Kitten

A/N: The time scenario of this chapter is set before Erika enters the ballroom and when she entered the ballroom and observes her surrounding down to the stage)

Sebastian p.o.v

The man named Xavier stretched out his hand to me for a handshake but I just narrowed my eyes at him in a bored manner and arch a brow.

He lowers his hand after a while when I decline his offer. He smiles in embarrassment while resting his hand back in his pocket.

One of the waitresses is standing at the corner wearing a tight-fitted uniform. She approached me and offers me cigars, l take out one from the box as she helps me to light it.

I began to smock my stick and let the taste comfort my senses. The waitress moved back to her previous position. They are reserved for me as my comfort is their responsibility.

The cigars are from my favorite brand and Ryan arranged them only for me!?

Impressive...

He is not kidding when he said the arrangements are excellent.

" Hello!!! Mr king my name is  Xavier Williams and I'm attending this banquet on behalf of Mr "Nicholas Dimitri". The master sends me to deliver a proposal to you, sir. If you are interested then we can negotiate about it."

I get irritated and a frown climb up my face when I found the man still standing there. But the name he quotes rings a bell and it's so loud that I can't ignore it.

" Take a seat."

I asserted to him professionally, more like an order. The man didn't waste a single moment and hurriedly grabbed a seat leaving one chair between us.

No one is allowed to be seated beside me other than Ryan and it's due to security reasons.

" Sir, Master sends a business proposal for you. Rivalry gains us nothing, Sir. Master knew you lost Thirty Million in the previous deal. So he wants to help you to recover the loss.

A cargo ship loaded with arms and explosions would dock on the east coast in a few days. Master wants to seal a deal with you for this whole shipment. It about helps..."

The man explained the reason for his presence. He tried to sound confident but the fear sweeping through his eyes betray him.

I glanced at the man with keen interest while he is drenched in sweat in the middle of a fully air-conditioned ballroom.

" Go ahead.."

I permitted him to complete his words as I'm getting interested in what helps his master trying to seek from me.

" It's about helping ...sir.  The container trucks need to travel from the east port to the northern port and the area between them is under the control of Mr. Ryan.

And as you know Mr. Ryan and Master Demitri aren't on the best terms.

Master offers you sixty million, in exchange for this help. The cargo cost Six hundred million, so it's ten percent of the whole cargo."

The man virtually begged me for help and a plan formed in my head. There is no way I'm going to betray Ryan at any cost and Demitri's are sworn enemies.

I don't know where they discovered their new heir over the past few years when I nearly slaughter their whole clan.

And if he thinks I'm going to ignore the past over his generous action then he needs to give it a second thought.

But I didn't show this on my face, if he wants to play gentleman... gentleman then...let's play. Thinking of this a small smile appears on my lips.

The man's grin gets wide as he noticed my expression, and I want to let him think this. Fish get in the net itself.

" Be sure!!! I'll help you, I'll set up a team that assists you with how it's going to work and convey my message to your master, he is going to remember this deal all his lifetime."

I assured Xavier about the deal and he took a deep breath and sigh of relief like a burden lifted from his shoulder.

Afterward, he engaged in describing his plan and the location where the cargo will arrived. In the middle of our conversation, I caught him stealing some glances down from the gallery but not over the stage somewhere else.

Must be a slave, I tried to look at the source of his attention from the corner of my eye but my phone vibrate in my pocket.

l fished out my phone and discover Alexis's name flashing on it. He must have something important to say after all I assigned a tough task to him.

Killing someone you love, never can be a pleasant moment for anyone.

" Excuse me"

I raised from my chair and excuse myself from the man, some basic ethics are a must and proceeded toward the other end of the gallery.

I wanted a remote place to talk to Alexis and I needed to inform Ryan about my deal with Dimitri.

So I take my lead to the rooftop of the building. Daniel notices me leaving the ballroom as he gestures to his two men to follow me, but I send one of them back.

I didn't want anyone to eavesdrop on my conversation, the fewer people around you, the less you worry.

I boarded a private elevator from the gallery and press the button for the top. Within a few minutes, the elevator took me to the rooftop.

Not many people are allowed here, first, it's a private space only reserved for elites, and second for security reasons.

The view from the top of the building is magnificent, you can see the whole city from here. A gust of wind passed through my hair and hit my face. I am feeling fresh and it boosts me with energy.

I fished out my phone again and dial Alexis' number, on the first ring he picked up his phone and the line get connect smoothly.

[ It's done Sir, I'm arranging a funeral for her now]

Alexis meekly whispered to me as soon as he answers the call. His voice felt heavy. I know how difficult is this moment for him, but he is a warrior and I know he passes through it.

[ Good...Alexis. You know we need to do this. I'll attend the funeral first in the morning....prepared for this ]

I stated to him in a cold and hard voice. Killing someone you love is never going to be a pleasant memory for anyone, they hunt you for the rest of your life.

[ Yes...Sir ]

He replied to me after a few moments of silence and I cut the line afterward.

I let my mind get relaxed for a few moments as I tried to calm myself. I dialed Ryan's number after getting a hold.

[  Ring ]

[  Ring ]

[  Ring ]

His phone rang but he didn't respond to it.

[ Ring ]

[  Ring ]

[  Ring ]

I again tried to call him but the result is the same this time too. I'm getting frustrated over his ignorance. I didn't know where in the world this man is and what he is doing now.

I decided to return to the ballroom and leave this place as soon as possible. But as soon as turn to the elevator, I found an unusual activity.

My guard is nowhere to be found, he can't go out without informing me. l need to ask about it from Daniel.

Meanwhile, I can feel someone's scorching gaze over me. I observe the figure from the corner of my eye.

I shrugged off the feeling and ambled toward the elevator. I'm going to push the button down to the ballroom, but before the elevator door closed a skinny figure, who is hiding behind the pillar for the whole time rushed towards the elevator and slides between the closing door.

She held a gun in her hand and settled it over my head. With brown skin and grey eyes, she looked identical to a doll. Her oval shape face is dirty and she is wearing a man's shirt.

Her hair sticks to her face and neck due to sweating. She is holding the gun with both of her little hands and they are trembling profusely. I can observe her whole body shaking like dead leaves.

The best part is her eyes they mesmerize me...capturing my soul and digging a hole in my heart...I can feel losing my sanity.

My heartbeats got quicker and this feeling is completely new for me. A desire building inside me..to take her..own her..make her mine forever.

" TAKE ME OUT OF HERE !! NOW... AND YOU ARE GOING TO BE MY COVER"

She yelled at me, which I didn't like a bit. I smirk over her stupidity which enraged her and she pulled out the safety of the gun.

The collar over her neck caught my attention. " V " is written in the middle of the cooler, so she is Vincent's slave and tried to escape....impressive.

But the Kitten didn't know her master...installed a GPS chip inside her collar and within a few minutes he will track her down.