You don't even want to call me godfather

"Yes, I remember... Wait, Columbia Rhine Life Laboratory in Syracuse..."

As soon as Koshe lit the fire, he realized something was wrong, and a bold guess came to his mind.

"Alas... Rhine Life..." Providence looked very depressed. He muttered, "Remember I told you that I was brought to Syracuse by a friend in the government and got a job here. At that time, Columbia had already set up a laboratory in Syracuse."

"Actually, I'm a little curious about who brought you to Syracuse."

Koshe said, looking at Providence's profile.

"He..." Providence just wanted to say Fred's name subconsciously, but he stopped in time, "No, this is the only thing I will never tell you, Koshe."

For Providence, there are many parasites in the government that need to be cleaned out, but there are also many people who should not be killed.

Fred... is an exception. He cannot be killed. Providence also values ​​friendship. He cannot reveal Fred's name and identity to Koshe.

Now the family members don't know about the existence of Prime Minister Fred, and Koshe doesn't know that Fred was once a member of another family. Providence can't speak. He can't let one of his friends die at the hands of another friend.

Besides, he needed Fred's power to achieve his goals.

"It's okay if you don't want to say it. It's human nature." Koshe exhaled a puff of smoke, which mixed with the mist exhaled due to the cold winter and dissipated into the air. "Even for me, I would never do such a thing as betraying my friends, no matter what camp they are in."

"It's great that you understand..."

"But have you ever thought about what you would do if one day in the future your friend and I were on the opposite side and I had to kill him?"

Just as Providence was about to breathe a sigh of relief, a question from Koshe made him anxious again.

"No... I don't know..." Providence held his head, and he seemed to be struggling. "If that day really comes... I don't want that day to come..."

Providence certainly thought about this question, but no matter how he thought about it or how he conceived it, he could not come up with an answer.

Fred is his childhood playmate and his current good friend, and Koshe is Syracuse's indispensable godfather and also his friend.

This is a dead end. Whether it is Fred or Koshe, Providence cannot guarantee which side it will help.

"If that's the case, then don't think about it." Looking at Providence's struggle, Koshe patted him on the shoulder. "It's not like I haven't encountered similar problems before. But no matter how much preparation and planning I have made, when the time really comes, I will find that my original determination is not worth mentioning. It's better to just let nature take its course and perform on the spot."

"...Well, in the end, all we can do is give up," Providence smiled helplessly and said jokingly, "I didn't expect you would have such an idea, Godfather."

"I'm not saying I'm going to give up, I'm just going to let things take their own course," Koshei said, spreading his hands. "It's no use thinking too much now. When the time comes, you'll naturally know who's right and who's wrong, and who you should help. At least, you shouldn't act on your emotions right now."

"Ha..." Providence sighed, "It feels like when I'm with you, I can always understand a lot of truths. Really, I don't know what to say."

"These are just what my father taught me, and I just copied and applied them," Koshe said modestly. "Let's go back to the previous topic. What happened to the angel experiment?"

"No, to be precise, it's not about the angel experiment, but about Rhine Life," Providence realized that he had strayed from the topic and said, "I'm originally from Colombia, and because of my family, I have some contact and understanding of Rhine Life."

"Rhine Life, they just like to do this kind of human experiments, right?"

Koshe guessed.

"That's partly true, but almost true. On the surface, Rhine Life is a scientific research organization dedicated to treating mineralogy, but in reality, it is an unscrupulous organization that takes advantage of the situation to use patients as experimental subjects," Providence seemed very dissatisfied with Rhine Life's behavior. He narrated with some resentment, "Angels, Balrogs, Garudas, I don't know how many experimental projects they have, but from what I know so far, it's enough to make me angry."

"Are you sure...you have 'some contact and understanding' with Rhine Life?"

Koshe looked at him in some shock. On the one hand, it was the experimental project on Rhine Life, and on the other hand, Providence's understanding of Rhine Life had far exceeded the concept of "a little".

But Providence remained silent. Looking at him speechless, Koshe chose not to ask further questions.

He knew that everyone had secrets that they didn't want to reveal.

"Forget it, let's not talk about these heavy topics," Koshei changed the subject at the right time, "Can you come up with a name, Providence?"

"Name her?" Providence raised his head and looked at Koshei with some confusion, but then he realized, "Is it... 'Angel'? I didn't expect you to choose to take her away for adoption."

"Well, I think maybe we should give her a proper name," Koshe nodded and admitted, "otherwise it would feel weird to keep calling her by her experimental subject code name."

"Is that so..." Providence seemed to be thinking for a long time. He suggested, "Alice, how about this name?"

"It sounds good, and has a little girl feel to it. What's the meaning?"

"From Alice in Wonderland, a fairy tale."

Providence said.

"..." Koshei moved his lips speechlessly, then said, "That won't work. Why do you all like fairy tales so much?"

"Well...it's actually quite embarrassing to say this," Providence lowered his head shyly, scratched his head, and said, "When I was little, I especially liked reading fairy tales and superhero stories. I envied their experiences and their abilities."

"This……"

Koshe was speechless for a moment. He couldn't comment on the things that others liked, but this hobby seemed so out of place on Providence.

Just as the two were awkwardly speechless, Koshe noticed that a familiar figure was walking towards them on the road not far away.

"Hey, Fred, you back?"

Seeing that the other party seemed to have noticed him, Koshe waved at him and greeted him.

But he didn't know that this call made Providence beside him have his heart stop for a moment.

"Yes, Godfather, the work has been done. I came back to see if I can still enter the house." Fred walked up to the two of them. He glanced at Koshei and then at Providence. "This... is your friend?"

Hearing this extremely familiar voice, Providence raised his head with some trepidation and indifference, and looked into Fred's eyes.

And he also saw Fred's playful look.

Chapter 103: Preparation for the Cocktail Party

"The godfather's friend seems a little shy."

Fred had a strange smile on his face, and he looked at Providence who lowered his head and said.

"Ah... a little bit," Koshe echoed, defending Providence, "He's always like this. He doesn't like to talk in front of strangers. Forgive him."

"It doesn't matter," Fred shrugged and said, "I only care about whether I can go back or I'll probably freeze to death outside."

"Then your lover is really cruel to you..."

Seeing that Fred didn't ask about Providence, Koshe sighed.

"Well, we've been together for several years, I'm used to it." Fred curled his lips, and then asked as if he suddenly thought of something, "What about Godfather? With your status, if you have a lover, it must be a lady from a wealthy family who is well-matched with you, right?"

"No, forget about those girls. I know they all charge a fee," Koshe shook his head, smiling, "Besides, I have a lover. Although she is not a noble lady, I don't care that much. Sometimes, the emphasis on status can become a barrier between two people."

"I didn't expect you to be so direct, Godfather," Fred smiled, and then asked tentatively, "Is it... the Angel that the bartender mentioned just now at the bar?"

Koshe paused, and for a moment he even doubted Fred.

But thinking back, Jill did mention Angel's name before, and seeing Fred's gossipy expression, he put aside his suspicions.

"Ah, come to think of it, I haven't introduced their sister-in-law to the family members yet," Koshe joked, "Perhaps, we should find a time to let them get to know Anjie."

"I wonder if Godfather has time tonight," Fred suddenly became excited after hearing this. He suggested, "I know there is a jazz club in the West City area. It's the only one in Syracuse. My lover and I met there. Maybe... you can hold a cocktail party there?"

Of course what Fred said was false. He didn't have a lover at all, and the scene of being kicked out of the house was just a play directed and acted by himself.

He saw the jazz club in the Cascade family's industrial capital chain while reading the documents left by William after his death.

He needed Koshe's help to root out the corrupt officials in the government, but Koshe's pace was too slow. Many people began to move their residences. Now the government was in a panic, and even Fred found it difficult to synchronize their movements.

Therefore, he had to do something to arouse Koshe's anger and make him speed up the process.

"Jazz club? To be honest, I own that club as well," Koshe thought for a moment and agreed, "My first date with my love was also there. Not bad, Fred, you gave me a good suggestion."

"division……"

At this moment, Providence, realizing Fred's bad intentions, suddenly spoke up, but before he could finish his words, he fell silent again.

"what happened?"

Noticing Providence's strangeness, Koshe asked.

"...No, it's okay." Providence stood up and pulled his hood to prevent his face from being exposed to Fred. At the same time, he said to Koshe, "I'll go back first, Godfather. You can talk to this... friend slowly. I have something else to do."

"If there's anything, remember to contact me." Seeing Providence was about to leave, Koshe didn't want to keep him around, just in case he exposed his identity in front of Fred. "I'm basically online all the time."

"I will, Godfather."

Providence walked between Koshe and Fred. He frowned, exchanged a quick glance with Fred, and then left in a hurry without looking back.

After leaving the two's sight, Providence quickly took out his cell phone. He wanted to tell Koshei that the party could not be held because Fred must have bad intentions.

But he hesitated before his fingers touched the screen.

If he did so, Fred's identity would be exposed, and he would definitely not survive in Koshe's hands.

But if he didn't do this, based on his understanding of Fred, Koshe would definitely be in danger, and even the people around him might be threatened.

Providence couldn't decide between the two friends. Just like what he had talked about with Koshe before, if the time came to make a choice, he might really not know what to do.

However, he didn't expect this moment to come so soon.

Holding the cell phone, Providence leaned against the outer wall of a house, and his body gradually slid down weakly.

"It seems that the Godfather's friend really doesn't like to talk," Fred said meaningfully as he watched Providence leave. "He's exactly like my friend."

"Well, don't worry about him." Koshe pulled Fred's attention away and turned the topic back to the cocktail party. "Regarding the cocktail party, are you going to go, Fred? Maybe you can invite your lover to come along."

"If she's already relieved," Fred spread his hands and said helplessly, "then I'll go back and talk to that woman about this. If she's still angry with me, maybe I can only go alone."

"Okay, let's go back early, don't let yourself get frozen," Koshei also stood up from the steps, patted the snow off his body, and suggested, "Shopping is the best way to make every woman happy. If that's not possible, why not take your lover shopping, maybe she'll feel better."

"Is that so? Thank you very much for your advice, Godfather." Fred nodded, not quite understanding. He turned around and walked towards home. On the way, he suddenly turned back and said, "By the way, Godfather, I will give your lover a gift at the party. I believe you will all like it."

"Then I will wait with great anticipation."

Koshe waved at him, looked at Fred's leaving back, took a deep breath and relaxed himself.

Then he took out his cell phone and contacted Jose.

"Hey? Jose, clear the club for tonight."

"What do you want to do? Ha, of course, I want you to meet my sister-in-law."

"Okay, stop being so sarcastic. Tell the gang members that the club is so small. Come if you can. If you're late, there won't be any seats left."

After giving instructions to Jose, Koshe called Angelina again.

Looking at the fleeting “Dialing” on the screen, Koshei put the phone to his ear, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

This girl actually picked up the call in seconds.

"Hello? Anjie, it's me."

"Well...I want to invite you to the club where we had our first date."

"I want to throw a party and tell everyone that you are my love."

Chapter 104 Fairy Tale

Koshe hung up the phone.

He returned home with a suppressed excitement.

It’s like a child who has just reached adulthood and has found the love of his life, and the first thing he wants to do is find someone to share this with.

"Destiny!" Koshe pushed open the door, unable to hide his emotions, and called his sister's name, "Get ready, I'll take you to meet my sister-in-law tonight!"

At this time, Koshei was really like a child who had not yet grown up. He couldn't wait to share the good news with his relatives.

But unfortunately, his parents are no longer around, and Destiny is the only one who can listen to him express his joy.

"Ah? Wait, wait a minute!" Destiny's voice came from upstairs. After a while, she came to the stairs, looked at the excited Koshei, and asked, "Is it Miss Angelina?"

"Yes, that's her," Koshe nodded and said, "There's a cocktail party at the club tonight, Destiny should also go."

"Is that so?" Seeing Koshe's expression, Destiny was happy for him from the bottom of her heart. She agreed, "I understand, brother. I will go. After all, I will probably meet Miss Angelina more often in the future. It would be unreasonable if I am absent today."

"Sister-in-law...what is it?"

Just then, a doubtful voice came from behind Destiny.

It was Hong. She was leaning on the handrail of the stairs, with only her upper body exposed, looking at Koshei with a puzzled look on her face.

"Sister-in-law is my brother's lover, Hong," Destiny explained to Hong with a smile, "and she will be the one who will accompany my brother throughout his life in the days to come."

"But... Hong and Sister Destiny can also accompany Koshe for the rest of their lives, right?"

The question seemed too difficult for Hong to understand, and her tone was a little panicked, as if someone was trying to snatch Koshei away from her.