The Crazy Rich Madame
Chapter 66: hot seat.

"A group of robbers was beaten by a woman before being caught by the police. According to the customers of the salon who reported the incident."

"According to the customers of the salon, they suddenly entered with proper clothes. And others are in business suits, so that the real purpose of their main goal won't be suspicious-.' "How unfortunate for those robbers, and you're already there."

In the spacious living room of Vladimyr's mansion, Noah sat on a single, circular sofa. Next to it was wife Reika, eating a sliced piece of large guava, dipped in fresh fish sauce with chili and lime. On the other sofa is Ethan Ay leaning against the backrest. On his right hand was a cold beer in the can. Sitting on his thigh was his daughter Grusia and also ate sliced guava.

Leon sat on the long sofa. Next to it is Vraq then Vlex. Malia, Lisa and Sebastian were also there beside Vlex. Arcadius alertly standing behind Vladimyr.

Today, Vlad let his staff take a day off, but only a few didn't leave. Most of them stayed at the Mansion to secure Vladimyr's safety.

On the long fiber glass table, several bowls of sliced guavas were placed. Vraq and Vlex also brought cakes and barbecues. While Leon and Ethan brought beer and treats for the children. Noah and Reika brought almost a sack of guavas from the sunflower resort that the couple picked. From the plant of some employees of Vladimyr's SF resort.

They also brought a few bottles of fresh fish sauce. That they bought from the street vendor.

Vladimyr startled from nothingness as she was in deep thoughts.

'If only I had any idea who's behind the threats to my life, and the reason why they were doing that. But when I found out it wasn't Doña's Brother.' Vlad uttered, she didn't let the other notice it. "What bad luck are you saying?" Vladimyr then took a slice of guava, dipped it in anchovies and put it all in her mouth.

"Anngg shwerlte ngyah niwla eweh nawnduwon awkwho." She said while her mouth was full.

Vlex's forehead furrowed and she laughed sparingly. "Sis, can't you just finish that food on your mouth before talking?" Vlex said modestly.

"It's good that your sister, Vlex, is modest! Why can't you, Vlad, be a little modest too?" Noah said with his arm wrapped around Reika's waist.

"There's nothing you can do about it, Noah, this is me." Vlad replied. "And if I'm going to be modest, you definitely won't have Cadiz..."

Vlad casually answered then winked at once. Vlad laughed at them teasingly and chuckled.

"If I wasn't there. They wouldn't have the privilege of meeting me, touching me and most of all, that group's nonsense won't end. I'm really the only one who meant to crush those crooks..."

"I guess those idiots thought they could fool everyone. The police were too obvious the moment he spoke about the robbers..."

"Who's an idiot policeman that just arrived and already knew they were thieves? They were well dressed and looked decent. How can he guess? Duhh!"

"Shouldn't they secure the area immediately when they arrive? He'll investigate a little. Invite possible witnesses? And ask questions to the witnesses." "No proof shown. No handcuffs yet. What is he completely?"

"Well, you're right Vlad, I'm glad those robbers didn't escape because of your help. It's good that you noticed such things right away from their actions." Ethan said. Put an empty beer bottle down and take another from the open ice box full of beer and ice.

"Sila ang Adonis Gang. Bagong grupo ng magnanakaw na karaniwan na binibiktima ay ang mga exclusive salon at mga babae. Mga convenient store at mga maliliit ng restaurant sa Southland. Ilang buwan ko na rin silang pinapahanap. Pero wala kaming clue na makuha kung saan ang susunod na target ng grupong ito."

"Adonis talaga? Mga mukha namang tukmol ang mga yon! Sa patay pa yata kinuha yung suot na suit eh, mga batugan ngayon nakakabwisit ang mga trip sa buhay."

Natawa na naman ang mga kasama niya.

"Mabuti nalang talaga nahuli na ang mga iyon! Thanks to Vladimyr!" Si Reika.

"At mukhang matatagalan pa madadala sa selda ang anim sa kanila." Ani Ethan at natatawa na sumulyap kay Vladimyr.

"Ikaw ba naman ang bugbugin ng amasona eh, di ka tatagal sa ospital?" Sabat ni Noah na ikinatawa na naman nila.

"Well, yeah. The one pretending to be a policeman really needs to be hospitalized until his bruises and wounds are healed. While the other five men, they got serious fractures in their limbs. Isa doon muntik nang tumusok sa right side lung yung isang rib na nabali. And he need an urgent surgery para maligtas pa ang buhay nito." Paliwanag pa ni Ethan.

Mataman na tiningnan ng mga ito si Vladimyr na para bang di makapaniwala sa ginawa niya.

"Hoy, hindi ko pinuntirya ang mga limbs ng mga yon, hindi ako ganun bumanat." Agad na depensa ni Vladimyr. At sinamaan ng tingin ang mga ito. "Kung hindi ikaw, eh sino?" nagtatakang tanong ni Vraq.

"Hmm... yung time na yon, sa pagkaka-alala ko, hinagis sila ni Luvien sa labas ng salon. Then boom para silang mga basura at di na makatayo." "Woah! What do you mean by that sissy?" Nagulat na tanong ni Vraq.

"Wait sis, are you dating with that guy again?" Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Vlex at di makapaniwalang nakatingin kay Vladimyr.

"Punyemas naman sis! Wala ka bang kadala-dala?"

"Sis, we won't be a hindrance to your lovelife. But sis, we also don't wanna see you broke again because of your ex!" "Marupok 2.0 belongs to... Vladimyr!" Nang-aasar na sabat ni Reika sabay tawa.

Hindi alam ni Vladimyr kung paano ipapaliwanag sa dalawang kapatid ang tunay na namamagitan sa kanila ni Luvien. Tama naman ang mga ito. Pero, mahal na mahal niya pa rin si Luvien sa kabila ng mga nangyari at mga pagbabago nito. Luvien is always there to save her, he is the only person coming whenever she needs it.

He is sweet and caring. And also grumpy and childish. Napaka aggressive din.

And like Ethan sensed the hot situation of Vladimyr. Ethan intentionally intervenes to save Vladimyr from the hot seat.

"By the way, we need to talk, private Vladimyr...only the four of us. Please?" Agaw pansin ni Ethan sa seryosong tono.

Sinenyasan naman ni Vladimyr ang mga kapatid niya na dalhin muna iwan silang apat doon sa living room.

Pero sina Malia at Lisa ay nanatili sa tabi ni Vladimyr.

"Goodness! Nice timing Ethan. You saved me from an extreme interrogation of those two!" Vladimyr exclaimed when her sister was gone. Tapping her chest as if she finally got a chance to breathe. "You can't blame them, Vladimyr. They're just trying to protect you." Ethan said sympathetically.

"Yeah. I know. And... it's hard."

"Wala ka nang magagawa, Vladimyr. Mahal mo eh. Matatanggap din nila Vraq at Vlex ang desisyon mo. Inyong dalawa pang iyon? Eh mahal na mahal ka no'n di ba?" Ani Noah.

"And in return, you also should accept your sister's decision." si Leon.

"I can. I love them with all my heart."

"Okay. About the purpose of this conversation,"

Inilabas ni Ethan ang ilang dokumento na may mga proof of transactions.