The Devil's Possession

Chapter 10

"Aaaaahhh!!!!!! That b*tch! How could she! Dad!! Are you just going to allow her enter the company?" Maye screamed when Claire and her assistant left her father's office.

"You think I'm enjoying this? Of course I won't allow her destroy what we've started. Just let me handle this. For now, call for an investigator. I want you to know her life for the past four years. How she ended up studying abroad and who were behind her," Carlos said calmly.

"Yes Dad!" Maye breath in and out her tension. I couldn't let her get in my way either! She's like a blood-sucking lice! Everything and everyone I like, always ended up with her! I hate her in any possible way! How come she's still alive!

"Don't worry too much sweetie! Now, call your Mom. We are having dinner outside."

Maye nodded and excused herself.

His smile faded as soon as Maye left the office. If only I knew Claire could become a threat for my status and position, I had killed her a long time ago with my own hands to make sure she was no longer breathing! I wonder where she gathered those strength to fight back. She was once a kitten, how she became this wild and fearless? 

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The car stopped in front of the villa. Claire looked at the mansion. The memories of her childhood came back to her.

"Are you sure Miss Claire you don't want me to accompany you inside?" Cindy asked her worriedly.

Claire nodded. It's been four years since she last saw the Villa Armani. 

"Just stay here with Secretary Mic, I won't be long." Claire went out of the car and started to walk inside the villa. 

Just like Mary Magic, nothing was changed except for the family's portrait. She missed every corner of this mansion like how she misses her parents.

"Claire!"

She looked at her right. A genuine smile registered to her face as a familiar and welcoming voice greeted her.

"Yaya Lydia!" She hugged her tightly. 

"I miss you so much! Where's Xian?" Yaya Lydia excitedly asked.

"You forgot? I told you he can't come," she felt sad for her. She was the one who helped her raised Xian before.

"Hahaha I know. I'm just kidding! I just missed both of you so much! By the way, come here!" Yaya Lydia guided her into the kitchen and made her snacks.

"Your just in time! Vivian just left 10 minutes ago," Yaya Lydia sat beside her.

Yaya Lydia called her that the villa was empty. A perfect time so she could sneak in. It's funny how I considered myself an outsider in my own house. Since she came back, she immediately made a way to contact Yaya Lydia. 

They were talking and laughing when Yaya Lydia remembered something, "I want to show you something!"

They stood up and went inside the stock room. She was so shocked when she entered. The bed, table and chair, everything was still in place, just how they left it.

"Since you left, I secretly visit and maintained this room. No one even Maye dared to enter here so it gave me the idea to keep this here," Yaya Lydia get something beside the table. It was covered by a white cloth. "They wanted me to throw this but I don't have the courage to do so. It was the only memory I had with your parents," she uncovered it.

Claire's eyes watered when she saw their family's portrait. She carefully touched it, afraid to ruin its perfection. Dad! Mom! It's been a long time since I last saw your faces. Bitter tears rained on her face. Her voice cracked a little. You're long gone but my mind and heart  will never forget the love I had for both of you! I miss you so much! She hugged it as her heart drowned with sadness and loneliness.

Yaya Lydia came to her side and slightly tapped her shoulder to comfort her, "you can bring it with you."

She nodded and hugged her, " Thank you! You will come with me sooner too, I promise!"

Yaya Lydia was about to reply when her phone rang. She excused herself and answered the phone leaving Claire inside the room.

She was surprised that Yaya Lydia not only kept their family portrait, she also kept some of her parent's valued possessions. She smiled as every memory attached to every item enveloped her.

"I'm glad your safe!"

She was so drawn in thoughts and memories that she didn't notice him entering. That voice! She stopped but didn't dare to look at him.

"I searched for you everywhere but..."

"Searched for me? What for?" She couldn't stopped herself from interrupting. Her voice was flat but deep inside she wanted to scream. What is he doing here? 

She felt him walked a little closer to her back so she raised one of her hand, "stop!" I don't want him to be any closer to me.

"Claire, just let me explain my side back then." 

It was surprising how his voice was accompanied by mixed emotions that she never expected from him. "Explain what Christian? How you left me? How you dumped me during the times when I needed you the most? Look! Why explain now? Do you think it will change anything? Do you think I care? Well, to tell you frankly I'm not interested to whatever reason you had that day! I didn't come here for you so please excuse me," she picked up the portrait, turned and walked straight out of the door without even glancing at Chris.

I don't wanna waste my time to people who betrayed and caused me a lot of pain before. Their existence doesn't concern me anymore! I don't wanna commit with the same mistake twice! Once was enough to learn and moved on! 

She said her goodbye to Yaya Lydia. Claire wanted to chat a little longer but she wanted to avoid Chris. 

She was silent all the way home. 

Cindy didn't even dared to ask her for she already felt her sadness. She idolized her so much! When Claire talked to her about her past, she also got mad and she wanted to be in her side helping her avenge her parents. She was like a big sister to her. She helped her and cared for her without expecting anything in return.

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--BERSERK REALM--

Black Blood Pack

"Alpha! We captured another 3 rouges, this time they're from the west border! They injured 20 from our pack members," Kris, the beta said.

Rico suddenly stood up, "you said 20 of our pack members?" Is this a joke? No one, ever injured or hurt one of his pack members. He made sure every one of them was capable of defending themselves. 

Black Blood Pack were the most feared pack in Berserk realm. Even their trainings were life-threatening. How come they're injured by just 3 rouges? 

"Yes Alpha! And if Shara didn't come, it might ended up worst," Kris said.

"Shara?"

"Hi uncle Rico!" Shara entered while savoring her lollipop. She hugged him and kissed his cheek. "I've saved your butt now!" Shara was one of his best pack warriors.

Rico's facial expression changed, from anger to smirked, "what took you so long? The whole pack misses you!" he sarcastically exclaimed. "By the way, you're just in time! Owww! My bad! I'd rather said your too late my dear!" Rico loves teasing her.

"What do you mean?" one of her eyebrows raised from curiosity. Too late for what?

"There's this stunning lady that charmed your prince! I could guarantee myself that she's hot indeed!" Rico grinned when he saw Shara's face darkened.

"No way!" She stormed out of his office. Who dared compete with me!

Rico looked at Kris' displeased expression, "what? That's how I welcomed my family! Hahahahaha! Come on! I wanna meet those 3 great rouges who dared to hurt my pack members!" Kris was his beta and also his bestfriend. He went out of his office humming. At last! My boring life will be meaningful again!