chapter 11

��There is no other name for her except a bitch. She is nothing but a bitch. I will say it over and over again, that girl is a bitc...,�� Kim couldn't finish her words cause she had to hurriedly shield her face.
Lucas already raised his hand to give her another slap so she can keep that silly trap she calls a mouth shut. But Beatrice stepped in front of her and he had to fold his hands just in time to stop himself from hitting the wrong person.
��Wow,�� Beatrice clapped her hands and glared at Lucas. ��So nice. I actually had a lot of respect for you Lucas but what you have just done today has crumbled any ounce of respect I have for you. You want to slap my friend twice cause of that snitch huh!?,�� She asked or more like shouted.
Lucas squeezed his hands and glared at Kim before leaving. Beatrice turned to Kim who was wiping off the tears from her eyes.
��We will have to find a way to get rid of her,�� Beatrice told Kim and the latter didn't even reply. She just thought about Sophia with so much hatred.
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Sophia sighed as she looked at Stella. ��So we just have few more days left before the mission huh,�� She asked Stella who nodded at her words.
��Sophia, are you going to be alright surviving on your own?,�� Stella asked her worriedly and Sophia just stared at her, clueless about what she is saying. Who is she asking if she is going to be fine surviving all alone.
��We might not get to be in same place. You know... We have different locations for the mission but only one correct location. The team might be split up,�� she said and Sophia nodded, listening to her attentively.
��You will have to mingle with other assasinators that you might not be familiar with,�� Stella continued and Sophia smiled. She held her hand and told her,��Don't worry. I will be fine. I am not that weak, you know?��
��Yes, I know you too well. You aren't weak at all,�� Stella said, giving her a thumbs up. She smiled in return which made Stella ruffle her hair lovingly. Stella is already starting to see her as a younger sibling.
��Yo man... Why do you look so upset?,�� Alex asked as soon as Lucas walked out and walked past him angrily. Lucas stopped when he heard his voice and ruffled his hair in anger.
He can't believe he had never noticed how Kim really is for all these years that they have been friends. Why is she suddenly acting this way? He actually wanted to have a real conversation with her and apologise then ask what Sophia must have done to make her act this way.
But what did she do instead? Alex arched a brow when Lucas didn't reply. He wondered what transpired in there to make him so upset like this. He was actually waiting for Beatrice when Lucas walked out.
��I honestly don't know why Kim is acting so harsh towards Sophia. The girl hasn't even done anything wrong to her and she is always picking up a fight with her,�� Lucas explained and Alex was stunned. It's about Sophia.
That was when he remembered how Lucas slapped Kim because of Sophia. He is curious to know what is going on between the two of them. So he asked,��Lucas, do you perhaps like Sophia?��
That question rendered Lucas speechless. He thought of it and didn't know what to say. He doesn't even know if he likes Sophia or not. Is that why Kim has been causing a ruckus?
��I don't know. I don't know if I like her yet but I do feel attracted to her,�� Lucas replied and Alex looked down trying to hide the look in his eyes. He already knew it that she would cause a lot of changes here.
Lucas would normally detach himself from ladies like he is afraid of them and the only lady he is close to is Kim. So for him to admit that he is a little bit attracted to Sophia is such a big deal.
He doesn't even know what to say and he doesn't exactly know why he feels a little bit jealous. Why is he even jealous?
��What about Kim then?,�� Alex asked Lucas who answered by saying,��Huh! What about her?�� He had a confused look on his face. Alex almost facepalmed. Everyone is aware that Kim loves Lucas so much except Lucas who doesn't seem to know that someone is madly in love with him.
��Are you that blind? Can't you see that what she's feeling for you is more than friends,�� Alex said and Lucas shrugged his shoulders.
��Well... I didn't give her any signals. I have made myself clear over the years that we are just friends and nothing more. I am free to like whoever I want to like,�� Lucas replied.
Alex instantly pitied the poor Kim that had wasted years on Lucas searching for his love.
��Do you think she will be able cope and learn all the basics things before the deadline i gave them. I want that offender to be punished on time,�� Mrs Smith spoke softly as she asked her brother.
Nicholas smiled and murmured,��She has a fierce spirit in her. I am sure she will be able to cope. We are just having little difficulties in the shooting area. Once she masters all the techniques I am teaching her, she will be good to go.��
Mrs Smith sighed in relief when she heard his words. She then turned to Nicholas and said,��I have a job for you.��
��What is it?��
��I want you to investigate her background. Her parents and everything about her.��