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Lukas chuckled, “Trust me when I say I’ve never had a bad investment,”
“It sounds like one to me. You don’t even know me. Why would you invest in me,” It was quite suspicious, to be honest.
Lukas breathed, “Just say I have eyes for spotting out gold among the rubbles and don’t tell me you don’t need my help because I know you do,” His eyes bore into hers and she had a hard time refuting his words.
Lukas was right, she really needed this money. Unlike Rhea, she didn’t have student loans to pay off, however, for how long was she going to rely on her parent’s help. She needed cash to be established, you know? And this job seems to be the right one.
Mimi didn’t reply, rather she picked up the document and kept reading it until she got to the contract breach part. Her gaze lifted in disbelief, “Where would I get this much?”
“That’s why you shouldn’t breach the contract,” Lukas said calmly, much more interested in his drink or so she thought because he asked, “What are you going to do? Sign or leave it?”
Mimi chewed the inside of her cheeks, going over her options. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and It’s not like she would have any job after she rejects this one – her boss would surely fire her for rejecting this offer.
With a deep breath, Mimi picked the pen that was strapped into the document and signed the contract. And just like that, it was done.
“You forgot the confidentiality document,” Lukas reminded her.
“What?” Mimi was startled and looked down to discover there was another document, although the pages were much smaller than the ones she had signed in the contractual document. But then, she had been distracted by the thought of the money and breach of contract sum she hadn’t thought of.
Mimi picked the document and went through the pages as Lukas explained, “That is to make sure you don’t go spilling what goes on in this place to others – not even family members nor friends,”
“You speak as if you do shady stuff,” Mimi said without much thought while still going through the papers.
“Oh yes, I do,” Lukas said and that single comment made Mimi’s brows shoot up.
“Rich men have kinky hobbies, ever heard of that?” Lukas winked at her and Mimi breathed a sigh of relief.
She had thought he was carrying out illegal activities, who knew he just had those sort of fetishes…. a-hem. This was none of her business. But then, there goes the man of her dreams. Sigh.
Without a second thought, Mimi picked the pen and sighed, completing all the signatures needed on the pages of the documents.
“And you begin tomorrow officially. Have as much rest as you can today,” Lukas said to her with a bright smile.
“Thank you for this opportunity,” Mimi said, leaving the documents on the table, “I’ll be taking my leave then,” she was already on her feet when Lukas said.
“Your friend,”
She turned, “What friend?”
Lukas gestured, “The one with the red hair?”
“Why? What about her?” Mimi asked and then got a real good look at him as a smile crossed her lips, “Oh. Trust me, she’s not that kind of person?”
“What kind of person is she?” Lukas didn’t bother to hide his intention.
“The kind who would kick you in the forbidden spot if you tried a funny move on her. Trust me, she’s not up for your kinky stuff,” Mimi advised him.
“You never know until you test people. There’s always this darkness in us, it can be quite enthralling,” He tried to convince her.
“Well, it’s quite a pity you won’t be able to test that out since she’s left already,” Mimi unintentionally gave him the details he has been craving for.
“She left?” His gaze narrowed, “Why?”
“I believe that’s private matters. Thanks for the job, Sir Lukas and see you tomorrow,” Mimi was wise enough not to give too many details of her friends to strangers.
As soon as Mimi left, Macy was back and he wasn’t even surprised when she asked, “You have a barista already, why did you hire her?”
“Because I want to, is there any problem with that?” Lukas asked icily, his gaze trained on her with a warning. Macy’s been a bit overbearing lately, it seems he would have to cut down her wings a little.
“Of course not,” Macy said, lowering her gaze immediately as she sensed Lukas had reached his tolerance gauge.
“How’s the progress with Ruth’s assistant?” He moved ahead to the next matter at hand without giving attention to her upset expression.
“We have a little problem,” She said, drawing Lukas’s attention. Why were his people experiencing lots of problems lately?
“What is it now?”
“Big Joe has her?”
He frowned, “Who’s Big Joe,”
“The Red Giant. It’s a small gang but they hold quite a lot of power due to their clubs and prosperous loan shark business,” Macy updated him.
Lukas rubbed his chin, “You think they have her because we want her?” This was not the first time gangs took away their opponent’s prey.
“I hardly doubt so. Her uncle took money from them and was unable to pay up, she was collected and now has to marry Big Joe. According to what I heard, she has a lucky fate marrying him,” Macy said.
“Unfortunately, that marriage can’t stand, at least, until I have what I want from her – I can’t kidnap someone’s wife, can I?” Lukas sighed, “It seems I’d have to take care of this myself. Let me see what this troublemaker looks like,” He ordered Macy.
Macy at once opened a picture of Ruth’s assistant on her tablet, handing it over to him. Lukas never prepared himself for the shock to come because when he saw that redhead, a gasp left his lips, “Oh my, color me shocked,”
Tonight was the D-day, sadly, Rhea’s confidence had zeroed down. To be honest, she didn’t have any plans but instincts – an instinct that Ruth might have heard of her situation and prepared an escape plan.
Unfortunately, she needed a place that can be accessed easily by all and sundry – she was providing Ruth with an opportunity to bust her out. She just hoped that her instincts were right, else she’s doomed.
Rhea wore a body con sparkly sequin dress that had a deep V neck exposing quite a cleavage. It had no sleeves, just spaghetti straps, and her back was exposed. Her hair was brushed back and then pulled in a ponytail with her eye highlighted with makeup, popping out the green. In one word, Rhea looked hot and provocative – and ready to party!
The only problem she had was her entourage. It seems Big Joe didn’t trust her as fully as she thought because Cassie and a few other girls – she didn’t know about their existence until tonight – would be joining her. Big Joe claimed they were there to cheer her up. Yep, she would thank him after this – note the sarcasm.
Rhea was more bothered about Cassie because she was Kenith’s right-hand woman and wouldn’t support her plan to escape. Hence they weren’t on the same team, however, nobody was changing her mind about escaping nor would anyone ruin her plan.
And did she forget the part where Kenith would be joining her as usual? Yeah, Rhea had to be strong for tonight else she might as well lose hope before her escape even begins.
The girls added to her group were three in number – Ashley, Chelsea, and Rose – and honestly, they were quite fun to be with. They helped Cassie apply her makeup and there she came to know more about them. Unlike Cassie who was taken against her will, the others worked for Big Joe – yeah, they were sex workers. But they were pretty fun to be with and Rhea liked them.