Rosie Lawrence

The next day...

Ban immediately contacted John about his plan on buying a huge plot of land at the border of Angeles City.

However, John wasn't available at the moment since he's going overseas to escort his little brother out of the country.

Meanwhile he will send his step-sister to assist Ban on the land he wanted to buy.

...

Noon...

Ban was outside the City as he observed the plot of land he was interested in. The place has a small hill in the middle and he can see both Fern and Angeles City from the distance.

The land has a radius of ten kilometers in radius and it is a perfect size for him to build a sect base.

*Vrooom!*

A sports car arrived at the place. After parking at the side, a tall lady came out of the car. She wore a fashionable skin tight red dress making her look like an urban city goddess.

However, there was a look of irritation on her face. When she saw Ban, she jolted at how handsome he was.

Ban nodded to the lady. He didn't dally anymore and pointed at the hill, "I want this land."

The lady opened her mouth, but no words came out. She stared at Ban with speechless expression. First, she was forced to go to this place from the Capital because of John's request. Second, due to her riding a sports car, she met a bumpy road on the way to the hill since there's no concrete road in the place yet. And now, when meeting the person, he didn't even gave his name and instantly said his purpose on buying the land. This made her a bit irritated.

"Hmph!" The lady stomped her foot on the ground before entering the car and drove off leaving Ban speechless.

"What's the matter with her?" Ban scratched the back of his head. Seeing the sports car dashed away, he shook his head.

...

"I can't believe he ignored me just like that. Hmph! I'll ignore him! Let's see if you can get your plot of land." The lady grumbled as she slammed the gas pedal even more.

"Ahhh!"

Suddenly, the passenger's door mysteriously opened and shut closed immediately which made the woman almost slammed the car at a tree nearby.

"What.. just happened?" The lady muttered after she stopped the car. She always made sure that her car doors were locked especially when driving to avoid intruders coming in.

She thought it was her car got malfunctioned and decided to send it to repair later.

"Hey."

When she was about to drive, she heard a voice that made her spine shivers.

"AHH!!!"

The lady screamed at the top of her lungs. However, she calmed down hearing the familiar voice. She glance around searching for Ban.

"Y-You! W-Where are you?! Come out! I-I warn you! I am a Divergent! I will kill you!"

The lady panicked when silence ensued in her car.

Ban was sitting on the passenger's seat as he stared at the lady amusedly. He snickered and said, "Calm down. I am using magic to hide myself."

"AHHHH!!!"

The lady felt goosebumps all over her body as she screamed once again.

Ban deactivated his invisibility which made the lady leaned back to the other side as she stared back at him with horror.

"Let's start again. I am Ban Watson, you can call me Whiss. A friend of your brother."

After calming herself down, the lady tapped Ban's shoulder to see if she didn't hallucinate. It wasn't enough as she even felt his ears, nose, lips.

"Real..." The lady muttered. She asked, "H-How did you get in my car? I clearly saw you back there."

"Magic." Ban chuckled as he removed her hand on his face.

The lady suddenly recalled her brother's warn about Ban. He told her to never provoke the man as he was strong enough to cause big problems and even downfall to their family.

"Anyways, I apologize for ignoring you back there. I was just a little bit impatient on getting the land to build something there."

The lady stared at Ban for a while. She introduced herself, "My name is Rosie Lawrence. John is my step-brother." She paused and shook her head, "Unfortunately, that land is private. I've recognized this land. The government holds that piece of area. We can't get that land so easily. However, it is a coincidence that the land you are referring to was placed on an aution. To get that land, we will have to make a bid on it."

"Oh? When and where is the auction held?" Ban asked. If the auction starts late, he might as well find a new land to buy.

"Angeles Grand Hotel tonight at 10." Rosie replied. She continued, "I was planning on ditching you after you showed me an attitude back there. You see, I was packed with work at the Capital and my brother gave me an urgent task to go here today. So currently I am stressed out by at the moment."

Ban could tell that she wasn't lying. Suprisingly, out of the Lawrence family, there's one has a good conscience on them.

"Alright. I will head there later to bid on the plot of land." Ban opened the car door and decided to head back home.

"Wait!" Rosie called out. Seeing Ban paused, she said, "I can take you there later. You can't enter there without authorized person with you or a member of business committee. I happens to fit the role so we should go there together."

Ban mused for a second and agreed to her. He told her that he will arrive there before the auction starts. He then disappeared in a flash after he said his thanks.

"What a weird guy." Rosie shook her head before heading back to the City to rest on a hotel.

...

That night...

Ban met with Rosie at the entrance of the grand hotel.

Rosie was wearing a black evening night gown. She was ogled by men and envied by women the way how expensive her dress and accessories.

Meanwhile, Ban wore a simple shirt with fitting shorts like he was on a summer vacation.

"Welcome Ms. Lawrence." The female receptionist of the hotel recognized Rosie as she greeted her politely.

"Mm." Rosie waved her hand casually. She stared at Ban's outfit and said, "Classic."

Ban chuckled and shrugged his shoulder. He entered the building together with Rosie which baffled the receptionist.

Arriving at the aution site, Ban's eyes light up when he recognized a back of a person.

"Penelope."

Penelope was startled and turned to Ban. Her eyes also light up. She asked while blushing, "You're also invited here?"

"Nah. I just accompanied a person buying a plot of land." He pounted at Rosie who mingled herself with some bigshots of the City.

"My. Who is he, little Pen?" An melodic voice caught Ban's attention.

A young and beautiful lady approached Penelope and Ban. Behind her were two matured ladies who already noticed Ban.

Ban was familiar with these three women. That was because they were Penelope's mother and her sisters.

Penelope blushed slightly. She leaned closer to Ban and replied, "M-Mother, he's my b-boyfriend."

"Oh?"

Bella was surprised and stared at Ban with her curious eyes.

Ban coughed and greeted them one by one.

"Say young man, why didn't you visit my house? I've waited for you ages ago." Bella raised her brow as if she was interrogating a criminal.

Ban made a wry smile and was about to reply when Mayor Connor arrived with a handsome young man on his side.

"You.."

Mayor Connor was puzzled and angered when he saw Ban held his daughter's waist casually.

Ban squinted his eyes at Aldrin. He was a bit surprised as all of Penelope's family members were present at the auction.

"What are you doing!? Let go of her!!"

The young man immediately lashed out as he attempt to punch Ban's face.