Adams saw them walk in and hid under the stairs to monitor whatever went in and out of the suite. The cleaners who were curious and suspicious of the room's occupants cleaned the stairs while gossiping.
The first cleaner said. "You see that Omega in room 202? That orchid-scented Omega?"
Adams heard their voices and left his hiding spot to somewhere closer so he could clearly listen to their conversations.
"Yes". Said the second cleaner. "He's obviously a good kid"
"What a pity". Said the first cleaner.
"Why?"
"That he is being abused senseless by those violent Alphas"
"Really?"
"I saw him from afar the day he moved in. I didn't see his face clearly. But an Omega who attracts so many Aphas must be quite a looker. Not just that. That Omega is loose but he has an aloof face like he has no urges. If I were an Alpha and I saw him cry,I'd do anything for him" The first cleaner said.
Maxwell listened attentively from the other end while pacing back and forth restlessly.
"But Niki from the night shift said they go crazy in his suite. A few nights ago,he was covered in blood and carried out by an executive". Said the third cleaner who had been listening but only just commented when it got interesting. "Regardless of what business he's in. It has to be a sin"
"Why does a beauty like him put himself through all that?". Asked the second cleaner who was clearly a novice in the gossip.
Maxwell knew he shouldn't be listening to all that but he couldn't help it. He kept his phone glued to his ears.
The third cleaner who seemed not to like the beauty at all said. "Leave him be. Who knows? He may be into it. You saw it just now. Just now a bunch Alphas left his room all mighty. A bunch of them!"
Maxwell eyes became red with tears as he covered his mouth to trap the sobs that threatened to escape. He couldn't believe that Ricky was somewhere in an hotel room getting gang raped.
"You caught them in the act?". Asked the second cleaner to the first.
"Not really". Answered the first cleaner. Maybe I was mistaken"
"Come on,stop lying to yourself". The third said. "How could you be mistaken?. The 99th floor is where X holdings receives VIPs exclusively. Rich and powerful men who can get whatever they want are always looking for new thrills. With what goee on in room 202. There must be many customers that covet him. If they take turns one at a time,it will take forever. For efficiency appropriate overlapping is good news. Many of his regular customers are familiar with each other. Its common for friends to engage in group activities. Sharing an Omega is also a kind of cooperation. It shows their bond"
Maxwell's world shattered at hearing all those comments. His chest became so painful like someone was squeezing it.
"So you mean he was covered in blood because he was dealing with multiple....?". The second cleaner was shocked.
"Yes,multiple. One Omega serving multiple Alphas and entertaining them all at once" said the third cleaner.
Maxwell couldn't take it anymore. "Adams!". He screamed as he swiped away loads of documents from his desk with tears streaming down his eyes. "Adams! Bring him back!"
"W-what?". Adams was confused.
"Adams! Bring him back! Adams!". Maxwell went crazy. He was breathing like a ferocious beast about to devour his prey. "Bring him back right now! Adams!"
"Mr Kant, I can hear you just fine". Adams said touching the pods in his ear. "Please don't shout. I don't want to be deaf"
"As long as you bring him back,name whatever price you want. I'll owe you a favor for life". Maxwell tried to be composed.
"Okay,don't worry. I'll bring him back". Adams assured him.
Maxwell bit his finger hard and dialed a number. "Vee,have you been to X hotels?"
"What's wrong,Maxwell? You sound off". Vee replied.
"Cut the crap and answer me!". Maxwell yelled.
"I've only been there a long time ago. I don't go there often. My brother didn't let me". Vee finally answered.
"That is Country P's turf. They're super wild but different from us. My brother was worried I'd be taken advantage of. But I heard the new owner of X holdings made adjustments. I don't know the details though". Vee explained.
Maxwell staggered as the call ended. "Ricky,where are you?" He cried so much his eyes hurt. "Peem Ronald! Peem Ronald! How dare you?!! You're out of your mind!". He screamed scattering papers around.
*********
Meanwhile in Ricky's room. Chang Ping brought a nose mask for Peem so he won't be affected by Ricky's dominant pheromones while Ricky curled himself on the sofa nest to Peem fast asleep.
Peem stared at Ricky disdainfully. "After beating our men up like crazy,how can he sleep like a baby?". Peem stood up and walked over to Ricky giving him a kick that jolted him awake. "Get up!"
"Peem". Chang Ping warned.
But Ricky behaved like he didn't hear,his eyes were still shut.
"Get up!". Peem kicked him again.
"So noisy". Ricky commented half asleep. "Peem. Did the sky collapse?"
"The sky is fine". Chang chipped in. "But Peem was beaten up by Maxwell Kant"
Ricky opened his eyes upon hearing Maxwell's name. He chuckled. "I warned you to be careful. Since he can get aggressive"
Peem felt offended. He eyed Ricky angrily
"Did you fight back?". Ricky asked.
"Of course! I was being attacked". Peem replied.
Ricky sat up immediately his eyes began to redden with rage. "You hurt him?"
"It's self defense okay?". Peem shot back at him
"No. Where did you hurt him?". Ricky asked as his pheromones were unleashed, flying around to choke whoever isn't strong enough to endure it.
"He wanted to strangle me. So I kicked him. Just one kick". Peem replied.
Ricky stood up looking like he was about to kill Peem. He faced Peem and stared at him square in the eyes.
Peem began to feel weak. He held his neck and shouted. "Contain your pheromones! Are you crazy? How can you even blame me for that?"
Ricky stared at him for a while. He calmed himself down. "I'll let this go. You're inexperienced. Be careful next time. Don't hurt Maxwell ever again". He contained his pheromones.
Peem sat down with difficulty but according to his stubborn character he never let anyone trample on him easily. "There wont be a next time. Ricky,do you think I like this? I'm repaying you for your help when I started my business. You're also my partner in KB group. Or else,do think I'd get involved in this drama? Maxwell Kant is a dumb masochist clinging to you but I'm not dumb. If it weren't for your stupid plot,would I have got beaten up?"
Ricky turned to him and said softly. "Peem. Being grateful is a great quality. I helped you so you helped me. If you need my help in the future,we can make a deal again". Ricky winked like he wasn't the angry guy few moments ago. "Fair exchange of good karma"
"Fair exchange of good karma?". Peem asked sarcasm in his voice. "Then could you please do me a favor? Be gentler when you teach the subordinates a lesson. And leave some men intact for me and Chang Ping. Anyone who leaves your room becomes incapacitated and can't work. Those guys from yesterday are still lying in the ICU"
"No I can't. With a few losers who want in on the drug business gone,the world still keeps spinning? No. You know how much effort it took me to bring the sinking ship of Brown holdings ashore. Anyone who wants to dirty my deck has to be killed". Ricky smiled at Peem who rolled his eyes. "See? Its reasonable"
"If anyone dares to do such business again. I'll kill them right away. You don't have to dirty your hands". Peem said.
Ricky nodded. "That's the spirit. I know you and Chang Ping's job of managing the men isn't easy. So I showed them mercy. After a few whips,I let them go with their limbs intact. Why are you complaining?". Ricky smirked.
"Just a few whips? A few more whips would have killed them". Peem shook his head at Ricky's taunts.
"I didn't use much force". Ricky pouted. "If that killed them,they're to be blamed for being too weak"
After a brief silence, Chang Ping spoke up. "Alright Peem, Boss has left them a way out to turn a new leaf. Its their blessing"
"Don't cross the line by getting involved with drugs. Discipline your men. Don't let me down again". Ricky said to Chang Ping.
"Yes sir"
He then turned playfully to Peem. "Hey,have you leaked the news as I asked you to?"
"Yeah". Peem replied.