A black luxurious car rode inside the Jota's company. A man stepped out of the car, his shoes were black and shiny, he was wearing a black tuxedo that showed his physique, with dark shades. He had a frown plastered on his face as he looked at the building with contempt. He walked in and nobody dared confront him.
"This Daniel is so handsome", a female employee said with dreamy eyes while the others drooled over him.
Daniel was a powerful man, he could control any and everything in the company ,one click and all the employees will be gone.
Upon hearing the news of Daniel's arrival from Sharon, Simeon hurried to meet him.
Daniel who had already made himself comfortable in Franklin's luxurious office smiled when he heard a familiar voice, "grumpy man" . Without turning around he knew who was that, only Sophia would call him that.
"Sophia!" he called softly and she responded back with a smile.
"You arrived earlier than expected", she said walking towards where he was sitting. "Weren't you supposed to come tomorrow? , I had always wanted you to visit me here in Devalon but you never showed up, it seems at the mention of Lilo's name you came running", she scoffed.
"I had to, it is a pressing matter", he chuckled
"I heard".. she sighed, "how's Mabel doing?"
"You know her, she's completely worried, it's impossible for her to be calm" , he said with a slight frown.
"I can't believe something like that happened and no one told you about it earlier I'm extremely sorry for our stupid mistake", Sophia sighed. "
...and since when did you start working here for you to take Simeon's responsibility on yourself?" Daniel asked with a smile.
Simeon froze at the door as he heard Daniel call his name , he was certain of one thing and it was him being fired. Should he cry? should he not cry? or should he just run away? what should he do now? he contemplated.
"Will you keep standing at the door like a mannequin or will you give me a reasonable explanation? " Daniel snapped
"Not at all," he walked towards Daniel and stood a few inches away.
"Go on" Daniel said, slightly frowning
" i um, sir i don't know where to begin" Simeon stammered.
"You what?" Daniel sighed , "Seriously? is this how you run this company? I can't believe i entrusted you with Lilo's safety."
"please sir, just give me sometime, I'll figure..."
"How will you..?" Daniel cut him off.
Simeon cowered in fear, he only prayed to solve the situation as quick as he could, oh god damn me! he cursed himself inwardly.
"Daniel!" Sophia touched him to calm down.
"Come on Danny! don't scare him with that face", Franklin said as he walked in.. "we'll make sure the situation is properly handled," he added as he shook hands with Daniel. Simeon nodded in agreement as he thanked his stars that Franklin arrived just in time.
"Where have you been?" Daniel asked
"Can we speak privately?" Franklin replied.. "Yes sure, can you excuse us for a minute" he nodded in Sofia and Simeon's direction. As they walked out, both men moved towards the other end of the room. "You arrived early" Franklin said.
"Yes, i was worried", Daniel responded and Franklin nodded.
"I'm sorry I've been MIA , i went to the station to report her missing" whispered Franklin.
"Hmm, i see although i never expected things would turn out like this", Daniel responded.
"I am really sorry about that, i will make sure things turn out better and we'll find Lilo". Franklin reassured him.
Daniel nodded in response and then said, "i will be staying in Devalon until we find Lilo".
"What about the company?" Franklin asked
"I called Bianca and Perez to take care of things while I'm away". He replied
"No problem bro", Franklin patted him on the shoulder, "you're always welcome, i will call mom and tell her you're around", he said with a small smile.
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Walking along side with him, afraid of being a meal, she walked closely with cautious eyes looking at the portraits. The people in it looked so familiar, but she was unsure to ask him but still curious to know. "Oh god damn me! why am i so curious?" she asked herself, "you don't have to be so curious Lilo, you'll get yourself into trouble," she scolded herself. She glanced at Jaden who was already looking at her from the corner of his eyes.
Creepy man! she thought to herself and looked away, she dare not say it out.
Soon they arrived at another door with drawing. It seemed that every door in this huge mansion is covered with drawings, she told herself. "I wonder what it's for", she scoffed
"Protection!" he said
"What?" Lilo asked confused
"It's for protection" Jaden answered
"I didn't ask.." she looked away
"I heard it from your curious mind Lilo", he smirked.
That's ridiculous, she frowned, "you should stop using the mind spell on me".
Jaden was surprised by her response, he didn't expect her to know that he was using the mind spell on her. He always used it but the fact that she knew was something he found interesting . "How did you know i was using the"mind spell on you?" he asked
"What are you talking about?" lilo frowned
"The mind spell!" he snapped
"I didn't! and I don't know what you're talking about" she gave him a confused look.
"You, you just said, i should stop using the mind spell on you", Jaden said looking at her intently.
"No.. no i said, how do you even read my mind, are you okay?" Lilo asked when she saw Jaden's unwavering gaze.
In the past Lilo would tell Jaden never to use the mind spell on her, but Jaden wouldn't listen. Sometimes she would block his mind from reading her mind, that was how powerful she was. His thoughts wondered around for a few seconds before it came back to the present.
"Jaden!! are you okay?" she asked again.
"I'm fine 'curious one' " he answered with a smirk. "Are YOU okay? he asked.
"I am, for a moment you were lost in your thoughts", she said.
Jaden chuckled loudly looking at how worried she was.
"For a moment, i thought you were insane" , he teased.
"What? seriously? Hahaha very funny, coming from someone who kept asking me about the mind spell", she scoffed. "I wonder how much crazy you drank", she said trying to get even with him.
"If you're too curious.. how about you come to my room tonight and see how much i will drink" he smiled infectiously and she gulped.
As susceptible as Lilo was to this man, she wasn't so naive to fall for his tricks.
"I will pass", she said and he chuckled.
"Of course , but just Incase you change your mind, you can always turn around..." he taunted her, but Lilo gave no response.
"...to the door that is filled with so much pleasure" he whispered in her ear. Lilo was frozen for a moment, the butterfly feeling in her stomach was soon going to explode thanks to him. For some reason she felt vulnerable to him, her body yawned for his touch.
Yuck! she said to herself in her thoughts. God damn her for thinking this unholy thoughts she scolded herself.