Tracy: Rose?
Why have you got her blindfolded?
Eugene: ...
Rose: Tracy? Tracy, is that you?
Tracy: Yes, I'm here, Rose.
She shot Eugene a deadly look.
Tracy: Why is she blindfolded?
Eugene: Take a look around. Can you see, or do you need an eye aid?
And don't you dare use that tone on me.
Rose was in disbelief with his tone. It was as if he were a totally different person. He sounded so cold and unfeeling.
Logan: Hey, hey, guys, we are not gonna start throwing hands, are we? Besides, I believe we need an introduction.
Logan stared at Tracy like a puppy who had just found its owner and shamelessly started blowing kisses at her, thinking he looked cool.
Tracy, on the other hand, was disgusted by him and was having none of it.
Tracy: Are you a pervert?
Logan: .....
What did you say?
Eugene: Enough!
We have important matters to attend to.
Eugene started walking off with Rose still hanging onto him.
Logan and Tracy continued their banter behind them, ignoring the overexcited ladies, busy moaning their voices off with each stroke they received.
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Lucia: You'll what?
Collin: What the hell is wrong with you?
Have you suddenly lost it?
Lucia: Hahaha, you flatter me, little brother.
Perhaps I have. No, I think I have completely lost it. What can you do about it?
Lucia was taunting him, and it didn't help that she looked so reserved and unfazed. Collin knew he had to be careful with his words. He knew not to piss off Lucia because only God knew what she was going to do next if that happened.
Collin: What's your deal? Why do you want to kill Eugene?
I know it's me you hate, so why him? And why involve Rose?
Lucia: I care nothing about that filthy rag? She is not worth my time.
Tell me, what's it about her? How is a girl like that able to wrap you around her finger? It's not like you love her.
Collin: And what if I do?
Lucia: Naaa, you couldn't.
Lucia stated that, as a matter of fact, and then started to circle around him.
She was trying to divert the conversation and get into his head. Which was something she tends to do a lot, but this time, Collin saw through her.
Collin: I'm not here to discuss my feelings with you, Lucia. I came to confirm my assumptions, and so far, I have gotten my answers. I'll take my leave now, sister.
But remember, no matter what you do to spite me, I am still your brother, and there's no changing that, whether you like it or not.
I suggest you get your men off their backs.
With that, Collin turned to leave, but then Lucia's words stopped him in his tracks
Lucia: You are not my brother. You were dead to me a long time ago. Keep that in your thick skull.
Collin: 'Sigh'
Without saying another word, Collin walked off.
Lucia watched Collin leave, and her demeanor suddenly changed.
Lucia: Damn you, Collin.
You will never be my brother, not anymore. You lost that chance.
As she said that, she opened her right palm and stared at the burnt mark. Her eyes displayed her pain, and all too soon, it was replaced with anger.
Lucia: 'Ugh.'
She stomped off in the opposite direction.
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The four of them were now inside a large room.
Tracy and Logan sat down, whilst throwing death glances at each other.
Eugene sat Rose down on a sofa and knelt before her before removing the blindfold. Rose had to squint her eyes. When she finally opened them, Eugene's handsome face welcomed her.
Rose: Hahahaha, what's with that face?
Eugene wore a frown on his face. He was worried when he saw Rose squinting her eyes.
Rose cupped his face with both hands as if she could read his expression.
Rose: I am fine, Eugene. Stop frowning.
Eugene didn't seem to believe her. Then out of nowhere she pulled in and gave him a kiss on his lips. It was more like a peck.
Even though it was fast, it was enough to straighten up those lines on his forehead.
He tugged a stray hair behind her ear and kissed her forehead.
Logan: Wowww, Bravooo, we have suddenly become invisible.
Tracy: Did you really have to spoil the mood? Geez.
What sort of person are you?
Rose could only blush in her seat with her cheeks as red as a tomato.
She hid her face in Eugene's chest, and he couldn't help but grin at her cute reaction.
He just couldn't get enough of her.
Eugene: Can you excuse us?
Logan: Excuse you? When did you start being polite?
To Logan, Eugene's choice of words was abnormal. Which was true. Eugene was trying to be his best self around Rose. She had no idea of the power she had on him even though they had just gotten together.
Logan: Why do you want us to leave? I thought we had something important to discuss.
Tracy: Can you for once read the room?
Logan: Huh? Am I missing something?
Having had enough of him, Tracy simply got up from her chair and grabbed Logan by the ear, dragging him out.
Logan: Ahhh. Hey, stop it.