Chapter 513 - WANTING RECOGNITION (2/2)

Kaito's frown became deeper as he faced Ayumi. She seemed different from before. There was an air of something malevolent and a scent of dark feelings around her. It was like she had given up on everything.

”Tell me exactly what happened to the Shadow Brotherhood during this period. I do not have time to waste.” Kaito said.

”Rushing off back to accompany your little wife?” Ayumi said sarcastically.

”Yes,” Kaito answered directly.

Ayumi sat up properly and leaned forward towards Kaito. ”Do you know how much I regret meeting you? If you had never appeared before me, I could have been happy. I would not be this undignified shell before you.”

”You think I am to blame for your predicament?” Kaito asked with dark amusement.

”Yes. Why should I not blame you? If I had not fallen in love with you, I would not have sunk to this extent. I gave you everything, and I cannot let go. I want to be with you. Why can't you understand my feelings? Why do you have to be so cruel?” She asked with a hint of hysteria in her voice.

”I will not have this discussion with you again. I have already made my position clear.” Kaito said.

Ayumi leaned closer and stretched a hand to touch Kaito's, but he withdrew it. She laughed again in self-deprecation. She expected the movement from Kaito, but she still felt hurt when he rejected the slightest contact from her so directly.

”Am I so venomous that you will die from a single touch?” She asked.

”Stop trying to push my buŧŧons, Ayumi. I am mindful of our past partnership, but I will not be polite anymore.” Kaito said. ”Tell me what happened.”

His voice did not allow Ayumi to oppose him.

Ayumi felt a little lost. She had met countless outstanding men in the past, but only Kaito made her lose control. She had always looked at him like a shining beacon, a source of light.

Even the head of the yakuza, who was considered handsome and a powerful figure, did not cause her heart to beat faster. She was simply in this place because she needed a safe refuge in case some people came looking for her.

Still, Ayumi composed herself and talked clearly. ”You were right. I was never fit to run the Shadow Brotherhood. It always looked easy and direct from where I was standing. But I did not know how to keep them in line after you disappeared.”

She sighed. ”I tried to look for you, you know. Did your little girlfriend tell you about that? Regardless of everything that happened, I am not a villain in your story. All I want is some recognition from the man I have loved and adored for countless years.”

Silence fell at the table.