Chapter 41

"He's dead?"
"No... That can't be true," he said.
His face paled. His forehead furrowed as if he was worried.
My gaze remained on him. He tried to untie the rope tied to his wrist. Tangled tangled his dirty coat, obviously several times he tried to escape.
He stumbled into the dirty and dusty corner of the basement. His feet and hands were tied behind his back.
"That's not true! I saw him rushing towards me before I passed out. He's not dead ---"
"Of course he's not." I cut him off.
His face softened. Unable to hide the weariness on his face, the black was deep below his eyes.
"He can't die without paying for the brutality he did to me. Also, Theron is a weed so he won't die right away."
His teeth greeted. Why is this one so mad? I just told the truth. Theron can't die ... At least he has to live to suffer.
"Don't worry, Thander. I won't kill you. I'm not like those heartless brothers."
He kept looking at me. I kicked a can that was blocking my path. I went closer to him.
"You abused an innocent and orphaned woman. You used my ignorance for the worldly happiness you made me feel. You believed that you would help me find my real parents. I didn't even think you were using me against my father. . All the kindness you have shown is just a sham, ”I said.
"Because of you I lost a loved one."
"What are you saying Lineah?" he asked, frowning.
"If you didn't kidnap me that day, my mother would still be alive. She could've met me ..."
"Lineah I don't understand what you're saying."
"Don't be stupid anymore Thander. Theron and you are already dressed. You are animals!" I screamed and smashed his chest.
"How do you make people smile? Don't you feel guilty for what you did to me? To my Mother? To us and my family ?!"
"What are you talking about? Your mom? What happened to Tita--"
"Don't fucking call her that!" I shouted. I saw him gulp.
"Lineah, I can't understand you. What are you saying? Why are you so furious with us?"
Really ?! He doesn't know why I feel so angry with them? Are they idiots ?! The speed they forget!
"I know it's wrong to take advantage of you and I apologize for it. On behalf of Theron I apologize for what we did to you. You don't know how much we regret everything we did to you but I don't understand --- "
"You don't understand or you don't want to understand? Is it hard for you to accept that all your money is stained with blood from the people you killed?"
His eyes widened. "What ?! That's ridiculous! How did you know that Lineah? Yes we're heartless but we weren't murderers!"
"Of course you'll deny it," I said.
"Were not murderers. We didn't kill you Lineah. So where did you say that come from ---"
"You killed my mother! You killed my Mother!" I pushed his chest and slapped him a few times but that wasn't enough because even if my hand was numb to slap him it wasn't enough punishment for them.
"Lineah... I don't know what you're talking about ---"
"Because of you he died! The thickness of your face will discriminate against the evil you have done!" The bottom of my eyes began to heat up as I stared at him. I averted my eyes, trying to fight the tears that were about to fall on my cheeks. I stood up and turned my back on him.
"Lineah--"
"You're animals." I said as our eyes met.
"Your karma is just beginning. I will make sure you suffer for what you did to me and my parents. I will take back what you took from us. I will get Salvatore Corporations and the justice that is due to my Mother." I made a firm promise before leaving the basement.
*******
"Lineah be careful." said Denard from the other line. I was about to enter the grand theater of the hotel where the business convention I attended was being held when he called.
I smiled at the other acquaintances as they greeted me before answering Denard.
"Don't worry, I got this." I assured him.
"Watch out for his guards, they're everywhere. Watching all the actions of the people close to him."
I looked around. The venue is spacious and grand for a business convention.
Full of people with corporate attire like me. The only difference is that the skirts of the women here don't have a slit, unlike mine. It's a pencil cut skirt with a high slit on it. My creamy long legs are such a head turner.
I couldn't help but rejoice at the attention I was getting from people. Some of them can be my business partners in the future. I might as well talk to them and maybe I can use my seductive smile to make them say yes to my proposal.
But of course I'm not just here to talk about my business proposal. I'm here to tell Theron some important information.
"I'm not sure if he's here already. I'll drop the call. I'll look for him first."
I couldn’t wait for what Denard would say next. I shouldn't waste time.
I delved my eyes around the room. Searching for his ruthless presence. I found him talking to some old businessmans.
My gaze remained on him. It has a band aid on the forehead. I snorted. Just a small wound on his forehead was not enough. I’m sure he wasn’t even hurt there!
Where does his skin come from? Will it? Why wasn't he even injured oh what?
The car he was riding in overturned last night and here he was standing next to me as if nothing had happened!
I immediately huddled with the women in a circle and talked not far in my direction when Theron turned to me. Letse! That animal must have felt that I was looking at him!
"Uh hello? Who are you?" said the woman in front of me.
"Oh my Belle! You don't know her? She's Ignacio Salvatore's daughter!" the woman next to me said.
I tried not to look in Theron's direction, I'm sure he noticed me looking at him. I need to act as normal as possible.
"Yes! I'm Ignacio Salvatore's daughter. Lineah... Lineah Salvatore." I held out my hand to the woman who still looked confused.
"So how's everything with the Salvatore's business?"
"We're doing fine." I said and smiled.
"But isn't it ... Salvatore Corporation is no longer yours? The Monteveros have already bought Ignacio's shares, haven't they?"
I lost my smile at what the woman said.
The woman's eyes widened in front of me, it was looking behind me.
"Speaking of..." another whispered.
Its masculine smell immediately greeted me. He still doesn't change his perfume. It's still the same, just like before. I took a deep breath before facing him.
I flashed him the sweetest smile I could give.
"Mr. Montevero!" said one.
"Good evening! We're so lucky for you to go to our circle. What can we help you with?"
"What can I do for you, Theron?" said the woman beside me.
My heartbeat quickened as our eyes met. The heat of anger crept into my body. Theron's gaze remained on me. I tried to restrain myself by clenching my hand.
"Mr. Montevero. I can't believe you're here. You're injured right? Shouldn't you be resting? You just recovered from the accident," I said.
"It's nice to know you cared for me, Ms. Salvatore. It made me feel a lot better." he smirked. The smile on my face disappeared when he said that.
It met the measure of my gaze. I stopped myself from glaring at him. This animal ! I needed to finish what I was going to do right away because I couldn’t bear to talk to him without slapping him. I clung to him. Why is he so delicious ?! Damn! He was so good to whip!
Up close you can see more that its face has jaunting scratches on the cheek and nose. There is also a wound on the lip. He looks more ruthless and dangerous because of it.
I glanced at the Patek Philippe watch similar to the one on my wrist. Denard was right, he always wore his wristwatch. Theron and Thander always wear this Patek Philippe wristwatch.
According to him, it's their gift to each other. It's a good thing these two are watch lovers, because Thander's watch will help me convey the information to Theron without saying anything.
We fixed the plan for that day. Theron needs to know that Thander is with me when I don’t admit that to him. The only way is this watch I picked up earlier while talking to Thander. He probably didn’t notice that because of my blows.
"I'm glad to know that I made you feel better, Mr. Montevero but I need to go now."
I parted the hair with my right hand where the watch was. I’m sure he’ll see that.
"Is that leaving right away Ms. Salvatore? The--"
"Hmmm... What time is it?"
I glanced at my wristwatch. When I looked up, Theron and I met eyes. Its forehead is furrowed and its eyebrows meet.
I secretly smiled. I'm sure he recognized his brother's wristwatch. Especially since this expensive watch is customized just for the two of them.
I turned to the women.
"I have important things I need to attend to. It's nice meeting you all."
I glared at Theron.
"Glad to meet you, Mr. Montevero. Have a good evening. I hope you see your brother," I said and walked out of the grand theater with a smirk on my face.