//NEXT THREE WEEKS//
-LEVI POV-
I'm in my office, going over all of the documents I need to sign today and this week. A knock on the door stopped me from what I'm doing right now because I knew behind the door was someone I'd been waiting to come and report to today.
"Come in," I said, putting all the documents aside. Jason entered the room after a moment and closed the door behind him.
"So, what did you learn about the person I asked you to investigate?" I've got no time to waste, so I just jump straight to the point.
"Here is all the information I managed to get so far, sir." He handed me the documents inside the envelope, so I took a look.
Yeah, it's about that bastard, William Anderson. I wanted to know what his relationship with Mr. Auclair was. I haven't talked to Mr. Auclair in three weeks, but that doesn't mean I don't care about him. I wanted to know more about him first. After all, he's the one and only person I've been in love with.
I read all the information that was written on the paper. So, he was a student at Tokyo University before, so it makes sense how they knew each other at that time. I kept reading, and I was shocked for a moment.
"Mr. Auclair's ex-boyfriend? That bastard, William Anderson?" I looked at Jason, hoping for confirmation that what I'd been reading was correct.
"Yeah, sir, according to his close friend, they were together for about two years, and from what I heard, they broke up eight years ago when Mr. Auclair was still in the UK studying medicine." Jason explains what he knows.
"How did the two of them get to know each other?" This is getting more and more interesting, so I don't want to read the details on my own.
"When William Anderson was studying there, Mr. Auclair was in his third year of high school. They met when they both attended a party hosted by Mr. Auclair's friend. After that, they kept in touch with each other." Jason did say how they ended up knowing each other, but that does not satisfy me. I wanted to know more about the details.
"From what I've seen of Mr. Auclair over the last two years, he's not the type to fall in love easily. How did they end up together?" I look at Jason, waiting for an answer to my question.
"As you know, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Auclair was raised with much love and care since he was born and, in fact, until now. Because of that, he became attached to someone who treated him with love and care. That's also why the Auclair Family cares about him more than they do about Miss Charlotte, because Mr. Auclair easily falls for someone who treats him with love and care. In short, that's what William Anderson did to get close to Mr. Auclair." Jason explains everything very well. So, Haruka Charles Auclair is weak against love and care. Is that how my brother Louis treats him, too?
"Haa, I don't even know that. I'm so useless. So, how did they end up breaking up?" Enough about how they're together, I wanted to know what happened afterwards.
"From what I heard from his close friend also, they broke up because Mr. William cheated on him when he was in the UK." Suddenly, I feel like my blood is boiling. How dare that bastard cheat on Mr. Auclair?
"Who else knows about their relationship? Did his family know about that?" From what I can see, Hanabi seems close to William, but I don't think she knows about this.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ackerman, I don't have enough info about the family yet, but as far as I know, only the close friends of William Anderson knew, and Mr. Auclair never made it public at that time." As I thought, something is not right here. As if Mr. Auclair wanted to hide something from his own family.
"It's okay. Thank you for your hard work. You may go for now."
"Thank you, sir." Jason bowed and walked towards the door to let himself out.
"Ask Lauren to come to my office ASAP." I hang up the phone after talking to Lauren's secretary.
-1 HOUR LATER-
"Are you insane!" Lauren raised her voice a bit after hearing what I said just now.
"I'm not." With an annoyed expression, I said monotone.
"You're telling me to lie to Hanabi so that you can meet her by the fake coincidence you're going to make? Are you trying to put Hanabi in danger? I told you I would protect her, so I refuse to help you." Lauren was about to leave when I interrupted her by saying someone's name.
"I heard Harry Richter just came back from the UK." Lauren glares at me.
"Are you trying to make me agree by mentioning Harry's name? Sorry Levi, I'm..."
"I'll make him work as your secretary or maybe as your manager if you agree. I heard he's majored in business, just like his cousin." I cut her off, do not want to waste any more time. Lauren was taken aback, and she still stays silent.
"Lauren, Hanabi is Mr. Auclair's younger sister, and of course I'll not let any harm come to her, so you can trust me about her safety. You simply ask her to meet, but then cancel at the last minute. That's all. There's something I need to confirm." My tone has softened slightly this time. Lauren is the only person who can help me meet Hanabi as soon as possible.
"Alright, make sure you take care of her. I'll text her, and I'll inform you later. And don't forget about your promise." She glares at me before she leaves the office. I smirk. I know this will work, and I'll keep my promise.
//SKIP//
-FLY HIGH BAR-
I was waiting at the bar counter, drinking my martini. Seriously, Lauren, she asked Hanabi to meet here. Luckily, she entered the VVIP room, so I just need to wait here for a while. After 15 minutes of waiting, Hanabi comes out of the VVIP room and exits the bar. She's wearing a cap and a face mask. I wanted to follow her, but then a voice caught my attention.
"Louis, you drank way too much!" I heard familiar voices and a familiar name. I looked at the site near the exit. This is unexpected, Louis, Lucas, and their friend Reiner are here. These brats.
"I was pissed with my brother today. He forced me to do too much work at once." Tch, talking behind my back.
"I don't like your brother either. He acts like he knows everything and is arrogant. He even said my work was garbage. Lucas added. Wow, these kids really don't like me, and I did know that a long time ago, but who cares? They deserve that.
"Come on, guys, it's getting late and we have to work tomorrow, so let's just go back." Reiner spoke up while helping Louis walk. They are walking outside, as am I.
Hanabi is still there. Maybe she's waiting for her driver. Now is my chance. But then an unexpected thing happened in front of me.
"Hey girl, who are you waiting for? Why don't you join us?" Louis tried to grab Hanabi's hand, but Hanabi pushed his hand away. This brat. Luckily, Hanabi is wearing a mask.
"Louis Ackerman, your father gave you freedom, but this is what you're doing. Drunk and messing around with women." I said, grabbing his hand to keep it from touching Hanabi.
"Levi, what are you doing here?" Lucas was shocked when he asked.
"I'm here to look after you brats. Oh, I heard you don't like working under me. Would you like me to send you to the United States to work with Uncle Kenny so he can see your TRASH work?" I make sure to say the word trash a bit louder, which makes him take notice.
"No, I don't want to. Please just let me stay at the France branch, sir." Looking down at his feet, he said. Brat, you know your place.
"Then behave yourself at work and outside of work. Since you're not drunk, drive Louis back home. I'll ask the driver to bring back his car. Now, go." I gave an order and took Louis' car key before they left.
"Levi, what are you doing? Give back my car key!" He yells, but I ignore it and walk towards Hanabi.
"Hanabi, are you okay?" I asked as soon as I approached her.
"How did you know I'm Hanabi?" She asks in a confusing way. Oh shit, I forgot she's wearing a mask.
TO BE CONTINUED!!!