Chapter 38: Important guest

Mina looked at herself in the mirror for the third time proud of her look. Her hair was straighten falling on her back and stretching to her butt, her black six inch heels meant business, coupled with a light makeup making her look sweet, her pink lips was a contrast to her dress but nonetheless made the look sinisterly beautiful. Her whole look was like a deadly sin one couldn't resit the cherry ontop of all of it was the dress. She had ordered it 2 weeks back she wanted a custom made one that made people turn their heads in awe but no one could have it she paid alot of money for it but it was worth it. The short platinum dress with silver glitter and dangling spaghetti strips for sleeves, the low-cut neckline and little bow at the back was the cherry on top, she went with a beautiful stoned diamond earrings with a black ruby necklace, one would think she was the Queen of the occasion. If she was just a little less glamorous people would think she was going to a funeral or something of that sort, she was indeed, just because no one was going to die doesn't mean it wasn't going to be a funeral. Only if fiona didn't offend her and jian didn't try stealing her man. She planned on sitting through the lunch with the so called important guests, smile, be pretty, show them she's not dumb just because she's not the heir and let her dumb brother take over. She was basically doing all the dirty work for that guy after the lunch she'll just go to the party since it was almost time, she smiled just flipping her hair and walking out

"Show time" she said to herself walking out.

Mina's timing of walking out coincided with Mr. Lee walking in, she actually recognize the man, well he was indeed important because he is her father's biggest share holder, he is a big fish in the business world but what does she have to do with mr.lee maybe her mom wants to show a positive image of family to Mr.lee he was indeed a family oriented man, Mina was a bit confused why she was there instead of her brother until she saw a guy about her age or older and her heart skipped a beat, what was going on is this like a match making, the thought made her halt she looked ahead and locked eyes with the guy himself he smiled and she had to admit that he was very physically attractive but that doesn't mean she'll want a match made with him, she already has someone and working on it

"Oh mina, come" her mother ushered with her hands waving her over, mina gave her best smile and walked down the stairs that's when Brent got a good look at the so called 'future wife' he came to meet, she was pretty she wasn't like the prettiest person in the world but she just had charms that would draw one in like the one that would take a while to get your eyes off

"Like what you see" jackson lee whispered to his son teasing him, Brent just shook his head

"She's beautiful doesn't mean i want to marry her and is madly in love" brent whispered back as they walked towards the table that they were being ushered at

"That's a start" Jackson said giving Brent a slight shoulder bump smiling

"Mrs hawk, we're very sorry for the delay" Jackson apologize sincerely, he had told this son of his to take the whole day off and stay at their villa at the next town over so it would be easier to come over so they won't be late but guess where the guy got his stubbornness from

"Oh its fine" mina's mom said waving it off, she didn't mind the delay as she scrutinized the young man, he was very smart, very polite as he had bowed as a sign of greeting earlier, he was very rich, respectful and from a respectable family. She was satisfied nodding she ushered for them to seat

"Mr.lee" Lourdes hawk called out as soon as he walked out,

"Mr. Hawk" Jackson returned the geeting the two men gave each other a hug before they sat down

"Hello uncle" brent greeting, Lourdes laughed Merrily when referred to as uncle, this was a good sign since the guy always referred to him as Mr.lee. Well Brent had to put on a worthy performance because there's something the hawk family has that everyone is eyeing and his father had went so far to make a business deal with his son to get paid 26M if he manages to get the contract for him and 19M if he manages to get the smaller one, either one he wasn't picky. When mina heard the guy referring to her father as uncle she almost choked on air before glaring at the said guy, with the smile he was trying to hide she could tell he knew she was unto him

"Take a sit, take a sit" Jackson said as they all sat. Mona made it her mission to impress the Lee family and she wanted to paint a favourable image of her daughter too, so she made her serve the food with her even though they have maids who are getting paid to do the job, mina was annoyed beyond reason she should be executing the last phase of her plan. Although the hawk's have something the Lee's want, the Lee's have something that the hawk needed too the Lee were one of the most powerful and rich families in the united states and they're influence and power doesn't just stop there it goes beyond to Asia and Africa plus they're had the most connection in the business world, the fact that Mr. Lee married the adopted sister of harry, who is also a powerful woman on her own made it even better.

"Here uncle" Mina said serving Mr.lee some meat after she was subtly briefed by her mother that was his favorite, she smirked in victory when she saw the shocked expression on the guy's face, ha! she exclaimed in her mind. Mr. Lee, Mr. Hawk and Mona on the other side were excited they were glad it was walking out. The rest went well with the adults chatting about business and complimenting Mona's cooking, the lunch was fine except for some questions thrown at mina and the way she'll glare at Brent after every question as if he was the one that asked, amused him. She reminded him of someone, he hates to admit it but his 10th grade girlfriend just leaving him like that back then in the tenth grade that was in his first heartbreak and it did hurt. Right After lunch Mina asked for excuse, she wanted to silently slip out but her dad's next words just killed her spirit of escape

"Oh be back sweetie so you can show brent your garden" he said mina had to just smile and nod before she rushed up to her room locking the door immediately she got in.

After calming down, she checked the time and it was already 2:45 almost to three, she had to go get this garden scene done with so she could leave, her plan would start by 7 the perfect time to scare someone to death and then blame it on another she took out her phone and sent the message to the three other goon who have owed her for about a year now, they're dept was through the roof plus she wasn't the only person they owed. They were on the run for a hit and and run too, thank God the lady in the car was alright she just needed some medical treatment for her broken legs. Mina had given them an offer they couldn't refuse, forgive all their debts but she'll also paid there other depts and help them get out of their jail time they have to serve. Mina made this type of deal incase things go south or they get caught, she'll not be dragged into it these men were cowards all they fear is death and mina created an image of an absolute monster to them so they won't think twice if someone asked them do you think mina could kill you they'll answer yes in a heartbeat, she went as far as hinting to one of the guys he knew where his daughter lives although he kept that a secret because of his lifestyle he didn't want his daughter getting dragged to it, of course mina wasn't going to hurt a kid but she made sure they had that reputation of her in their minds and it works because he keeps them in place.

"We're already here as crew decorating the room" one of the men said, three of the men she hired pretended to be part of the worker crew chole hired to decorate the mystery room because the company they hired them from specializes in that

"Make sure it's perfect" she replied before immediately hacking into their phones and making sure everything is deleted, one thing she was happy about is that the guys couldn't tell her face, they've never meet but one time she meet with them to sign the extension contrast her ID had slipped and they captured her name and surname with a few details but she wasn't worried about that, they know who they're dealing with and know how to behave. She still remembered how she meet them at a casino after she went to celebrate a friend's birthday, one of her men that actually did the initial transaction.

"Mina" her mom knocked and she knew it was time to have that stupid garden walk. She didn't want to show him her lovely garden

"Ugh" she groaned before answering her mother that she would be out in a minute, she looked at herself in the mirror added lip gloss to her lips and left. It was already 3:02 she'll just spend 30 minutes with this guy and get ready to leave, today was her big day she can't miss it

"Oh she's finally here" her father laughed as he drank with mr.lee, mina just smiled to show respect but she was beyond annoyed

"Shall we" Brent stood up, he wanted to get this done with aswell. If he could leave early he'll like to accompany luke to his meeting, that guy cannot function without him and he also didn't want to miss out on what's luke next step this game being played by those two was fascinating to him.

"Sure" Mina smiled but the moment they walked out and away from earshot her smile dropped and she went straight to the point

"I don't want to marry you" she said folding her hands and Brent raised his brows this woman was something else

"Okay" he nodded

"Good, because i like someone else" mina added giving him a side glance only to lock eyes with his annoying beautiful brown ones, she coughed when she heard him chuckling, he had caught her staring

"Does the person like you back" he asked and mina did a one-eight turn with an offended look

"I guess he doesn't" Brent added when he heard mina scoff and turn back facing the front, he tried poking her for conversation but she'll only glare and pout refusing to say anything so they walked in silence until they reached her garden and he gasped he was impressed by what he saw. They walked into the greenhouse garden and was meet with a vibrant, glass-enclosed space filled with colorful flowers, cascading vines, and fragrant blooms. Sunlight streams in, nurturing roses, lilies, orchids, and lavender. A stone pathway winds through, leading past potted plants, small fountains, and benches for relaxation. Butterflies and bees add life, making it a peaceful sanctuary for nature lovers,

"Wow its beautiful" he complimented and that was when mina started finally opening up and they actually had something in common like for example they're love for plants. As they chatted about the plants Mina received a beep she checked and realized it was another call from Seth to Jain this time because jian received the call she got notified

"Excuse me" she said as she walked away, what she didn't know was brent happen to glance at her phone and saw

'pin code #65hxt jian call in Seth'

"What" he frowned confused, did he see that right, was that a hack code to a jian and does this girl know seth, is it the same Seth