****
I grabbed the small bag which contained about a hundred dollars and sprinted towards the door
I turned back when I noticed Jade wasn't beside me
"Jade , please let's get out of here" i whispered to her
"M-om ... Da--d" she stuttered not able to find words to say , she sobbed quietly as she crouched to the tiled floor
" Ja-" i couldn't complete my statement before the door was forced open , pushing me roughly to the wall
I stood in fear . My breath seized.
From where I was hiding, I saw two men in all black and a mask hiding their whole face walking into the room.
Jade tensed up as she slowly stood up.
"Who are you?" She asked in fear.
"She's the one right?" One of the men asked, ignoring her totally.
The other nodded.
" What do you want?" Jade asked again , shivering in fear as her hand slowly moved to the ceramic vase on the table.
"Just shut up!" one of them snapped bringing out his gun
I almost screamed out but I quickly restrained myself.
"Ahh" Jade yelled at the sight of the gun involuntarily dropping the vase on the floor.
'Damn it!'
"Who sent you? Please don't kill me,i beg of you" she cried dropping on her knees
I wouldn't be able to bear it if she died. Why is all this happening to us? who sent them?
"Gael Ramos " the guy said, somehow answering my thoughts and my eyes widened in shock.
Gael?!
No , it can't be my Gael!. He would never do that to me, he said it was over but he wouldn't try to wreck my life , right? .
The guy motioned to his accomplice and they covered their nose before spraying something on her face. Jade slumped to the floor as a result of whatever they sprayed on her.
The man carried her over his shoulders before walking towards the door . As they walked to the door I was hiding behind, I closed my eyes in fear hoping they wouldn't try to open the door .
Well, that was my only wish that came true. Immediately they were gone , i crouched to the floor , tears streaming down my face , as I stared at where Jade was once standing
Why? Why did this all have to happen to me?!.
I sniffed in my tears and stopped crying , I wiped my teary cheeks with the back of my palms. My eyes blaring in pure rage as I stood up in determination .
"I'll make you pay Gael , you and your father will pay for everything you've done to me " I clenched my fists in anger.
Seven years later ....
Los Angeles
Monday , 10:00 Am
Liza's POV
I stepped out of the limo holding my hand bag in my right hand . I straightened my blazer. My eyes darted to the huge name label on the top of the building, ' LDN' was inscribed boldly on it.
My lips curved into a slight smirk. Now , this is what I call 'A step closer to victory '
I felt someone hit me and I turned to see Kira , struggling to hold the files in her hands.
"Sorry ma'am" she gave me a nervous smile .
I only glared at her. The universe knows I'm having a hard time working with someone as clumsy as she is , but what can I do?She's the best I could find and she knows how to keep her mouth shut .
"Did you get everything ready?" I asked instead .
"Yes ma'am" she replied, finally gaining her composure . I smirked slightly and adjusted my nose mask .
'GET READY FOR ME , UNIVERSE! '
I took a deep breath before heading to the main entrance of the building. The guards by the door greeted me and held out the door while I walked in.
"Good morning ma'am"
"Good morning ma'am "
"Good morning ma'am"
The workers greeted me as I passed by. I looked around
'Looks good though but i think i have a lot to do here'
I headed to the elevator and got in.I moved my hands to press the button, when I noticed Kira was still standing by the door.
"Are you getting in or what?" I snapped .
"Oh , I j-"
" Get in" I sighed.
She nodded and walked into the elevator. I pressed the button and the door shut tight.
****
"Make sure to get everyone there beforehand. I hate being kept waiting"
Kira made to reply but the door bursted open and Harper walked in.
"Hey" she smiled
I glanced at Kira
"I'll take my leave now" she muttered and curtsied before walking out.
" Sooo, what's popping?" She asked, sitting on the chair opposite me.
"Work , work , work" I sighed putting on my laptop.
" Yeah , I see" she replied.
I only hummed and turned my attention back to the laptop.
"You're finally revealing yourself today " Harper said some seconds later.
" It's going to top the Trend list" she added with a light chuckle.
"Right?" I smirked .
"And finally, I will get the justice my family deserves -"
" Justice for everyone who has been a victim of The Ramos dirty works" Harper completed my statement before I could .
I chuckled.
"I know that phrase too well"
"So how's your Fashion business going?" I asked ,diverting the topic.
" We topped the best fashion industry list in the states, yet again" she smiled proudly.
"I trust you" I replied ,with my eyes not leaving the computer. Suddenly, her phone dinged.
"Kyle got some leads for us , we will meet at the farm house" Harper informed getting on her feet
I turned to look at her
"Tonight?"
"Tomorrow night"
"I need to get going now" she added
" Okay, we will see later"
She smiled at me one last time before walking out.