Chapter 13 A few weeks later , in the evening , Delilah brought her Aunt Mary to the apartment . Ruby and Helen were there to welcome her . Ruby , always sweet , pecked Mary's cheeks . Mary didn't seem to appreciate it much , though , and Delilah chuckled quietly to herself . Delilah then introduced Helen , explaining , " This is Helen , my new worker at the café . She's married and has a daughter . " Mary's eyes widened slightly . " Oh wow , " she said , her tone flat , but polite . Helen greeted her , and the conversation shifted naturally as they all settled in . Later , when they were alone in Mary's room , Delilah tucked her aunt into bed , still smoothing out the covers when Mary spoke . " I'm so happy to know you're mingling with someone married . Unlike that Ruby . " 0.00 % 13 08 Chapter 13 Delilah smiled playfully . " Aunt , why do you dislike Ruby so much ? " 11 288 Winambr Mary pursed her lips . " It's not that I don't like Ruby ... She just seems like a bad influence on you . She smokes , she drinks , and she chases after married men . " Delilah laughed softly . " Geez , Aunt , lighten up . It's just a few bad habits . " Mary raised an eyebrow . " A few ? " she said , but then her expression softened . " Well , I don't want to criticize her too much . I won't say more . Delilah smiled and leaned down to peck her aunt on the forehead . As she moved to turn off the night lamp , Mary added , " You're so busy taking care of me . When's your poor husband getting some attention ? " Delilah blushed . " Auntie , you're just trying to get rid of me , aren't you ? " Mary smiled slyly . "No , I'm not . " Delilah teased , " Don't worry , I can handle both you and my husband . " They exchanged a bit more playful banter before Delilah finally turned off the lamp . " Goodnight , Auntie . " " Goodnight , " Mary replied softly . 36030 13.08 Chapter 13 Delilah walked to the door , gently closing it behind her . zes Wourtiers Later that night , Delilah , Ruby , and Helen arrived at the café . Helen positioned herself at the counter while Ruby and Delilah stood by the door . A sleek , luxurious car pulled up beside them . The driver got out and opened the passenger door . A woman , dressed in expensive clothing and wearing a striking gold wristwatch , stepped out . Delilah's eyes caught on the wristwatch , and a wide smile spread across her face . It was real gold ! Delilah and Ruby bowed their heads slightly in respect , a customary greeting for their clients . This particular client had chosen to meet them at night , a time she was evidently more comfortable with . Chapter 13 29 Vigur The woman walked toward them , handing Delilah a business card . Delilah glanced at it , noting the logo of a female smoking and the words , Shh , I Tame Real Men . She smiled - it was her own business card . Straightening up , Delilah greeted her . " Welcome to Shh , I Tame Real Men , Mrs. Gaga . " Mrs. Gaga looked Delilah up and down , her eyes narrowing slightly at Delilah's casual outfit - a blouse , skirt , and sneakers . With a scoff , she asked , " Are you the one in charge ? " " Yes , I am , " Delilah replied confidently . Mrs. Gaga narrowed her eyes further , but Delilah gestured toward the interior of the café . " Please , come inside . " Gaga stepped in , but when her driver attempted to follow , Ruby stepped in front of him . " You're not allowed to walk inside , " she said seductively . The driver raised an eyebrow but didn't respond , which disappointed Ruby . She repeated , " You can't go in , " before walking back inside , shutting the 24.000 13.09 Chapter 13 door behind her . 1200 Words Ruby joined Helen and anxiously sat down , waiting for the meeting to unfold . Inside the hidden room at the back of the café , Delilah and Gaga sat at a large table . Gaga placed the business card on the table , her eyes scanning the room . She looked at the weapons displayed on the walls and said , " Well , I didn't expect an inner room , considering how shabby your café looked . " Delilah bit back a sharp response , forcing a polite smile instead . " Appearances can be deceiving . We like to keep things discreet here . " Gaga gave a curt nod , still unimpressed . " A friend of mine introduced me to your website . I logged in and received this card . " Delilah leaned forward , intrigued . " And what brings you to us ? " Gaga took a deep breath before speaking , " I need someone eliminated . " Delilah's curiosity was piqued . She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and asked , " Who ? " " My husband , " Gaga replied coldly . 42.12 % 13.090 Dehlah raised an exebros bit suid nothing quietly reaching for a bere of Cosmes , soming what we met Sure enough , moments later , Claga broke down into tears , as Delilah had predicted Delibih sad the box of tissues across the table with a faux sympathetic expression , watching as Gaga wiped her tears away " He's the chairman of Bayou Group , " Gaga sobbed . " He's been a terrible Dacrsibanerad * Delilah kept her expression soft , but her eyes darted once again to the golden wristwatch on Gaga's wrist For a brief moment , she admired it before refocusing on the woman in front of her " He's been cheating on me ... with filthy women , " Gaga continued through her sobs Gaga's voice became more forceful as she spoke , her frustration bubbling to the surface . " And they're not even as rich or as beautiful as I am . I had my lips done - Botox - just for him . " Delilah's gaze briefly shifted to Gaga's lips , only now noticing their exaggerated fullness Chapter 13 She quickly suppressed a chuckle , keeping her expression neutral . 12 or her With a practiced tone of sympathy , Delilah said , " He's truly terrible . A man like that doesn't deserve you . " Gaga's hands trembled slightly as she placed the tissue down on the table . Her next words came out cold , sharp . " Because of this , I want him dead . His lungs and intestines ... out on the floor . " Without missing a beat , Delilah opened her large black book . She began scribbling down Gaga's words , her face calm as she wrote , lungs and intestines cut out . Delilah looked up briefly . " What else ? " Gaga lowered the tissue , her face hardening . " The eyes . The ones he uses to gaze at those women ... I want them gouged out too . " ་ Delilah gave a small nod and added that to her notes , her pen gliding smoothly over the paper . " Understood , " she said , her voice steady . Gaga leaned back , her breathing slowing as though she had unburdened herself . " That's all . I want it done tonight . " Delilah smiled politely , her eyes gleaming with a mix of calculation and 74.99 % 13.09 Chapter 13 understanding . 2013 cert " Consider it taken care of , " she said softly , as if the request was nothing out of the ordinary . She closed the book with a firm snap , sliding it off the table . The sound echoed slightly in the room , but no one reacted . Delilah stood up , gesturing toward the café's hidden exit . " We'll begin immediately . You should leave now . I will contact you once it's ... complete . " Gaga rose from her seat , smoothing down her luxurious dress as she regained her composure . " I'll be expecting results , " she said firmly , casting one last glance at Delilah before walking out . Delilah's smile lingered as she watched the woman leave , her eyes once again falling on that golden wristwatch before the door closed behind her . 89.63 %