Episode 2 - The Straight-cut Apology

“What the f*ck!” Aidan rushed to open the door.

And Lisa is still looking at the Monitor. She can’t believe her eyes.

“Lisa that witness escaped.” Aidan came back

after a while. Lisa was sitting on the sofa, her hands are on her head.

“What did he mean by ‘Mafia man’s formula’” Lisa

murmured.

“Lisa, you’re still thinking about that thing,

that witness escaped!” Aidan punched the table.

“Aidan, please. Just a Witness escaped, But the

major thing is Does he know the address of the Headquarters.” Lisa explained.

“Yes of course. And that’s why I am so pissed!”

Aidan sits on the chair.

“Who was that witness?” Lisa looked at Aidan, hoping for a clear answer.

“Max Marino. CEO of WraithXTech” Aidan said,

looking at Lisa.

“CEO of WraithXTech?! It was him?!” Lisa fell

from the sky.

“He was the witness!” Lisa fell from the sofa.

“Lisa!” Aidan grabbed her.

“You all sons of cretins! He was Max Marino! It

doesn’t matter he was a witness or not, he is connected with the FBI! And He is

the most powerful billionaire!” Lisa yells at Aidan.

“Lisa, please. We’re the McNeill Clan.” Aidan

tried to give Lisa hope.

“You nincompoop, I am not Dad, I am Lisa

McNeill, Only Dad can betray his friends and closest one. Max was my childhood

friend! Only I know what I can do. Everyone has a limit. I know I can’t handle

it. I can’t do it.” Lisa sighs as she puts her hands on her forehead out of

frustration.

“Lisa, we didn’t know that you and Marino are

related. Though, if you order, I can bring his head in front of you”

“How dare you say this?” Lisa slapped him. “I’m

sorry, Aidan.” Lisa apologizes.

“I have to finish this mess.” Lisa looks

forward,

“What will do?” Aidan asked curiously. Lisa’s

gaze is still ahead.

“Time will answer” Lisa murmured.

“Have you found that file?” Max asked. His

assistant is standing beside him. He is sitting comfortably on his office

desk’s gaming chair.

“Boss, there is a leaf on your hair and your

shirt is soiled. Should I order to the laundry to send your backup outfit?”

Max’s Assistant Ryan Creak asked.

“Okay order them, so what’s your answer did you

found that file about the criminal organizations?” Max asked again with a cold

voice.

“Ahem…Yes, Boss. Here” Ryan handed the file to

Max. Max took it and studied it for a while, and then he stopped at a page.

“McNeill Clan huh?” Max murmured.

“Boss is there something you want?” Ryan bends

half down to listen.

“No, you can go. And when you will be outside of

this office you will see a woman, who is wearing a green lace dress is outside

of the building, her expression is like she’s waiting for someone. Tell her

that I’m waiting for her.” Max smirked after his words.

“Okay Boss” The assistant Ryan again bowed and

left the room.

After Ryan left, Max took the file and took a

picture of Lisa from the file.

“Lisa McNeill the game’s just started” He rubbed

that picture as he murmured.

‘Knock’ ‘Knock’ a woman knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Max said in a cold voice.

“Mr Marino, your assistant told me that you were

looking for me” The woman came inside.

“Perhaps, I thought that you were looking for

me, Miss Lisa McNeill?” Max smirked as he looked at Lisa’s eyes, her blue pair

of eyes looked extremely beautiful at that moment, though it was filled with

regrets and apologies,

“Oh, you recognized me. Then I should start from

the first.” Lisa took a seat and sat in front of Max.

“Mr Marino, your friend…” Lisa started but Max

interrupts her.

“My friend Vecope Sen borrowed 20 million USD

from the most powerful Mafia Clan McNeill. And when the head asked for the

money, he refused. But then the gang came and got that money from him, at his

house. Though some of the gang members were at the airport too. And in

circumstances, Vecope’s friend was present at that time, and he was the witness,

so the gang kidnapped him, took him to their white dungeon and then insults

him, threatens him, poked him and even punched him. After a while of fighting,

the man was able to escape from that dungeon. And that witness is none other

than, Me.” Max takes a big breath after his big breathless speech.

“So” Max gives a break, “Miss Lisa, the head of

the Mafia Clan, do you have any explanation to this?”

“Umm…” Lisa looks down.

“Umm? Don’t you have anything to say with,

Ummm…?” Max asked politely.

“Ahem…I am deeply apologizing for their foolish

works, I was absent when they kidnapped you. Please accept my apology.”

“I know what is hunting you more. That I will

take down your Clan and illegal works.” Max said as he murmured, “You selfish

bi*ch”

“Mr Marino, I am again apologizing. And I am

only apologizing for the sake of our past friendship, point to be noted.” Lisa

tried to explain.

“You want to pull the past, right? You were

nothing but a traitor. So tell me, what were you doing when they injured me?”

Max looked at Lisa. “Let me guess, you were running on the roofs?”

Lisa didn’t speak at all, she was looking at the

floor, and she was regretting her past acts on that night.

“Oh, you were running on the roofs? And you came

here, after 2 days after the incident to apologize. The scars have healed by

now. Can’t you be honest?!” Max roared.

“I was just ashamed of that they insulted you

and you might send cops and legal force after me,” Lisa told politely.

‘How can she thought that I will send legal

forces after her?!” Max thought. “Why won’t you able to handle them if I send

them?” Max calmly asked.

“Yes, My clan is powerful, but frankly speaking

I am not.” Lisa's head’s still down.

“Can you tell me why did you tell me that?” Max

asked curiously.

“I think I subconsciously trust you, that’s why

that sentence slipped. But please tell me, I’ll do anything”

Max lifted his left brow as he smirked. “You are

seriously manipulating me. Then I’ll forgive you.”

“Really?!” Lisa lifted her head in a flash.

“Wait wait, Miss Lisa. But nothing comes for

free. Here, I gave you 24 hours to decide what you will do. Please do read this

contract.” Max opened a drawer, pulled out a file and gave it to Lisa.

‘He even made a contract!’ Lisa’s mind was

blown.

“Okay” Lisa started reading the contract as soon

she got the contract.

“You’ve got two options, leave McNeill Clan or

be my girlfriend?”

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Let's Introduce the Protagonist: Lisa McNeill

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