Chapter 146

Queens boulevard a small estate in the heart of Birmingham city came alive that faithful evening as usual. The neighbours already knew what would happen, so most of them who had need for their cars had to choose a comfortable place and parked, while the others who wouldn't be needing theirs, didn't bother. The central area that was reserved for parking of cars, was left empty due to the occasion, although it was the norm. 

At exactly 5pm, the first few guests began to arrive. The very first car that came in was a Rolls Royce. Out of it came a family friend and a business partner, then followed by other Rolls that accompanied it, all were business associates. The Ushers were handy, and did there job as experts, they made sure each guest was led to the particular seat reserved for them. The VIP guests were directed to their seats while the ordinary guests had a place for them. 

As the guests arrived, so was the estate filled with cars. There were various variety of cars, of different brands and models. The park was well planned in such a way that drivers park according to the lines marked for each car. This made it easy for anyone to leave whenever he or she desires without difficulty. There wasn't the need to call for another driver to give way, thereby inconveniencing such a driver.

Meanwhile, Bruno was already on ground with some special agents who were detailed for him to work with. He had already designated and assigned them to different locations, some were outside the estate while others were inside. A few others were assigned right inside the house. He was acting as there supervisor and that gave him access to every part of the house. He had taken his time to study Mike's picture which Chase sent to him, although he hadn't seen the members of the household, except Margaret, he was sure that once he set his eyes on Mike, he would recognize him.

The Chefs girlfriend was already in the building, she was dressed in same uniform with others team of waitresses, they all had a tag on there shirt. The tag had 'ASK ME' boldly printed on it, these were the team in charge of service, including giving attention to guests who in one way or to the other were confused and needed help. Having at the back of her mind what brought her to the party, the lady was happy with the position given to her. She had access to where the main event was happening,as well as every other part of the building. The uniform served as a guaranteed access to move around the building without suspicion, questions and embarrassment. The moment she settled in with other members of her team, she called Lizzy and informed her. Lizzy equally got in touch with Lucy and gave her situation report too.

Just like the security, which is one of the most important position on the event, the journalist whose office it was to make sure the event was show cased to the world, wasn't left out. She also was part of the early arrivals. She came in the company of Lucymang. Brains and Lucymang had flown in two days before the event and all the necessary arrangements made were looked into, and the few loosed ends were tightened. Final negotiation were made and agreement was reached based on financial implications and payment. It was after the meeting that Brains left, while Lucymang stayed back in the hotel til the fixed day. That morning, both of them dressed in attire of same colors and had same tag on them indicating that the were THE PRESS. When they had successfully gained access into the building, and Lucymang having surveyed the inside of the building, she knew it would be an easy one for her. All she needed was to identify Mike and monitor his every move. She also had already studied the picture she had of Mike. Even though she had seen Mike a few times, she wasn't sure she would recognize him when she would see him, hence the need to do a thorough work at studying the picture given to her. She called Brains and informed him that she was already inside and job had started. Access to every part of the building especially the interior,wouldn't be a problem according to the journalist, she had been on the job for years and no other journalist had covered the event. She knew how easy it would be to walk around freely without being questioned. Part of what they would cover as the event was about to start was the exterior and interior of the building, a way of showcasing how magnifying, beautiful and expensive the house was.

If there was anyone missing out in the building, as he was yet to gain access, that was Cindy's contact. As at the time the guests were beginning to arrive, the person that was supposed to grant him access was yet to get back to the building, he worked in the building as as the electrical engineer, and during such events, he was always around making sure there wasn't lighting problems in the building. The other young man who was monitoring him to make sure he truly gained access to the party, was feeding Cindy with information on him. Cindy's agent  had tried the the engineers number severally, he wasn't picking his call, he wondered why the man would disappoint him in such a critical time. He decided to take a risk and gate crash into the building.

He was already dressed in an outfit that one could identify him with as an electrician, with some of his tools hanging in his breast pocket, while he held his tools bag in his hand. His cover all was partly stained with grease, which he intentionally rubbed, while his hand was also greased. When he got to the gate, fortunately for him, Bruno had just left to the building. Bruno was a smart agent who could smell a lie and a disguise within a few seconds, it would have been an easy one as usual spotting the young man out and sending him back, but luck ran on his side and he got a pass to the building. He was being queried at the entrance of the building, while he was stuttering for want of an convincing answer to give, the engineer arrived. The engineer identified him as a colleague of his, he invited, that was how he finally gained entrance. As soon as the spy monitoring him saw that he had gone into the building, he called Cindy and informed her.

Meanwhile, Chase had left Paris that morning with the first flight to United Kingdom. He and Olivia had made a very serious arrangement that was near leak proof, that it was almost impossible for his absence to b noticed. His pickup arrangements were factored into plans. As soon as he landed UK, it was an easy one getting pass the immigration and other authorities. His passport was a diplomatic one, and his position in the interpol made him untouchable. He wasn't even searched, as he showed his passport, he was allowed to pass through as VIP. Immediately he walked out from the arrival door, looking up, he saw the placard bearing his pseudo name. He walked up to the young lady and tapped her on the shoulder, that was when she saw him. She took him to the car and they drove off. 

Chase asked the young lady to drive to an eatery where he would have a good meal and a drink, he had checked his time and noticed that there was still a lot of time on his side, so he needed to chill somewhere as a means of buying time. He had wanted to take the beautiful young lady driver to a hotel for a little fun, but from few chat he had with her, he noticed that she was an agent just like Alicia, and it was against there work ethics to indulge in such act. The lady located a very comfortable eatery which wasn't that far from the city. It was barely 40 minutes to Margaret's house, she had been thoroughly briefed on Chase's trip, hence her wise decisions in selecting both the best route and nearest eatery. Chase persuaded her to join him to eat, and after a little hesitation, she accepted. 

They had a little more chat about work and the city, the lady already knew who Chase was and his rank so she respectfully spoke and answered to him. She was able to give few information she could about Margaret's family and what they represented in the city, it was then that Chase got to know that they were of Mexican decent although they were British citizens. After the meal, Chase paid the bill, and they continued the journey to the destination. This time, the lady wasn't as fast as she was right from the airport, she knew she was almost there, and felt there wasn't need for speed. Chase was more relaxed, he was also silent, all that was going on in his mind was the best, and possible way to get the information he needed in a shortest time.