Chapter Forty
Antonio and Ricardo had meticulously crafted their plan, every detail carefully considered. Ricardo, posing as if he just came into the city for work, would approach Reina with a charming smile and an offer of a ride home. As they drove, he would casually disparage Antonio, fueling Reina’s animosity towards Antonio who chose Evelyn over her after all the way she had tried to get him.
The plan was set in motion as Ricardo spotted Reina waiting for a cab, her sleek figure and fiery hair impossible to miss. She had indeed taken care of herself and was now in good shape, like nothing had ever gone wrong with her body. He pulled up in his sleek black car, the engine purring smoothly, and leaned over to open the passenger door.
“Hey, beautiful, need a ride?” Ricardo asked, his voice low and smooth, his eyes locked on Reina’s with a hint of mischief.
Reina’s gaze narrowed, her eyes scanning Ricardo with a mix of curiosity and wariness. “Who are you?” she asked, her voice husky.
Ricardo flashed a disarming smile. “Oh really? You don’t remember me? Stop pretending already. You don’t remember, Ric? Antonio’s best friend… I
I mean… Ex Best friend.
Reina’s eyes lingered on his face, her expression softening slightly as she remembered the night they had sex. “I’m Reina,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “You look different now.” She managed to say as she quickly entered his black expensive car.
As they drove through the city, Ricardo expertly wove a web of deceit, his words dripping with venom as he spoke of Antonio’s supposed wrongdoings. Reina’s eyes flashed with anger, her grip on the door handle tightening.
“I can’t believe him,” Ricardo said, his voice laced with false indignation. “Thinking he can just use people and discard them like trash. He deserves to pay for what he’s done.”
Reina’s eyes locked onto Ricardo’s, a spark of interest igniting within them. “You have no idea how much I’d love to see him suffer… And at that time, I’d be the only one available for him and he’d have no other choice than to be with me. She purred and laughed like a crazy woman that she is.NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.
Ricardo’s smile grew wider, his eyes gleaming with triumph. “Well, maybe we can work together to make that happen,” he suggested, his voice low and conspiratorial.
Reina’s eyes narrowed, her mind working overtime. “What do you propose?” she asked, her voice laced with caution.
Ricardo’s response was smooth, his words dripping with persuasion. “Let’s just say, I have the resources and influence to help you take down Antonio. And in return, you can… assist me in other ways.”
Reina’s eyes flashed with understanding, her lips curling into a sly smile. “I think we can come to an arrangement,” she purred, her voice husky.
As the car pulled up to Reina’s destination, Ricardo’s mind raced with the possibilities. He knew he had her right where he wanted her – in his pocket, ready to do his bidding. And with Reina’s help, they would bring Antonio down, once and for all.
The game was on, and Ricardo was ready to play.
“Em… Wait… Reina,” Ricardo called out as he came down from his sleek black car, the engine still purring softly. He sprinted towards her with urgency in his stride.
“Yes, Ric?” she responded in her usual bitchy tone, her eyes narrowing as she looked him over.
“Can I go in with you to have some water?” he asked, his voice a mix of genuine need and ulterior motive.
“Sure,” she said with a slight smirk, turning quickly to unlock her door, her high heels clicking sharply against the pavement.
Once inside, Ricardo took a moment to survey her apartment. The place was tastefully decorated, with modern furniture and subtle hints of luxury. “Not bad,” he commented, his eyes scanning the room with a hint of approval.
“Just manage… I,” Reina began, but her words were cut short as Ricardo abruptly pinned her against the wall, his eyes burning with a feigned desire. The sudden movement left her breathless.
“You look hot,” he said in a deep, seductive voice. At this moment, Reina couldn’t help but smile seductively, feeling a rush of heat between her legs. She attempted to drape her arms around his neck, but he swiftly captured her wrists and pinned them above her head against the wall, ensuring she was fully ensnared in his scheme.
“You know what? Why don’t you become my personal bitch? You are too hot to resist,” he continued, his lips tantalizingly close to hers. His breath was warm and intoxicating, causing her to moan softly in response.
“And, you know you would have power, the power Antonio couldn’t give you…” he whispered, his lips moving from her mouth to her neck. This time, she let out a loud, erotic moan, unable to contain her excitement.
“With this power, you can do what you want… My clan gets stronger every day. I’m sure that idiot, Antonio, wouldn’t be a match for me… for us,” he said, his lips trailing down to her exposed cleavage, sending shivers down her spine.
“And even after you have Antonio, your body would still be mine… ‘Cause you are irresistible,” he declared as he pulled down the top of her gown, exposing one of her breasts. He sucked on it fiercely, making her gasp and writhe with pleasure.
“Pl… ease, Ric… Please,” she managed to moan, her body trembling with desire.
“You already want me,” Ricardo said, his voice dripping with arrogance as he continued to suck on her breast. “I can’t have you here. I’ll give you my location tomorrow. Think of a way we can bring Antonio down and tell me everything tomorrow,” he commanded, giving her breast a final, harsh squeeze before stepping away.
Ricardo walked out of the door, leaving Reina struggling to catch her breath, her body still burning with unfulfilled desire. She wanted more, needed more. Desperate for release, she quickly grabbed her phone and called one of her men, demanding that he come over immediately to satisfy her.
As she waited, she paced the room, her mind racing with Ricardo’s proposition. The thought of power and revenge was intoxicating, almost as much as his touch. She knew she was playing a dangerous game, as she knew Antonio was very strong, dangerous and not easy to defeat but the allure of it all was too strong, she believed in Ricardo too.
Later that night, Antonio called Ricardo over the phone to get an update on their plans. The atmosphere was tense, the kind of tension that only existed between men involved in dangerous schemes.
“You can’t call me like this, man,” Ricardo’s voice was a harsh whisper, filled with urgency. “We have to be careful. I don’t want Reina to suspect anything.”
“Alright, man. Also, change my name on your contact list in case of anything,” Antonio instructed, his tone shifting from impatience to concern. “So, gist me about what happened?”
Ricardo took a deep breath before recounting the events. He described in vivid detail how he dropped Reina off, how he entered the house with her, and the bad things he did to her. His voice was devoid of remorse, almost proud of his actions.
“You’re such a bad guy, Ric,” Antonio said, his deep voice rumbling with a sinister laugh.
“I know, right? I now have a personal plaything… For free,” Ricardo boasted, his voice dripping with arrogance. “I wonder what will happen after our plan works out.”
“I’ll kill her,” Antonio’s voice hardened, transforming from the friendly tone he used with his best friend into the cold, ruthless voice that struck fear into everyone else. It was the voice of a Mafia boss he is. With that, they continued their conversation, shifting topics to less pressing matters, until it was late. This was the first time since Evelyn’s abduction that Antonio could smile and laugh genuinely. At least, the talk with Ricardo took his mind off his problems for a while. Finally, they ended the call.
The next day, Ricardo messaged Reina, sending her information that contained his current location. Reina’s heart raced with excitement as she read the message. She turned her wardrobe inside out, scattering clothes everywhere, as she struggled to decide what to wear.
“I must look irresistible for Ricardo,” she kept repeating to herself, her voice filled with determination and a hint of desperation.
She had already planned to use Ricardo to her advantage, intending to leverage her body to extort as much as she could from him. Unbeknownst to her, Ricardo had his own sinister plans with Antonio.
After what felt like an eternity of searching for the perfect outfit and applying layer upon layer of makeup, Reina finally settled on a dress that screamed seduction. She arrived at the location Ricardo had sent her, her eyes widening in awe at the luxurious environment. Ricardo was indeed a powerful Mafia lord.
She rushed into his house with the fervor of a woman on a mission. “Hi baby,” she purred, walking seductively towards a shirtless Ricardo.
“You look hot as always,” he replied, his gaze fixated on her nearly exposed breasts.
“Thank you. But, not now baby, I have something important to show you,” she said, her fingers lightly tracing the muscles on his exposed chest.
“One of the things we can use to bring Antonio down… A girl,” she said wickedly, a triumphant smirk playing on her lips.
“Oh, really?” Ricardo responded, playing with her hair. “I should get dressed then,” he said, kissing her cheek before retreating to his room. His mind raced as he pieced together her cryptic hint. He suspected the girl she referred to was Evelyn. With this thought, he quickly pulled out his phone and sent a message to Antonio. “I think our plan is getting successful. I think she wants to take me to Evelyn.”
It didn’t take time before Antonio replied “Game on, I trust you man”.