Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 149 Sylvester Gomez Heads to Auss City, Cicery Wants a Kiss

As darkness enveloped her, Cicery's senses heightened. She could clearly see the mischief dancing in Big White's blue eyes.

Big White was toying with Charley Gomez.

So, earlier in the downstairs living room, Big White was just putting on an act.

Sylvester Gomez shifted his focus back from the window, straightened Cicely's head tenderly, and removed his hand from her eyes. "See, I told you, Big White's no good-nothing but trouble," he murmured. Knowing that Big White was just messing with his brother Charley and didn't intend any harm, Cicely paused briefly-actually on the verge of laughter and cocked her head to look at Sylvester. "Aren't you mad?" Sylvester cast a glance at Charley and nodded. "Yeah, kinda ticked off," he admitted.

It seemed Charley had been outsmarted by a crafty opponent.

"That kid really needs some toughening up."

He planned to call Vincent later to suggest a rigorous training session for his younger brother the military base.

After breakfast, Sylvester held Cicely close, enjoying the gentle summer breeze until the ring of his phone broke the tranquility. It was Mildred Gomez on the line.

With an "Mhm," Sylvester pocketed the phone and kissed Cicely's cheek. "Sweetheart, I've got to head out on a long trip. You stay home and behave, okay?"

Although betting at the Auss City Casino was legal, the annual high-stakes tournament always brought in droves of people, even attracting international crowds. Cicely was better off staying home.

Besides, even with a legal casino scene, places like that were often complicated and hectic spaces. Innocent and charming as she was, she shouldn't be exposed to that sort of environment.

Cicely wrapped her arms around Sylvester and stood up from his embrace. Her eyes, glittering with expectation, asked, "Um, when will you be back, Sylvester?"

He tousled her hair affectionately. "I'm not sure yet, but I'll be back as soon as I can."

She tilted her head upward. "Then I want a kiss, a kiss from Sylvester."

He was going to be away for a while, which meant no tender kisses, and she would miss that.

Sylvester chuckled softly, his amber eyes locked onto Cicely's. Cradling the nape of her neck with his palm, he drew her in forcefully, prying open her soft lips as the morning light cast a dreamy glow around them.

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The luxury cruise ship approached the dock at a leisurely pace.

On the deck stood Sylvester Gomez, clad in a sleek black trench coat, his tall frame bracing against the wind. Those enigmatic amber eyes, exuding an aristocratic and haughty aura, hid behind dark sunglasses, asserting an undeniable presence.

His pale, chiseled features and the smooth lines of his jaw added a serenity to his demeanor, reminiscent of a tranquil mountain spring.

Mildred Gomez stood with her hands clasped behind her, right behind Sylvester Gomez.

On the dock, the prominent figures of Auss City and Ethan, the casino's top executive, watched eagerly the grand luxury cruise ship approach.

As the ship docked, the suited bodyguards descended, lining up to create a path. Sylvester Gomez, with his long strides, descended, his towering figure now in full view of the crowd.

The people, upon seeing him, promptly moved forward to greet him. The leaders of Auss City, aware of Sylvester's preference, greeted him with respectful nods instead of handshakes, they greeted him with an appropriate mix of respect and formality. "It's an honor to have you in Auss City, Sylvester," they said with official pleasantry.

Sylvester Gomez took off his sunglasses, revealing a face so handsome it demanded attention. He glanced around at the bustling scene and smiled slightly. "Mr. Steven, let's skip the formalities. Auss City has prospered splendidly, but it's truly the city's honor to have you at the helm."

Sycophancy was familiar to him. In fact, he had heard so much of it, it was almost tiresome.

Sylvester Gomez might have been reckless elsewhere, but he wasn't one to dismiss respect where it was due.