Chapter 1 The King in Dormant
Konnor Bonilla was awakened by the blaring ringtone. It was from an unknown number. Besides the call, the number also sent several texts. “Where are you?” “I’m pregnant with your baby.” “Would you come to see me?” Ignoring the texts, Konnor blocked the number after flagging it as a fraud. “Damn those crooks. They’re not going to fool me.” Donning his delivery guy uniform, he lit a cigarette. Turning, he noticed his co-workers engaged in a discussion about local news. With the cigarette dangling from his mouth, he inquired, “What are you all talking about?” Barney Stein waved his phone. “The heiress of the Wilkinson family is set to marry the son of Larry Dorsey, the wealthiest man in Lakebell.” Konnor tied his shoelaces. “Why bother about those rich folks? It’s none of our business.” Barney held his phone high. “Look at how stunning Ms. Wilkinson is. But her future husband is a scoundrel and a playboy. The newspapers even claim he has syphilis. I feel sorry for Ms. Wilkinson. Good girls always end up with the bad boys.” Konnor glanced at the screen and froze when he saw the woman on the news. “Damn.” Worried he might be seeing things, Konnor grabbed the phone and examined it more closely. Barney laughed, “Feeling the same way I do?” Konnor looked at the woman, a strange expression on his face. “I was with her before.” Barney took his phone back, looking at him disdainfully. “Come on. Don’t be so jealous and quit boasting. Yesterday, you claimed you were with an international movie star. Now, you’re saying you were with this wealthy girl.” Wyatt Riggs shot Konnor a scornful look. “All he does is brag. The other day, he told me he was a famous international arms dealer.” Barney grinned. “That’s not the craziest thing I’ve heard. He once told me he was best friends with the most powerful men in Bayfort. According to him, the wealthy there would bow to him.” The two exchanged glances and burst into mocking laughter. “If you were such a big shot, how come you’re just a delivery guy like us?” Konnor bit the cigarette in his mouth. “You know nothing. I’m keeping a low profile.” Although he was talking to them, his mind was elsewhere. On his first day back in the country, Konnor got drunk with some friends. When he woke up the next day, there was a cold beauty next to him on the bed. At that time, he didn’t know she was the heiress of the Wilkinson family in Lakebell. Yet, Konnor still remembered the passionate night they had spent together. However, the woman left directly after waking up, and they hadn’t spoken since. Konnor grabbed the battery for his electromobile. Having lived overseas for more than a decade, he returned as Lord Bonilla, the king of the underworld. He was the owner of Bone City, a city that harbored all the villains in the world. Upon his return, reporting in was expected, but Seth, his master, insisted that he had too much blood on his hands and needed to try living a normal life for a while. Hence, he became a delivery guy. Barney sighed, “Damn it. I look almost identical to Harry, Larry’s son. Yet, he can marry such a beautiful woman while I can only deliver food to others.” Konnor loaded the battery. “Blame your dad for it.” Barney glanced at him. “Come on. We’re just the same. Stop mocking me.” Wyatt couldn’t help but make a snide remark. “No, Barney, you’re wrong. Konnor has slept with Ms. Wilkinson and is an international badass. You’re no match for him.” Barney tsked, “You can be anything when you’re bragging. I can even say that I slept with the queen.” As if he didn’t hear their comments, Konnor went to the bathroom. Wyatt turned and saw a Maserati pull up in front of the store. A pretty woman got out of the car. She wore a white lace shirt, and her perky breasts created an alluring curve on the fabric. The pencil skirt accentuated her slim waist and round ass, complemented by black stockings and a pair of high heels. Despite her fair skin and the absence of makeup, she exuded more beauty than most women. Rimless glasses adorned her stony face, giving it a sultry allure. “Damn,” Wyatt swallowed hard, his eyes nearly bulging out. Barney followed Wyatt’s gaze and, upon seeing the woman, his Adam’s apple bobbed, accompanied by a curse. Upon closer inspection, Barney felt a sense of familiarity with the woman. He hastily checked his phone and realized she was the same person from the news. She looked even better in person. “Isn’t that Maryjane Wilkinson? Why would she be here?” Barney couldn’t help but ask. Why would a rich girl come to their turf? They were just nobodies. In her high heels, Maryjane walked over, her heels clicking. Wyatt rubbed his hands like a fly and greeted her. “Hello. Are you looking for someone?” Maryjane glanced at him. “Does Konnor Bonilla work here?” Both Barney and Wyatt were stunned. Simultaneously, they looked in the direction of the bathroom. “Yes. Why are you looking for him?” Maryjane didn’t answer and merely looked at Konnor as he walked out of the bathroom, tying the lace of his trousers. Maryjane frowned when she took in Konnor’s uniform. “Konnor!” She shouted at him. Konnor turned around, a cigarette in his mouth. He froze for a few seconds when he saw Maryjane. “Why are you here?” Konnor was confused. Maryjane glanced at her one-night-stand partner. The memory of that wild night made her blush intensely. On the day she discovered her family had arranged for her to ally with the Dorsey family, she sought solace in alcohol. By mistake, she entered the wrong room and ended up sleeping with Konnor. A few days ago, she realized she had missed her period. Sensing something was amiss, she purchased a pregnancy test. When the plus sign appeared, panic set in. After regaining composure, she promptly contacted the hotel front desk for Konnor’s contact information. “Why didn’t you answer my call?” Maryjane questioned. Barney and Wyatt were dumbfounded upon hearing the question. They glared at Konnor with envy. Konnor looked shocked and didn’t understand what she was talking about until he recalled the strange number. Soon, he remembered the text saying that she was pregnant. He had an ominous feeling back then. His feeling was right. Maryjane said coldly, “I’m pregnant.” Konnor flicked the cigarette into the trash can. “What does that have anything to do with me?” Maryjane sneered over his cold-hearted reaction. She knew that men were all pigs. “The baby is yours.” The simple words made Konnor’s head spin. Barney and Wyatt stared at them in shock. They were surprised that Konnor wasn’t bragging and felt in awe of him. The first thought that came to Konnor’s mind was that Maryjane was finding a random man to be her baby’s dad. He didn’t want to raise another man’s child. Before Konnor could voice any protest, Maryjane said, “Go to the hospital with me.” She turned and got into the car. Barney and Wyatt hurried over and pushed Konnor. “Go. Don’t just stand here. What are you waiting for? After getting into the car, Konnor said with a wince, “Are you sure the baby is mine?” “What would I gain from tricking you?” Maryjane asked coldly. Konnor thought for a while and said, “If the baby is mine, I’ll take responsibility and take care of both of you.” Maryjane retorted, “Take care of us? How? What can you do with a delivery guy’s salary?”
