Chapter 123

THIRD POV

The black van pulled up in front of an abandoned warehouse. The men got out of the car and dragged me with them.

Mimi is blindfolded, her mouth and her hands are tied as the men drag her into the warehouse. She struggled in their hold, making it frustrating for them.

One of them leaned down, picked her up and threw her on his shoulder.

Mimi screamed inaudibly as they took her into the warehouse.

Not long later, Manuel's car pulled up behind the van.

Manuel stopped the car's engine and took out his gun.

Evelyn gulped as she stared at the gun in his hand.

"Stay here," he said without looking at her.

"I want to come with you," she said.

He looked at her.

She is looking at him.

"It is dangerous," he said.

"I will be fine. I will just stick with you," she said.

"Exactly. I don't want Mario to have my head, so please stay here," he said.

She obeyed as he got out of the car. He took careful and calculated steps towards the warehouse entrance.

He finally entered the warehouse and Evelyn opened the car door and got out of the car.

She looked behind her. She saw no one or cars coming.

She lowered a bit and eavesdropped towards the van in front of Manuel's car.

She studied the warehouse a bit before eavesdropping towards the warehouse entrance.

"What are you doing, Evelyn?" She muttered, looking around for a clear coast.

She eavesdropped into the warehouse and walked towards a wall.

She looked around the place, taking in the darkness and worn off counters.

This place is abandoned. She can see that.

Where could Mimi be? She asked internally.

She took careful steps towards a part and walked into what looked like a hallway.

She looked behind her but didn't find anyone. She decided to walk along the hallway.

She took steps along the hallway and walked past the first room without doors.

No one is there.

She continued walking till she walked past the second room.

No one was there either.

She continued walking and past two more rooms before she got to one and found Mimi and Manuel on their knees.

Their faces lit up the minute they saw Evelyn. Evelyn took in their situation. Their hands are tired up to their back, and their lips are covered with black material.

She froze as she looked behind her momentarily. She quickly moved towards them and untied their lips first.

"What are you doing here?" Manuel whispered as she began untying Mimi's hand.

"It is dangerous, you have to leave," Manuel said.

"Shhh," Evelyn said, as she struggled to untie Mimi's hand.

"Hurry up," Manuel whispered.

"I am trying," Evelyn whispered.

"Try mine," Manuel whispered.

Evelyn moved towards him and began untying his own.

"Hurry," he said.

"It is so tight. It will take time," Evelyn whispered, as Mimi stared at them.

"Hurry up, please," Mimi whispered as she trembled continuously.

"God, it is so tight. It will be impossible without a knife or something," Evelyn whispered.

"Where can we find those?" Manuel whispered.

"I don't know," Evelyn said, getting on her feet and looking around for something sharp. Manuel and Mimi stared at her as she continued searching.

The place is dusty and filled with wood. Evelyn couldn't spot any sharp object that could help her.

She moved back to them. She leaned close to Mimi. Mimi trembled as she stared at Evelyn.

"Take a deep breath. We are going to get out of here," Evelyn whispered.

Mimi nodded.

"Let me try again." Evelyn whispered as she moved back to Mimi's back and began working on the insanely tight rope.

"Well, well, well," Neo's familiar voice made everyone freeze.

Evelyn's heart pounded as Mimi's trembling body increased as her heart pounded faster.

"If it isn't the brave bitch," Neo said as Evelyn looked his way. He is dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, standing close to the door with those van men.

This time, they had no masks on.

Evelyn's heart begged to explode.

"Let.....let us go, Neo. Please," Mimi shuddered.

Neo scoffed. "Oh come on, sweetie. Don't tell me you didn't miss me. And happy belated birthday," he said, smirking.

Mimi stared at him with her brimming eyes.

Manuel scowled at him angrily

"I thought you would be happy if I brought you here so we could celebrate your birthday together, but these two decided to interrupt," Neo said, scowling at Manuel.

"Especially that one," Neo said, pointing his gun at Evelyn.

Evelyn gulped as she raised her hands a bit.

"Neo please, stop." Mimi begged.

"Bring her," Neo ordered, and the men moved towards Evelyn. They grabbed her arm and forced her to her feet.

Neo aimed his gun at Evelyn again, making her gulp.

"Not so tough today, huh?" Neo asked, looking at Evelyn.

Evelyn stared at him without uttering a word.

Neo smirked.

"You are a shameless pervert, Neo and I pity you." Evelyn said boldly, making Neo's smirk fall.

"Evelyn," Mimi whispered, but Evelyn kept staring at Neo.

Neo scoffed. "The fuck did you just call me?"

"A shameless pervert," Evelyn mouthed, adding to Mimi's uneasiness.

Neo nodded, smirking but burning in anger within.

"Oh, I will show you what a real pervert is. Bring her along," Neo said, walking away, and the boys dragged Evelyn along.

"No, Neo! Evelyn!" Mimi cried.

Evelyn's heart pounded as the men dragged her along and followed Neo, who was a few steps ahead of them.

Evelyn thought about Adrian.

He is coming, Evelyn.

Just give him time. She said to herself, giving herself a little hope as they continued walking along the hallway.

Next, the men holding her were knocked down silently and in a flash, making her freeze as she stared at the men unconscious on the ground.

"What the fu...." Neo trailed off, claiming Evelyn's attention as he stared at his men on the floor. He looked at Evelyn.

She shook her head slightly, making him clench his jaw as he aimed his gun at her, but she was instantly dragged into a corner, making Neo miss his shot.

"Ugh!" Neo groaned but got a shot hitting his way, making him hide in a corner.

Evelyn looked at the person that grabbed her, making her heart jump happily.

It was Adrian.

He is dressed in a black shirt with his first three buttons open, and he is shooting at Neo.

Evelyn stared at him, but she was dragged further into the corner by someone else as the gun fight went on.

It was Mario.

"Evie, are you okay?" Mario asked worriedly as he scanned her body for any scratches.

Evelyn wasn't expecting to see him here with Adrian.

She nodded at his question regardless but moved her eyes momentarily to Adrian. He is focused on his gun fight with Neo.

"Are you sure you are okay?" Mario asked.

She looked at him.

"Yes, I am fine." She said, feeling Adrian's eyes on her.

She looked his way, and they locked eyes, making her heart race.

He averted his eyes from her as he fixed his gun.

"Take her to the van. I will find Mimi and Manuel," Adrian ordered as Evelyn lowered her gaze.

"Let's go, Evie," Mario said, taking Evelyn's hand and running further into the corner before she could say anything.

She looked behind as Mario took her ahead. She rested her gaze on Adrian, who was still shooting at Neo.

Evelyn didn't stop looking in Adrian's way till he was out of sight. She and Mario got out of the warehouse, and they headed towards the car.

Mario opened the passenger's door for her and she entered.

"Stay calm, okay?" he said.

She nodded.

"I will be right back," he said.

She nodded as he headed back into the warehouse.

Evelyn heaved a sigh as she stared at the warehouse. Adrian filled her mind as usual, wondering how he was doing there.

He is a Don, Evelyn.

He will be fine.

Back inside the warehouse, Adrian and Neo were still shooting at each other.

"Don Morelli motherfucker! My dad missed you," Neo said, laughing like a maniac as he peeped out from the corner where he was hiding.

Adrian fixed another bullet in his gun.

"He hopes to have dinner someday. He sent his regards though," Neo said.

Adrian aimed at Neo's shoulder, poking out of his hiding place.

"But I think that's useless because I am going to kill you. So, take his regards with you to hell." Neo said, turning to shoot at Adrian, but Adrian was fast enough to shoot Neo's shoulder, making him groan.

Neo fell on the floor as his shirt soaked his blood while letting out groans.

Adrian gave a head signal, making Carlos and Lucas approach from where Neo was.

Carlos picked up Neo's gun and headed towards the rooms in search of Mimi and Manuel. Carlos gave Adrian Neo's gun before walking past him.

Adrian took steps towards Neo, who kept groaning in pain.

Neo looked at him, shifting a bit in terror.

Adrian gave him a one-sided smirk.

Adrian leaned down, making him shift again as he trembled.

"What did you say about your worthless father?" Adrian asked.

Neo didn't respond but stared at him nervously.

Adrian raised his brows at him.

Neo didn't respond.

"Cat caught your tongue?" Adrian asked.

Neo didn't respond.

Adrian moved his gun and rested it on Neo's head, making him shudder.

"Stay away from my niece," Adrian said.

Neo nodded.

"This fucking nonsense ends today," Adrian said.

"Yes, sir," Neo said.

"Now, you will send your dad the same regard. Tell him if this shit happen again, he will be childless in a fatal way," Adrian warned.

Neo nodded.

"Will you tell him?"

"Yes, sir, I will." Neo shuddered.

"Good boy," Adrian said, patting his cheek.

"Dad," Mario said, approaching Adrian.

Adrian got on his feet as Mario glared at Neo.

"We should kill him," Mario said, making Neo shake his head.

"No need for that. I believe he has learned his lesson," Adrian said, looking at Neo.

"Boss," Manuel called, claiming Adrian's and Mario's attention.

Carlos and Lucas brought Manuel and Mimi with them.

"Mimi," Mario called.

Mimi moved towards Mario and they hugged. Adrian stared at them as they unwrapped each other.

Mimi's eyes moved to Adrian, making her heart pound as she lowered her gaze.

"Are you okay?" Mario asked her, making her look at him.

Mimi nodded. "Where is Evelyn?"

"In the car," Mario said.

"Let's get out of here," Adrian said, heading out first.

Mimi stared at him as he walked.

"Let's go," Mario said, taking her hand, and they all headed out of the warehouse, leaving Neo there.

Evelyn let out a sigh of relief as everyone walked out of the warehouse.

She opened the door and got out of the car as her eyes rested on Adrian.

His eyes moved towards her, making her heart race as they all got closer. Mimi rested her attention between Evelyn and Adrian until....

"Evie," Mario called, walking towards her with Mimi.

Evelyn gave Mario a tiny smile as her eyes moved to Mimi.

"Mimi, I am glad you are okay," Evelyn said.

"Thanks for um....for making an attempt to help me," Mimi said.

Evelyn nodded. "It's okay."

Mimi lowered her gaze, still feeling weird.

"Mario," Adrian called, making Evelyn look his way.