There was a trace of disappointment in her voice. It was the same tone which she used when she perceived Alicia was getting to close someone. Why was she sounding like this? Zoe raised her left eyebrow and spoke further. "Yeah! Next question. have you read novels?"
"I was busy with my studies."
"You should read it."
"Is it necessary to read those stuff in friendship?" She asked with her wide open eyes. Curiosity was dropping from her mellow face.
Zoe coughed then replied."Yeah! Very very very important. It's the first rule of friendship and it's essential."
'"Then, I will." Like an obedient pupil Bella nodded.
"You know, the market is like an ocean and books are like millions of fishes. It's a challenging task to find a good book which you love to read. If you have the glorious luck then you will catch a golden fish. Means, you will grab an opportunity to read an awesome book. Otherwise, you have to prefer some terrible stuff which will give a brain-killing headache." Zoe described how vital novels were for life.
Bella was listening to her carefully. She memorized every single word which came from Zoe's mouth. It was such serious and significant information how could she dare to oversight it. If only she had a notebook she would have written it. "I will remember it for the future."
Zoe was holding her breath. She really wanted to laugh until her tears came out. Bella's poker face was turning it more different. "I don't have my phone so give me your." Zoe asked.
Bella didn't hesitate to hand over the phone to her. It was because she thought she was another rule of friendship. "Y-yeah."
Zoe took her phone in her palm then searched some romantic and erotic novels. Her first step of revenge was 'Destroy the stupidity and corrupt the innocence.'
She smirked wickedly. Then, showing some cover of the novels to Bella she stated. "Look here! This one for you" She took the phone close to her and searched again. After getting the results she continued. "Buy me these"
Bella nodded without any objection.
Afterwards there was a long chit-chat between two newly made friends.
...…
Peter parked his car in front of Noah's mansion. It was night and he was clearly aware that he shouldn't be here at this time. He didn't even have a reliable excuse for his sudden visit.
He sighed. Then walk further.
As he reached close to Noah's study he heard a loud voice. He immediately entered.
The scenario which his eyes saw. It turned him stunned on the spot.
There was a huge pit on the wall and Tom. He collapsed on the floor and some blood was flowing from his mouth.
Alicia was also there. Like a stone statue, She was standing in the front to the study table of Noah while crossing her both hands backside. She wasn't even bothering to give a glance to Tom who was crying arony.
Whereas Noah, he was standing next to Tom. Glaring him so furiously as if he was ready to kill him at any moment.
"I dare you. Say that again." Noah roared.
His cold chilling voice dropped the temperature of the room ten degrees more. No one was present in the room who didn't get shiverness several times.
Some drops of sweat appeared over Peter's forehead. He departed from his home with this hope that he could have a proper conversation with Noah. But, Now, it seemed he couldn't get answers today as well.
He didn't know what those two idiots did, What made Noah this much fierce. Still, he could assume it must be something really grave. Otherwise, Noah never harmed his followers and friends.
"Please forgive me Boss, I will never say anything to Zoe in the future" Tom surrendered while his voice was trembling.
'Zoe! That girl again. Sigh! She is turning into a problem.' Peter thought. However his thoughts paused as Noah's gaze fall on him. It was holding a deadly warning. He shivered again.
"What were you hoping? You left for a mission for a week and allowed him to surveillant her while you were away." Noah left Tom there and stepped near to his chair. He questioned Alicia. "You! I want a reasonable explanation" He sat on the chair. Then he emphasized his words and continued "Why did you send her there when you were even monitoring her personally."
After a long silent Alicia answered. "I got the information that it was a simple mission. Hence, it left all on those two since both of them are my best freshman." Her voice was normal as everyone could hear it clearly. There was no trace of fear in it but it was not loud either.
"You are saying a group who is involved with black breast gang is simple. They are not dangerous?"
Alicia raised her head as heard black breast gang name. "They are not active in this city." She immediately responded.
"Your information circle needed to be updated. If our most powerful hand has such a poor coverage over virat activity of a mare foe. Then I wonder how long we can run."
Alicia observed his gaze. He was staring at her like an eagle who was looking for his prey. She took a breath and answered "I.." Before she could complete Noah interrupted her.
"I don't want to hear excuses. Especially from you."
"It was my fault and I'm ready to comprehend." She plainly accepted because when she heard his comment 'Especially you' she understanded what he was indicating. She was not a simple worker, she was his right hand and she was not allowed to make any mistakes.
"You can leave and take that trash with you." Noah said while rotating his chair towards the window.
As she got the command, she took Tom with him and departed from there.
The room filled with silence.
Peter was holding his breath, he was avoiding to make any sound.
After some time Noah asked. "Why are you here?"
"That's M-Master….."
"Send this news to the crystal. Second princess has been found"