Beckford had never thought much of a country bumpkin like Bruto.
To be honest, he still didn't think much of him...
After enthusiastically finding the accommodating Bruto a place to stay, Beckford watched the pharmaceutical boss instinctively sniff at the coca and dropped his usual aloof act. He grabbed Bruto and begged him to make sure he looked good in front of everyone.
In the end, who knew what sort of deal they'd reached? Beckford returned to Alina's house with his chest puffed out.
He wheeled her to the door to watch the fierce-looking Gang members. Smiling, Beckford said, "I had to find people at the last minute, so I could only make do with them.
"They're nothing special, but they should be able to handle the Xenomorphs. If they can't, I'll bring in some Demon Hunters...
"I know it might not be fair to Gonzales, but for you, I'd spend any amount of money!
"Actually, I don't have to compete with him, right?
"I want us to be a family!"
As he spoke, Beckford raised his eyebrows at Gonzales, who was keeping an eye on him. Ignoring Gonzales's disgusted expression, he bent down and kissed Alina on the forehead. "I'm not trying to compete with your brother. I just want to protect you."
Alina rolled her eyes and smacked Beckford's thigh. Then she looked at Gonzales and said, "Gonnie, let it go. There are plenty of people here.
"Let's go back for dinner. Maybe your friends' flight was delayed."
Gonzales was so furious his little braids nearly stood on end. He flipped Beckford off and said, "Just you wait. When my buddies get here, I'll make you regret it.
"You bastard, if you sneak into my sister's room again tonight, I'll blow your ass off."
Then Gonzales checked his