NEMESIS

the devil is a gentleman

In fact, revenge is not a relief, but rather creates a new problem that is quite complicated — Theodore just won't let her go, he goes on a rampage and threatens to destroy all the property she owns and, at the same time, she flies to Switzerland with his uncle, Mason Lorelai .

In the midst of the ongoing chaos and unresolved problems with the Rogue Mafia, Mason forced him to come to Switzerland and Logan, and the other councils even gave her permission — saying that it was a form of compensation for his busy schedule, which occupied twenty—four—sevenths of the attention and, well, this, quite worth it.

Mason's vineyard was vast, exceeding the size of the vineyard Theodore had burnt and also a thousand times more beautiful — on this vast farm, there was a medium—sized cottage that was very comfortable to live in. The cottages are very classic and there is not the slightest touch of modernity.

The most amazing thing of all is that this vast land is beside the calm blue sea. As far as the eye can see, there is only a very charming turquoise blue color as well as a clear blue sky that is adorned with white fluffy clouds and, in the afternoon, the sky will turn violet with sunset on the horizon.

Everything looked like a dream here.

Everything was much more beautiful and pleasant than she had imagined. She thought she wouldn't be enjoying her vacation because she was going out with Mason Lorelai, who is known to be very strict, fierce and heartless — even rumor has it, he's no less ruthless than his asshole nephew. But so far, all she saw was a gentle and very warm Mason.

Ah, he is also a gentleman.

All accommodation, clothing, food was provided and she was treated like a queen there. Just imagine, she's not allowed to get out of the car unless the door is opened by him and, not to mention, she's free to do anything here without fear of anything — including bad people, as bodyguards have been deployed at every corner.

They are like a newly married couple, some people even mistake them and pray that they will have children soon — they are very confident that their child will not fail, considering how superior their genes are.

Sometimes it makes her clumsy and confused as to what to do with Mason, because, after all, his status is her boss while she is a subordinate and, besides, he does this all out of pity because her property was damaged by his beloved nephew.

There shouldn't be any need to go overboard like this, right?

“Sir, isn't this too much?” she suddenly asked Mason, who was reading a book. “I mean, all these luxurious amenities, as well as the gardens along with those cottages.”

He sighed then let out an amused breath, “No, you deserved it, Giuliana.”

She was sure, now her face looked so stupid and laughable — she was dumbfounded, staring at him with her mouth open and eyes staring at him in disbelief. “This isn't right, it's too much for me, who is just your subordinate.”

“You deserved it, Giuliana — don't talk back to me.”

This time it was she who sighed in defeat and unconsciously mumbled, “Yes, Daddy.”

Oh my god, she can only hope Mason doesn't hear it. Also, she hopes she doesn't fall for this gentleman — because the devil is a gentleman.

“I heard that, Giuliana.”

“I'm sorry.” She said as she lowered her head, “Then I w—”

“That is alright and Lana, don't question me ever again.” He cut her, preventing her from leaving before he said “Do you understand?”

.

“This land was so vast, I wonder how much Lorelai's family bought this land?” she mumbled as she sat on the high swing and dangled from a large, shady apple tree, directly opposite the vineyard and the sea. An incredibly stunning view with the sunset over there, “This is heaven.”

Lorelai's family was really rich. No — she had known before that they were indeed rich. But now, she saw with her own eyes that they were really like that, even though they looked very simple, just like the Darcio family.

Typical old—money family.

Come to think of it, Lorelai and Darcio are not getting along as they are almost equal in many ways and both of them don't like that fact. In the past, they might have fought over power, but with The Orphic they stopped and got along, even if they were deep down, maybe they were in a cold war.

As for Mason Lorelai and Logan Darcio, their relationship seems to be very good and that's probably due to their status on the board — along with the other two councillors, they are impartial even to their own families, they are neutral.

She is the same.

As Consigliere The Orphic, she also doesn't side with the family she comes from — she simply obeys the four councils and does what they say. Taking orders from family heads was not her job, after all. After position was higher than all of them.

Yes, her position is higher than Theodore Lorelai too.

From now on, she wouldn't give him the slightest bit of mercy if he dared to bother her again.

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“Whatever happens between you and my nephew is none of my business. I have no right to interfere, nor can I side with either of the two, as both of you are very precious to me.”

She was speechless.

Mason isn't drunk, is he?

“You're our Consigliere and he is my nephew. You both have important positions in my life.” He said ambiguously, his black eyes didn't even look away from her — she could confidently see her own reflection in them.

And his eyes are really beautiful.

“It's only natural that you want to teach Theodore a lesson, he's going too far and I can't tolerate that myself — I want to stop him from acting so childish, it's just that my sister will be angry if I punish him with severe punishment and I don't want my relationship with her to be bad just because of that.”

Theodore really was someone who was immature, so unfit for the position of head of the family. It was the first time she had judged him and, luckily, Mason had the same thought.

“He's acting even more out of control because I told him the other day that he isn't suitable for the position of head of the family because he's still childish, maybe he's holding a grudge against you for thinking you've influenced me.” Which is was true — indirectly she has influenced Mason to side with her.

Yes, she was a cruel and sadistic person, but above all else, she was manipulative.

“So you let me do whatever I like with your nephew as a lesson for him?”

“Yes.” His reply was innocent and damn, Mason really knows how to take advantage of her. “I'm sorry, Lana.”

So, he also gave all this vineyard as compensation?

Fuck him, when he should have been firm and made him stop this madness, he did that instead.

“No problem.” She replied, somehow her heart was against her mouth this time — she was a little disappointed. “It does not even matter.”

If so, then she would gladly take this land from Mason.