Evolution: The beginning of a new era

The Bloods gang

Maxim kept starring out the window all the way to Luka's place of residence. Sam was sitting beside Emerlda, he was browsing through his tablet. Luka starred at them and asked, "When are you going to get married?" Maxim pointing at a park exclaimed, "Uncle Luka can we go there?!" Emerlda dismissed the conversation with a laugh. Sarah warmly welcomed them into her home, their luggage was taken in their respective rooms. Maxim was taken to bed, giving the adults a chance to talk. They held their small meeting in the study room, Sam handed Emerlda a file containing all the audited figures. Throwing the file at Luka, he read through the documents. Emerlda looking at a surprised Luka said, "I might be running an illegal business, but I always keep my accounts. The losses…" "I have this under control," Luka tried his best to get Emerlda off the case. Emerlda looking at her tablet, "If you had this under control my business wouldn't be missing hundreds of million. This was in your hands but now it had upgraded into my hands, maybe old age is getting in the way of perfecting your work." Luka placed the file on the table, "If you handle this abruptly, the Feds and Bloods will come after us, chances of winning against them are slim. This need to be handled discreetly." Sam had never seen Luka so helpless, Emerlda coldly looked at him, "Your ways of handling these fuckers has costed me more than hundred million…" "If you could listen to me…" Luka quickly shut his mouth when Emerlda banged the table. "Sam, organise a meeting with the Bloods…have Maxim's arrangements been made?" Emerlda stood from her chair. Sam bowed his head, "My Lady, all the preparation for Young Master's vacation have been handled. I will arrange the meeting with the Bloods leader at the earliest." When Emerlda left, Luka sighed, "This is a bad idea, you have to buy me more time." Sam packed his materials, "The boss only intervenes when it is necessary, her methods might be vague and unreasonable, but the results are always positive. Enjoy your night Sir Luka."

The following morning Emerlda woke up and saw Sam and Maxim already eating breakfast. Emerlda knew sending Maxim back to Russia would break his heart, with eyes brimming with joy Maxim said, "Mom…good morning." Emerlda joined the crew on the breakfast table, she replied, "Good morning Young Master Maxim, you sure are in a good mood." Maxim for the first time had tested sugary cereal, it was a secret between him and Sam. Maxim smile and replied, "It is a beautiful morning…" Sarah served breakfast for Emerlda, Luka had left early for work. Sam received a message notification; he handed the phone over to Emerlda. After reading the message Emerlda said, "Maxim, you have to go back to Russia and attend the summer camp." Maxim had never seen his mother with a serious face, he replied, "Yes mama…" Sam gave her signals to enlighten Maxim's mood, she cleared her throat, "Mama and Uncle Luka have a business trip and we thought you would be safe at summer camp, I will make it up to you." Sam whispered something on Maxim's ear, with a smile on his face he said, "If I return, I have conditions." Emerlda glared at Sam, "I will comply with your conditions." Maxim cleared his throat and said, "I want a new sports car of my choice and I can eat ice cream twice a week…we can eat out once you are back." Sam chuckled as Emerlda made a frown to Maxim's demands, he had the upper hand after all. Emerlda looking at Maxim said, "I will fulfil your wishes, Rose and the guards will always keep you safe. I…love you." Maxim hugged his mother and gave her a light kiss, "I love you mama." Emerlda accompanied his son to the airport, her heart felt heavy to disappoint her son.

Emerlda was pleased with the progress the Evolution was making, but the underground business was in awe. Emerlda was exercising in the dojo when Sam entered, he was with Luka. Emerlda placed her equipment down, she said, "Tell me something worth my time." Sam handing over Emerlda the tablet said, "I managed to set up a meeting tomorrow at lunch, at this information will be useful to you." Luka was still against the idea of meeting with Ginero, he was bad news. Emerlda had no upper hand since this wasn't her territory. The Bloods leader's name was Ginero, his physical appearance was muscular. On his face there was a huge scar, no one had the guts to look him in the eyes. Ginero managed an electronic company, it was mainly competing with Evolution in the market. Emerlda was only escorted by Sam and Luka to Ginero's office, everyone admired her choice of clothing. Emerlda was wearing a black suit with a v neck, her curves were perfectly visible. Ginero offered Emerlda a glass of whiskey, he said, "I was quite surprised to see your meeting proposal." Emerlda looking at Ginero replied, "It is quite a pleasure to meet you Mr Ginero." Ginero offered Sam and Luka strong whiskey as well, "I wish I could say the same but your company is making me loose business, congratulations on winning the oil and gas project." Emerlda never touched a single drop of her whiskey, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Are you scared of me that you bring in your little mice to talk business?" Sam and Luka left the office when Emerlda waved her hands, she said, "My goods worth hundreds of millions have been stolen. Do you have any knowledge of these pests that are sucking off my money?" Ginero poured himself another glass, he walked towards Emerlda, holding her shoulder he asked, "Straight to the point, l like it. Are you suspecting me of stealing the goods?" Emerlda felt disgusted but she held her posture, "You have twenty-four hours to bring these bastards to me." Ginero whispered in Emerlda's ear, "Why should l obey a little girl who can barely handle her liquor." Emerlda grabbed Ginero by his shoulder, she threw him on the glass table smashing the glass and whiskey on the table. Ginero felt angry, he wanted to retaliate when Emerlda said, "Accidents are common in games nowadays, that includes when someone accidentally breaks your daughter's neck during her hockey game tomorrow. Or a gas leak leading to an explosion in your house. The next time you touch me with your filthy hands, I will break you instead of the table. You have twenty-four hours Ginero…before I handle the situation my way." Ginero removing the glass in his hands said, "No one f***s with me and live to tell about it! This is my territory not Russia!" Emerlda with cold eyes looked at him, she replied, "That is why I am entrusting this task to you, if you fail to bring back my good and these bastards, I will have no mercy when I burn you and this f*****g territory of yours." Emerlda walked out of the room, Ginero grit his teeth and said, "You b***h…ouch f**k these glasses." Opening the door for Emerlda, Sam said, "Can I take you out for lunch?" Emerlda dismissed everyone, as he drove away with Sam.

The waiter poured wine for Sam and Emerlda, dismissing the waiters Sam said, "I suppose the meeting didn't end well. Is it really necessary to start a war with the Bloods? We are at a disadvantage here." Emerlda sipped her wine, she replied, "I understand your views, but if they keep freeloading on my goods who knows what they will get they're teeth into next. Every year I send in replacements for the ones butchered mercilessly by these bastards." Sam placing his wine glass down said, "We need to shut down the underground business…" "Till when shall my men crawl under these scums feet, the business shall continue. That is my final decision." Emerlda looked really pissed, Sam handed her a file. It was a documentation of the goods arriving in U.S.A the following night. Sam sighed, "I have already contacted our top clients, however with the prevailing situation Luka insisted on handling the transaction. He is afraid you might loose your temper and end up ruining the business."