99 Going Back on Words Part II (1/2)

”You are going back on your commitment?” Kaden was incensed.

To get their hands on the money they have betrayed the four who had originally hired them. But now that man is saying he isn't going to pay them?

Were their efforts for nothing?

”Think what you want,” Zed said in a lazy tone, ”You truly think I would care about the thoughts of idiots?”

How can he actually give money to those who were here to cripple him? While he didn't knew what they have in plan after crippling him, he could pretty much guess it was nothing good.

He was being magnanimous by actually playing a game with them and sparing their lives. For this, they should thank their lucky stars for the presence of Jessica and Loren. If not they would have joined a long list of people in the underworld.

”What did you said?” Kaden slowly took steps towards Zed.

”You seem to have hearing problems,” Zed looked at Kaden with plain disinterest, ”Anyways, you are idiots if you believe you would be safe after thrashing those four fools.”

Kaden has a frown on his face. He was pretty sure he could handle the law situation since police officers and the government officers would get their fair share from what he earned today.

As long as the gangs don't overstep the limits, they were always blessed by the political class. In fact, most of the organized crimes in the world were backed by the ruling classes.

If not, then there would be no organ harvesting, nor forced prostitution nor the criminal activities of the mafia. It was similar to how the overlords in the slum were backed by the city corporates and officials.

Kaden believed at most he and his gang would be imprisoned for few months till the matter settled down or maybe shift to a new city. In the worst case scenario, one of the gang members would take the entire blame and rot in jail for years.

This wasn't as bad in their line of works for the rest of the gang would make sure the imprisoned member's family is taken care of.

”You truly don't know, do you?” Zed continued with a smile, ”I guess those four didn't tell you otherwise you wouldn't have accepted their proposal.”

”Know what?” Kaden stopped his movement. He was having a feeling he wouldn't like whatever Zed has to say.

”You can get away with petty crimes since you satisfy the police and city officers with money and their other needs,” Zed patiently explained, ”The catch is that it only works in petty crimes provided the matter doesn't become big.”

Kaden obviously knew if a matter gets too much publicity then there would be no mercy by the police. At such times the police have to show their true worth to let the masses know they are in safe hands.

”Still don't understand?” Zed gave a deep sigh, ”Those four are the children of top government officers.”

Kaden's eyes turned wide as the realization of the matter hit him. It was a different matter if they have attacked a rich kid, but it was totally another matter to offend someone whose parents were having influence in government.

The criminals were given the blessing by politicians and government officials. But if the victims of the crime were government officials, then the criminals would definitely be severely punished.

”Let me give you a good news,” Zed said.

”Good news?” Kaden was startled.

”Yes,” Zed said, ”There parents have arrived in the city only a few weeks ago.”

”Ah!” Kaden felt there was hope. The new officials wouldn't have that much influence in the city. As long as they run away now they would be safe.

”You want to hear another news?” Zed asked.

”There is another?” Kaden was pleasantly surprised.

”Yes,” Zed nodded his head and said, ”The parents of those fools are investigators from the government on a special mission.”

Investigators?!

Investigators would have a high connection with police in all the cities!

Kaden and others felt as if they were drowned in the cold sea. This was a terrible news!

There was nothing good in it!But then they remembered Zed has only said 'news' instead of 'good news'.

”Fucker! You tricked us!” Kaden and others were looking at Zed with bloodshot eyes. If not for him, they would not have crippled the four.

”I didn't,” Zed shook off his head, ”I only told you to do what they asked you to do, but on them, instead of me. Never asked you to cut off their limbs”

”You knew their background!” Kaden said.

”Yes, but who told you to not enquire about their background?” Zed slowly asked, ”Who asked you to leave your non-existent brains at home before coming out?”

”!#$%~” Kaden shouted a lot of curses.

When he thought over it, he felt it was indeed their faults for not checking their background.They have readily agreed since good money was involved.

The four offered them a good cash to cripple Zed so who cared about their background? Later on, Zed offered them even higher amount so there was no thought of checking up further.

”It is basic common sense to know the master of a dog before kicking it,” Zed felt he was wrongly blamed. He actually felt great respect for Irina who has done her homework unlike this gang of idiots.

Out of the 'four fools', three were conscious so they clearly heard Zed's words.

Dog?!

Bastard!

We are not dogs!

It was just that they were in no condition to open their mouths much less speak so they could only curse in their hearts.

”Hmm?” Zed felt the glances of the three fools so he turned towards them, ”It is your fault for not informing them about your background when they were beating you. You could have saved your legs.”

Son of a bitch!

We tried to tell them about our background but they didn't listen!

”Human beings will die for riches, just as birds will for food,” Zed remembered the famous idiom about the greed.

Zed then walked towards his car.

”Where are you going?!” Kaden finally gripped with reality.

”At my friend's house,” Zed answered as he opened the door of his car, ”I am expected for dinner.”

”You think you can leave after creating this mess?” Kaden felt rage burning inside his heart.

”Yes,” Zed nodded and said, ”You should leave while you still can.”

”Son of a bitch!” Kaden was angered.

Without caring about anything, he bounced towards Zed with the scales of his hands aimed at Zed's throat.

”Watch out!” Jessica shouted.

The corner of the scales was pointed like a sword. She could imagine the damage they could do.

”Never let anger take the best of you,” A ball of fire flew from Zed's hands and rapidly dashed towards Kaden who was in mid-air.

Kaden twisted his body in mid-air to dodge the fireball but then his eyes turned wide. Another fireball, this time larger in size,was rushing at him with afar greater speed.

He couldn't twist his body again in short a short time to dodge so he covered his face with his hands.