Chapter 4

Serena's Pov

Wow, in my years of experience I've never seen my enemies wanting to make a deal with me, not even him. I wonder what brought him to this conclusion.

I took a step closer, my hands crossed above my chest and a wry smile tugged across my lips. “ And why do you think I'd agree to this deal of yours?” I asked, my voice low.

“ Because, I know you will.” He said, “ you will never let go of a gold bar. That I know for sure.” He said, his voice cold, he smirked.

“ Mateo, what do you want?” I asked.

As far as I know this guy, I know he doesn't make unreasonable moves. Although, I call this one move crazy.

As I was about to sit down, a loud bang rattled the door. My head snapped towards the door, and before I could speak, the voice came through.

“ You have 45 minutes girl!” That familiar masculine voice came through.

I hissed, turning my head back toward Mateo. I gave a curt nod signalling him to continue.

“ I will get you out of here soon,” he said. “ I want you to let go of my case, and destroy all evidence you have against meー” before he could finish, I cut him short.

“ In return?” I asked,

“ I will take your kids in, and take care of them. I will keep your being here hidden.” He said, his voice low.

He raised his head to look at the CCTV camera installed in the room. And instinctively, I did the same. But, I had a different motiveーI waved at the camera, a smile tugged across my lips.

At that moment, I went quiet. My mind racing with many thoughts and questionsーwhat would happen if I let them stay with him? Will they survive? Was it worth it? My kids' safety, his crime.

It clicked, he was the only one that remembered my children's safety. He remembered they would survive, but can I trust him?

“ Um…” I hummed, my fingers fidgeting. I raised my eyes to look at him and then I lowered my gaze back. “ Why should I trust you?” I asked, instinctively.

“ Your children's life is on the line,” he said. “ Their survival.” He whispered.

I raised my head to look at the transparent glass right at the top, which was mounted on the wall, by the side of the room. And that was when I realized that we were being watched and spied on.

“ Can they hear anything?” I asked,

“ No, I have my men working on that, the whole station's system is hacked, and another voice and a whole different conversation is being heard.” He explained.

“ Sharp,” I smiled. “ I will let go of the whole case then. But, know that you are being watched. I am locked up doesn't mean I can't see through that big mansion of yours.” I said,

He kept quiet for a moment, the smile on his face slowly disappeared, his lips curved, he lowered his head before raising his head to look at me once again.

“ You’re crazy,” he said. “ B**tch!”

“ D**k head.” I smiled, “ we have a deal. But, I’m on your heels.” I said, my voice low

Almost immediately, I jumped to my feet, raising my head to look at the transparent glass once again. The man there kept staring at me. I winked, a wry smile tugged across my lips.

Immediately, I walked out of the dark room. Heading back to my own ennui, my boredom. The four walls that will remain my home till I get out of this place to ruin the killer of my husband, Theodore.

As soon as I entered the cell room, the cold walls were like a sharp sting on my skin. The cold atmosphere sent chills down my spine.

I let out a deep sigh, sweat began coating across my face. Images of Luna's and Daniel's faces flashed across my eyes, I began imagining how they kept disturbing me days ago.

If I knew they would not be with me the other day, I wouldn't have stopped them from yelling. I wouldn't have stopped them from playing around.

Rose's calm demeanor, her soft smile. Her strong instincts, how I wished I listened when she first notified me the moment Theodore stepped out of the house.

The way she had warned me that it felt like her father might not come back. Not a warning, but I guess it was a warning after all.

Will I ever survive? Will I see my kids again? Will they ever be as happy as they were with me when they realise that Mateo will be their new companion?

Tears welled up in my eyes, I raised my head staring at the small hole that assisted the sun light. And finally, the tears rolled down.

Ever in 8years had I ever imagined my life would be like that of my client's.