Ch 15
Tempo saw Kawai’s reflection in a protruding remnant of a broken mirror. His scowl melted into a grin. “I’ll let you in on a secret. I don’t care about the cash. Kanasta never knew…I set every dollar I earned aflame. You see, Kanasta was always in it for the money and the sacred principles behind it. He’s a slave to the spirit of capitalism, but not me. So Kawai, do you know why I do it? Do you want to know why I became an assassin? It’s pretty straight forward actually. I became an assassin so I could murder people. I love watching the face of my target melt into a bloody puddle,” he said, walking closer toward his victim as he licked his lips.
“What are you going on about? I never asked you how you feel,” said Kawai, rolling her eyes.
“Devlin is going to give us double the pay for each one of you that’s still kicking. But I don’t give a damn! The pleasure I’ll get from cooking you alive is worth more than gold!” exclaimed Tempo, shooting a heat wave at the trash heap.
