Three vehicles; a range rover and two SUVs, parked for a stop and search in front of a big and luxurious lounge bar with its large inscription ' The wild rovers exclusive bar'.
The range rover wound down its tinted screen, revealing a beautiful man with brown hair, who gave the security man a wide smile.
"Here's my card". Erebus flipped out a golden card, giving it to the security with a wide smile, who took the VIP card, tilted it and then waved it to a standby system for verification which turned green before he returned it to him.
" Welcome to wild rovers sir, please do enjoy your time and don't forget to rate us". The security said to the man who said nothing but gave a smile.
The security then pressed the system that raised a large stand, letting them in.
The three cars drove in and then parked at the large parking lot in the direction, a man had given them and Erebus gave a hum of satisfaction. The bar was exquisite and in order.
Scanning his surroundings, he was the first to step out and then seven men stepped out from the cars; surrounding him. They led the way while he followed in the middle.
"Hand me the photograph". Erebus said to the man beside him, amid the square with him; who looked like a living corpse with hollow cheeks and shrank skin.
He looked older than the rest of the men. " Here Sire". He dished out a hot from his pocket.
"Are you certain she would be here?". Erebus asked, a smile creeping up to his lips.
" The information is a hundred per cent and zero mistakes sir". The dead-looking man said, his eyes scanning the people going in and out of the bar.
Erebus and his men accompanying him led themselves into the bar with ornate chandeliers and luxe decor with loud music.
Erebus could already perceive and see the mixture of drinks and different wealthy men and women in sultry and skimpy dresses. Surely, this bar was not for the lower classes.
They were about to take a seat when a beautiful lady appeared before them, giving a gentle smile.
"Welcome sir, allow me to welcome you to the wild rovers bar. We have an extensive range of champagne, along with cocktails and liqueurs. We also offer our outstanding guests to enjoy one of a kind view, surrounded by crystal clear waters, a school of fishes and coral reef species, while sipping some of the bar's most famous drinks and cocktails. Please this way". She gave a polite smile at the end of her statement.
Erebus titled his head twice at her, scanning her from head to toe which embarrassed the lady and then he whispered to the man beside him.
"My boss appreciates your help but he would let his guard, choose a drink for him". The dead-looking man said, staring intently at her which made the girl unconsciously cringe. The man before her was looking hideous and his voice was breaking and unpleasant to the ears. He wasn't an old man but he wasn't young either. He was weird looking.
" Oh, that's not a problem. Please this way". She pointed to see one of the bodyguards follow while she led the way.
"I'll take a seat far away from yours, go fix yourselves anywhere". Erebus instructed, adjusting his shirt as he took the direction near the far end of the bar.
And while he walked, he saw three women whistle loudly and then bit their lips seductively and then giggle before whispering something to themselves.
He knew what that meant but he ignored them all. He had a serious business to attend to.
While seated, he saw the bar waiter walk up to him and then place, a glass of champagne on the small table, giving a small bow and then turning around to leave.
Exhaling a sigh, Erebus touched the glass, shook it and then started to sip from it. He saw from the corner of his eyes, a woman approaching him and he saw her walk to stand in front of him; giving a seductive smile to him.
" Hello, is this seat occupied?". She asked, blinking her fake lashes.
"Yes actually. I am expecting someone". Erebus replied without the usual display of a smile. He was in no mood to entertain this woman. He was here for a serious business. Get the girl in the photograph, and take her away from the bar. He wasn't fond of music.
The woman was taken aback and her face fell before she mustered a little smile. No man had resisted her. She was sure she was beautiful and had a beautiful body that men worshipped her for, but the man sitting in front of her was treating her like she was nothing.
" How about_". She paused. Her eyes widened in realization and then she sat down quickly, staring at him.
Erebus was visibly annoyed. Didn't this woman hear that the seat was occupied?. He stared at her, waiting for her to spit out whatever rubbish, she was bout to say.
"You are Mr Erebus". He heard the woman say. " The foreign millionaire and businessman?. I know you, such a pity you might not get to know me. I am Celine Williams". He saw her stretch out her hands for a handshake; her fingers filled with glittering diamond rings.
Erebus stared at the woman, who wore a red satin slit dress that revealed her light skin legs and almost showed off what she had underneath her. She looked sexy. So much for a once-married woman.
How couldn't he know her?. The ex-wife to the mayor, he had a business partnership.
"Erebus Hemlock". The usual smile, appeared as he shook her soft hands. He felt the woman rub his back palm and then released him, giggling.
"Your hand is so warm". She stated, taking a sip from the glass of wine, she had come with.
Erebus didn't reply to her but instead raised his drink to her and then gulped it at a go.
" I don't see anyone coming. Is your date perhaps not coming?". She asked, starting around, oblivious to the cold look being directed at her.
And when she turned to look at him, Erebus faced down and chomped the glass loudly on the table.
"She would be here in a while".
" Spend time with me, Mr Erebus. You won't regret it". She said, going straight to the point.
"Is it money? Partnership? Connections?. I can offer them all. Just spend time with me. She smiled.
The audacity of the woman. Erebus thought. "Am afraid, my answer would remain no". He saw her smile falter.
" Well, that's okay then. Everyone has a choice. At least, spend some time with me here before she arrives, the night is still young. Is that fine with you?".
"Of course". He kept his answer short.
" Excuse me". She said, standing up to walk to the counter and Erebus' eyes followed after her, drinking in her physique.
"Excuse me". Celine knocked on the tabletop to see a young man, walk up to her.
" Yes ma'am. What can help you with?.
"Actually_". She paused and then scratched the back of her neck. She appeared nervous and in a hurry.
" I needed you to do something for me and then you can name your price". Celine said to the young man, who was quick to frown his face in confusion and then leaned closer to the tabletop.
"That would be anything I could do, ma'am."
"Good, you can do this. You see that handsome man over there, at my back, sitting at the far end? On an ash shirt and brown hair?. She asked and she saw the man's eyes wander around and then he nodded.
" I see him, ma'am".
"Good. Here, take this". She brought out a tiny transparent pouch that showed the content of the white powder in it, pushing it gently to the man.
The man's eyes widened. Poison?.