Chapter 9
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Wesley came to see Virginia's father Magnus Bryce. It wasn't that hard, he said he was willing to offer his services for the right price. Magnus let him in the front door. They went to his office, surrounded by three vampire guards.
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Magnus: Wesley, it's good to see you again.
Wesley: You seem gracious, considering I helped foil your plans last time.
Magnus: That plan was evidently doomed long before I hired you. Besides, I hear you've become a free agent, and I'm willing to pay for your services.
Wesley: You should know your daughter Virginia asked for my help. She seems to believe you plan on sacrificing her and your next child in exchange for wealth. How much would you pay me for my cooperation?
Magnus: Given my past I can't blame Virginia for thinking that. But I would never hurt her, or the new baby, again.
Wesley: So you're not planning another sacrifice?
Magnus: No.
Wesley: I don't believe you.
Magnus: Than why did you ask?
Wesley: I supposse I wanted confirmation before I did this.
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Wesley quickly moved to stake the three vampires. These three evidently did not have much military training if Wesley got the drop on all of them and staked all three quicker than any could react. Magnus tried to flee but Wesley knocked him to the ground.
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Magnus: Please, I can pay you anything.
Wesley: You think you can buy your way out of justice?
Magnus: Is this about what I tried to do to Virginia?
Wesley: More like what you plan on doing to her, and her sibling.
Magnus: I'm not that clever. I had my chance to do that, I failed. Now, I want to do better.
Wesley: Virginia wants nothing to do with you. If anything ever happens to her or her sibling, I will hold you personally responsible, whether you are or not. If they so much as get sunburn, I'm superstitious enough to think it's your fault. Here's what I suggest. Break up with Janet, but provide some form of child-support. Then stay away, and hope nothing happens. Am I clear?
Magnus: Yes, I understand.
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Wesley began walking away, but then Virginia walked in. The guards had evidently let her in. She had a gun. Wesley wasn't sure, perhaps one of the vampire guards had dropped this before being dusted.
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Wesley: Virginia. we should leave.
Virginia: I meant it when I said you're a good man Wesley. But I can't take the chance he'll go after me, or my little sibling.
Magnus: I swear, I would never do that again.
Virginia: And I should believe you why?
Magnus: Is this about revenge, or do you just want to inherit my money before the baby is born?
Virginia: The baby is not my enemy, you are.
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Before Wesley could talk her down Virginia fatally shot him several times. Magnus Bryce's last words were "I'm sorry for what I did." Wesley was a bit in shock. He and Virginia began walking out. The domestic workers didn't seem particularly suprised by the gunshots, nor did they seem angry at Virginia for killing their boss. They just accepted that they worked for her now.