“ Call charles Dixon , we are landing today” Andra ordered August coldly walking towards the private jet.
August nodded and immediately pressed the call button .
Ava's eye widened “ Charles ? He is now in New York?” She asked walking side by side with Andra.
“ Mhmm, heard of El hotel de Dixon?” Andra asked
“ Woah , he owns it ?”
“ Yes”
“ I always knew he was talented,” Ava said, shrugging , her facial expression screaming ‘ I knew it’ .
Andra shook her head , “ you always knew how talented he was but you never knew he always had a hard crush on you” she said rolling her eyes as she entered into the private jet .
Ava's cheeks turned red as she heard the next statement, what ? How could she ever know ? And besides Charles was like a brother to her !
“ You …. shameless!”
Andra chuckled and just sat down , “ remember your role , the minute we step into New York, you are now my boss and am nothing but a mere model who will promote their business for them, get that ?” She asked , her brows raised .
Ava nodded with excitement, “ this is so going to be exciting ! Business model indeed, remember to do everything I say” she said , giggling .
Andra sneered , “ I will just have someone else replace you behind the scene and make you the transfer boss” she said and closed her eyes not wanting to listen to her ranting .
Hours passed , the flight took such a long time that Ava got tired of the flight. “ Why is Russia so far from New York?” she complained, pulling off a coquettish facade .
“ Ssssshhhhh” Andra whispered and still kept her eyes shut .
They finally landed , the cold breeze of newyork hitting their skin . Andra shivered from the impact and immediately draped a coat on .
She walked towards the row black cars waiting for her . Dixon stood among them , a smile plastered on his face . He had a black hair and charming blue eyes with an outstanding appearance making every woman fall head over heels for him .
His skin was glowing from a distance , his masculine features gaining recognition. His aura was welcoming with a refined sense of dignity and wealth .
“ Dixon” Andra called out as she enveloped him in a hug .
“ You have grown well “ he said , his deep Spanish origin exposed by his intonation.
Andra just passed him a smile as they all entered into the car .
“ Finally here to get things done with ?” Charles asked as the car sped through the highway.
Andra smiled , Charles knew her so well , back in Spain , he was also her bosom friend just like Ava but she was tied to another future with Ava while he was entitled to his .
“ He has grown so well , I am afraid it would take a very long time,” Andra said, voicing her concerns .
Charles smiled , “ I know you , you don't always care about the finishing point but you do care about every step you take to get there” he said to her, maintaining a soft welcoming smile .
Andra sighed , shaking her head slightly, “ this time , all i care about is the finishing part, it needs to end the way I want it to, else, it is not worth this trip” she said slowly and steadily making Charles smile slightly.
“ I must say , you really have changed a lot , I fear it is not for the best this time but I must say this , welcome to New York city ” he said and the conversation immediately died down .
Only the sound of racing cars, blowing wind , news boards , crowds cheering or doing something filled the air .
Time flew by and they finally arrived at the hotel , Andra unpacked all her stuff , designer clothes , shoes , luxurious bangles and earrings . Everything to make any sane person believe she was actually a model .
She looked around her room admiring it , her eyes suddenly falling on a shaking suitcase . Her pupils contracted, what was in there ?
She slowly approached it ,careful not to do anything that could endanger her . Was it some kind of bomb ? But no bomb would shake a suitcase .
Whatever was in there sensed her presence and remained calm , not shaking anymore . Andra started to doubt her eyesight , could she actually be hallucinating? Did new york awaken her pains to a maximum level ?
A knock on the door and she immediately abandoned the suitcase to check out who it was .
“ Ava , did you pack a pet into that bag ?” She asked immediately if she saw that it was Ava.
Ava shook her head , “ how can I pack a life creature in a bag , am not as insane as……” she trailed off seeing the case just moved a bit .
Andra flashed her a look of ‘ I told you’ . Ava walked in slowly reaching out for the bag , “ could it be a dog ?” She asked Andra to roll her eyes so hard that it started to hurt .
It's a snake ! i***t!
Ava unzipped the bag and the next second she screamed and fell to the floor .
Irene?!!
Irene?!
Both women screamed at the same time .
Andra's eyes darkened , “ how did you get in there ?” She asked, dragging the petite one out of the suitcase .
Irene looked scared like a young kitten , but her lips bit daring to meet Andra's gaze .
“ Speak !” Andra ordered Irene to raise her head meeting her gaze .
Andra's emerald eyes hooked her as she admired the eyes with a smile on her face . Andra looked on at the little Irene , utterly embarrassed.
She was not good with kids and obviously didn't know how to talk to this one .
“ Why did you leave the academy?” She asked again , her patience wearing thin .
“ Mommy forced me to become a strong woman while I just want to be pretty , I don't want to die on the battlefield , I want to be a model,” Irene said , tears streaming down her face .
Andra was at a loss for words , she didn't know whether to console the girl or whether to shout at her for sneaking into one of her bags .
She gave up and just pulled her into a hug, “ don't fight but just learn to defend yourself” she said , patting her back gently .
Irene breathed in her scent , her tears drying up like it never even existed.
“ She will be your sister Ava, let her pick up that identity” Andra ordered handing her over to Ava .
Ava scoffed , “ well my identity is as your boss , I order you to make her your own sister” she humphed and walked away .
Andra “?!?!?”
“ I'm worried my uncle will be looking for me” Irene said, looking at Andra .
Andra rolled her eyes , “ then why did you leave your uncle?”
“ I didn't, my uncle is here in New York” Irene said , her face flashing with seriousness.
Andra wanted to burst into a hearty laughter, she was indeed cute with her little mouth .
Meanwhile at the Thanes group , in the CEO’s office , the sound of the keyboard kept flying in the air making any lazy person puke in tiredness .
“ Boss , eldest madam Tricia is worried about her daughter, she spotted her enter a plane” Liam said , his voice laced with respect .
The hands flying across the keyboard stopped , the office suddenly falling into an endless abyss of heartwrenching silence, one that could kill so easily .
Maverick lifted his head , taking his eyes off the laptop before him . His face was well sculpted like God came down from heaven to carefully design it. His eyebrows were thick and deadly , his grey eyes demanding respect .
His black hair added to his charm and allure making his arrogance perfectly hinted for everyone to see.
He pressed his lips together in annoyance , “ plane to where?”
“ Here” Liam replied , waiting for his next speech .
“ Find Irene, don't come back until you do” he said , his face bare of any expression.
“ Yes boss “ Liam responded .
The office was filled with his aura and dominance making it tool suffocating for any natural and soft creature .
His sharp eyes caught hold on the message that just came into his phone .
( Your friends all came back to Newyork , arrange to welcome them all)
Maverick's gaze darkened , he was busy , why was his grandfather making him leave his business to entertain his friends ? He had better things to do than chat with them !
He walked towards the window , his gaze falling on the building below him . They seemed to notice his presence as everything suddenly worshipped his godly beauty and charm .
He took a deep breath , his gaze momentarily flashing with longing and desire . His lips moved, “ Alejandra Torres” he whispered as he snapped his eyes shut .