Chapter 8 - THE BUSINESS

"Eduardo you can't control me like this..."she tried to remove the blazer and he pulled her close.

"Don't test me, seeing the woman I am married to dressed like a call girl is not what I bargained for " Eduardo said and she stared at him in disbelief.

"I am not a call girl "she said as his words hurt like hell .

"Then don't test my patience and dress the way you want to be addressed " he said as he placed his hand on the small of her back .

"I see you guys have made peace "Mr Red said as a smirk formed on his handsome face.

"Mr Red De Lucas "he said as he extended his hands towards her direction.

Camilla's eyes moved over to the man in front of her, she did not need any introduction to inform her that Mr Red was involved in the shady mafia business.

"Camilla Vasquez "she said on purpose as she shook hands with him.

Eduardo stared at her in annoyance and Red fought to urge to laugh at the Delgado.

"Camilla Delgado "Eduardo said and she bit her lower lip.

"Where is your wedding ring " Eduardo asked as he tried his best to control his anger.

"I forgot to wear it "she said and Eduardo stared at her then at his watch.

"I honestly forgot "Camilla said and Red looked from Eduardo to his rebellious wife .

"I will be right back "he said and left the both of them to talk.

"We would talk about this when we get home "he said and it wasn't long before Quinton came over to them.

" Capobranco, Gabriel Fernandez has graced the occasion with his presence "he said and Eduardo gave a nod as his eyes scanned the occasion.

Now that the De Lucas's were involved, talking to this man was not supposed to be hard at all, he thought as he turned towards Camilla.

"Don't leave Quinton's side "he said and made his way towards the other side of the hall.

"What am I supposed to do here? "She asked with a frown on her face.

"Blend in, that's what everyone else is doing "Quin said and she sighed.

"The Capobranco does not like stress Camilla, you are his wife and it's your duty to learn to understand his personality "he said and she raised her eyebrows.

"And what stops him from getting to know my personality? This is supposed to be a two way thing. I am very mad at him for the stunt he pulled at my photo shoot the other day "she said angrily.

"I still think you are supposed to do the building , like they say ,a wise woman builds her home "Quin said and she frowned.

"Are you indirectly Calling me an unwise woman? "She asked and he took a deep breath in and out.

"You told the Capobranco to find the pleasures of what happens in the bedroom outside your marriage "Quin said and she opened and closed her mouth like a fish.

"I..."she trailed as her cheeks heated up in embarrassment. She didn't dim Eduardo as someone who would rat her off like that.

"He told you that ? "She asked frowning.

"We are very close "Quinton said calmly.

"So he has a best friend huh? I thought he rolled with his fellow demons "she asked and Quinton laughed.

"What makes you think I am not a demon "he asked and she laughed.

"Eduardo is mad at me right?" She asked and he couldn't help, but chuckle. These two are just the most confused people he had met in his entire life.

"He didn't want me to stay with my dress, but his mistress is allowed to wear sexy dresses "she asked in annoyance.

"She is his mistress, you are his wife "he said and that seem to hit her nerve.

"Whoever told you he has a mistress? "Quinton asked and she opened and closed her mouth like a fish. Telling him who told her was like giving him Zina's head on a platter.

"Capobranco "Miranda said as she bowed in respect.

"Did you get the girls I asked you to? He asked as she smiled flirty at him.

Miranda was a beautiful woman with flesh in all the right places , very smart in the business.

"I sent five of my best girls, hopefully they would get the right information we need "she said smiling at him.

His eyes raked the dress she wore which exposed her cleavage, and he looked away.

"Good "he said and turned with his hands in pocket of his formal pants.

"You haven't visited me since you got married " she said calmly and Eduardo didn't say a word in response.

"Capobranco "she trailed.

"If I needed your services, I would have asked, not asking means I am not in need of it for now "he said and she gave a nod in respect.

"I understand "she said and Camilla's eyes moved over to them from a distant.

"They're talking business "Quinton said in Eduardo's defence.

"You are standing here with me ,how did you suddenly hear what they are talking about ? "She asked and Quinton opened and closed his mouth like a fish.

"She works hand in hand with the Capobranco ,you should understand how these things work "Quinton said and Camilla sighed softly.

"What is she working that I cannot work Quinton? "She asked .

"You said it yourself that you do not want to be involved with the dirtiness of the business .." he trailed.

"I .." Camilla trailed speechlessly. Why exactly was she even angry in the first place?

It's not like she has plans of consummating her marriage , so why did the thought of him with another woman suddenly hurt like hell?

"What exactly do you want ? "he asked and she looked away .

"Don't talk about it anymore "she said and Quinton decided to let it slide.

"Don't go close to him for now "he advised and she raised her eyebrows.

"Why? "she asked defiantly.

" Camilla listen to my advice "he said and she looked away angrily as she watched Eduardo sit with other men and Miranda on his laps.

"And I am not supposed to go close to them? "She asked trying her best to control her anger.

"Should I add please? "Quinton asked as he drank from the glass of wine in his hand.

"No " she said as her eyes moved from Eduardo to Miranda then back to the other men on suit.

"I think I need a glass of strong wine "She said and focused her eyes on her phone.

Quinton ordered for a glass of wine and passed it over to her. As the strong liquid burned her throat ,she glared daggers at them .

If he considered her his wife, he would not sit in front of his business associates with another woman on his laps. Not just any woman, but his mistress.

Quinton turned to get something to drink and that's how she walked towards them in anger.

"I received your letter Fernandez, and I don't think I want to be partners with you Irrespective of the threat you have thrown at me " Eduardo said as he drummed his fingers on the table silently.

Some men on suit stood behind him dressed on black with dark shades. Miranda on his laps focused on pouring his drink into the glass.

"You are a strong man, so I am sure you are ready for whatever I bring to the table "Fernandez said as he glared daggers at Eduardo.

"Where is your wife? I heard you married the beautiful heiress of the Vasquez empire. How smart of Vasquez, he knew I was into his hija "Gabriel said and Eduardo stared at him calmly.

"I would shut my mouth up if I were you Fernandez "Eduardo said and Just like that they felt the splash of strong wine on Miranda drenching her from her head to her toe.

Gasps filled the air and Quinton looked like he was going to faint from what his eyes were seeing that minute.

"What nonsense! "Gabriel Fernandez said in anger as he signaled one of his men to hold her captive.

They held her on gun point and that's how the party turned upside down with bullets flying here and there .

"Let her go "Eduardo said pointing at the guy who had her on gun point. He had anger boiling at the pit of his stomach because even their target had used the opportunity to leave the place, all because of his rebellious wife.

"Eddy...." Camilla called in panicking as her heart beat crazily against her chest she had never been more scared her entire life.

"I said let her go! "He busted as he brought out his gun and pointed at it at the guy .

Camilla shut her eyes tight and before she knew it she had the sound of someone groaning in pain.

"I said let her go! You should have listened to me while you still had the chance "Eduardo said he pouched the guy on the face over and over again.

"You'll kill him! Let him go Eduardo! " She cried in fear as he stood up and shot the guy on the head twice, Camilla literally froze on the spot.

Eduardo turned towards her with his blood shot eyes.

"You killed him... you...you.....killed him " she said as her voice broke at the edge .

Her eyes moved over to his bloody hands .

"If you don't listen to me, the next bullets would be in your fucking head "he said and tears rolled out of her eyes in fear.

"Don't joke with me Camilla" he said as he walked passed her. Quinton moved over to them and held her hand as she cried.