Episode Four: Responsibility

"Great power comes with great responsibility."

-Anonymous

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-Previously on The Masked Queen

"No matter how beautiful a gem is, it's still

unfeeling." Lorenzo said with a firm expression.

"Wait!" I shout eagerly after him

"You haven't seen a tree until you've seen it's shadows I'm the sky." I giggle and he dons a smile.

"Do you have time the day after tomorrow?" She asks but I have to stay away.

"Okay, see you at the facciliat Zone!" Her hands waved good by as she went inside the grand mansion.

'Ha!'

-To be continued...

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Aryen's POV-

Yesterday was a pretty hectic day; the sudden encounter with my half-brother, that strange man who actually dared to speak to me like that! But... It was fun and refreshing for someone who's not anything to me to talk with such audacity. One would say is he just a very confidant man or simply brainless?

I plop flat on my soft bed and play with my phone. I am strongly against playing games since it serves no real purpose rather it wastes valuable time, so I surf the Internet of the latest news.

'Damn.' What did I just see? Callius D'mitreyev has been invited to the top 50 successful businessmen?

The D'mitreyev clan serves a long, blinding history in the underworld and the legal world; We are one of the masters of the illegal systems whilst maintaining our image as bussines tycoons in the 'normal' world and surpassing our enemies hitting every corner and target.

Every country has a Mafia that stabilises the conditions of a country. Russian Mafia is led by The D'mitreyev Clan; We recruit homeless and runaway kids, teenagers, adults and show them their true capability and talents. In other words we help people. They are assigned to different units and branches with new identity to conceal their painful past after receiving full academic education and the required training. According to their qualities, skills, talents and hard work they are promoted and assigned other tasks such as operating well established companies or uprising small gangs that may be a threat to our interests or the people.

Our legal business involves manufacturing one of the world's lead technology; mobilising phones, advanced medical equipments,

high-tech scientific instruments; These amends the government cuts due to national treasure shortage and assists doctors, scents in further researching cures for incurable diseases such as cancer, STD's, ALS....

Furthermore, we have assembled the most successful hospitals in over 100 countries, helping people all around the globe because these hospitals are run by our main family solely on our family members earnings as a form of charity to relieve the poor and needy, we do not earn profit from these. Many influential religious figures represent our logo and cooperate raising our respectable image.

Branch companies mostly consists of charities such as The Humanity Saviours, Their Lifeline, Mason's Charity, Family & Home; As part of the biggest operating charities in the world, they support widows, orphans, disabled, those who are suffering from diseases or hunger. Their missions includes in educational centers set up, recovering or building new houses for those who have lost due to political reason such as wars or terrorist amd extraterrestrial attacks.

We are good people.

Other accompanied companies masters in Law. We engage in giving justice to those who don't receive it. Our law firms have been rated the best and most successful and have grown overseas, many of our homeless recruits work in these branch companies. We have prosecutors and defence attorneys managing a balance to surpass other law firms and make sure everyone gets justices. Our firms reach over 150 countries supporting government and political figures. As a result, the world leaders have maintained a peaceful diplomatic relationship. We help people.

Indeed, I admit we may not be perfect since some of our arrangements do involve importing and exporting large substance of alcohol, tobacco, heroine and the like drugs.

Our success is also determined by the bids in the black markets and hosting illegal auctions to sell stolen goods and artifacts. Moreover, we have a chain of night clubs where men and women go and enjoy the night, earning is managed from the exclusive club membership, regular and special held competitions and of course selling alcohol.

After Callius entered the branch company as vice - president two months ago, he has been appraised by the employees and secondary leaders of his quick, peaceful problem solving abilities and his 160 IQ. Another incredible trait of The D'mitreyev Clan is that every offspring is born with unrivalled beauty and intellect. They are naturally superior to others in their flare of attitude, actions, demeanour, and speech and their potent aura will suffocate ordinary people if not handled with professionalism. I do not like the idea of being compared to others and labeled as perfect creations who cannot make the slightest mistakes because we have to live up to their expectations and whilst the spotlight is enjoyable the responsibility is tormenting.

And Callius' early join of the family bussines means the start to our war and the reason why Father brought me so early but still it doesn't make sense... why does dad want me to compete.... when... He already has a perfect heir. Due to his illegitimacy or...? Seems like Father will soon be summoning me.

"Ma'am." Aila, my attendant walked into the Lounge.

"Oh, please, Aila call me by my name." I've told her numerous times but she always remains ignorant.

"Ma'am, Mrs Vasques is here, she is sitting in the attending room."

'About time...'

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"If you hangout with chickens your going to cluck. If you hangout with eagles

your going to fly."

-Dr Steve. Maraboli

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I know it was short and there wasn't any development but I wanted you guys to be informed on the kind of business the D'mitreyev family does and our Female leads character, what she thinks of the world, how she views her family and business. And I will be making the next chapter long and interesting.

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