Chapter 18 — When I No Longer See Them As Family

He knew he had fallen into a trap. This is a trap designed specifically for him. He must leave here immediately. But when the driver started the car, he was about to turn around. They just discovered it. All roads ahead, behind, left and right... were completely blocked. More than ten police cars turned on their red and blue lights... Surrounding the commercial vehicle. The Lincoln I was sitting in... Slowly stopped next to his car. The glass door slowly lowered. I looked at the face distorted by anger and fear in the car. Softly smile like a winner. Then pick up the phone. Call the last number. It's police officer Truong — the commander of the scene.

“Officer Truong.”

“The net has tightened.”

“No one made it through.”

"Pull out the net to catch fish."

Looking at the large-scale arrest outside the car window. Long Ca was pinned to the ground by two special police officers. His usually aggressive and arrogant face was now distorted and pressed against the cold cement floor. He is still screaming. Still cursing. Still using the most cruel words to threaten everyone who comes close to him. But his voice... Amidst the shrill sound of police sirens... became laughably weak. Like a poisonous snake whose fangs have been pulled out. I can only struggle desperately... Spitting out the last useless venom. I don't look at him anymore. His eyes turned to the distance. Warehouse direction at the harbor. Another drama has ended. Luu Van and the beautiful dreams of the desperate group she came to find... Shattered more completely than the pile of vinyl records in my living room. The phone vibrates. It's a message from lawyer Ly.

“The dust has settled.”

I answer in two words.

“It's been hard.”

Then put the phone down. I told the driver. The car slowly started, leaving that chaotic area in a stable manner. I don't turn around. Like the day I walked out of that so-called "family". I have never turned back to look back at the ruins... I was blown up by my own hands. Cars drive along the riverside boulevard. The city's neon lights flowed into my eyes, transforming into magical brilliant colors. My life… Seems to be the same path. Having gone through the darkest and most congested passages. Then finally... Will also run to the open dawn. I returned to my fortress-like house. Two dedicated guards checked every corner. After confirming safety... He nodded slightly at me and stood guard outside the door. I took off my high heels. Bare feet walk on the floor. Pour yourself a glass of whiskey. I like its original, most spicy flavor. I walked to the ground-level glass door. Look at the giant city under your feet. From tonight. No one will be able to threaten my peace anymore. There will be no more darkness… That can cover my life. I took a sip of wine. Strong alcohol flows down the throat like fire. Burning from the chest down to the stomach. The next day. News that Long Ca's criminal gang was wiped out appeared everywhere. I'm like a normal citizen. Sitting at the breakfast table watching the news on TV. On screen. Along with that group of daredevils... One by one they were hooded and escorted to a police car. Faces have been blurred. But I still immediately recognized Luu Van. Recognizing those eyes full of resentment... Even though they were obscured, they could still be felt. She still hates me. Even though I lost broken bones and flesh. That hatred... Will not disappear. But it doesn't matter anymore. A crazy person locked in a cage... Besides biting and swallowing himself... He can't hurt anyone else. Exactly ten o'clock in the morning. Lawyer Ly called.

“Miss Khuong.”

“Long Ca opened up.”

“He pushed all the responsibility onto Luu Van.”

"He said Luu Van proactively came to her and used her huge assets to seduce him."

“He turned himself into someone who was blinded by beauty and money.”

After listening, the corners of my lips curled up sarcastically.

“Truly a group of silver carp.”

“And Luu Van?”

“Luu Van also confessed.”

Lawyer Ly's voice paused slightly.

“She admitted everything.”

“She said…”

“She hates you.”

“She wants to destroy you.”

“Even in the interrogation room, she looked straight into the camera and said…”

“The thing she regrets most in this life…”

"That year I didn't directly set fire to your house..."

“Burn you to death too.”

I have no anger in my heart. There is also no pleasure in winning. Just a dead water surface with no ripples.

"I know."

“Their trial will come very soon.”

Lawyer Ly said.

“Long Ca's crimes combined…”

“At least life in prison.”

“And Luu Van…”

"Because he was on probation and continued to commit serious crimes."

“The law will no longer be tolerant of her.”

“What awaits her…”

“It will be a long life behind bars.”