The Viper's POV
I sat at the mansion with my mom beside me. She held my gaze for a while but remained completely silent.
"Is there a problem, Mom?" I asked in curiosity, she was always one to talk.
"I know what you're doing, my boy. I may be old but I'm not dumb."
My heart dropped at her statement. I've done everything possible to make sure she never finds out about how I would want to tear the Redlands down to nothing.
"What do you know, Mom?"
"Everything, I used to be a mole, you know. I was sent into various groups and I got the information I needed. How do you think your father met me?"
"Now that you know, what would you do?"
"Back you up. That man ruined my life. I have everything up for him but he still chose his family over me. Didn't even spare me a glance again, used me like some cheap whore!" Pain resonated from her voice and I could feel a fraction of her pain.
I made all I had from absolutely nothing. Grew up with my mom barely feeding us while they basked in wealth, glamour and power. Well, I'm up now to get everything I had lost.
"I'm glad we're on the same page."
"Cause them pain, my boy. Make them bleed. I want them wiped out completely, make sure of it."
"I promise on my life, mother."
I quickly remembered something and called Donald. The phone rang for some time before he picked up.
"Boss."
"Yes, has the mole in the Ryan's camp been able to do what I asked him to?"
"Yes, boss. He was able to do it."
"Perfect." I cut the call immediately. I don't chit chat with my men. They know to do their duties right.
"I have something I need to take care of Mom. I'll be back before sunrise."
She nodded and stretched out her arms. I walked towards her and gave her a hug, kissing her forehead.
"I love you."
"I love you, too."
I walked out of the mansion. I need to get to my cells. A prisoner I caught since a week ago is in there and I need some information. The bastard thought that he could double cross me.
I walked into the underground parts of my house and passed my guards who greeted me. I barely acknowledged them and went straight to the cell.
I called on a guard who unlocked it and I walked inside. The man in question was chained to the wall and he seemed to be unconscious. Dried blood matted his face and several parts of his body, but I'm not done with him yet.
I took a bucket of water and threw it at his face. He jolted awake and gasped in surprise. Once his gaze reached mine, a dreaded look appeared on his face.
"Hi Tim, I thought of visiting today, my men said their visits weren't forthcoming. So I just want to make sure there's no need to hurt you, just tell me what I need to know."
"I promise, Boss. I don't know anything." I had rows of rings on my fingers and I gave him a hard punch on the cheek that sent a tooth flying.
"Don't make me hurt you, Tim. You work under me and thought to betray me? What haven't I done for you? I picked you from the dirt and gave you a chance at survival."
"Sir, please understand that I would never betray you like that. They set me up, I didn't do anything."
"Take out his nails." I told the guard that opened the cell for me. He entered the cell and got to work. Tim's screams were like music to my ears.
"Wait, you monster. You are such a barbarian. I regret the day that I had anything to do with you. I should have just remained homeless, on the streets." Tim screamed rage evident through the excruciating pain.
"Stop." I ordered the guard so I could hear it all. "Go on."
"You deserve to go to hell. My baby has a bad kidney, I came and begged you if you could help me, you turned your back on me and called me an ingrate."
I chuckled at how emotional he was. It was just bad business. I knew I'd lose money and I hate losing money so to hell with his daughter or whatever.
"You're laughing?"
"Why wouldn't I laugh? So you felt like it was wise to get help from an opposing mafia and snitch."
"I never snitched! They don't even know who I really am. They were giving our free treatment and we applied and got it."
"I don't care if you don't say a word. You should have never taken anything from my enemies. You would have just allowed that bastard child of yours to die!"
"Never! She is getting treated as we speak I'm sure. I don't care what you do to me, I'm just glad that she's safe. I already made my mistakes."
I looked at him for a while then turned around and walked out of the place. Just when we got to the door, I ordered, "Kill him."
"Your fall will be horrible just you wait and watch. Monster, bastard!..." I didn't wait to hear it all. I just walked out and left, not feeling an ounce of guilt.
My phone rang at the door of the underground cells. I took it and answered immediately.
"Boss, Miss Ericsson is here again to see you with another man."
I furrowed my eyebrows at this, "on my way. Take them to the meeting area." I needed the call.
What is that woman up to this time? I headed to my office and took my mask, no one needed to know my true identity for now. My fingers were all covered in leather gloves.
In minutes I was already at the meeting area. I saw the figure of a man backing me and Monalisa sitting opposite him with a dress that has such a high slit, revealing her long legs.
She cleared her throat at the sight of me and stood up abruptly, the young man followed.
I gestured for him to have a seat and he did. I just nodded at Monalisa and the look on her face showed her displeasure.
"Viper, I have a new player. He will play a crucial role in breaking the family apart."
"Why?" The mask I'm wearing alters my voice and some can't tell who I am. I looked at him straight in the face.
"I want her for myself and if I can't have her no one can."
I laughed at this. I wanted her, and will have Elena. I could
make good use of him for the meantime though before I get rid of him.
"Welcome to the fold, young man."