Vanessa sighed deeply after she hung the call. Checking the time in her wrist watch, she saw that there was still much time until tomorrow. Meaning that there was still many hours before she'd meet with Finn in the secret lair. Vanessa began with her thinking. She was planning to go back to her apartment right now, so that in the evening time, she can return to Xavier's mansion. But again, because she was kinda stressed out, she re- decided and suggested going to Xavier's mansion right now. Actually, the truth why Vanessa decided to go to Xavier's mansion was because, if she went to her own apartment, she'd have to cook. But if she went to Xavier's mansion, Mrs Charlotte would get everything covered for her. “It's settled. Xavier's mansion it is. I just hope that no one would ask me why I returned back early. In fact, I can't let any of them know that I took a temporary break from going to my company”. Vanessa announced, and after making sure that everything was set, she drove of
It was finally the next morning. Vanessa lazily got up from her bed. She was thinking that this was her apartment, so she left her bedroom– as she planned to go to the guest room and check after her twin brothers. Upon arriving at the mistake-guestroom corridor, Vanessa opened the well carved wooden door and entered. “Hey, you punks should wake up already. You have to freshen up and go to work”. Vanessa muttered, and when she saw that no one was laying on the bed, she naturally thought that– Eric and Derek were already inside the bathroom. “Mm, diligent boys. They woke up early today”. Vanessa proudly muttered. She was still feeling tired and sleepy, so she simply just went ahead and laid down on the empty bed. On the other side, Xavier was inside his bathroom. He just finished taking his bath and wore his linen ash bathrobe. Checking himself up in the large wall mirror, Xavier saw that he looked good, so he came out from the bathroom. Xavier hasn't yet noticed Vanessa. He
Vanessa returned to the secret lair with the cleaning materials. She handed over to Finn– the vacuum cleaner. “You're going to use the vacuum to clean the floors. While I am going to clean all the tables and chairs. Plus, I'll also clean up the door and windows”. “Any problem?”. Vanessa questioned with threatening eyes, after seeing the way Finn frowned his face. Finn’s face automatically brightened as soon as he saw the way Vanessa was glaring at him. “No problem at all. I'll start cleaning up immediately”. Finn announced and instantly did as he had said. He switched on the vacuum cleaner and began cleaning the floors. While Vanessa, she dipped the neat towel that she was holding– inside the bowl of water. After that, she went ahead and started cleaning the tables first. About 2 hours later, The secret lair was sparkling clean. In fact, the secret lair was just as if they had newly built it. Vanessa was so tired since she was the one who did most of the cleaning. Finn was
“Wait, Claire? Isn't Claire the same person that assisted you from the very scratch with your company?”. Finn was stunned and questioned. “Yes, it's the same Claire”. Vanessa replied and instantly, her eyes darkened as she felt really betrayed. Seeing the dark look on Vanessa's face, Finn smiled and asked, “So, what are you going to do now?”. “It's obvious, I'm going to get her fired from my company immediately”. Vanessa declared. Something later popped inside her head and she began to imagine, ‘Wait, since Alexa doesn't know I'm still the chairman of my company, that'd only mean one thing. Claire played both me and Alexa! And since Alexa didn't know Claire's face, it means that Claire helped Alexa and Nicholas in the shadows! What a cunning lady!’. “Something on your mind?”. Finn already noticed that something was going on with Vanessa, so he asked. “Yes. I figured out that Claire played both me and Alexa. I'm certain that she wanted to ruin us both, so that she could be the
It was already 5pm and Vanessa was still in her secret lair. Actually, she woke up a while ago and had to eat lunch first since she was hungry. In no time, Vanessa went ahead and carried her laptop before turning to face Finn. “Any problem?”. Finn saw that Vanessa was staring at him, so that was the reason he questioned her. “Em, actually, I came up with an idea just now, Finn. I don't want my secret lair to be found out by anyone, so, I want this whole building to become functioning once again…. Just like the previous years”. Vanessa announced. “Wait, you want to reopen the cyber cafe to customers?”. Finn asked in disbelief as he had already understood what Vanessa was talking about. “Yeah. And in that case, you're going to be the boss around here, Finn. Just like old times”. Vanessa added and winked an eye at Finn. It didn't take long and Vanessa already noticed the dull face of Finn. “What is it? Are you alright?”. “I know that this cyber cafe building was registere
4 days later, It was finally the day for Xavier's father's birthday. Vanessa cleared up all her schedules for today, so that she would be available to fulfil her own part of the deal with Xavier. It was already 4pm, and Vanessa had already dressed up. She was wearing a long green-gown which reached her feet, and black heels. To be fair, Xavier actually bought this green designer dress for Vanessa. Although Vanessa didn't know the reason why Xavier gave her the gown, she still went ahead and wore it. Plus, Vanessa wore light pairs of green earrings, and to finish up, she took the green purse that was in her wardrobe. “I better go out”. Vanessa muttered after she was finished dressing. She came out from her room and soon descended the stairs, where she saw Xavier. He was waiting for her in the living room. And he was also in a black tuxedo. Xavier was patiently waiting for Vanessa when his pair of brown eyes met with her blue eyes. Xavier felt his heart beating fast as he scanned
Vanessa was so surprised that she started imagining things. It's true that she hasn't seen Nicholas’ whole family before. ‘What the heck is going on here? So that woman that spoke to Xavier earlier, was definitely Nicholas's mom, right? She should be, after all, her face is so familiar that I wouldn't even forget it that easily'. Vanessa thought. “Are you alright?”. Vanessa almost jerked up after hearing Xavier's question. She turned to face him and saw that he was looking at her. ‘Oh, I must have been pacing out because of my crazy thoughts’. Vanessa admitted in her mind before she replied to Xavier, “Don't worry about me, I'm absolutely alright”. “Good. Now, let's go and present ourselves to my father”. Xavier suddenly announced, causing shock to grip Vanessa. In fact, Vanessa didn't even know what to say! Nicholas and Alexa, including other family members, were still over there with Mr Wilson, so why would she go over there with Xavier right now?!. ‘Oh my. Today should be the
Finn arrived outside the mansion with Vanessa. He took her to one of the closest gardens, and when he was about to explain himself to her, Xavier arrived and grabbed Vanessa's hand. “Let go of her, Xavier!”. Finn hissed and quarrelled since he was pissed off. “Calm down, Finn”. Vanessa tried to reason with him before she finally stared at Xavier's cold face and said to him, “Finn is my friend. He was just worried about me”. “You know Finn?”. Xavier's sudden question to Vanessa got her by surprise. “Yeah, we've known each other for years. To be fair, he's kind of my bestie”. Vanessa announced, and as she saw the way Finn was staring at her, she slightly shook her head at him. “That's right, Xavier. Vanessa and I have known each other since highschool! And I bet you purposely had a contract marriage with her, so that you could piss me off!”. “I've told you countless times, it wasn't my fault that Gabriella left you! When we were still friends, I remembered informing you to tell