Day Fifty-Three…
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Axel and Chantha were both amused by Jane's confidence. There was no hint of fear and anxiousness in her eyes.
"Yes, he got some answers. But he gained more questions and mysteries to solve." Chantha responded while taking a deep breath.
"Do you plan to make things hard for our Supreme Leader? As expected of the infamous assassin. Phantomflake. What else do you have on your sleeve?" Axel asked her, worried about the mental health of their Supreme Leader.
Nathan couldn't sleep lately. And he was so stressed and exhausted by the things happening around him. He was also troubled by the fact that Phantomflake was the missing daughter of Mr. Hiroshi.
Her assassin guild had been annihilated two years ago. But now, she regained the title of the Young Miss of the Sawada Clan. She would become the heir of this powerful clan.
"Our Supreme Leader has arrived," a member of the Syphiruz Mafia declared, making the people inside the white room know about Nathan's presence.
Followed by his announcement, Nathan entered the room. He was still wearing the same stoic expression as he faced Phantomflake.
"Supreme Leader!"
Both Axel and Chantha acknowledged his presence, greeting him in unison.
Nathan just gave them a simple nod. Then he motioned for Axel to give him the document. Axel handed it over to him immediately.
"Leave us," Nathan mumbled in his authoritative voice, shifting his gaze to Phamtomflake.
Chantha and Axel quickly stepped out of the room, giving Nathan and Jane some privacy to talk. Nathan made sure to switch off the CCTV cameras inside that white room so that no one would hear their conversation. He only wanted to keep this discussion between them.
Jane stopped eating as she focused her full attention on Nathan. The guy didn't look good. He appeared to be tired, and haggard, dark circles could be seen under his eyes.
'He is under a lot of stress lately. I am worried about him. He hasn't completely recovered from his injury yet. I don't want him to get sick.' Jane was saddened by that thought. Her feelings were transparent in her expression.
Nathan was taken aback to see a hint of worry in her eyes as she looked at him.
'She is giving me such a strange gaze once again.' Nathan couldn't get used to it.
"Do you want to finish your food first before I start discussing something with you?" Nathan toned down a little bit.
Jane was caught off guard by Nathan's sudden thoughtfulness.
"No. I'm fine. What do you want to discuss with me?" Jane was now all ears on him.
Nathan stared at her meaningfully and responded. "I'm accepting your offer. I'll let you live for 48 days… but you will work for me and you will do everything I will say. Obey all my commands."
"47 Days to be exact," Jane interrupted him.
"After that, give me your word… As you said, if I still want to kill you after, you are willing to die in my own hands…"
"Yes! I'll do that. I promise. I won't escape nor harm you." Jane reassured him.
But Nathan couldn't trust her completely so he needed to threaten her.
"Yes. Don't try to scheme against me. One wrong move… I won't only kill you… but… I'll kill your sister first." Nathan was referring to Black Rose aka Cherry.
Jane could understand why Nathan wanted to hold Cherry as his hostage. He was aware that Black Rose was very important to her.
"I know. I understand. I won't do anything to put her in danger. I will leave her life in your care. I won't betray you." Jane mumbled with so much conviction.
"Just don't say those words. Show me with your actions." Nathan coldly said.
Nathan gave the document to Jane. "Here. This is our contract. I won't harm you in the next 48 days. But you have to cooperate with me. Do as I say."
Jane accepted the contract document, her eyes scanning the content and clauses of the contract. She read six important clauses stipulated in the contract.
[ 1. She will work under him for 48 days and must fulfill every task he will give her. ]
[ 2. She is not allowed to disappear from his sight and the spying eyes of the Syphiruz members. She will always be accompanied by a member of Syphiruz. ]
[ 3. One mistake means death. She must not plot any scheme against him. ]
[ 4. She shouldn't seek help and assistance from other groups. Once caught, it will be an instant punishment. ]
[ 5. After 48 Days, she is willing to die at his hands. ]
[ 6. She must never tell anyone about the torture she experienced at the hand of Syphiruz and keep her identity as Phantomflake, especially to the Sawada Clan. She shouldn't stir a conflict between the Syphiruz Mafia and the Sawada Clan. ]
After reading the contract, Jane could tell that Nathan was planning to put her under strict surveillance. Someone would be watching her twenty four seven.
But Jane frowned upon reading the last clause. Why did he mention the Sawada Clan in the contract? She had no connection with the Sawada Clan.
"You have to sign this as proof of our agreement. No external faction is allowed to intervene with our contract." Nathan emphasized this because he was thinking about the Sawada Clan. He thought Phantomflake might ask the Sawada Clan to protect her against him.
"Wait. I'm confused about the last clause. Why did you include the Sawada Clan in the contract?" Jane asked him, puzzled.
"You will know soon. Just sign the contract. I am warning you once again. You are not allowed to confide with your subordinate about our contract. If you don't want Black Rose to die, you should keep your mouth shut and you must behave." Nathan reminded her once more.
"I know what to do. I'm not a fool. I am aware of what you are capable of doing. You can be a devil with no mercy. I will not go against you this time. Because I want to live longer," Jane replied.
"I assure you. I will serve you and do anything you want to pay for my crime," she added.
"One more thing… I want you to stay away from my son. Avoid him as much as you can." Nathan added another rule.
Jane wasn't happy when she heard that. 'He forbids me from getting closer to Ethan…'
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