Chapter 66

Everyone froze until they resembled a grotesque comedic tableau—Kaito with one arm around the bodyguard’s neck and the other pressing a gun, that Imani had well not noticed before, to his temple, Hinata ready to slit Cosmos throat.

“Imani.” Cosmos let out a nervous chuckle. “My dear, is this necessary? We are, after all, family. I raised you and if it wasn’t for me you would be dead.” He turned to Kaito. “Help me out here, Kaito. You used to address me as your favorite NHE. Nothing has changed. It’s still me, Cosmos.” He must think they were stupid to come up with such poorly thought out attempt.

“Used to, emphasis on the past tense. I regret ever knowing you. You’ve had such villainous mind and have been sniffing around us like you aren’t part of the Empyrean or as it stands, you fucking head it. How did we ever miss the vile look in your eyes?” Kaito stated and tossed the gun to Imani who caught it effortlessly.

We’re not family. Never would be and you didn’t rai