The merman, my man novel Chapter 206

“You have to trust me, Mr. Mora—I would never dare to cross you. I honestly believe that it’s a gemstone, and just look at how mystical it is: it would definitely fetch millions even if it wasn’t a gem,“ David explained through grinding teeth. “I salvaged it from a German shipwreck that was marked with the Nazis’ emblem, and you should know the treasures they have. Moreover, it was locked in a safe—why would it be protected so well if it’s worth nothing? Mr. Mora, I swear that something valuable must be inside.“

“Oh, my poor David —I’m just not interested in your explorer’s crap. All I care about is whether this thing could get me more weed and heroin, but now I’m starting to think you and your paltry tricks are costing us too much.“

Mora slammed his hand furiously on the table then, and a man beside them immediately seized David by the stump that was once his wrist, prompting a scream from David. I felt my body turn numb and couldn’t help turning away, even as I told myself that this wasn’t good.

We had no idea that the items we salvaged off the Arctic Ocean did not please the Moras, since I had no idea what compensation they were demanding.

Moreover, that was supposed to be half a year’s worth of income—even if I didn’t mind giving up m y share to help David, it was uncertain for others,

because we were all desperate fugitives whose only lifeline was money.

At the same time, Luna had begun to panic again. Covering her ears, she murmured feebly, “It’s over, it’s over… We somehow got on the wrong side of the mafia, we’re so dead…“

“Luna, go back to the boat and tell the others to bring as much valuables as they can, alright? I’m staying here—I’ll keep an eye on the situation to act accordingly, “ I whispered into Luna’s ear, and she nodded.

Still, just as she was about to leave, I heard a commotion from the direction of the gambling tables on the first floor, converging towards this room. Soon, a door knock could be heard.

“Mr. Mora? The godmother has arrived.“ “F*ck! Why would that bitch come here?! “