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Chapter 24: Your husband needs me

"So, what's your plan for today?"

To break the tranquility, Zander throws a query. His eyes peer at me with hint of curiosity. "I am heading to Leo. I should meet with that tough boy" I let out a sigh and put the fork back down on the plate to reach for the juice glass beside. "Not going to the company?" He frowns.

Why is he asking that question? Commonly, he would say 'Ah, can't I tag along to lend a hand?'. Now, he speaks about the company. "No. It works well without my assistance anyway, so, I considered to leave it for today and focus on the main goal of my life"

I state. "You are not embarrassed no more, based on the behavior currently" A murmur escapes between the man's lips which catches me off guard. Wait what? I thought both of us agreed silently to forget the incident which took place last night. "Are you expecting me to?"

Tilting my head, I furrow brows. It is when Zander's lips corners curve up into a smile of amusement. "Seeing you being shy is a rare sight. It is adorable" The confession comes up. Causing me to sigh in exhaustion. What's up with the men finding shy girls attractive?

Their choices are always pure, shy ones.

"I like your dominant side too, love. Especially when you are on top of me" He sends a wink, beneath a smirk. Gosh. Why is he bringing that up?! I clear my throat and stand up from the seat. "I do not care whether you like my sides or not. I am out" Grabbing the purse, I turn.

Yet, the man ceases me with one sentence. "Did you forget the vow you committed last night, my doll?" His voice sends shivers down to spine. Making my grip on purse handle tightens. Damn. I believed he had forgotten. Turns out he recalls it like clear water. I squeeze eyes.

Why?

Why did I agree to him?!

"Be a good girl and come give me kiss, darling" He gives out a command. Can't I just run away? Right. If I dash from here to the door, there is a slight chance I can survive from morning kiss session. "I would recommend you to scrap that idea" But before I can, he prevents.

I can already imagine the appealing smirk tugging at his lips which seems to be entertained by my thoughts. I for real wish I could stop this devil from reading mind. "I have no choices, do I?" Turning around to face him, I raise my right brow. He nods. Concurring to my statement.

"You have no options, baby"

He grins. Lord. How can someone grin so prettily and terrifyingly at the same time? I walk up to the man. What can I do? He is powerful enough to control my body. I can't resist. Leaning down once I get near him; my lips press on the man's cheek. Then I back up in hurry. Done.

The morning kiss session is finally over. "Bye" I wave my hand to leave. Howbeit, his grasp falls upon my wrist to cease me from escaping. "I have yet to say where you have to kiss, darling. Where do you think you are going?" What?! Isn't a kiss on cheek sufficient for him?!

Why is he being like this?! A scowl displays across my face in annoyance. "Here" Zander pats his lips with his finger faintly. Instruction is obvious. He wants kiss directly on lips. "You really are picky one" Sighing out loud, I bend down once again to go in for a kiss.

He closes his eyes as I press my lips against his. No movements afterwards. Just a peck. Strangely, he does not make any complaints over my light kiss. He accepts it beneath a smile. "Be careful" Even alerting me to continue the day. I guess this man is normal in mornings.

"I will"

Lile that, I arrive to the mansion I used to live before. The entire mansion is under dead silence. It feels as if everyone here has passed away already. How dare they keep my lively mansion in such manners without any respect?! "Oh, there you are, Leo Talon" I mumble.

The scene of the boy standing at the corner of the room draws my attention in. No need to discover him now that he appeared in front of me. As my steps direct forward, a shout echoes. "I told you to stop reading those devils shits! Can't you just be normal kid?!"

Ah. The view of Nesta furiously pointing finger at her son, enters in my sight. Typical lecture it must be. I wonder how exhausted the clan members would be to hear this common argument every single day. "Next time I see those books, I am burning all of them!"

The woman threatens the kid. The pity grows inside me. Why does that boy have to be born in this kind of idiotic family? "You should stop pouring your nonsense on the poor kid. Children have their own dreams and beliefs" Being unable to endure, I step in the situation.

Catching both of their eyes.

"Who do you think of yourself to talk in that manner? I have all rights to lecture my son" Nesta proudly claimed as I stand by Leo's side. My hand reaches for the book in his hand. He allows me to take his book away thankfully. "You are a fool for considering yourself as mother"

A smile tugs at my lips. It is when Nesta's jaw clenches. "Get out of my face!" She raises her tone. "Shut up. I have yet to finish my words even" I lift the book in air while the woman's fist trembles along with the pointing finger. "This kind of book is interesting to be honest"

I concur.

"Every mother would fulfill their kids' dreams by believing in whatever they say no matter what. You have no right to consider yourself as mother when it is a mere thing to accomplish. It is one's case to choose whether to believe or not. But you should never ruin a kid's belief"

Statement is loud so that Nesta's hand rises to slap me in the face. "Once you lay your hand on me, I am putting you six feet under" A smile remains across my face in tranquility. When she hears my threat, Nesta stops in middle of the air. She inhales deeply.

The frustration of hers flows through the room temperature. I turn and kneel down to face the boy. "You really are tough for not contacting me, kid" I roll my eyes. Handing the book back into his grasp. "Weren't you pretending to approach me only?" Leo throws a query.

Well.

He is right. Howbeit, it is not accurate that I am lying. Because of a certain devil, I am here to avenge. "No. I really do know a devil you might be searching for" I whisper with a beam as he quiets down. "Leo Talon, go back to your room right now!" Nesta yells from the back.

Causing me to stand up. "Go on. Let's talk later about that book. We shall summon one devil after that" I send a wink beneath a smile to attract the kid's interest. Please. He better trusts in my words. Otherwise, I might end up kidnapping him to reveal the truth.

My intuition is telling me he will fall for my trick though. He is a kid after all. Kids are curious naturally. This is my second attempt also. I am certain he is interested enough to follow my instructions. "Leo Talon!" Nesta, once again, shouts. And the kid walks away.

A sharp inhale I take to soothe the fury. She is so goddamn annoying. "You really should stop behaving like an immature kid, Nesta. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?" I tilt my head once I face her. The rage has swallowed the woman to the point a vein pops up on her jaw.

Hilarious.

"I bet you are here to chat with my son. But it seems he is not willing. Why don't we have some tea to discuss about the deal we made?" Huh? This is a bizarre offer. I have never imagined her to ask for a meeting alone. Now, where did her exasperation vanish to?

"Sure. Go on" I shrug off. Let's see what she wishes to say. "Great" Nesta's lips corners lift into a smirk. She then leads the way towards the hall where dining tables are placed. This hall is one of the spots where I would make occasions before. But they changed the theme.

How disturbing.

We both settle down across each other at one table with cups at front. "The gamble is pointless now that I have considered" She begins to state. Pfft. What? Is she concerning? "It is not for my benefit I am speaking. It is for you. As you can notice, Leo is hard to communicate"

Why is she blaming her son? The more she talks, the more they are not making sense. "I am giving you a chance to withdraw from the deal and give up on the clan. My husband is in tight spot because of your doing" Look at her talking as if she did not concur at first.

"Those should be my words" I reply, her face reflecting the irritation she has been holding in. "I view this gamble quite fun to participate. You can step back and disappear if you are frightened. There is no way I am leaving this interesting deal" I shrug off with a grin on face.

Making her grit teeth. "Who-" As she is about to continue, the voice interrupts the conversation. "Verena Laurel, we have to talk" Our eyes shift, meeting Damian walking towards us. Oh. He is finally willing to speak. Great timing, he got. "Your husband needs me now"

I stand up from chair.


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Chapter 25: Have never betrayed anyone

"What do you want from her?"

Nesta queries her husband who is approaching us. "It is going to be business talk only" Damian explains in short. Looks like he is here to coaxes me for a meeting with Zander. "I thought you had no connection to speak with her about business" Nesta claims.

Her brows pulling each other to express the vexation. She probably is annoyed by the fact that her husband has to call me out for a talk. "Now we do. I will detail things later to you, Nesta. Follow me, Verena Laurel" He gives an order. Stepping away promptly.

What the fuck is his problem?

He is taking me out unwillingly as if he has no other choices but to talk with a filthy person. His expression alone disgusts me already. With that attitude, I might end up punching him sooner or later. Gosh. I swear, if he does not change his attitude when he should.

A sigh escapes between my lips. In hurry, I walk after him as Nesta remains behind under a perplexed expression. The conversation between me and her just vanished into the thin air like that. "When did you start dating Mister Gavril? How did you get him to like you?"

As expected, the questions related to the devil, come up. "Why are you interested in my love life all of the sudden?" I respond from back. My eyes glance around the area also. He is leading outside to the garden. The place where no one is surrounded to eavesdrop.

"I have no interest in your life" Damian scoffs. Jerk. "I am only asking you to discover whether you are capable enough to request for an audience on my behalf" He gets to the point. Fuck did he say? Whether I am capable enough or not? My fists ball up deeply.

We both cease steps near the fountain.

The water splash conceals the low conversation. The strong breeze blows to send shivers down my spine. The faint sunlight shines brightly upon. "Foolish of you to speak in that manner to the girlfriend of Zander. You have made terrible choice with the words" I spit.

Putting one hand inside the pocket with purse in other grasp. "Pardon me" My foot lifts to leave. But of course, he prevents me. "Stop" His grasp falls upon my wrist. Forcing me to face him. "I just have no options beside. So, listen to me first before you pick wrong decision"

Look at him using my words against me. "Go on" I allow "Great choice. This is going to benefit you as well. Once you successfully manage to arrange a meeting for me, I will return a favor that will guide you near my son" Oh. At least, he knows how to make deals.

He really wants to rebuild the reputation for his company so that he is willing to assist me in the game even. How hilarious. Imagine Nesta hearing this chat, I bet she would furiously shout in the face of this man. "Aren't you concerned I might win this gamble?" I tilt my head.

My gaze pierces through his eyes,

as he quiets down.

He is worried obviously. This is a risky decision he picked out of all. What kind of individual chooses to help the enemy just to gain the fame and income? "It is not something I can decide" He mumbles after breaking eye contact. Why does his face appear dejected?

Perhaps, he is already aware he is going to lose? "And what makes you think I will believe your words?" My right brow raises. Damian's eyes shift. Focusing into mine. "I am a man of my words. I have never betrayed anyone before in my entire life" Pfft. I flash a beam.

How shameless.

Stating he has never stabbed someone's back, right in front of someone whom he has betrayed. "Fine. But if I ever find out you were playing tricks, I am ruining your company" A smile disappears as a calm face replaces. "Now, let me go" I furrow my brows.

Realizing he has been holding my wrist. Damian quickly retakes his clasp. "Make sure you persuade him with all you got" He warns beneath a scowl. "I don't recall asking for your assistance" Turning around without speaking furthermore, I leave the place.

"What did you two talk about?" As soon as I head towards the entrance of the mansion to leave, Nesta pops up. Her frown indicates at concern. And I smile. "Your husband would prefer me to keep the chat private" I reply. "Stop spouting nonsense and answer me, Verena Laurel"

Nesta's jaw clenches over my retort. I wish I could record this reaction to laugh at every time I feel bored. "Ask your husband then" Beneath a frown, I walk away. It is when Damian catches up from behind. Ken also waits with my car after taking it out from parking lot.

"Contact me if Leo asks"

I leave a statement and get inside the car. Ken just nods. I know I promised the kid to spend time later. But I am leaving first of all. The more I give in and pull back, the kid will yearn my presence more. After all, I am the one who claimed to believe in devils. My eyes shift.

The car door has closed, making me unable to hear sentences between the couple outside. Howbeit, I can see Leo standing at the huge glass window above, with his gaze landed upon me and my car. That kid's expressions are difficult to read through most of the time.

One thing for certain, he will call me this time. He will. He will for sure. "Welcome, Ma'am" The assistant of mine bows once I enter the company. It is really quiet and everything is occurring peacefully. I am starting to find this work exhausting. It is getting tiring.

Wait. Me? Thinking work is exhausting? What am I even considering? I should focus on the job. "There is a meeting to attend in an hour, Ma'am. The topic will be the raising sales and holding a party to celebrate the high sales" Nia, my assistant explains the plan.

"I see"

As usual, I bury myself in the pile of works again. Time flies fast. The sun is about to set right in front of me now. A sigh escapes between my lips. The day is about to complete now that I feel like passing out. "Ugh, it is tiring" Squeezing eyes, I mumble a complaint.

"Ma'am. Mister Gavril requests to enter the room" The knock echoes from outside. Attracting my attention. Here we go again. That devil is making lots of appearances at my company nowadays. "Come in" I permit and stand up from the chair to head to the lounge.

The door unlocks. Revealing the man with a bright grin. "Love!" Zander straight up walks towards me for an embrace while Nia closes the door behind instantly. "She has shut the door. You can stop pretending to be a lovely boyfriend" I let out a whisper near his ear.

"I really missed you though" He frowns and pulls back from the hug. "Oh, please" I roll my eyes. We both settle down across each other. There are already juice glasses on the table since I keep them in tray just in case I suddenly crave for juice. "So how are things?"

He throws a query.

Doesn't he already know what occurred? I thought he could predict the future or something. "Zander offered a deal. He vowed to guide me to get me closer to his son while I help him obtain a meeting with you" Details list down in short. It is when Zander grins.

"I knew he would hand out such favor" The man grabs the juice glass for a sip. "Are you going to accept it?" I tilt my head. Although he rejected Damian at first to build a faint trust in me from Damian, who knows what this devil thinks? "Do you want me to, princess?"

Rather than a clear answer, he responds with a query. What? Why is he questioning me as if I have control? I mean I have to move according to his decisions. "Does that mean I can handle your decisions as well?" I raise my brows. And he nods like a kid.

Why is he always thrilled?

"Accept it then" If he really means his words, of course, I am choosing to arrange the meeting. That's the obvious option to pick anyway. "As you wish" Zander replies. "Shall we return back?" He asks and places the glass down on the table. "Sure. I am starving already"

Due to the long meeting and works, I forgot to take lunch today. Making me suffer with stomachache. I had several glasses of water to kill the starvation but it remained. "I made some dinner for you" Zander claims. We both stand up at the same time from lounge.

"Thanks"

I shortly express gratitude. Lord.

My head is spinning in dizziness.


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