Chapter 49: Extortion and Paying

Eric was just someone that had decided to think only about himself and the people close to him. He would do anything it takes to become the strongest.

Only by being the strongest could he live an easy and pleasurable life, because no one would even think of craving what he had.

That was why his subconsciousness seemed to be nonexistent because it didn't contradict his bottom line.

All the way to the hospital the guards gave him weird looks, but he didn't seem to care about them. It was like two little kids were trying to scare him.

Arriving at the hospital, he got out of the car with Takeshiba Aika, and they made for the elevator. The guards were ordered to stay in the car.

This earned him some meaner looks from the duo of guards, but none of them dared to question their Young Miss's order.

The hospital was bigger than he thought, but it wasn't a problem for him and Takeshiba Aika. Pretty soon they were at the room of the injured guy.

Seeing Takeshiba Aika enter with a young man he was afraid for a moment that perhaps she had spilled the beans, but seeing the bag in her hand, his face brightened in a smile.

Just seeing that little bag of money was enough, to make him forget about any pain or boredom he passed these few days.

But while Takeshiba Aika was about to immediately give him the money, Eric stepped in front of her and said to the guy,

Eric:" We are paying you the money, but how can we be sure that you won't blackmail her again?"

Looking at Eric with an upset face, the injured guy said with a fake irritated voice,

Guy:" Do you think I have nothing better to do and would jump in front of the cars every day. I am already doing her a favor by accepting that money."

On the outside, Eric still had a cold and tough look on his face, as if threatening the guy that if he ever blackmailed her again, then he was dead.

But inside he appreciated this guy's talking and acting skills. It wasn't easy to find someone like him. But anyway this guy had to disappear.

At this moment, Takeshiba Aika jumped forward and entered in between them while saying to Eric,

Takeshiba Aika:" Young Master Eric I know you are doing this for me, but let me handle this."

Then turning towards the injured guy on the bed she said with a sorry look,

Takeshiba Aika:" I am really sorry for my friend's attitude mister, here is the 20.000$ you asked for!"

Looking at the situation the guy just thought about taking the money and leaving, but then he saw that Eric was making him a sign to increase the price.

This stunned the poor guy, he didn't expect something like that. He had already sold the photos and together with this money he and his partner could easily disappear.

He didn't know what to do for a moment, but then Eric came forward and placing the door on the bag of money, he said to Takeshiba Aika,

Eric:" Miss Takeshiba, I think he is cheating you, most probably this is a set-up accident, and they might have photo's of you, so they could blackmail you later.

Think well about this!"

Takeshiba Aika seemed to be really thinking about the situation right now, but the injured guy jumped into the conversation.

Guy:" What the fu*k are you talking about kid, do you think I do this for a living? I don't want your money anymore, let the police and the courts decide this."

Hearing those words Takeshiba Aika jumped from fear and said hastily,

Takeshiba Aika:" No, no please sir! My friend is just too cold please don't mind him. Here take the money and let's close this please!"

Hearing her begging voice, the guy seemed to soften but still, he said with an irritated voice,

Guy:" Well that money was enough before your friend irritated me, now it's 25.000$!"

Pretending to play the knight in shining armor, Eric jumped once again toward the guy to grab him by his collar, while saying,

Eric:" You see Miss Takeshiba he is trying to extortion you for more money, you shouldn't believe him!"

Seeing this Takeshiba Aika immediately took his hands away, and with an angry face she turned towards Eric and said,

Takeshiba Aika:" This is enough Young Master Eric, please wait for me outside!"

Eric looked towards her with an unbelieving face, he was thinking for her, well on the outside at least, because inside he was just happy his acting worked.

Getting outside with clear dissatisfaction on his face, he got to the hallway, while his spirit sense was focused on them.

Inside Takeshiba Aika once again started begging the guy to accept the money and shut up about this, while he increased the price once again.

This time it was 30.000$ and if she continued to say anything extra, the price was going to increase for every extra word.

With no other way left, Takeshiba Aika accepted the new sum she had to pay and then got out to ask for more money from Eric.

At the moment he was the only one she could turn to, there was no one else there for her. So getting outside with clear guilt shown on her face, she said with a sorry voice,

Takeshiba Aika:" I am sorry for what happened Young Master Eric, I know you are doing this for me, but let me try and close this peacefully.

I need 10.000$ more please, can you give them to me. I will pay you back as soon as possible. Please!"

Eric seemed like he was really angry about how she was acting but didn't say anything, he just took out 10.000$ more from his bag and handed the money to her.

This time he didn't have a pen and paper to note down the debt though, but nobody cared about that right now.

He just looked at her and said,

Eric:" Think well about this!"

But Takeshiba Aika didn't seem to be open to other people's thoughts at the moment, she just wanted to get this over with.

Taking the money, she gave them to the injured guy inside, but before coming out once again, she said with a calm and cold voice,

Takeshiba Aika:" I better not see you again!"

With that said she got out of the room and walking towards Eric with a dazzling smile, she said with a warm voice,

Takeshiba Aika:" Well now that this is over, let us go and have a little party Young Master Eric, it's my treat!"

On the other hand, Eric didn't seem to be really enthusiastic for a moment and then thinking he would have to deal with arrogant silk pants in there, he just said,

Eric:" I am not in the mood Miss Takeshiba, not to mention that I have classes a little a bit later, so I will have to pass on that for the moment.

We can do that tomorrow, or another time!"

Takeshiba Aika seemed a bit startled she didn't expect to get turned down, but there was nothing she could do. She had to accept his decision.

With that thought in mind, she said with a guilty look on her face,

Takeshiba Aika:" I am really sorry about what happened. At least let me accompany you to school."

Eric didn't seem to be really thrilled about the idea, but he just accepted her offer gloomily. And they made way to the car once again.

The guards seemed a bit confused seeing their new faces coming down, but none of them could even think why they had arrived here.

Anyway following their Young Miss's orders they started the car once again and started driving towards the Tokyo University once again.

It didn't take long and they were back to the campus grounds, continuing with his gloomy expression Eric just asked them to stop the car and got off.

While Takeshiba Aika seemed to be wanting to say something, she didn't. She just saw him get off, and then the car drove off from him.

Seeing the car left on the horizon, Eric could finally release a sigh, and say to himself,

Eric:" Sigh~ Sometimes it's so tiring to pretend. Well, at least this would make the test better. Let us see your true character, Miss Takeshiba Aika."

Today he was met with this frightened and compassionate angel, but who knew what might happen when she had no more need of him.

The way she went through his test would decide how he would act with her from that moment on. But for now, he had to return to the hospital.

It was time to meet once again with that injured guy. Reaching his hospital room, once again, that guy was frightened, and thought Eric was there to avenge his earlier conduct.

Imagine his shock, when Eric came with a warm smile and said calmly,

Eric:" Those are some really good acting skills mister. So about the photos, you agreed with my assistant!"

The injured guy's jaw dropped to the floor, he never expected such a twist in this story. Looking at Eric he said with clear surprise and confusion on his face,

Guy:" You-your assistant!? You mean that!?"

But before he could finish Eric answered him in a carefree mood,

Eric:" Yup exactly, I am the one who bought your photos. And earlier it was just a little bit of acting. Don't try to raise the price though, I am not someone stupid like her."

The injured guy was already stunned by this entire situation, he didn't even think about the price or anything. He just nodded his head, while handing him the photos.

Looking at him with a satisfied face, Eric thought this guy was really useful together with his partner, so he thought of making them his lackeys.

Looking the guy in the face he said with a serious and solemn tone,

Eric:" You seem like a pretty capable guy. How about you forget about that disappearance thing, and work for me, together with your partner!?"

(TO BE CONTINUED…)