacy. “Hello, Miss Deborah. I will make this quick. I want you to kill Damien Kotch. That’s it” he said and showed us a suitcase filled with money, guess that it’s worth billions. This target must be tough.

“What’s the catch, Ford? And who is this Damien guy? Is he really worth billions?” I said while crossing my legs.

“He’s indeed worth billions, miss Minerva. Damien is a good friend of mine. But you know, in the business community... Friends are basically enemies. That’s right, I’m betraying him. This fool is a cheater after all. After helping each other, he’s still at the top compared to me. I want him down. No scratch that. I want him dead” he said while playing with his beard.

“Why do you need a Minerva to kill this guy? Can’t your men finish him off?”

“Oh Deborah, baby. You’re too naive. The business world cruel. I won’t risk letting my men kill him. It would ruin my reputation and his men will finish me off too. Plus, to be honest... I think my men can’t really handle him. I didn’t know that I made contact with a dangerous man. But I think you can do it, miss Deborah. That’s why I’m offering you 10 billion. After you kill him, I would earn twice, no thrice of money I offered you. That’s why I’ll sacrifice everything I can just to see him dead. I’m expecting you to do your job, miss Deborah” he explained. But who is this guy really? I never heard about him at all, till now.

“Like your family. They kept their selves hidden. They’re too careful and that is bad news for me. I just learned the true him months ago. Guess you’ll be shocked if you learn his true identity. I’ll just send you the information. It’s too risky for me to spill it out here. So return to your home and I’ll order my men to deliver you the information” he continued as he walked towards me and mess with my hair.

I slapped his filthy hands away and eyed him. “I’ll take it here. Why bother sending it to my place when I could just take it here already. You’re the naive one, Ford. Baka~” (baka- stupid)

I snatched the envelope containing a piece of paper he's holding. “No! It's too risky, Minerva. I’ll have my men---“ “Your men here and there. I don’t care, Ford” I saw his face turning red, I must irritate him hard.

I walked away and let Liam hold the paper with the case of money. “Deborah!” he yelled before I exited the room. That man really annoys me. I turned my head and gave him a glare. “I’m a pro assassin, Ford. Don’t take me like a fool” I shut the door close and went to the elevator.

“Damn. I hate that man. I’m not a kid anymore. Why treat me like one?” I continued cursing while Liam just stared at me sighing.

Once we reached the outside, I ordered Liam to drive me to my private mansion to get my things done.

When we reached my house, I immediately opened the envelope as I closed the door of my room. My eyes widened to what I see. There are only 2 contents written in there but I didn’t expect that it will give me mixed emotions.

‘Business Name: Damien Kotch

Real Name: Nicolai Luciano’

Dang. This assassination is going to be interesting.