12 Skeletons in the close

Amidst the bustling and towering establishments of Sin City, is an elite gated estate of nature haven and tranquillity, Sin Mille Estate.

Inside, are four large, uniquely designed private villas, with heated indoor and outdoor infinity pools, acres of living spaces, landscaped gardens, helipads and all other state of the art amenities.

Sitting in the middle of this estate is a massive, deep pond with gazebos and wooden bridges, surrounded by colourful, lush trees and plants.

These four majestic villas are the home of the four Young Masters in the pinnacle of their success.

Shin Keir, the Tyrant emperor and Mafia head of Gehenna, the mysterious and powerful mafia organisation.

Tristan Felan, an infamous casanova and cousin of Shin Keir, also the chief operating officer of KV Corporation and consigliere of Gehenna.

Saeki Jie, the prince of entertainment and underboss of Gehenna.

Zahn Neri, world-renowned doctor, CEO and medical director of Neri Medical Group.

Like any other idle day, the four of them usually hang out in the estate clubhouse, except Zahn Neri, who is out of the country for almost 4 years now.

"Big Bro, where are the naked models? This is so boring, I suddenly regretted not accepting a party invitation tonight." Saeki nudged Tristan, who's playing pool.

"Can't you tell he's in a bad mood?" Tristan meant Shin, sitting in the distant lounge, looking forlorn.

"Huh? Isn't he always like that?"

Tristan chalked his pool stick, he had a mischievous smile as if asking Saeki to guess something out of the ordinary.

It was then when the clubhouse door slammed open and a man in his mid-twenties, looking overly extravagant, strutted inside.

"What's this? Managing Director of North Branch, Hadi Keir, with his ostentatious pieces of jewellery, here to give us a visit." Tristan uttered, wearing his usual ambiguous smile while Saeki burst out laughing.

Bastards!

Hadi Keir looked ghastly and give Tristan a murderous glare, however, he didn't come there to exchange insults and went straight to Shin Keir upon seeing him.

"Shin Keir! what's with this 4-year extension notice?!" Hadi threw a document on the table.

"We had an agreement that I only have to work at the North Branch for 2 years and afterwards I can go back to KV Empire!"

However, Shin stayed fixated on his phone, not bothering to even glance at him.

"It was a unanimous decision from the board of directors to dismiss you. Fortunately for you, that surname helped you transfer and retain the same position, shouldn't you prove yourself worthy instead of showing a declining monthly report?" Tristan sat across Shin and answered him instead.

Hadi sneered, board of directors? what can a bunch of old geezers do to him?!

He is a Keir!

In Caelum Country, there's a hierarchical system for the upper class, from 3rd-tier to First-tier and beyond that are the four great families with a dynasty of wealth and power, the Jie Clan, Neris, Songs and sitting on top, like a monarch, are the Keirs.

Hadi ignored Tristan and went on ranting. "Shin Keir, isn't it your responsibility to suppress those old geezers? If you can't do the job then you might as well step down! you may be the CEO but don't forget that in the Keir household you're just a bastard!"

"pfft- Nonsense!" Saeki suddenly interrupted. "Hadi, aside from being a 'Keir', what else can you brag about? Big bro Shin, is just 2 years older than you but his achievements are as high as the heavens."

"What's this got to do with you, Saeki Jie? If you hadn't leech off of Shin Keir, you wouldn't be this cocky!"

"Hadi, aren't we the same age? I learned a lot from leeching off of Big Bro and now I run my own company, but here you are whining about your incompetence, unable to manage a mere North branch. Instead of running your mouth, why don't you kowtow to Big bro Shin, he might gift you a new brain."

Saeki then calmly poured himself a glass of whisky.

Hadi glared at Saeki, full of contempt, especially to Tristan, who seemed to be mocking him with his usual grin.

"Who will kowtow to whom?! You think too highly of yourselves, bastards! Saeki Jie, aren't you just an unfavored, prodigal fifth young master of the Jie clan?! and you, Tristan, how long are you going to use that filthy surname? oh, that's because-"

"Hadi Keir."

Hadi shuddered hearing that lazy yet cold and menacing voice, he really couldn't understand why this bastard scares the living out of him now!

"Y- you!-...you said I-I can go back to the main ooffice after 2 years."

Hadi waited for Shin's reaction, but only got a blank stare in return, as though he's just of little to no importance.

"I-I demand an explanation...I refuse to accept that extension notice."

"Get out."

Hadi looked indignant, he was being reasonable and this bastard is kicking him out?!

"Again, we had an agreement that I'll only be working in the North Branch for 2 years!"

"Agreement? let me check my diary..." Shin blankly stared at him, completely unconcerned while knocking his forefinger on the table. "I don't think so, now get out."

F*ck! Hadi couldn't any be more angrier.

There was a time when these two bastards, Shin and Tristan, were nothing but just his punching bags!

Every family has skeletons in the closet and contrary to their astounding and esteemed public image, the Keirs, are no exception.

Old Master Keir, the current patriarch, has three children; Ellis Keir, Allister Keir and Mian Keir.

Shin Keir, is the product of an affair between Allister Keir and his Secretary, while, Tristan Felan is the son of Mian Keir, who got pregnant at a young age by her foreign lover.

So how exactly did these two rascals, came into power?