Chapter 26 ** Mistress? **

|| CHAPTER THEME SONG:
Ocean By Khalid, Martin Garrix ||

[ THIRD PERSON'S POV ]

" You are behaving like a stubborn ass, Miss Knight", Blake spoke out in a slightly irritated voice. His dark ocean like blue eyes scanned Veronica from head to toe.

She was sitting beside him in her short red skirt,a white shirt on her top and a hat on her head that gave her the perfect image of a bargirl. Her heavy makeup almost covered her real features and gave off the image of a seductress. She was fixing her hairs when Blake watched her from aside.

Asher was really confident with his choice on Veronica. She had managed to change her appearance and in that way, their secrets wouldn't be revealed to outsiders.

Less of troubles!

Veronica stopped using her mirror and snapped her head aside to glare at Blake. He had been demotivating her since the moment, they hopped into this car together. Blake didn't want her as part of this mission but Veronica wouldn't let go of this chance of finding the clues of her sister's whereabouts.

Veronica stressed on her words after letting out a sigh,
" Blake, please! I understand that you are worrying about my safety but trust me, there's nothing more than I want."

Blake stopped pressuring her after looking through her firm determination. He paid attention back on Asher not before taking a closer look of her long legs.

She was looking breathtakingly beautiful in this dress! How did he wish that he could lock her up inside the room!

There would be so many people eyeing on her today! He was suddenly jealous even though he had no rights logically saying!

Asher was done passing his command through wakitokie. He turned his head around to look at them and asked with an encouraging smile,
" You are ready, Veronica?"

Veronica drew a deep breath and replied with smile,
" On point, Chief! "

Soon after they were taken in front of the C Nation's five star hotel. People wandered around in their luxurious suite and looked extremely busy. One of the Asher secret source informed that the leader of Raven Mafias would make an appearance tonight in this ball. Asher wanted Veronica to approach him initiatively and tried to steal whatever little chitchat that they had during the time. This was the best way to find clues about Victoria right now or the loopholes of their territory. You can't never defeat a strong opponent unless you know his weak points.

Blake watched as Veronica was led inside by the manager of that hotel. His brows tightened in concern as he asked Asher in a worried voice,
" Are you sure that she won't be in danger, Asher?"

Asher replied for the fifth time after disconnecting his gaze from Veronica's back,
" There is always risk in every tasks, Blake. But as far as I know Veronica, she is a smart woman and know how to act in a difficult situation. I hope that she will find out some helpful information. Besides we are here as her backup."

Blake nodded but the omnious feeling of his heart didn't fade away immediately.

He had already lost Victoria! He couldn't afford to lose Veronica anymore even if it caused his life or death!

Veronica entered into the hallway and swiped her sharp eyes across the crowd. They all were busy with chattering and laughing among each others. Her dress caught attention of the senior manager who thought her as a bargirl and led her to the way of bartender. Since she had come here as an entertainer to serve the VVIP guests, her sole task was to serve wine among the guests.

She grabbed one of the tray that was given to her and turned around to run her eyes across the crowd. Asher had showed her a sketch art which was the image of that main leader behind Raven Mafias. The result turned out strange. The man wasn't the same one who danced and gave autograph ar that night.

Suddenly the spotlights turned on and went to the center of hallway. The host's excited voice echoed out in the air as he introduced mysteriously,
" Everyone! Welcome Mr.Luther Michael, the biggest shareholder of our company."

The crowd clapped thunderously as her eyes found the man at center. He was waving at the crowd with a smug smile. Tattoed fingers, dark brown eyes and black attire was emitting a dangerous aura. He was smiling but there was an arrogant smirk behind his smile as if he had owned this place and people.

Veronica finally opened her mouth and reported through her tiny speaker lowly,
" He is here! "

Asher and Blake both stiffened fearfully at the news and Blake sent his another reminder nervously,
" Be extra careful! "

Luther Michael and Lucas Michael were the founder of Raven Mafias who were indulged in all sorts of illegal activities and built up an entire empire based on this illegal activities. During the last decade, they had increased their influence so much that even polices were afraid of provoking them. Lucas was the acting leader in front everyone but behind the scene, Luther was the main mastermind.

Veronica waited for the right moment to show up on their side. The host ended up his conversation and requested the guests to enjoy the rest of their party.

Luther with his few men took a corner of the hallway. Sitting down on the couch, he crossed his legs together domineeringly as his members took different positions on his side. Though he was an old figure in this underworld, he looked like a man at his late thirties.

Veronica clutched the tray tightly in her grip and began to walk over Luther. One of his men approached to stop her from stepping forward but Luther's deep voice breathed out briefly,
" Let her."

The man moved out from her way. She proceeded forward with a smile and twinkle in her eyes. Swaying her sexy body, she asked in a sweet like melon voice,
" Sir, what would you like to drink? We have everything arranged for you and Mr.thompson personally appointed me at your service."

Luther's brown eyes rested on Veronica for two seconds. His comments were short coming out as cold as ice,
" Red Wine! "

Veronica nodded and knelt down in front of him to pour down the glasses. She was delaying with her task on purpose and was taking longer time than usual.

At that moment, Luther's phone rang as he frowned before pressing on the answer button. Though the phone wasn't on speaker, because of their proximity, Veronica was hearing everything clearly.

A man's anxious voice came out from the other end,
" Boss... Mistress...She is breaking everything..How to control her anger?"

Something knotted inside Veronica's heart after hearing the word 'Mistress'. From Asher's information, she happened to know that both the brothers were bachelor and didn't had any affairs with other women because of their safety. Not only that, their entire family were killed by another mafia a few years ago.

Then who were they calling Mistress?