Chapter 242
Caspian led Camilo to see her brother, he watched them briefly as they had a lovely reunion even better than the last time they had seen.
He felt a little guilty seeing how much Theo adored Camilo. He could tell that Camilo meant everything to him too and that was why he risked his life to pay off his debts. He knew it would hurt Theo a lot once Camilo admitted to her feelings but It needed to be said.
He left briefly with the intention of returning later. Even though he wasn’t supposed to, he was going to stay close should Theo act out of order during the reveal.
He went to meet Irene, Camilo didn’t trust Lucia and he would do anything just to make her feel comfortable.
“What? You want me to fire Lucia?” Irene said in shock. She was in charge of the domestic staffs and right from the former Don’s time, her decision on who to employ and let go was always respected and now Caspian was trying to influence that.
“I have my reasons I hope you can understand that.” He spoke calmly seeing that the request didn’t sit well with Irene.
“I’m sorry I can’t.” She said shocking Caspian. Even though that was her area of command she was still subject to Caspian.
“What did you just say?” He asked not taking the defiance well.
“She’s an orphan and my niece. I can’t possibly look after her from inside the mansion sir. I promised her mother that I’ll take care of her. I can’t fire my own niece.” She explained afraid of Caspain’s fury.
Caspian’s eyes twitched, he was just hearing this for the first time. All he cared about was to fuck Lucia, her background or however she got into the mansion was non of his business. So it turned out that the house keeper was her aunt.
“Oh… I see.”
“So please sir, whatever she may have done let me know and I’ll punish her myself. I’ll starve her and make her work more hours if you want but I can’t fire her.” She continued and Caspian wiped his jaw falling into confusion.
“She ….” He said and paused. How was he to tell her that he used her neice as his whore only to fall in love with another woman and now was trying to fire her because of the other woman.
He was fucked up at this point and he had to explain the same thing to Angel if he needed Angel’s influence which was final.
Angel was his bestfriend but then would he understand it they way he saw it? Wouldn’t he be the villain in this situation? He broke Lucia’s heart despite knowing she liked him a lot. In a way, he contributed to whatever bad side she had now. He was the reason she hated Camilo.
Strangely he felt sorry for her but then how could he just ignore Camilo’s fears?
“I understand you Irene but I don’t trust your neice. I can’t tell you in details what happened but just know that if I asked of this then it’s because I find it necessary. I’ll give her a lot of money to live comfortably and you can always visit her whenever you want.”NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.
“That won’t do sir.” She countered and Caspian was getting frustrated at this point.
“What then do you want?”
“You may not know but we came under this service because we were hiding from her father’s enemy. Angel’s stepfather took us in to protect us. Her father was a gang member who betrayed his boss. The moment we leave they’ll come for us.”
“… What?” He couldn’t believe his ears. Obviously she was trying to say that firing Lucia was putting her life in danger.
“If she must leave them I have to go with her and we’ll probably be gotten rid of in few months, that’s if we hide well.”
Caspian sighed, this was more difficult than he thought.
Letting Irene go was going against the former Don because she was one of the people he brought under his protection and was to be treated with much importance.
Fuck Lucia…. That bitch knew all these already, no wonder she was bold. He got entangled with the wrong bitch and now it was going to tell on him.
Caspian was speechless and decided to take his leave but on second thoughts he returned.
He could see that Irene was nervous, maybe scared that he would insist.
“Scrap her name out of kitchen duties if she must stay.” He said and she nodded immediately.
Caspian left and went to wait for Camilo in their room as he decided against eavesdropping on their conversation.
It wasn’t right no matter what his reasons were.
He kept thinking on how to get rid of Lucia but the more he thought the more confused he got.
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After sharing hugs and kisses to the head. Their heartful moment was over and now Camilo was watching Theo as he scanned the room for recording devices.
“What are you doing….?” He hushed her telling her to remain silent. Once his search was completed he came to stand before her. “What was that about Theo?”
” I don’t want that bastard listening to our conversation. I don’t trust him.”
He said and she simply nodded. She could tell how many ways this meeting could go wrong judging from his behavior just now.
“I don’t want to pretend like this is some sort of happy renuion Camilo. I’m sure Caspian told you I had some questions for you.” He said sighing deeply.. He hoped that his sister didn’t disappoint him.
She nodded slowly and answered. “Yes.”
Theo was hesitant as he studied Camilo’s expression. What would her answer be?
“I trust you Camilo.” That was the first thing he said and her heart squeezed painfully as she saw the pain he harboured within him through his eyes. Her guilt came flooding in and in that moment, she understands how deep her betrayal was.
“Caspian came to me and he said some things I dare not believe. I know he lied and I want you to be honest with me Camilo.” He said and she could see the mixture of fear and hope in his eyes. He didn’t fully trust her.
“What do you want to know?” She asked and he blinked realizing she knew what he wanted to ask. He believed that if she agreed to what Caspian had said to him then she was probably being forced to do so.
“Has Caspian been treating you bad? I mean, despite I’m always faithful on my end and paying my debts. Tell me, does he hit you?”
“No.” She answered calmly. Theo looked disappointed, first test had gone wrong.
“Are you sure? Look Cami…” He said getting close to her. ” I checked for bugs and there isn’t any around so you can tell me the truth.”
“I know there ain’t bugs around and I’m telling you nothing but the truth Theo.” She said almost in a teary voice. He haden’t even asked the main thing and she was already at the verge of tears knowing her betrayal will hurt him so much.
“Then tell me, do you have an idea what we talked about before this meeting?”
Camilo hesitated and her lips quivered. A tear finally fell off her eyes and pain came to Theo’s eyes. No, he couldn’t believe it. Maybe she was just scared.
“I do.” She said and he let out a sharp breath.
“Then… what he said… it was a lie, right?”
He asked looking at her in such a way that she got so scared to answer his question. She remained silent and tears streamed down her cheeks freely.
“What’s the tears for Camilo?” He said relaxing back as his worst fear seemed to be turning into a reality.
“I’m so sorry Theo.”
“Sorry about what?”
He asked trying to act calm and hopeful. She said nothing and only tears kept flowing down her cheeks. Theo gritted his teeth and folded his fist trying to control his temper as he looked at his sister.
“Are you in love with that bastard Camilo?”