Devil's Queen

Chapter 4

The Next morning, Elisha was surprised seeing Rona outside her door fully dressed. Rona never left home early at least not until everyone left.

“Kyle was in hurry, he asked me to get this document signed from you?” Rona held out three documents. Elisha was familiar with the documents.

Not only Kyle but Elisha was in hurry as well, she needs to attend board meeting in two hours. And she has lot to prepare before the meeting starts. But what’s suspicious was why did Kyle give documents now when meeting is in two hours?

“Meeting is in two hours. What’s this document now?” Elisha frowned. Kyle is not a person to delay important thing.

“This is not board documents. It’s regarding Boryst project contractor approval, I have already gone through this. Foundation and base construction needs to be done before winter, also electrical work, water work, drainage work, there’s a lot of works need to be done. We have already delayed enough time, if it’s not passed immediately then all the contractors will be booked. Summer is the busiest time for construction.” Rona explained handing out the file.

“Got it, I’ll take a look at it after the meeting.” Elisha received it in hurry. As she was the project director her approval was necessary. It was common for Rona to give suggestion as she was involved in few of the projects.

“This needs to be signed and e-mailed within half an hour.” Rona said calmly.

“What?!” Elisha exclaimed. Sure, they didn’t have time as they were packed with multiple projects. But this was ridiculous. Half an hour? And she has board meeting in two hour and she still have lot to prepare.

“No need to worry, I have already gone through it, the budget and quotation can be approved within a week. This is just the contractor approval document, it can be changed later. So, sign it I’ll take care of the rest.” Rona explained calmly. Elisha nodded and signed the papers without going through it.

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Elisha was in her workshop too focused on the painting to care about the outside world.

She decided to take some rest but was surprised looking at the missed calls list in her phone. She immediately dialled back.

“Eli, god damnit! Where are you?! Why aren’t you picking calls!?” Angry Kyle yelled from the other end. Elisha flinched.

Kyle or her parents doesn’t know about the place she’s currently in. The place is meant for different activity hence she kept it a secret from them. Her mobile phone was kept in silent as she was busy.

“Kyle, what happened?” Elisha asked nervously. Her fingertips turned white as she clenched the phone.

‘Did they come? How they did know about me?’

The line went silent for a moment before a sigh was heard.

“Please come to the address I texted immediately. There’s a situation here. It’s mom…” Kyle hesitated to continue.

“What happened to her? Is she fine?”

“She’s fine, but she created a mess. Please come soon.” Kyle hang up with that. Elisha’s frown deepened.

“What the hell did she do this time?” Massaging her temple, she left to the place texted by Kyle.

Luckily this wasn’t a attorney’s office like last time. But this place wasn’t better either, moreover she didn’t know what was she doing in someone’s house precisely someone’s mansion. Their house was big too, but this house is on another level.

Walking towards the entryway she was guided by a servant to the living room.

In the big living area, her parents, Kyle and opposite to them sat a middle-aged couple maybe a little older than her parents. Along with them sat an extremely handsome guy with gold rimmed glasses, and next to him sat middle aged man. And in the single black leather sofa an old grandpa sat.

“Hello. I’m Elisha Crosswood.” Elisha introduced herself politely grabbing everyone attention

“Eli.” Victor signalled Eli to sit next to them.

The mood in room was quite hard to explain. Everyone had different expression. But the lady opposite of them had a different expression. She smiled warmly at Elisha. Elisha smiled back lightly.

Kyle passed a document with a frown.

The documents in her hand crumpled and deep lines formed on her forehead.

“What the hell is this!?” Elisha asked in cold voice to no one in particular.

“This work is done by the two distinguished ladies here.” Grandpa replied with a mockery. The displeasure evident is in voce.