Saved by the Mafia King (Gangster Series Book 3)

Lorenzo     “So this is where you ended up, and this time there is no turning back,” I said, standing in front of Ethan’s grave, with my hands in my jacket pockets and a smirk on my face.     It was a rainy afternoon, the sky was probably crying for a loss, but to the mafia world, it was a day for celebration. Ava had promised me Ethan’s empire, and she kept her promise. Now I was one of the most powerful mobsters in the dark world.      “It is true what they say, Ethan Rivera. The higher they are, the harder they fall. And you fell way too hard at the hands of your sister.”     My driver and right hand man, Nolan, was standing by the car, waiting for me to finish my conversation with the dead man.      “Lorenzo, it is time for you to check out Ethan’s strip club,” he mentioned, catching my attention. His strip club that was now mine.      I nodded and got in the car, not before giving the graveyard a last look and saying goodbye to my old enemy.     The ride was not long. We arrived and I greeted the bodyguards before I walked in. The staff inside watched me, acknowledging me as the new owner and their boss.      I sat down in one of the VIP booths reserved for me, and asked the server to keep the drinks coming. While exploring the club, I could see different things that needed to be changed.      For example, the girl’s outfit looked trashy. They could have sensuality, but look classy at the same time. The server brought me a bottle of scotch and put it on the table in front of me with a glass.      “Thank you, darling,” I said, sending a wink her way and making her blush while smiling at me.      Just as I was looking around, I noticed something peculiar. A line of women were being led towards the main stage, where the star dancer of the night performed.      I put the drink down and kept an eye on them, when a busty blonde woman with more makeup than a clown walked on the stage and introduced herself.      “Good night everyone! Your favorite part of the night has arrived, so gentlemen, take out your wallets and your checkbooks, so you can get ready to leave here with a sexy girl to entertain you for the week,” she said as if it was the normal thing.      I leaned back and waited to see what she was trying to do. When the first girl came out, she instantly caught my attention. My blood was boiling, she couldn’t be an age over twenty five and she was skinny and pale.       She had black hair and some Asian features. Despite having her head down, I could see a hint of her beautiful, brown eyes. Her expression was that of indifference, as if she was an expert at this kind of thing and knew she might end up with any of these disgusting men.     “What kind of bullshit is this?” I asked Nolan.     “Is a s*x slave auction, sir. Looks like Ethan loved making money out of these women. They go to different men every week,” he replied, and that made me angrier.       I would have to participate and as soon as they started the auction, I decided I would bid on her. All these women needed to be freed and this auction was going to be shut down by my orders as soon as they left.      The auction lady didn’t seem to know I was the new boss, but I was about to show her.     “Well, gentlemen. Or ladies, whatever your preference is, let me introduce you to Aubrey Phillips. She is one of the favorites amongst lovers. This fiery redhead will make your dreams come true without questions.”      She was auctioning them like they were cattle and I was not going to stand for it. I lit up a Cuban cigar and took a whiff, just as I heard men bidding for her.       It was amazing how much they would give for that  woman. Couldn’t say I blamed them, she was breathtaking  and these old men were looking for their release.       “Okay, we got fifty thousand dollars on her, going once...going twice…”      “I will bid a hundred thousand dollars on her, and say she’s sold right now,” I pitched in, shocking everyone in the room, “and while you’re at it, I will bid another ten thousand on each girl you have back there.”       “Sorry sir, but you cannot bid on all of them,” the auctioneer said. Her high pitched voice was really irritating me so I stood up from my booth and walked closer to the stage.       “I can, and I will. Now you can talk to my friend here and he will make sure to make a check for the amount that I offered, and get this girl ready to be taken to my booth.”     “Wait a minute, now who do you think you are?” she asked as I was walking away, when I stopped and turned around to look at her with a smirk on my face.      “I am your new boss.”      Her eyes were like saucers. Good, that’s how I wanted her to look. No one questions my authority and now that they know who I am, they will respect me.     “O-of course, s-sir. We will have t-them ready,” she stuttered and it made me glad to see she was a little intimidated.     “Now, those who were here for the auction, I will have to sadly tell you all that it will not happen anymore. So if you want to enjoy our dancers without touching them, you are more than welcome, otherwise, leave the premises.”    Half of the men, mostly in their old age, left. Bunch of perverts, feeding into young girls for their pleasure. Unbelievable.    All the girls were released and I ordered them to stay out of this kind of life.     “Let’s hope not to see a single one of you tangled in this mess, and if you do, I will know. I have connections all over the city.”    I ordered that obnoxious lady to bring the girl to me, and it didn’t take long before she was in my booth.     “Don’t be scared, beautiful. I will not hurt you,” I said, serving myself a drink while offering her some. She stayed quiet, hugging herself.     “Oh I’m not scared, I’m curious. Where is Ethan?” she asked with such attitude, probably not knowing he was dead. This fiery lady would have to be dealt with sooner rather than later.     “Ethan won’t be coming back, so I am taking over this place and everything that belonged to him.”    I could see her lips twist into a smile with the corner of my eye, and I knew Ethan was no one’s favorite person.     “So, why did you decide to bid on us?” She was a very curious one. I chuckled, taking another whiff of the cigar and while I looked at her, I decided to give her my answer.    “Because no woman should be treated like a toy to play with. You should thank me, I just saved you.”