Chapter 14 As soon as Gaga left , Delilah's phone buzzed , and a notification popped up . The credit alert read ten million dollars . Delilah's grin widened , her eyes gleaming with satisfaction . Later that night , Delilah and Ruby strutted into one of the city's most luxurious clubs , both dressed in sleek mini dresses . The black gloves they wore added a touch of mystery to their look , ensuring they blended into the crowd without drawing too much attention . The neon lights pulsed in sync with the music as they made their way through the lively crowd . A voice crackled through their earbuds - it was Helen , back at the café , monitoring everything through a set of computers . " Mr. Bayou's at the elite table , six o'clock , surrounded by five bodyguards , " Helen reported smoothly . " He's watching the dancers a little too closely . " Delilah's eyes swept across the room , and soon , she spotted him - Gaga's 0.00 % 13.09 Chapter 14 298 Wochen husband , Mr. Bayou . He was sitting at the exclusive table near the dance floor , his gaze locked on the dancers in their barely - there outfits . A smirk played at Delilah's lips as she exchanged a glance with Ruby . " I've got him in sight , " Delilah murmured into her earbud , keeping her voice low . " Let's stick to the plan . " Delilah picked up a tray of wine glasses and weaved through the crowd toward the elite table . As she approached , she bent down , pouring wine into the glasses with steady hands . The sound of the liquid filling the glasses drew Mr. Bayou's attention , and his eyes roved from the dancers to her . His gaze lingered on her plunging neckline , where her dress dipped low enough to reveal a glimpse of cleavage . Delilah leaned in just slightly , her voice a low whisper in his ear . " Why don't we get to know each other ... in private ? " She winked , her lips curling into a seductive smile . Bayou's lips parted , his gaze fixed on her as if she had him under a spell . He licked his lips , intrigued . As Delilah moved away , she swayed her hips deliberately , knowing he was watching every movement . 10 20 % 13:09 Chapter 14 1288 achats Bayou stood , his eyes not leaving her as he followed her . One of his guards stepped forward , blocking Delilah's path , his expression cold . Delilah's heart raced . If the guard decided to search her , the small folding knife hidden in her clutch would be discovered . But before she could react . Bayou waved his hand dismissively at the guard . " Stay here . Don't follow . " The guard stepped aside , and Delilah's heart settled back into its usual rhythm . She threw a sly smile over her shoulder as she led Bayou to a private room . As Delilah led Mr. Bayou to the private room , her mind raced , but her outward demeanor remained calm and seductive . Beneath the surface , a different side of her stirred - a sharp , calculating side she kept hidden from the world . This wasn't the first time she'd done this , but each time still carried its own edge of thrill and danger . She cast a glance at Bayou as he followed her , his eyes glued to her swaying hips . 79.76 % 13:09 Chapter 14 " Typical man , " she thought , suppressing a smirk . 286 Voucherg He was predictable - lustful , arrogant , completely unaware of the trap he was walking into . And he thought he was in control . As soon as they entered the room , Bayou wasted no time . He started unbuttoning his shirt , hands clumsy in his rush to undress . Delilah stepped forward , playing her role , her fingers gently brushing his , pretending to help him with his buttons . Her eyes flicked up to his face , and for a split second , she allowed herself to feel disgust . " This man is a monster , " she reminded herself , recalling Gaga's tearful description of his affairs , his cruelty , his utter disregard for his wife . He deserves this . Maybe worse . Still , Delilah knew it was never that simple . Beneath the thrill , there was always a moment of unease , a fleeting thought that the blood she was about to spill would leave a stain - on her hands , on her soul . But she shoved the thought aside . 33.52 % 13.09 Chapter 14 #1 A bay It was part of the job . Gaga had paid , and that was all that mattered now . Once his shirt was undone , Delilah's voice softened , silky and persuasive . " Why don't you freshen up first ? I'll pour us some champagne , " she suggested , locking eyes with him , her lips curled into a playful smile . Bayou looked at her , arrogance lacing his grin as if he believed he'd already won . " Oh . I like a woman who knows how to take care of her man , " he said , his voice a low , suggestive purr . He ran his tongue over his teeth , eyeing her like she was just another conquest . " How predictable , " Delilah mused , watching as he strutted toward the bathroom , a man thoroughly convinced of his own importance . Once the door clicked shut , her playful expression dropped . This was it . } Swiftly , she retrieved the small bag she had hidden under the bed . Her fingers moved with quiet efficiency , rifling through the tools until she found the knife . The blade glinted under the dim light , but when she tested its edge , it 44 204 13.09 Chapter 14 wasn't sharp enough for what needed to be done . She tossed it aside , her hands settling on a larger , sharper knife - one that would cut through flesh cleanly . Her heart quickened , not from fear , but from the anticipation of what was to come . She was used to this , yet every kill came with its own set of stakes . Would he scream ? Would he fight ? Would his guards storm in before she could finish ? The unknowns heightened her focus , sharpening her senses . Stay calm . Stay in control . When Bayou emerged from the bathroom , his shirt still unbuttoned , his arrogance undimmed , he was smiling smugly . " You didn't wait for me to finish , " he teased , his voice dripping with self- assurance . He thought he had her wrapped around his finger . Delilah handed him a champagne glass , her eyes bright with feigned admiration . " I didn't want to keep you waiting too long , " she replied smoothly , 55.53 % 13.09 Chapter 14 keeping her voice low and intimate . 11 28 Roobas He took a sip , still watching her , his eyes roving over her body like she was a prize he had already claimed . " You know , " he started , his tone smug , " I could show you a real good time tonight . A woman like you deserves to be spoiled by a man like me . Delilah's lips twitched in a smile . " Oh , you'll be spoiled all right . " He didn't see it coming . The moment he lowered the glass , she struck . The knife plunged into his abdomen with a swift , decisive motion . Bayou's eyes widened in shock , his body jerking as the blade sliced through flesh . His mouth gaped open , releasing not only a choked gasp but also the champagne he had just swallowed , now mixed with blood . His hands fumbled to grab at his wound , but it was too late . He staggered backward , disbelief etched into his features . " Wha - what the hell ? " he sputtered , his voice weak , disbelief and panic finally creeping in . Delilah stood over him , watching with cold detachment as he crumpled to the floor . 58 % 13-100 Chapter 14 His arrogant smirk was long gone , replaced by pain and confusion . " Why ? " he gasped , struggling to form words as the life drained from him . " What ... did I ... ? " " You know exactly what you did , " Delilah replied softly , crouching next to him . Her voice held no sympathy , only the cold finality of judgment . Bayou's body shuddered as he tried to move , to fight back , but his strength was already fading . " Wait ... wait ... please , " he groaned , his voice now stripped of all arrogance , reduced to desperate pleading . Delilah didn't flinch . She wasn't here to grant mercy . Her mission was clear , her mind set . This man , with all his wealth and power , was just another victim now . She reached for her earbud , her voice steady as she whispered , " Ruby , it's done . Come inside . " Within seconds , Ruby entered the room , her face calm , unbothered by the grisly scene in front of her . She got to work immediately , wiping down any trace of Delilah's presence while Delilah crouched over Bayou's still body . 76.98 % 13.100 Chapter 14 Without a word , she began the grisly task Gaga had paid for . She ignored the sound of Bayou's shallow , rasping breaths as she carefully gauged out his eyes , leaving empty , bloody sockets where they once were . Then , with precision , she opened him up , removing the lungs and intestines just as instructed . Ruby snapped photos of the body - detached , clinical , capturing every gruesome detail to send back to their client . The eyes , the exposed organs , the blood pooling on the floor . It was all part of the job . Once everything was done , Ruby gave a satisfied nod . " All clean , " she said , packing up her tools . Delilah wiped her gloves on a towel , her heart rate steady once again . She glanced at Bayou's lifeless form one last time , then turned to leave . " Let's get out of here , " she said quietly , already mentally moving on from the kill . As they slipped out of the room and into the night , Delilah couldn't help but feel a quiet sense of triumph . Another job done . 68.30 % 13 100 Chapter 14 Another payday earned . And another monster brought down . 11 13 10 Chapter 15