Second Lead Syndrome: A Second Chance - Chapter 306

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.”

Lena knew that she was just playing a guessing game… but she wasn’t going to go down until Mr. Chen backs off.

“Rumors said you killed your own brother and betrayed your best friend for a woman. Can’t be that be the mother of your daughter… that came later. And obviously it is not going to be that crazy witch who married into the Yang family… so I am guessing… Ah, yes… the current Madam Li. And here you say, you don’t shed your own blood.”

“YOU!” He stood up from his chair and pointed a gun at Lena.

“Please, Mr. Chen. This is a good family storytime for your sons.” Lena did not flinch but her heart was beating really fast. Kris could feel her uneasiness but Lena kept her face strong and unfaltering.

“You didn’t get where you are not with a clean hand… everything you do is stained with blood. Gary doesn’t live in your world. You have never been a father for him, he doesn’t need you nor your redemption.”

“He is MY son and he will be MY legacy!”

“You know why I don’t carry a gun…?” Lena changed the topic. She put a hand on Kris’ face and kissed his cheeks. “Becuase a woman like me doesn’t need one. If I can tame the devil himself… what makes you think I can’t tame your five dogs?” Lena was referring to his five adopted sons.

Immediately when she said that, the three sons who were there also pulled out their gun and pointed at Lena.

“Do you take us as fools?” Lucio shouted.

“Says the man who drolled just seeing me for the first time.” Lena put her hair behind her ears.

“My sons will not be tempted. It’s a surprise that the heir of the Li empire would be tamed by such a weak woman like you.”

“Ahahahahah!” Lena laughed. “Yet your own blood…. let me remind you, licks my feet and wag his tail at me.” Lena was referring to Gary.

*BANG*

Mr. Chen took at shot at Lena but he aimed it so it just goes past her.

Lena blinked and dropped her smile.

“You missed… but did you know… I am a very good shooter.”

In a quick second, Lena stood up from Kris and shot one of the sons in the leg. As everyone got caught off guard and looked away for a second, Lena went for Lucio while Kris went for Mr. Chen.

Kris unarmed Mr. Chen and used his own gun to point it at his head.

On the other hand, Lena smacked Lucio on the little brother and held her gun to his head.

At that point, everyone in the room had their guns pointed at Lena and Kris.

“Ooff..” Lena looked at Lucio. “Shoulda not looked at the breasts and paid attention to my hands.”

Lena commented. When she took the dress off and held it in her hand, it was covering the small gun. And when she got dressed again, everyone looked away in respect to her.

“Take a good look boys… You have one bleeding out if you don’t get him a doctor soon. And we got clear headshots on two of your big bosses. Make the call, old man.” Lena did not budge one bit and Kris held the gun tightly to Mr. Chen’s head.