CHAPTER 82 - Request granted. Author's POV."What does that mean?" Mercedes asked, her voice laced with bewilderment. "Don't tell me that..." she trailed off."Yes, we are going to kill her," Nicola said, firmly."Don't say something like that so loudly. Have you forgotten that walls have ears? If my parents discover that I'm still trying to sabotage Elise, they will send me back to New York," Mercedes shunned, her finger on Nicola's lips.Nicola brushed her finger away and wiped her lips."Getting rid of her will make our partnership easier, won't it?" Nicola asked, her tone filled with desperation."It might," Mercedes replied with doubt in her voice."That's all I needed to hear," Nicola declared and rose to her feet. As she was about to walk away, Mercedes pulled her back to the couch. "We can't kill her," Mercedes objected. "I understand that her death would bring closure to our plans, but it would make everything messy and there's no guarantee that we won't be caught," Nicola
Author's POV.Roman's face brightened as he heard Leonard's words. He never expected 'The boss' to agree or even consider his request."Wow," Roman smiled. "I'm so surprised. I hope this isn't a joke,""No, it isn't," Leonard replied firmly. "The boss has agreed to help you eliminate the pest that is bugging your love life," Leonard added and sat on one of the seats."When is he going to send people after Damien?" Roman asked, his voice filled with excitement."He will send people very soon to take care of your problem, but the boss said that you have a price to pay," Leonard revealed, causing the smile on Roman's lips to slowly vanish."What price is he talking about?" Roman asked.Leonard puffed some air in his cheeks and exhaled sharply, before placing elbows on the table."The boss said that you have to give him this company and every branch under it. He also wants the island in Los Angeles and the private jet that you recently purchased. He also demands your private account in Lo
Author's POV.Fernanda was bemused by his sudden appearance and words, but she was willing to listen to him."I have seen you before, haven't I?" Fernanda asked, squinting at him."Yes, you have," He admitted. "You met me waiting for your boss, I mean Elise,""Oh, now I remember you," Fernanda said, a smile slowly spreading on her lips. "It's nice seeing you again, may I ask what you want to discuss with me? Is it about Elise?""Yeah, kind of," Roman replied with an odd grin. He settled beside her and ordered a beer. Fernanda was still puzzled but she didn't say anything further."Thank you," He said to the bartender as he received his beer. After taking a sip, he exhaled and spoke up."This isn't the ideal place for our conversation, can we go to my car to continue?"Roman requested, taking another sip of his beer."What kind of conversation is that? Are you interested in me?" Fernanda inquired, wondering if he felt attracted to her and wanted privacy."No, it's not that," Roman qui
Author's POV.Damien was in his office, engrossed in his tasks. With Fernanda dismissed for the day, Elise's departure, and the absence of most of his employees except those working overtime, he was alone, surrounded by the noise of his pen scratching on the rough paper and the distant honks of cars outside his company."I thought that these clients' needs were met a month ago, why does this read otherwise?" Damien asked, gazing at red lines on his laptop screen. "What the fuck is this?"He dropped his pen and focused his attention on the error on his laptop. He began clicking on the keypads and he continued this for minutes, his eyes not departing from the laptop for a single second."Why didn't they make a complaint?" Damien asked, his voice laced with confusion. "Why are there over twenty customers and models with the same issues? Didn't Fernanda notice this?"Damien loosened his tie and shifted with his swivel chair. He moved to his other drawer and brought out some files."The pr
Author's POV."Why was I thinking of her? What am I doing?" Mercedes asked herself and slowly sat down on the cold floor. As her butt pressed against the floor, she let out a deep exhale."What is happening to me?" Mercedes questioned rhetorically and dug her fingers into her hair. "Fuck," She cussed.She stayed in that spot for a while, then she reached for her phone on the dressing table. She turned it on and stared at Elise's picture again.Mercedes started going through all Elise's pictures and couldn't help admiring how beautiful she looked."She's indeed gorgeous," Mercedes whispered and a smile appeared on her lips before she could even realize it.Mercedes trailed her fingertips on her phone's screen and sighed."I want to experience that orgasm again. It was relishing and filled with ecstasy, not even my damn ex-boyfriend could make me cum like that," Mercedes suddenly chuckled as her boyfriend's face flashed through her mind. "What did I even see in him? Gosh, I was so stupi
Author's POV."You've come to the right place," the salesperson smiled. "Your partner will be pleased with your choice," Damien simply smiled in response to her words. He saw the jewelry store over the internet and their reviews were great, so he decided to try the place out. He hoped not to be disappointed, though the positivity of the salesperson had given him a little reassurance."I will show you a few of our pieces," She said, stepping away from the counter which she stood behind."What exactly do you want for her, or do you know exactly what she wants?" the salesperson asked as she reached him."She would want something too simple, but I would want something unique and rare for her," Damien stated, glancing at the rings in the display cases. "You're Damien Sinclair and you own a fashion company, right?" the salesperson suddenly inquired. She was certain that she had seen him on television and social media. "Yes, I'm Damien and I own a fashion company," Damien confirmed with
Author's POV.Damien marched to them, his eyes darkened with anger and growls escaping his lips. He was upset to see his girlfriend in someone else's arms.He also hated the fact that he saw her message late and wasn't here to console her from the beginning. He was annoyed that Roman was here in his place.Damien stopped behind Elise and called her name softly."Elise,"Elise sniffed and turned to him."Damien," She cried and instantly threw herself into his comforting arms.Damien strapped his hands around her soft and shaking body, then gave Roman a deadly glare.Roman derived pleasure from seeing that aggravated expression on Damien's face. He was getting the effect he wanted. He was having a lot of fun."Hello, Damien,"Damien ignored him and concentrated on consoling his woman. It broke his heart as he felt her tears damping his shirt. He was shocked when he heard of Fernanda's death, but understood that Elise had a close relationship with her, which was the reason for her devas
Author's POV."Wow, that sounds exciting," Leonard chuckled darkly. "Can I help with anything?""The last time you attempted doing so, you ended up being the selfish bastard that you'll always be," Roman retorted, keeping the ring back in the box."I am not here as the boss' messenger. I am here as your friend," Leonard smirked, taking another bite of the apple. "I just wanna help, can't I do that?""No, you can't. I can handle this all on my own. I don't need anyone telling me the pros and cons of my plans. I have everything settled," Roman chuckled, then sucked in a deep breath.He opened the drawer by his side and put the engagement box carefully into it."I said that I didn't need your help, why are you still here?" Roman's lips curved downwards."Have you done the task that the boss told you to do?" Leonard asked. "I thought that you were here as my friend, why are you asking that?" Roman scoffed.Leonard's eyes were on the verge of rolling."Whatever. Just give me an answer to