I impersonated God in America

Chapter Two: Devil's Manor

In the study on the second floor of a manor.

The room was clearly well-designed, with a relaxing atmosphere.

"So, you almost became a nurse?" a kind-looking middle-aged man asked from inside the room.

“This is a remarkable choice. My mother used to be a nurse, and when I was little, she often told me that nursing is a great job.”

[First, by acknowledging the admirable qualities of this insecure girl from a poor family, we can lower her guard.]

The girl opposite her sat on the edge of the sofa, her expression still reserved, but she relaxed slightly after hearing those words.

"Yes, Mr. Estein."

Do you have any younger siblings?

Estein poured a glass of water and placed it on the coffee table. He did not make any direct contact with the girl.

This is also a technique to avoid making the other person feel pressured.

"I also have a younger brother who is in high school."

"That's definitely not easy."

Estein sighed, his gaze falling on the open photo album on the coffee table.

“Actually, my father passed away very early, and my mother and I basically depended on each other for survival. Back then, my mother often had to work several odd jobs to support my education. So every time I see you kids who are still working hard despite your difficulties, I really want to lend a hand.”

[Subsequently, by sharing similar experiences, I resonated with the other person.]

"Maybe I'm just lucky; I've definitely built up a network of contacts over the past two years."

"If you don't mind, I actually have a few friends who are doing quite well in the fashion industry and often need some..."

"How should I put it? For example, those young people with good looks, you know, for them, it's not about how good their qualifications are, the most important thing is that they can be trusted."

"But I'm still in school, I don't know if I can..."

【Great, they've taken the bait】

"It will not affect your studies at all."

Estein cut her off at just the right moment.

“They are very flexible in terms of time and place. For example, sometimes they ask me to help them find people to meet late cargo ships at the dock, or to go to a private club for a massage.”

"Of course, it's all just a simple relaxation massage, and there will be a dedicated technician to guide you."

He said it very casually.

As he noticed the girl opposite him loosening her clenched fist, a smile appeared on his lips.

Then the devil bent down, took a brown paper envelope from the drawer under the desk, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it to the girl's side.

The envelope wasn't sealed shut, and you could vaguely see the side of a thick wad of banknotes inside.

"This is part of the advance payment."

The girl looked down at the envelope, her lips moved, but she didn't speak immediately, as if she realized something.

"If you're not comfortable with this, you can leave immediately. Your job at Shining Model Agency will still be held for you, but believe me, it's not a job where you can easily get ahead just by looking at your looks."

[Taking a step back to advance]

Estein stared at the girl in front of him. After a moment of thought, she slowly reached out her hand, her fingertips touching the rough paper of the envelope. She paused for a moment, then picked it up.

Estein observed the way her fingers tightened.

A driver will pick you up tonight.

The girl nodded and stuffed the bag of money into her bag.

“Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Estein.”

Estein watched the girl's departing figure.

[Oh right, what was the girl's name again...? Never mind, it's not really important.]

After the door closed, the hidden cabinet slowly opened, and a woman stared at the direction the girl had left with the eyes of someone eyeing prey.

"Sometimes I really envy your approachable appearance. Also, will you continue to handle the modeling agency?"

Although Gislinn and Eistan appear to be close, they both know perfectly well that it is nothing more than a partnership between two wolves in sheep's clothing.

Previously, when chatting with that girl, it seemed like she had a modeling agency as a fallback option, but in reality, she was caught between a rock and a hard place. Even if she joined the modeling agency, Gislin would slowly lead her into the abyss.

"Of course, you know I only trust you."

"Don't try to use that kind of rhetoric on me. Besides, I received news yesterday that Mr. 'Light of Humanity' seems to want to attend our masquerade ball?"

Estein paused for a moment, then sneered, "That guy who always likes to take pictures everywhere?"

"Forget it, if we really let our rich man go up there, it might be bad if he ends up messing with his own son."

"I'd rather call someone a scientist than call him."

"How tacky!"

The phone on the desk rang.

"Sir, Anna's family has been near the manor for at least a week..."

Estein remained expressionless. "Send them back the same way you always have. If they don't know what's good for them, deal with them the old way."

The outskirts of the manor.

Xu Ge stood behind a perfectly trimmed hedge, peering through the gaps at the cast-iron gate across the street.

He'd been loitering around the area for a week and had figured out the pattern of the security guard shifts at the gate.

He also figured out that the delivery trucks usually used the side door.

Xu Ge licked his chapped lips, took out a compressed biscuit from his pocket, and took a bite.

His gaze never left the door, then suddenly his eyes narrowed and his body stiffened.

He saw a familiar girl leaving Gislin's manor.

He had seen the other person ten days ago at the entrance of the Shining Model Agency!

The timing matches up; I've finally found a clue!

"what are you doing here?"

The voice came from behind.

Xu Ge tensed up instantly.

He turned around abruptly and saw a tall, muscular man in a suit standing about three meters behind him, with a calm expression.

"I..." Xu Ge's brain raced in a fraction of a second, "I was running, and I got lost."

“We’ve been observing you for a week now.”

"We've also checked your identity."

"Hugo Moretti, 26 years old, from Sardinia, Italy, has been in the United States for a year and a half."

“Your last job was warehouse management at a logistics company in Queens, and you were laid off two weeks ago. You have a 19-year-old sister named Anna Moretti, who signed with an agency called Shining Models a month ago and then disappeared.”

He stopped, and the distance between him and Xu Ge was less than a meter.

“You need to understand one thing,” the man looked at him, “Shining Models has nothing to do with our boss. Your sister’s disappearance is regrettable, but that’s no reason for you to be here feeding the mosquitoes.”

Xu Ge understood the implication in the other person's words; no, the other person simply didn't bother to hide anything.

He clenched his fist.

The man was not surprised at all and casually pulled a bulging envelope from his suit pocket.

"Hey Italian, listen up, I'm only saying this once, I won't say it a second time."

“Take this $30,000 and go back to your life. Forget your sister and everything you’ve seen.”

Chapter Three: Xu Ge is not from the district.

"Thirty thousand US dollars?"

Xu Ge repeated the number, then looked up and stared intently at the man in front of him.

"My sister's life is worth thirty thousand US dollars?"

The man didn't answer. He stared into Xu Ge's eyes for a while, sighed, and slowly walked away.

"Why bother?"

Xu Ge stood there, his hands trembling slightly.

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The bus stopped at a station in Brooklyn, and Xu Ge was the last passenger to get off.

There's something wrong with the streetlights on this street; about one out of every two lights is out.

Most of the shops along the sidewalk were closed.

Xu Ge quickened his pace and walked towards his residence.

He was still thinking about what had happened during the day.

Should I do it? No, I'm not ready yet.

I also need...

He didn't notice several figures moving in the shadows ahead.

By the time he noticed, it was too late.

A baseball bat swung from his blind spot behind him, whistling through the air.

Xu Ge had no time to react; the heavy impact landed precisely below the back of his head.

A sharp pain exploded in an instant, and his vision went black.

He staggered forward two steps, his knees hitting the ground.

Before his consciousness completely vanished, he vaguely saw several pairs of leather shoes surrounding him, followed by a second and a third blow, which landed on his ribs and back, the muffled thuds echoing in the empty street.

"How could a sneak attack go awry? Could it be an ambush?"

"Stop arguing, clean it up properly, and try not to use guns."

"know."

A sharp sensation pierced his lower back.

The humid heat spread rapidly, and he seemed to smell blood.

It's getting colder and colder.

A series of flashing lights appeared before my eyes.

"Mom, I believe my brother will get into university. Please don't let him drop out of school!"

"If we don't have enough money, let's just use my share to pay for my brother's college education!"

No, at least not before I get my revenge...

A strong sense of resentment filled his heart, and the familiar voice seemed to bring Xu Ge back to life in his final moments.

God, though I am a life as insignificant as dust...

But this is the first request I've ever made in my life, a request I'm willing to give everything for.

If you really exist.

At least let me know the meaning of my existence...

Then, just as darkness was about to completely engulf him, a voice resounded from the depths of his heart.

[Hiss... Descendant of the snake...]

Do you crave revenge?