Chapter 17: Chapter 17

The way David stared at Kate infuriated him as he could tell he was using her to get to him.

Instinctively, he could tell something terrible was about to happen.

He strode to the executive chair and sat down at the upfront staring at her but not with hatred. He couldn't hate her no matter how hard he tried not after learning the reason behind her revenge facade. She was fighting him because of a son that was still alive which had him thinking why he did it in the first place but he wasn't about to change anything. It was too late to let her know.

His mind wandered into the past when he had her arrested knowing he would have freed her eventually had David not stepped into the picture. She would have learned about Quinn one way or the other.

" We don't have all day Mr. Reagan" came a mafia's impatient voice which brought him back from his guilty thoughts.

He cleared his throat while staring at Kate who sat opposite him with peering eyes as well.

" I know you all are aware of the current situation of my ports. A place where we carry out our business internationally and locally. All my major ports have been confiscated by custom. Without my ports, we can't transport goods"

" What happened Mr. Reagan? A skanky mafia lord will bulgy biceps and intimidating height spoke.

" It so happened a certain mine of mine has been found by custom which wasn't registered. As you all know, it's against the rules but with our strength put together, we can expurgate everything. All I need is your support. I know a majority of you aren't with me but this will affect us all"

" What do you suggest we do? With it, at their custody, there's little we can do. You've officials in the parliament. I assume you can scheme your way out of this" David spoke as Alvin banged the table loudly.

" May I remind you that my ports lead to the major ports in the country. Without them the public sectors wouldn't grant passage to unknown vessels" he yelled at him while the rest looked between themselves astonished at the amount of money they were about to lose.

" Yet you want everyone to support a sabotaged port. I thought you were smarter than this. With your mine at custom's possession, your wealth will be questioned including every person that associates with you. goods will be surveyed and inspected because of your carelessness. I don't see a solution but do let us know if you fix it. The Wilson's ports are open for business. It's the second-largest port in the private sector after yours which is barely a port now" Kate spoke as most mafias were brooding over their confiscated goods and many at the idea that their shipping was put on hold with no way to transport it.

They opted for the quickest way possible to get their merchandise without involving customs.

" What about our shipping that has been suspended? One angry one said glaring at her with loathing.

" And when did your inexperienced wife become a specialist in the mafia business? An old man probably the oldest asked as Kate turned to him knowing he was the type that beats his women to a pup or rather traffick them for prostitution and human labor. She hated being in their midst.

" If trying to save something that is already lost with millions of dollars is an experience then go for it or you could invest your merchandise after all there's a second choice here. Alvin Reagan is out of business. Everyone knows that. If you help him now what guarantee do you have that he won't make the same mistake again? Is that enough experience for you? She asked as a low chatter was heard from the back seats probably contemplating on whose side to chose.

The wife or the husband.

" How much are we talking about as transportation fee from the Wilson ports? A tattooed young Mafia asked having made up his mind puffing out smoke while waiting for an answer.

Alvin had cut in before David could reply.

" Are you seriously considering working with David? The lazy David. As cunning as he is. The Wilson ports are secondary to nothing. My ports and hard work made you who you are today. You seemed to have forgotten how you grovel for this position" he retorted as the boy stood up in fury.

" I paid for it. We all did. We had a deal which you broke by letting a woman in on our secrets. Where are your industries and factories, Alvin? They're barely functioning because you abandoned it to a spoiled brat to handle. Sorry if I don't want a part in it. If you are going down then do so alone "

" This is business, Mr. Reagan. We're all businessmen. I thought you were a man of valor. Look at where we are today. You're competing with your wife. A woman you married with your own money. I can't do business with a man that can't curb his wife. A fucking woman. I'm disappointed in you" another revealed as Kate huffed in displeasure but said nothing.

Alvin ran a hand through his hair disoriented with wandering eyes darting to Kate's who looked away from his scrutinizing eyes. She felt something stirred within her that she couldn't help but question herself.

Has she gone too far?

" It's concluded then. My ports are open for business. Everyone is free to partner with me. I don't think the tariffs matters at the moment"David stated scrutinizing their desperate faces and sighed in satisfaction.

This was what he wanted.

A few nods while another spoke who seemed to have a battle Within himself on whose side to choose.

' it's nothing personal Alvin Reagan. Perhaps when you fixed the trouble. I can't jeopardize my merchandise because of your carelessness. I'm highly disappointed in you" he said with his head down.

" This means years of partnership is over because of some crisis I didn't predict. The first crisis' he asked to confirm as they gave him an apologetic look.

" Don't act as the victim here. You rattle your secrets out because of some tits and ass. Look where it has gotten you. So unfortunate. Was she worth the grand wedding? Another old man asked glancing at Kate and winced. He was probably scared of women now.

Alvin Reagan was dumbfounded at the techniques David used to demote him in the Mafia world.

" Don't come crying to me when David wrecks your businesses after all they're not genuine because my lovely wife isn't staying long and she isn't experienced in the business. I know she owns resorts and hotels but not the illegal shits" Alvin emphasized the illegal words which piqued their interest as all eyes darted to Kate and David.

" Isn't that low of you Alvin? I'll like to announce that I'm in charge of everything. Kate is present here today simply because you requested for it as she would do anytime she's needed in the future that had Kate swerving her head to look at him as she wanted no further business with the dangerous and ruthless men in the room which both Alvin and David knew.

Subsequently, they could read the ecstatic side of her like a book.

" Is that true wifey? Being a mafia isn't something to renege from" Alvin retorted sternly. Broken or not she hated dirty business. It's the reason he never told her about it.

" I've no intention of becoming a mafia. David owns the ports so he's in charge of everything but the fee is constant. He has no right to demand additional fees. That's preferable, right? She asked looking between them praying they agrees. She had no time to play Mafia and good girl.

" David is in charge we heard you but are you part of this organization or not? They asked in unison as she calmed herself from freaking out.

What has she gotten herself into?

" Yes if I'm needed. I'll make an appearance if I'm needed. I think that's enough. I'll drop my phone number in case you've issues with David" she suggested.

" You better" they replied with dangerous tones as she sighed.

" The contract papers are here if you'll like to see them. It's settled I'm in charge of the shipping while Kate is the decision-maker. A dictator. Blissful" many stood up to congratulate him while others signed the contract papers yet a few rejected the offer leaving in disappointment.

Their decision devastated Alvin as he plopped to the chair ignoring the uproar of cheers around him then his eyes met Kate's; it held sorrow and pity for making David the dealer certain she has gone crazy.

After hours of signing and cheering, David and Alvin stood face to face glaring at each other.

" Why are you doing this? I thought we were rivals? David scoffed taking a step closer to him.

" Now you know we were never rivals but foes. How does it feel to be powerless? This is just the beginning" he whispered as Alvin grabbed his collars yanking him to a wall.

" Stop using my wife against me. Did you introduce her to the Mafia world? A dangerous place knowing how much she despises it"

" You should have thought of that before the imprisonment or perhaps before killing your innocent son. She came to me for help and that's exactly what I'm doing. Helping her to retaliate. You were right about her. She's special in every way, especially in bed. I can see..." He didn't finish as a punch landed on his face breaking his nose.

David wiped the blood from his nose and laughed.

' she's mine. I won't stop till everything that belongs to you becomes mine. I guess I have achieved most of it. Good luck saving your goldmine" he raised his hand to punch him again then dropped it.

" Don't be so sure of that. I might surprise you. You don't know her as I do. There's always a way out. Remember that" after dropping that statement he pushed him off then left.

David staggered backward smirking certain Kate won't believe anything he tells her. She loathed him that much.

He has achieved his greatest goal demoting Alvin in the mafia world.

How can a businessman possess more power than a mafia like him?

It was supposed to be this way. It was the way he wanted it thus smiled contentedly.

He has defeated Alvin Reagan with the help of his loving wife.

What a shame but it was worth it.