<< January 2021, Paris, France >>
The heels echoed in the immense corridor, at the end of it, an immense table was served with dishes from all over the world, from the famous Bratwurst, from Germany, to Sushi and Paella. Around the table were different men chatting among themselves in a calm way.
At that precise moment she entered the room, just as elegant as always, with a long red dress that highlighted she figure, her loose and wild hair that fell over her shoulders and part of her chest.
~ Good evening, gentlemen ~ she said as soon as she was at the head of the table.
Immediately everyone got up and greeted the boss.
Mia sat down, her bodyguards kept their distance from her but were always aware of her, and followed by her they all did.
~ Welcome to me… ~ she was silent, thinking. ~ Summer mansion ~ and she smiled.
No one played along, and that didn't seem to matter to him.
~ Go ahead, eat, dinner's getting cold
They began to eat calmly and in silence, until the girl spoke.
~ Well, you guys have asked to see me, and I don't think it's to say hi, so… ~ she took her glass from her and sipped her wine. ~ What can I do for you?
There was an awkward silence, she was relaxed and smiling while she waited for an answer, and from the other side of the table someone spoke.
~ We recently heard from our men in Britain ~ was heard.
~ Oh! the Dear Jerry and his men, where is he? I don't see it ~ she mentioned looking for him with she eyes.
~ And...You won't see it ~ answered another.
~ Old Jerry was caught by the police, apparently Beckett returned to the game ~ added a third.
~ Beckett? Isn't that the lawyer who lost his baby in 1999? ~ Mía questioned.
They all nodded. She grunted, showing her anger, according to records he was the man who ruined the most business for her father. And now she was about to do it with hers.
~ Well, what does he have to do with me? ~ She said and then took a grape to her mouth.
~ You are the only girl in the organization, and Beckett is an old man maybe he can go and ... distract he while we look for a new location, plus you can help us get Jerry out of there and get him back to business ~
Mia couldn't help but laugh.
~ Do you really think Beckett would be distracted by someone like me? ... Don't be naive, he has a wife and a lost daughter, enough distractions he has ~ he got up. ~> The plan is this: two of you will travel this week to England and will take charge of emptying and cleaning those warehouses, I want them ready for the weekend. While I will travel to infiltrate Beckett's office, and if possible put it in our favor. Understood?
~ But Mia ...
Before the man continued, she spoke.
~ No excuses, I decide here and that is my last word.
They all nodded and slowly withdrew.
His bodyguards approached slowly and while one helped she into his coat the other awaited orders.
~ John, get the plane ready for England, we're leaving tonight ~ the man nodded and started making calls. ~ David, I want a report on the movements of Beckett and his beloved wife these days, movements will have to be made.
The three of them got out and went to Mia's truck, as always they in the front and she in the back.
~ Heading to the airport, nonstop ~ she ordered.
John nodded and they continued on the road to the airport in silence for a few minutes, until David decided to speak.
~ Miss… It's not to worry you but… ~ he paused for a moment searching for the right words. ~ Certain rumors have arisen.
Mia's gaze focused on David.
~ What the hell do you mean? Speak up now! What kind of rumors? ~ She demanded.
~ Look miss… ~ He was briefly silent. ~ I don't want to be disrespectful but, some of my men stationed in the Italian branch have informed me of certain suspicious actions, however nothing is certain, I just felt that it would be best to keep her informed of the situation ~. The atmosphere was invaded by an overwhelming silence.
Mia sat up in her seat and spoke seriously and firmly. ~ So… suspicious actions huh, what kind of actions specifically? Speak now! ~ She demanded, fixing her gaze on David.
David, afraid to answer, limited himself to saying:
~ Well, some of my men have been hearing for a while about some strange movements but they didn't share the details ... ~ Mia interrupted.
~ Who was the person who informed you about that ?! ~ She exclaimed already somewhat annoyed.
David was about to say it, but at that moment John interrupted the conversation.
~ We are approaching the airport miss ~ she exclaimed and pointed her finger forward, letting see the airport in the distance.
They finished the conversation and arrived at the hangar where a very luxurious jet was waiting for them that would be the one that would take them to England, Mia got on the jet while John and David went in search of the pilot.
She took a seat and got ready to have a cup of tea, but then she felt someone take a seat behind her and this person started whispering to she.
~ Hello, you don't know me, but… I do know you, you are the great Mia, the only heir to Erick White or that's what you think ~ Mia tried to look back.
~ Better not try ~ she mentioned that stranger again.
Powerlessness took hold of Mía, and it was a feeling she hated, because it reminded her of all the years of violence that she lived through and kept quiet. She tried to turn around once more but she felt the edge of what appeared to be a weapon at her waist.
~ You should investigate your past, maybe that way you will stop being so lonely, although the cursed like you only have that fate ~ whispered the mysterious stranger.
Mía felt more and more useless, she had nothing to defend herself with or to use to even reflect that intruder. However, she did not want to show her terror.
~ Am I the cursed one? Apparently you are involved as much as I am in this world, you can't come and talk about my past when you don't know who I am ~ she answered.
~ Naive little girl, I know more than you think, I was there when it all began and I will be there when it all ends.
Mía somewhat puzzled by what the man said, she questioned again who he was, but again that stranger ignored her question and continued:
~ I'll just say that you should find out more about who you really are.
The mysterious man withdrew from the jet without leaving a trace that he was there, thus, getting lost in the darkness of the night.
Mía, she was left with thousands of doubts in her mind, however, she knew that his encounter with that stranger had not been a coincidence, and for that reason she decided to resume that investigation that she forgot many years ago.