CHAPTER 4: The Great Magnus Henry
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CHAPTER 4
"And for what reason could that be?" Sky interrupts, demanding a good answer to them. The men in the hood look at each other before responding to Sky.
"It was a confidential matter to discuss here, we are only following orders from the Magnus. We hope you understand that we are not in a position to tell you an important task." The man said, still bowing. Avoid heavenly gazes from Sky.
Sky intends to whip the man from dodging her question when Nichole raises her hand and prevents the whip from reaching the man in the hood. "Forget it, Sky. I also want to meet Master now."
"But, the young Masters also want to talk to you now, that's why I called you here, Reine.."
Nichole stares at her for a moment in thought, her face clouded with doubt from their badly desire to meet her. "Is there something wrong?"
Sky blinked her eyes and stutters as she speaks. "No..no, no. I don't know." Clearly that she was lying.
"Are you sure?" She looked at her suspiciously, but she didn't push to the topic.
"Yes."
"Then, I guess I should meet Magnus first. Don't worry, it won't take long, after that I will go with you." She said, assuring Sky.
"Fine.." She sighed in defeat.
Nichole turned to them. "Lead the way."
"Yes." They bowed once more before getting up and walking her out.
Nichole followed them to the Magnus headquarters, where he remains for the time being. As soon as the grand door opened, she respectfully stood beside a dozen unsmiling black-clad bodyguards and their leader who is Henry the Magnus.
A man dressed in a crisp white shirt, black pants, and black leather shoes. He appeared to be the same age as Nichole. And stood around 180 cm tall. His face was all angles and planes, from his forehead, cheeks to his jawline. His appearance was the kind that would stand out in a crowd. Despite that, he is smart, cunning, and very scheming. Often called the "KING OF INFLUENCE", he has had a strong influence in the city that was hidden from the public. He has the highest authority over them.
He was quietly leafing through the files silently but frowned when he was interrupted by a fake cough from Nichole.
Then the pen froze in his hand, Henry's eyes flared with ruthlessness, and he smiled coldly. "What a pleasant surprise to see you here, Reine."
"Tell me what do you need from me, Henry?" Came with a cold response. He noted a hint of impatience in Nichole's voice.
"Oops, don't be impatient darling, you rarely visit me because of your hectic schedule, we still have plenty of time to talk, you know."
"f**k off Henry, I am a busy person, so if you don't have anything important to say I'm leaving." After saying that, Nichole was about to leave, but suddenly she noticed the suitcase on the couch.
Henry also glanced at the suitcase on the sofa and walked over to it...
"What is that?" Nichole asks.
Henry waves his hand in the air and all unsmiling black-clothed bodyguards walk out to the door and leave them alone. "You guessed it?"
"I'm not a freaking fortune teller or prophet, Henry." She said in a warning tone.
Henry began to smile at her. "Well, I'm aware of that thing. I just want to tease you a bit. "
"It's not funny, back to the subject."
Henry opened the briefcase, inside was full of paper money, she looked at Henry suspiciously. "Is this money?"
Henry nodded and took the information handed over by his men and passed it on to Nichole. She read the details written in the paper, then glared up at the man standing in front of her. "What the heck is this for?"
Henry smiled mischievously. "A document with details written on someone and a million-dollar amount transferred to you. To be precise, it's a new mission for you ... Reine."
She closed her eyes and rubbed her eyebrows thoughtfully as she worked through her memory. "Wait for a second," she added. "Henry I resigned."
His eyes widened at her sudden reaction. "What?! You know you can't do that Reine ... Think carefully, okay? I thought you needed a lot of money for your sister? This is an opportunity for you Reine, all you have to do is grab it." He said panicked.
"NO, I quit. And I don't need money anymore, my sister..Sh-She's not a disabled person like what I thought, She lied to me." There was a hint of anger in her eyes and in her calm voice.
He was surprised for a moment, the reason why Nichole was staying in this organization for so long and risking her life every day she undertakes a mission is solely for her sister who can't walk after the tragic accident that happened years ago she continues to blame herself about what has happened all these years, but to think she was deceived was a big impact for her for sure. Now that the reason she was working hard till now will all be wasted, there's no reason for her to still risk her life even though there's no one will have remorse when she dies.
"So, what are you up to after you leave the organization? Did the others know? " He asks with concern.
She quickly shook her head and said. "No, today is my last day. I don't want to worry about them anymore. I hope you can keep it a secret from them. "
He pursed his lips. "I can't do that, Reine, you can't quit, not now. You are the only one who can do this mission. So please stay for now.."
"Can you explain, in short words? Why should I be assigned to this effing mission?!" He reached out one of his arms to her,
"Because you are you, Reine." Seeing his arm in front of her, she suddenly grabbed his wrist and twisted it vigorously.
"I disagree with your reason, Henry. It's too lame."
"Ouch! Au!! Reine! Please let me go it f*****g hurts! " He screamed.
She grinned. "Now, tell me the truth, why am I the only person who can carry out this shitty marriage contract, when there's a lot more beautiful women in our organization?"
Henry was still struggling to break away from Nichole's hands, he can't deny that the girl behind his back was really incomparably strong and dangerous to fool with, he easily notices his weakness and he's sure Nichole wasn't his match to fight. " Ouch! Because, because.. Ouch! Damn Reine! Can you be a little bit gentle?! I'm a superior boss her y'know! Why do I feel that you are higher than me?!"
Nichole hissed. "Shut up."
"Yes." He quietly obeyed.
"Now, speak the truth, are you afraid of someone?"
"Yes."
"Who?"
"You."
"Henry." She warned him.
"It's true!"
She stares at him in confusion. " Why? Why are you afraid of me? It's not like I'm going to eat you."
He rolled his eyes. "Really? You don't know? I'm sure I'm not the only person who's afraid of you, Reine."
She squeezes him and slammed him to the couch. "Oh, really? I'm asking WHY not WHO?"
"Ouch! You-you-you are incredibly beautiful, a genius, of immense talent. In short, your Dangerous Reine! " He yelled in pain.
"And?"
"What? You want more?"
She squeezed him again. "The truth of the mission, tell me."
"Fine! Do you know David Tyler?"
She nodded and didn't say anything.
David Tyler Escliffe, a young tyrannical billionaire, leaves all the people who oppose him breathless, shows no mercy to anyone who talks badly behind his back, rarely speaks, and shows his emotion. His cold like ice, but his godly good looks and perfectly built body make him extremely hot and popular to all women, they would bow their heads whenever they saw him, he is like a god walking down here on earth, he carries a suppressing authority overall aura, he's a living emperor in modernize time. He is the rumored man who never believes in love, for him, love is just a distraction.
"He's finding a decent and suitable woman to introduce to his family."
"Why?"
“Because David's grandfather, who owns the most stakes in all of Escliffe's businesses. Plan to retire being the shareholder, he had five grandsons and it includes David the Oldest among his grandson, he announces to them that whoever the first one to get married before he dies will be next successor of the Escliffe family, but not just one ordinary marriage. He knows how his grandchildren's mind works, they will find a woman fitted to them and married off to get the shares, so he adds that they must show how much they love their wife to them before the grand marriage." He explained.
Nichole loosened her grip and set Henry free. She thought for a while and said. "And am I the girl who will be married off to him? "
Henry nodded as he examined his swollen red wrist.
She punched him in the back. "Ouch! What was that for again?!"
She tied her hair and ready her fist. "Are you f*****g crazy Henry?! You want me to marry that ruthless tyrant for 1 holy f*****g year?! Do you desperately want me to die!"
"No, no. That's not what I mean!"
"Oh, really? You think I'll believe you! "
Nichole was ready to punch him, "Reine, stop being a badass, will you!"
“I was born this way Henry! and I'm not only Badass, but I'm also freaking dangerous when I am mad!"
Henry walked faster and leaned sideways and dodge Nichole's fist, and grabbed her wrist, and pushed her against the wall. She tried to pull her fist back, but it was held firmly by Henry's hand.
"Let. me. go. Henry." She warned him with a glint of anger in her calm, deep crystal clear ultramarine blue eyes.
"Listen to me Reine, If I couldn't find a suitable person within 3 days which is now was the last day, he will kill me Reine, slice my body like a pie and drink my blood like a vampire, which is I don't want to happen, please help me okay?" He pleaded. and goes on. "And you are the person that popped into my mind fitting the description given to me, I can't find someone who can handle this job properly only you Reine, so please accept this mission after a year Tyler will divorce you and you can enjoy your life, this will be your last mission Reine."
She stared at him for a moment. It soon dawned on her as she thought. "Let me go."
"What?"
"I said let me go." Nichole repeated.
Henry notices that they were still holding each other with their face too close to each other, that Henry can smell the mint perfume in her body and hear the sound of Nichole's heart beating. He fidgeted and quickly let go of her hand and stepped back. His face instantly becomes red in embarrassment. "Ah, right. Sorry."
"Are you telling the truth?"
He met her gaze, but he avoids it immediately. Remembering how close they were earlier, the atmosphere becomes awkward "Yes I am.."
"Really?"
"Yes, I'm not lying."
"Alright, where's the first payment?" she opened her palm towards him.
Henry looked at it confused and let the words penetrate, smiled with glee. "D-do you agree now?"
"Of course, I'm still indebted by you, I can't let you die to others hands, Henry." She smiled maliciously. "Because that's my work. Death is an easy way out for you, don't you think?"
He gasped in awe. "You ... You really are something else, you know?"
"I am simply unique. That's it, where's my first payment? "
He hands her the suitcase. "I thought you didn't need the money?"
"Yes, I've already made a lot of money for Lorie's surgery, but I'm not going to work for free, nothing free in this world anymore." She said and she threw the suitcase at him again.
"Why are you giving back this to me?"
"Transfer that to a card, I can't carry a heavy suitcase in the city." She said and was about to leave his office. When Henry called for her, she turned back to him.
"Alright. Oh right! Nichole.."
"Hmm?"
"Happy Birthday.."
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