Chapter 12: Of course, isn't it what our family does best?

October 23, 20XX (Saturday)

H Hotel,

It was the next day, it was still in the morning but the sky was a little dark. It seems like it was about to rain, dark clouds were forming. People in the streets were rushing back home, so as to not be caught in the rain.

In the hotel room where Luciella was at, the room was as chilly as it was outside. She was still sleeping soundly earlier on, when her aunt Vittoria de Luca came knocking at her door. The rowdy her, was irritated to have her weekend destroyed.

She was now sitting in the living room with a silk robe on, not minding the slight chilliness. Her hands was holding onto a cigarette as she stared right into her aunts eyes, deeply fathoming what the cunning aunt of hers was scheming.

She may be a playgirl, but she was not a dumb one. Many things she may not say or express, but she knew very well what was happening around her. Luciella resembles Vittoria very similarly, they both had the same seductive allure.

Their features were more prone to attractive than delicate, both aunt and niece has green ash hair. It was just that Vittoria's was green eyes while Luciella was purple-greenish eyes, Vittoria may have two sons. But she treat Luciella more closely than her child, as she did not have a daughter.

A cunning woman who treats her niece differently, Luciella herself do not believe in that naivety. "What do you want, Vitt?" Luciella asked in a unwelcomed manner, not liking her presence.

If anybody were to find out her aunt the one that was restricted from getting close to her, was with her. She do not know what type of chaos would happen, her capital being frozen was already more than enough of a punishment.

Vittoria smile gently, placing the glass of coffee she was holding on the coffee table. "Well, I heard my niece is in dire need of Aunt's help?" she looked at Luciella with a know it all look.

Frowning, Luciella clicked her tongue. "I presume you are not here to give me some comfort right?"

"Don't be like that, who knows..."

"Vitt." Luciella called out in annoyance.

Placing both her hands up, she surrendered. "Alright, let's cut to the chase. Aunt here is in need of some help from my beautiful niece."

"Ha!" Luciella scoffed, her eyes turning mischievous. "And why would I help you?"

"I can give you a billion dollar in exchange of your help, and the mess you made. I can help you settle it all, with just a single favor from you." Vittoria proposed in utmost confidence.

Hearing her proposal, Luciella stood up and walked to the counter to get herself a cup of whiskey. "And why do you think I could help you?" she neither have power nor authority to help.

"Well my niece, you just have to help me resolve the business in the port." Vittoria stood up as she walked towards her, placing her arms across her shoulders. "What?" Luciella turned and looked at her aunt, how could she help with the business in the shadows.

"You know I don't meddle with my family business, if you mess up the dealings. It is your fault, don't ask me for help." She shrugged off her aunts hands. before walking back to sit down with her whiskey in hand.

"I just need your presence, as the little princess." Vittoria leaned against the counter, as she looked at her niece back.

"You want me to show my face?" she asked in puzzlement.

"Isn't it time for you to step in?...it is just a matter of time before you get sucked in, besides following me. I can bring you to have fun, all you want without restraint."

Luciella smirked upon hearing her aunts words, she did not know whether her aunt was dump or was just ignorant. She placed the cup down, walking towards her aunt. She looked down at her, "I have my ways to handle it, make sure to hold up your end of bargain." she went into her room afterwards.

"Of course, isn't it what our family does best." Vittoria clapped her hands in joy, she did not know what her niece was up to. But since she already said she would settle it for her, she would just believe her.

"Oh, rest well. In the afternoon, aunt will bring you to somewhere fun!" she squealed, before going back to the sofa to rest.

In the De Luca Familia, those who are of age. Needs to start handling the family business, Antonio de Luca would give them task to do, to determine their worth. So if the news of Vittoria not able to handle a small shipment, she would be in a bad situation.

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Ji Manor, In Jiang City.

Early in the morning, Ji Mu Huan the family head who is also the bestfriends with Rong Teng. He called Ji Cheng Mo to go back to the main house, as he needed a explanation regarding the scandals that was online.

Though the news had made the Ji's stock go rising, but it was a very dangerous thing to be associated with the De Luca. Ji Mu Huan had two grandsons, Ji Cheng Mo and Ji Mu Fan. In the study room, Ji Mu Huan sat in the middle seat as he asked his two grandsons who were present to take a sit.

"I got a call from your grandfather Rong, asking me for an explanation?" he stomped his walking canned on the ground, while eyeing his two grandsons.

This two grandsons of his were slightly different, their father was not around to take care of them. Hence, he was the one who take care of both of them. He knew very well what they were like, both have slightly different personality.

Ji Cheng Mo is kind in the front, but a sly man at heart. While Ji Mo Fan has more morale, but he is known for being a playboy. Ji Cheng Mo was the eldest, he was 30 years old while Ji Mo Fan was younger than him by 2 years.

Ji Mo Fan stood slightly higher with a 185cm in height while Ji Cheng Mo stood 5cm lesser, their appearance were also very different. Ji Cheng Mo had a black hair and typical black eyes while Ji Mo Fan had a blonde hair and black eyes.

Both have different type of charm, "How do you want me to explain to him?" Ji Mu Huan pressed one.

"We are dating." Ji Mo Fan said in a matter of fact matter.

"We're getting to know each other.." Ji Cheng Mo said at the same time as his half-brother.

"NONSENSE!" JI Mu Huan threw his walking stick towards them, "Do you both know what you're saying!"