PART 173

Antonia's hair was disturbing her and Lucas noticed it.

" Do you have a hair band?" Lucas asked Antonia.

" I have one in my right trouser pocket but I can't tie with one hand now, can I?" Antonia asked sighing.

Lucas went closer and took out the band from her pocket. He went behind her and tied her hair. Antonia stilled in her position at his action.

Leo saw that and took a picture on his phone to show it to others later.

Lucas again stood beside her.

" Thank you." Antonia mumbled and kept doing her work.

Soon all of them finished all the works and went to get freshed and take some rest before the birthday celebration.

Somewhere in Russia,

" Why did you break the deal with Ronald Richard son? It's really harmful for our group."

Senior Balakirev asked the junior one.

" You know what he has done dad. How can you expect I will keep business with that bloody bustard?" Nicolai asked.

" I still can't believe he is that much evil." Mrs. Balakirev said being astonished.

" He is a coward mom. Nothing else. Filthy rat!" Nicolai said with rage.

" But what about the loss in our business? You know it was our main source of business. Have you thought of any alternatives?" Mr. Balakirev asked.

" I'm trying to make up for the loss as soon as possible dad. Don't worry. Just trust me." Nicolai said.

" I don't think it was a wise decision to believe that little girl. How much she even knows about these things?" Mr. Balakirev asked.

" Don't underestimate her just because you don't have a good relation with them honey. Remember Mr. Mariano had tried to make business with you many times. But you didn't respond just because Mr. Richard told you not to." Mrs. Balakirev said.

" What? I didn't know that! Dad, why did you do that?" Nicolai exclaimed.

" They are not trustworthy. That's why." Mr. Balakirev said.

" No way. They are more trustworthy than that bustard Richard dad. You have done a huge mistake."

" How can you trust someone you haven't met yet son? This is not how business works. I thought you are sensible about business." Mr. Balakirev said.

" Haven't you seen her records dad? She is in this world from her childhood. She is younger than me but do you know how much both of their groups have grown after she joined? Do you know how much those two groups net worth is? She is the youngest billionaire in the world dad. She doesn't even have any record of frauds or manipulation." Nicolai said.

" You are really interested in her Nick. I can feel that." Mrs. Balakirev said with a grin.

" Well I'm curious about her that's correct mom. She has even helped our group when we are not connected in any way. We should be grateful."

"I think she has some other motives behind it." Mr. Balakirev said thinking hard.

" No one in underworld is without their own motives dad. She can have motives but that's not against us. It's against Richard. I'm sure of that." Nicolai said.

" We really shouldn't discuss that now. We have to think for our group. You have to get new deals or we will go bankrupt Nick. You want to cancel drug business but what is you alternative business plan? If you can't give one then we have to find new drug dealer." Mrs. Balakirev said.

Nicolai was about to say something when his secretary knocked. Nicolai looked at him furrowing his brows.

" What do you need now?" He asked.

" Sir there is an invitation for you." He said being afraid of causing disturbance.

" Do you think it's time for me to attend some party? Can't you see I'm busy?" He shouted.

" I'm sorry Sir. It's from the International Business Fair. I thought you would join." He said lowering head.

" Isn't that in July? Why are they inviting now? Moreover this time the host country is Italy. Nick will not join it. Inform them." Mr. Balakirev said.

" Sir it's been organized in this weekend. Wouldn't it help to find out new business partners?" He said timidly.

" It will. But it's risky for Nicks safety. Don't you know we are not in a good relation with Italian mafias?" Mrs. Balakirev said calmly.

" But sir.."

" Why are talking so much? Haven't mom and dad cleared everything just now? We are in great trouble now. You should help us but you are coming with these shitty invitations." Nicolai shouted at him.

" But Sir the sponsor has personally invited you as the main guest."

" Enough! What's wrong with you? Why are you talking this much today? We are in a serious moment and you are just blubbering. Is that sponsor more important than our groups situation?" Nicolai shouted again.

" Control yourself nick." Mr. Balakirev said.

" I'm sorry for going out of my line sir. But yes I guess she is important for us now."

" What the fuck did you just say?" Nicolai asked.

" Cool down Nick. Let's hear him out." Mrs. Balakirev said.

" You better have a good reason or you are fired for getting on my nerves." Nicolai scoffed.

" Sir the sponsor is Mariano group. Ms. Mariano has personally invited you to the fair as a main guest. It's also mentioned that she will be present there too."

" What? Ms. Mariano? You mean Venom?" Nicolai asked.

" Yes sir. I think she has some reason for it. She wants to meet you probably."

" Then she has to come to Russia cause there is no way Nick is flying to Italy just to meet her." Mr. Balakirev said.

" So should I inform them that we are not joining?" The secretary asked.

" No. Inform them that I'll attend it and remember to mention to give me full security or else I'm not going. I want security from UNDOCILE." Nicolai said.

His secretary bowed and left the place.

" Are you out of your mind Nick?" Mr. Balakirev asked not believing what his son just did.

" No dad. I want to meet her. I know she has a motive and I want to know if it's helpful for me or not. I'm sure that she is not harmful for me as long as I'm not harming her. Don't worry dad."

" But.."

" Honey, let him go. Maybe he can find out any alternate ideas there? He has asked for safety and you have to admit that UNDOCILE will give him more safety then any other mafia group." Mrs. Balakirev said.

" Okay. But be safe Nick." Mr. Balakirev said sighing.

Nicolai nodded.

" I'm coming Venom. Now we will get to know each other. Let's see what the most dangerous mafia heir looks like and how sharp she is." Nicolai thought and smirked.