Chapter 271 - Aunt-Neice

On Ryuu's side. 

"We finally tracked her location!" 

Ryuu turned to look at his subordinate who had finally tracked Zhenyi's location. He still couldn't understand how they were not able to find Zhenyi in Beijing, given how strong their network was in the country. 

Ryuu's own network was capable enough of finding a needle in the haystack, then what was a mere human like Zhenyi? However, today they were unable to track down her location, and it was startling to them. 

"She was found by Mr.Long at the club (Dèjà Vu). She was accompanied by an unknown woman," the subordinate reported."We tried digging into that unknown woman, but she wasn't captured in the CCTV." 

"How's that possible?" Someone asked. 

"It's possible as long as she knows in and out of the club. And she successfully dodged all the cameras," the subordinate replied. 

At the same time, the phone rang. 

"How's this possible?" the subordinate asked on the phone in shock. 

Ryuu, who was quiet till now, asked," "What happened?" 

"Lord, to inquire more about the unknown lady, we tried asking the staff at the club who had served them. Apparently, a waiter who had seen the woman's face was found unconscious, and when he woke up, he behaved as if he didn't remember what had transpired to him all the day," the subordinate answered. He was in utter shock. 

Ryuu just nodded. He didn't know what that woman wanted to attain by helping Zhenyi. Yes, she helped Zhenyi. Or else, why would she have taken her to Dèjà Vu? She knew from the beginning that the club was Zhenyi's territory and no harm could be done to her there. 

For some reason, he couldn't stop thinking about her intentions behind her goodwill. Something was definitely not right! 

"Stop investigating the woman. She means no harm to Zhenyi!" 

"But Lord--" 

"Are my words clear?" Ryuu asked them. 

"Yes, Lord!" 

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Standing on the balcony, Ryuu lit up the cigarette, and after taking a puff or two, he dialed a number. 

The day was particularly stressful. He still couldn't understand why Zhenyi took the particular step.

He waited for the other person to pick up the call, and when the call was finally picked up, he heard a groggy voice. 

"What on earth do you want, devil?" 

"You're getting more and more daring day by day," Ryuu spoke in his usual voice.

"I'm not on your payslips anymore," Sam said."So, good night." 

"Where is she?" Ryuu asked without beating around the bush. 

Sam sat on the bed and rubbed his sleepy eyes," Where is your wife?" 

Ryuu turned to find his sleeping wife. The soft light of the moon was deepening the exquisiteness of her face. He took a deep sigh and replied," She is sleeping." 

"Good, you got your reply. Now hang up," Sam said in a frustrating tone. 

"Sam Qin! If I ask you a question, you're supposed to answer it truthfully!" The hair on Sam's arm stood up hearing Ryuu's chilly voice. However, he wouldn't let the devil know that he still scared him. So, without caring for the consequences, he raised his voice when he certainly knew that he shouldn't.

"Aren't you a hypocrite, bro? You were supposed to marry one, but you married another without caring to give her an explanation. Do you know how difficult it was for her to absorb that you are marrying a nobody? And as for your question about where we are, currently, we are in Georgia, inside her house. And If I don't manage to come back alive, tell my mom to not forget about this silly son of hers. Because that ex-woman of yours has gone berserk, and if she caught me talking to you on the phone, she will beat me like she beat three of her other babysitters. Last but not the least, stop asking about her whereabouts. We are no longer in the same camp since you chose another bitch--" 

"Disrespecting my wife is equal to disrespecting me! Are you sure you can afford to offend me?" Ryuu asked him in a calm voice. But Sam was aware that it was the infamous calm before the storm. "And as for your little camp, wait for me to destroy it." 

Ryuu paused for a moment before adding, "And tell her to behave and not cause any unnecessary trouble!" 

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On Esma and Alcina's side. 

"You were right," Esma said, watching the guards searching the club. "Someone is indeed searching you." Thankfully, she dealt with that waiter or any other man who had seen Alcina's face. She heaved out a sigh and added in a worried tone," You need to go back to Europe, Alcina. I know you're strong but you're not strong enough to fight with Xins and Longs all alone. Go back, it's no longer safe for you here." 

Alcina, who was leaning against the wall, laughed all of a sudden. "Which place is safe for me now? I can't go back to Europe and you won't let me stay here either. Tell me Esma where do you want me to go?" 

"Anywhere but not here," Esma quickly retorted. It's rare to see Esma worried and anxious for someone else. The only person who could trigger Esma's intense emotions apart from Long Jie was Alcina." And why can't you go back to Europe?" 

Alcina sighed. "Because Phantoms and White Knights are searching for me in every nook and corner of Europe." 

"What on this bloody earth did you get yourself into?" Esma exclaimed. Of course, she knew what Phantoms and White Knights this crazy girl was talking about. 

Alcina shrugged. "I might have killed a big shot." 

Esma's mouth formed into an "O" as if she understood it quite well. She further asked, "By the way, who was the big shot that managed to provoke both the organizations? As far as I know, aren't these two organizations rivals? " 

Esma was asking the question as if they were two besties, discussing the story of the latest episode of a serial. 

"Nobody important, just my daughter's father," Alcina replied nonchalantly. 

If Lord Tang was here, he would have certainly given her a pleasuring s.p.a.n.k.i.n.g for calling him a nobody. But since he was in hell, she could call him all the names. 

"Which unlucky dude managed to pop your cherry?" Esma questioned her. She behaved like killing your daughter's father was not a big deal. Maybe, it was not for Esma, since she was known for her incurable insanity. 

Instead of asking how come Alcina had a daughter, Esma asked about the father of her child because she couldn't believe that Alcina could have a s.e.x life. The last time a boy grabbed her a.s.s, she had cut the arm of the poor boy. And he was a minister's son. So, the moral of the story -- how could a woman conceive on her own. 

Even the God above would be put in a dilemma when they mistakenly sent a defective piece such as Esma to earth. 

"Lord Tang," Alcina's nonchalant words made Esma choke on her breath. 

"Y-you Y-you…." Esma still couldn't form the words. 

'Long Tang is dead? Alien Feng Siyan's master is dead?' 

After calming down, Esma asked her seriously, "You really killed Lord Tang?" 

Alcina just shrugged her shoulders. 

Esma looked into her eyes only to find a flicker of hurt and pain before it was replaced by indifference. 

"And your spawn's father is also Lord Tang?" Esma asked with wide eyes. "And that self-righteous bastard is dead? Woah. This is the craziest s.h.i.t that I have heard in a while. And I find that I quite like it." 

Alcina hadn't expected anything else from Esma. And she didn't find her weird at all. She had known Esma for almost two decades and knew that she was outspoken about her likes and dislikes. 

"Where is your offspring?" Esma questioned her curiously. Although it was difficult for her to believe that Alcina was the mother of Lord Tang's child, still she was curious to meet her daughter. 

"I don't think you would want to meet her," Alcina said. Esma wasn't good with children. Heck, none of them was. 

"Why won't I? Who said I won't meet my first granddaughter? Have you ever seen a grandmother as young as this one?" Esma said, exhibiting her sexy figure. "Furthermore, even if I hate her father, it has nothing to do with that innocent soul. It's not in our hands to chose our creator." She paused and shrugged her shoulders as if to act nonchalant. "At least, your kid will get one sane parent unlike me." 

"So, you finally agreed you are my aunt," Alcina said, almost amused. 

"I'm just your daughter's grandmother. You are not my niece." 

"Whatever you say!" 

"Scram!" 

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Yes, Esma was Alcina's biological aunt. Or to simplify it even more --- Alcina's grandfather was Esma's dad, but Alcina's grandmother wasn't Esma's mom.