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98 Taming the stubborn

Bianco's lawyer could not teleport. But on the other hand, he had good acquaintances at an Istanbul law firm, which has an impeccable reputation. He called there, and when Niko arrived at the notary's office, one of the best lawyers in the city was already waiting for him.

"I am familiar with the situation," he said. "I must warn you — we can call the police and accuse Mr. Remarco of blackmail."

"No," Niko objected. "The risk is too high that what happened will get into the press and hit on Miss Jansu. This cannot be allowed. Your task is to force Remarco to sign a tough commitment and to intimidate him so that he no longer dares to renew the blackmail."

"As you wish, Mr. Bianco," the lawyer sighed. He took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Niko. "I drew up a document. Check it out."

Niko looked at his watch and shook his head.

"There's no time for that. I trust your professionalism. Let's go inside."

At the reception, they were met by a secretary girl in a formal suit.

"Mr. Notary is waiting for you," she said, - and pointed to the door.

The notary turned out to be an elderly bald man with intelligent eyes. After a short greeting, the lawyer put the document on his desk and explained that the shares would be transferred only after Mr. Remarco signed it and Mr. Notary had certified it. The notary read the undertaking fluently and nodded his head, declaring,

"Certainly, gentlemen."

Tony Remarco entered the office. Only the lawyer answered his greeting. He introduced himself and explained the conditions under which Mr. Bianco would transfer his shares of the Association of Jewelers to Mr. Remarco. Tony, not expecting such agility from Niko Bianco, shot him an angry look. He looked confident and calm, like the Sphinx.

"Read the commitment and sign it." The lawyer pushed the document to Remarco.

He took it in his hands and, while reading, turned purple more and more. In the end, Tony looked like a ripe tomato.

"This is blackmail!" he exclaimed shrilly.

Niko just grinned. The lawyer, rather sarcastically, asked, "If this is blackmail, then what are your actions called?"

Remarco pursed his lips, grabbed a pen from his pocket, and signed the document. Niko took the shares out of a case and put them on the table. The notary looked at him sympathetically and took out a donation form from a drawer.

There was a noise outside the door.

"Wait! Where are you going? Mr. Notary is busy!" The agitated voice belonged to the secretary.

She was answered by a determined and ringing voice, "Believe me, my dear, your boss is busy now with my person!"

Niko looked up and stared at the door. The hand froze over the form.

"Sign it!" Tony shrieked.

The door opened and Jansu appeared in the doorway, imperiously commanding the dazed Niko, "Don't you dare!"

She ran up to her ex-husband, snatched the pen from his hands, and turned to Remarco. Narrowing her eyes, she asked wryly, "What kind of fraud is going on here? Niko won the bet, so why is he giving the shares and not you?"

Two more girls appeared in the office, but no one paid attention to them. Everyone's eyes were on Jansu. At that moment, she looked like an Amazon.

"Jansu, don't interfere," Niko ordered quietly.

"You will not give this bastard the shares!" she said.

New faces appeared in the office. A man, a pregnant woman, and a girl of about four years old. The room looked like a pumpkin overflowing with seeds. The Notary just looked from one face to another with a confused look. He completely lost control of what was happening.