Chapter 77 - Distraction

The hall was located inside a very secluded estate, as it's a private property owned by Ella, which she just purchased recently and still under renovation planning. 

The Hall was just recently built before she purchased it, so she let it be and was usually booked for events by influential people in the society, which fetched her lots of income.

Except the reporters and those who came with them officially and Leo's people, every other individual at the place was Jerry's men, which means they have enough time and space to fight themselves to their heart's content, without worrying about passerby.

Within 30 minutes, the fight between them got intense as both sides were well trained. L1, whose real name was Lincoln was fighting Jimmy, as he was more experienced than the rest of them, yet the man kept overpowering him, despite his age. 

But he's not planning on giving up, because this is a chance they've all been waiting for. To fight for their boss, who kept pampering them and letting them train, but hasn't exposed them to danger once.

They were all beating up each other. Sound of muffled groan filled the air as they're trying hard to over power their opponents.

Those who had daggers with them brought it out and were slashing it at their opponent, aiming for kills.

....

Meanwhile, after the weird noise, the interview wasn't as fun as before, making it come to an end quickly.

Leo and Clara went out through the entrance they came in through, while Mike, Leo's assistant was left behind to handle whatever needed with the reporters.

The reporters kept discussing among each other, talking about Leo's character and all. They really enjoyed the interview.

As Clara and Leo walked down the hall toward the exit, Leo suddenly stopped and held Clara hand to stop her as well.

Clara snatched her hand from him, "what is it?" she asked.

He moved closer and looked at her seriously, "you! what do you mean by that?" he asked.

Clara rolled her eyes at him, using her hand to poke his chest to make him realize he's getting too close to her, while Leo looked down at her hand, but didn't move, "you heard correctly, I don't see you as a man in the least, so don't talk about me like one." Clara said in anger, as he refused to move. 

"You!" Leo's eyes widened.

"Me what?" Clara asked glaring back at him.

"Why are you like this?" he asked.

"Like what? If you don't mind me asking." 

"Is there something else I've done aside from Mick's case?"

"Maybe."

"Tell me what it is?"

"Why should I?"

"Let's stop fighting, I want to be a friend." Leo said seriously.

Clara scoffed, "what if I say no?" she asked.

"Please?"

"What do you want from me? am I not performing my duty well?" Clara asked.

Leo took a deep breath and shut his eyes. He just didn't understand himself, "not that…"

Before he could complete his sentence, two needles were suddenly darted towards them. It hit Leo, who was all emotional and still had his eyes shut, while Clara was quick to catch hers with two fingers.

Leo opened his eyes at once and remove the dart like needle, his vision blurred immediately.

Clara's gaze turned sharp, her head snapped toward the direction she could feel human presence, but couldn't see them.

She was about to use her power when fear gripped her heart as Leo lost his balance and was about to crash down. Clara quickly held him with worried filled eyes and diverted heart from whoever was hidden around, and before she knew it, something stung her chin, as she was putting on a turtle neck outfit.

It happened so fast that she was still worried about Leo and couldn't avoid it, but before losing her consciousness, she managed to set Leo down and avoid him crashing onto the floor, while her body fell on top of him.

Five of Jerry's boys stepped out and pick them up, then went out through a secret passage in the hall, which lead to the outside of the estate.

Meanwhile, the Lboys were fighting furiously outside, not knowing they were being distracted. Everything has been planned by Jimmy beforehand.

He's not an idiot, not to realize Leo must have prepared himself, so he show him who's more wise in the game