The Joy of Revenge

CHAPTER 171 La Casa de Flores

Noah

The limousine suddenly turned, entering through an open pair of iron gates leading into a sprawling property at the foot of Huff Hills.

“Driver, lower the partition please,” I quickly instructed the chauffeur via intercom. I adjusted the bulletproof vest I was wearing under my shirt and positioned my hand near my gun. I couldn’t afford any surprises.

Once the retractable partition separating ‘the driver’s side and the rear passenger area disappeared into its wall compartment, I had an unobstructed view of our surroundings. I kept an eye out for any sudden movements. Luckily, there were none.

The private road leading to the mansion was lined with newly cut rectangular shaped bushes growing alongside various colored tulips, all of which, were in full bloom. An array of yellow garden lights lit our way towards the modern mansion whose bright lights were aglow.

As the limousine came to a stop, I noticed the color changing fountain lights of a huge water fountain of a naked woman situated in the middle of the front yard. Clouds of steam hovered above the circular pool just below the feet of the marble sculpture, creating an illusion that the naked woman was floating.

The well-maintained lawn had several sc attered trees, its branches lit with dai looked like fireflies twi nkling in the night sky. There were various flowers all a was the colorful tulips that caught my attention. They swayed with the breeze welcoming us with their small dance.

The limousine door opened and I exited, catching the scent of morning dew laced hint of honeysuckle. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, taking in the sweet unfor smell of my childhood which reminded me of the times when Joy and I would lie ber the stars on a cool summer night.

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I opened my eyes and let out a low whistle. The estate Pete had managed to procure for Lorenzo was breathtaking.

“Welcome to La Casa de Flores,” Pete announced, the Colonel standing beside him with hi gun aimed at Pete’s side. “It is the pride and joy of the Mexican Envoy to North Dakota. My mother sponsored many of his advocacies, so it wasn’t difficult to ask him for a favor.”

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“I’m impressed, Pedro,” Lorenzo said, eyeing the brick walls and the tall windows of the two- story mansion. “How many bedrooms?”

“Eight bedrooms on the second floor. A home theater, recreation area, office and a large room in the basement. Then, there’s a heated pool at the back and beside it, a guest house,” Pete answered.

“Colonel, are your men on their way here?” I asked. Instead of a verbal answer, he pointed at, what appeared to be, headlights of vehicles at the gates of the estate.

After a few moments, several black SUVS came speeding onto the driveway, making a full stop beside the limousine. One by one, the Blue Rogues exited the cars, dressed in their midnight blue tactical suits while each carrying an assault rifle.

“Nestor, have your men bring my luggage inside the house,” the Consigliere instructed, walking towards the front entrance of the mansion. “Oh, by the way, hijo, I would rest better with a woman in my bed.” I quickly grabbed my phone from my inner coat pocket.

“I’ll call Madame Beatrix so she can send several girls for you, Consigliere,” I answered. Beatrix was a well-known and respected madame in Bismarck who discreetly catered to VIPs.

“Thank you,

Nestor. You know my preference,” the Consigliere replied. “And if you can, I want a young boy… Someone who will scream while I so domize him.” ·

I cringed, shocked he could be so casual in front of the Colonel and his men. Clearly, the Consigliere was a proud ped ophile.

“Ah, there’s no need to call Beatrix,” Pete interjected as he opened the front door of th mansion and entered the grand foyer. “Consigliere, I have what you need downstairs in basement.” The Consigliere laughed.

“You know me so well, Pedro,” Lorenzo said, waving his finger at him. “These boys… are the

young?”

“Yes, one is twelve while the other, ten,” Pete answered to my utter disgust. “They’re virgins, Consigliere, just the way you like them.”

bed,” Lorenzo said.

dialed.

him for a tour of the mansion

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follow me into the basement. I

I spoke to Madame Beatrix, the Colonel, two of his men, and I followed Pete down the stairs to the basement towards the end of the hallway where a large room

relunctant guests.

were five young women and two young boys. Despite the fact they were being held

of foil wrappers of chips and

you condone this?” The Colonel whispered as his men grabbed

young boys.

s hit too, but they outrank me. Just play along for now. Come

two in Pete’s skull,”

sunrise,” the Colonel replied, “then, I’ll have my men release these

among the young girls Madame

my messages.

of the Colonel’s men. Inside was a video showing Lisa lea storage

days ago after she announced to the townsfolk during the opening ceremony of the Honey Bee Celebration that Bismarck Police had concluded her husband had

visiting her husband’s storage unit prior to her departure could

and

scrolled through my inbox for more emails on Lisa, however, there was

the Master Suite with

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his own, the

I asked after I had seated myself comfortably in

leather chair.

Sheriff and the Undersheriff in the hopes of finding the Martins,” the Colonel answered. “I put a tail on him and my scout said he overheard the good mayor ask the owner of

that could

an email from that

him?”/

disappointed.” He suddenly checked his watch. “I better call him for a follow-up. He was supposed to touch base

dialed.

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the location of Cris Murdock, I can finalize

the chair and closed my eyes. My

woman I

nor was he going to step aside… without a I had to plan

have to get

just as long as it means New Salem

a problem, Noah,” the Colonel said, interrupting my thoughts. I opened my eyes and noticed his brow was furrowed.

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Pete’s room with the Colonel following close behind. Inside, Pete and his girl were on the bed naked, but

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neck. The as shole was strangling the

uck!” I howled angrily as I pulled him off the young prostitute. “Are you f ucking out of your mind?!” I didn’t want to deal

you pr ick!” Pete yelled, swatting my hands away from his sweaty body. “You have no right to interfere in

Lisa?” I asked, glancing at the girl as she gasped for air. The Colonel quickly covered her with a blanket while gesturing to his men for a glass of water. “Answer me!” I shoved Pete against the wall, careful not to touch his disgusting

he spat back. “Why in the hell are

out about this delivery

his pudgy belly ji ggling as he laughed. “You know, Noah, a person will go to grave lengths to stay hidden. I have a feeling Cris took care of him.” He pushed my hand off his shoulder and closed the small gap between us. He stood so close I could smell