Chapter 306 - Taming dogs. (1/2)
They continued walking for a long time, turning corners, entering weird hallways, but eventually, they arrived.
Gary's father was sitting in a very comfortable chair, smoking a very large cigar. He just put it out when he saw that his guests had arrived.
”Lena! It's been such a long time.” He stood up to shake Lena's hand but she ignored it and just sat down on the sofa across from him.
”I am a very busy woman, let's just get straight the personal business I am here for.” Lena spoke.
”Very well then...” He looked at Lena and then at Kris who also just sat down next to her. ”How can I help you.”
”Stay away from Gary.”
”AHAHAHA...” Mr. Chen laughed.
”Did it look like a joke to you, Mr. Chen. I was very serious.”
”Excuse me, Miss. Shen. I don't see you as a threat at all... nor is he.” He looked at Kris.
”But I should be a threat to you.” Lena smiled. ”You know very well how much your son adores me. Even when I have another man by my side, he still does everything I say. You can't harm me because I am Kris' woman... and even if you did, Gary would still never come back to you.”
”You're very bold.”
”That's why men like me.” Lena replied. ”But you see.... You're looking at this the wrong way. We're not the one holding Gary back from joining you... it's the Yang blood that he carried and the contract that binds him.”
”What do you mean?” Mr. Chen held the side of his chairs.
”For me... he made a deal with the yang family. That he will register under their name until Andy Yang gets an heir and hold the position as the next inheritance of the Yang empire.” Lena laughed. ”Silly right? I know... but as long as that Old Yang lives... traditions are to be obeyed. And there is that annoying Uncle too.”
”So...” Mr. Chen stared straight into Lena's eyes. ”You want me to get rid of them... for you? Do you think I am that easily swayed?”
”I am only just telling you the facts. I know you're not a stupid person.” Lena reached to grab the pitcher from the table and poured herself a cup of water. She took a sip and then continued. ”I am confused though... why in the world... do you want Gary as your heir for your empire. I mean... he doesn't know how to fight.. shoot a gun or anything.”
”A man's power isn't what he can physically do but the mind that he has.” Mr. Chen pointed out.
”Indeed... but you're talking about the underworld. You have 5 proud adopted sons, who I assume some are here...” Lena looked at the young man standing behind Mr. Chen and next to Lucio. ”What makes you think they won't kill Gary as soon as you are dead? They have been with the organization longer than Gary.”
”Becuase they are my son. We don't shed our own blood.” Mr. Chen assured Lena.
”Not even for a woman..?” Lena smiled.
”What are you saying?”
”Oh, please don't play the dumb card on me.” Lena put her hand around Kris' arm and hugged it. ”I see how you look at Madam Li.”
Kris was also shocked. He looked at Lena and then at Mr. Chen... but then he knew it was true. Lena was probably just speculating but Mr. Chen's reaction was no lie.
”That is in the past.” Mr. Chen replied. ”I found a good woman who gave me a wonderful daughter. Sad she did not live long.”