Brothel Manager : Unexpected Encounter with A Hidden Family Heirloom-Chapter 376 : Sorry... Terms Changed Now...!

A tense silence hung in the air as Das continued to glare at Latha with a mixture of anger and frustration. In response to his command, more than twenty red laser dots materialised, dotting Latha's face and targeting Bella's head. The laser beams quivered slightly, each one zeroing in on its target.

Bella was taken aback by this sudden revelation. She hadn't anticipated the presence of so many snipers around Das's residence. She had assumed that Das was merely a city manager working for the Farus family and had come here without much preparation. Reality hit Latha just as hard as the red dots danced over her head.

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While confusion marred Latha's expression, Das calmly retrieved his personal mobile from his pocket and dialled a specific number, ready to take control of the situation. The tension in the room was palpable, with every passing second feeling like an eternity.

"Hello..." Princess Amara's voice quivered with doubt from the other end of the line. She couldn't fathom why Das had called her so abruptly, especially while her sister and Bella were in the midst of dealing with him. Enjoy exclusive content from novelbuddy

"You broke the promise, Princess. Our cooperation ends here," Das stated flatly, his voice laced with an unmistakable coldness. His words sent shivers down Princess Amara's spine. She had no inkling of what had transpired at Das's residence.

"At present, your sister is in my house. She dares to place a dagger on my people. If she doesn't leave my residence within one minute, your family might need to prepare for another funeral," Das declared, his tone chillingly resolute as he fixed a stern gaze on Latha.

"Das, stop bluffing. You know exactly what will happen to you if you kill me," Latha retorted defiantly, attempting to maintain a facade of confidence.

However, instead of engaging in further argument with Latha, Das turned his attention to Bella.

"This thick-headed child might not be aware of the current situation, but you are well-informed. The Aries family would welcome me with open arms if I handed over her head. So, I advise you to stop testing my patience," he warned, his words carrying a weight of seriousness that left no room for doubt.

Bella couldn't ignore the gravity of Das's words. She couldn't bear the responsibility of another death, especially when the male heir of the Farus family had already perished under mysterious circumstances. She was willing to make a deal to prevent any further tragedy.

"Das, I agree to your offer. Ten veils filled with Patriarch blood in exchange for Luis. How about it?" Bella inquired, pushing aside the fact that Latha was currently holding one of Das's associates hostage. She had placed her trust in Das's capabilities, hence her decision to engage in this gamble.

Princess Amara's eyes widened in shock as she overheard the unexpected proposal through the phone line. The terms seemed steep, but it was a testament to the direness of their situation.

"Sorry, the terms have changed... Now it's twenty," Das responded sternly, unwavering in his demands.

Latha, who had been holding Sana hostage, felt like an outsider as Das and Bella engaged in the intricate negotiations, effectively ignoring her actions.

"That's too much. Thirteen. I can't go higher than that. That's my limit," Bella countered firmly, her tone reflecting her resolve.

Das paused for a moment, contemplating Bella's offer. After a brief silence, he made his final counteroffer, "Thirteen veils of blood, plus half a billion dollars in cash."

Bella regarded Das's face for a moment, weighing her options carefully, before uttering one single word,

"Deal."

"Good…, Sana, Take these two guests to our garden."

"Please wait for an hour; Luis will be in your hands, safe and sound," Das instructed Sana with a calm demeanour, his assurance instilling a glimmer of hope into Bella anxious heart.

The room was still charged with tension as Bella, Latha, and Das engaged in a silent standoff. Latha's dagger was poised at Sana's throat, a dangerous dance on the precipice of disaster. Her voice trembled with defiance as she refused to let go of her suspicion.

"Bella, don't believe him," Latha warned again, her eyes locked onto Das's calculating gaze. "He might be planning something behind our backs."

Das's lips curled into a sardonic smile, and his mocking tone sliced through the tense atmosphere. "I'm not like you, sister. We have worked together in a brothel. Don't you know how I always kept my word in a business deal?" Das asked while staring at her with a mocking smile.

Latha felt a sudden chill run down her spine as the true implications of Das's words sunk in. She had indeed experienced first-hand the ruthless world of business transactions in their previous profession, inner meaning behind Das words is very clear. She knew that promises could be as fragile as glass, shattered with the slightest provocation.

"You..." Latha began to retort, her anger threatening to erupt like a volcano. She wanted to expose Das's deceit, but Bella intervened, recognising the futility of their current situation. A tense hush fell over the room.

In the next couple of minutes, the room's fraught atmosphere slowly dissipated. Latha reluctantly lowered her dagger, conceding to Bella's authority. With Sana still under threat, they were led out of the room and into the expansive back garden, far removed from the palace's main hall.

Das had orchestrated this strategic move to eliminate any potential complications that might arise in his plan to trap Luis. That is why he sent away Latha and Bella a long distance away.

As the minutes ticked away, Das remained in the palace hall, his eyes glued to the continuous updates on his mobile device. Each new piece of information brought him closer to the inevitable confrontation with Luis, the Aries family's young master. With each passing moment, Luis and his armed forces drew nearer to the palace, their intentions ominous.

In the quiet solitude of his room, Das picked up the weapon that had been his constant companion —the cursed sabre. Gripping the sabre tightly, he knew that it would play a pivotal role in the coming confrontation.

Returning to the palace hall, he instructed all the servants and staff to evacuate immediately, their hurried exit adding to the tension that hung thick in the air. The room now stood as a battleground, waiting for the impending clash.

Outside, Red Rose, who is leading the Shadow Clan forces for now, stood at the helm of a highly trained and elite team. More than twenty operatives armed with advanced sniper rifles were poised for action, ready to respond to Das's commands at the blink of an eye. Their professionalism and discipline were evident in their unwavering focus.

One of Das's most significant advantages was his deceptive appearance—a simple, unassuming city manager who appeared to play at a lower level in the complex web of power. Those who underestimated him did so at their peril, for beneath his unremarkable facade lay a mind sharpened by years of experience and strategy.

Luis, however, had fallen into the same trap of underestimation. He approached the palace with a limited number of forces, confident that dealing with Das would be a straightforward task. He believed that Das was merely a minor obstacle to overcome, especially since his own sister, Sophia, had assured him of Das's loyalty.

Unbeknownst to Luis, a far more formidable opponent awaited him—the enigmatic and powerful Lord Yama. As the pieces on the chessboard of power moved into position, the city's destiny teetered on the brink, with each player ready to make their next move in this high-stakes game of intrigue and ambition.

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"Business is not just about making money. It's about taking control over your opponent."

_PeterPan_