Chapter 94: Chapter 94

(Vivienne)

"Wow," I muttered in perfect amusement when my eyes fell on the hall before me. I couldn't keep from admiring such beauty before me

Immediately we got to the vast party hall. My eyes widened in amazement. For a second I thought I was at some planned movie scene party because the lights were mesmerizing.

The interior decorations were top notch and the cool pleasant atmosphere was quite inviting. Like Mandy said. It was a high-class party with an extravagant setup. The tables were arranged according to only four people per table. I smiled lost in a different world of men and women who were talking and when we were joined by four people two ladies and two men. I didn't know what to say

"Is she Victor...she's beautiful...is your hair naturally red" the lady in a mermaid tail half shoulder. She looked beautiful but I did know why she had white gloves on

"Umm"

"Yes darling, such great hair you have...it's so rare...I love your eyes, they are beautiful" another one said and I stood there as the four people, including the strange men, made various compliments about my dress. It seemed the dress was perfect

"Wow, Victor...you both look good together...I must say you have great taste in everything" the lady with the gloves said when Victor made the introductions. I was worried about everything but he handled the matter flawlessly

"Yes I must say...she's like a small model..dear have you ever thought about being a model, "the second lady who joined us said touching my hair. She had beautiful brown hair falling to her waist. I loved her big eyes

"No...I'm not a...fan of cameras"I said, trying not to talk too much. We were already sitting at a table and drinks were delivered to us. It was awkward sitting with these people who had something to show off for. Like the lady with gloves, she was some famous business lady. She said she used to be a model but now she isn't. The brown-haired lady owned a modeling agency and she didn't stop talking about me being a model.

It was ridiculous posing naked for cameras

"It's okay dear...this is safe for you...I'm so surprised Victor brought a date...the man is so successful and handsome... someone any woman would love...just look at him"the lady with gloves said pointing secretly at Victor standing with his friends by the bar counter. I saw as he was offered some whiskey but he shook his head and surprisingly turned to where I was our eyes met and I averted my eyes from him awkwardly but I saw as he started coming towards our table and my heart skipped a beat

"Excuse me ladies can I steal Ms. Payton for a while"Victor came to our table and said with a faint smile and the ladies

"Of course Victor...but bring her back," one of the ladies said with chuckles and I rose to my feet and followed him. I wondered what was happening

"Is everything okay?"I asked when we got to the bar counter where there were fewer people

"Ms. Payton right now I'll be by the VIP lounge with some of my partners...please feel free here...I won't take long and if you need anything don't hesitate to tell me" he explained while glancing at his watch, his brows were creased and he looked worked until. I guessed he wasn't going to enjoy the party but work

I nodded with a smile and Victor walked away, I watched as he disappeared into the crowd and I sighed turning to the counter. I was bored and for a second I wanted to go to the table and join the ladies but I dropped the idea.

I was tired of hearing their talk mostly about Victor and what he was and which woman deserved him

"Can I get you anything?" the waiter asked walking to me since he was behind the counter and I nodded

"Something soft please...no alcohol," I said and pulled out a chair and carefully sat down. My hand snaked to my neck and I massaged myself. The music was too boring for me. Slow music at parties, what happened to loud ear-deafening music. I was in the mood to dance but with the boring people around. I side and took my juice

"Hey there hottie" while I was sipping on my cold drink, I heard a male voice say but I didn't bother since it could be anyone but when I felt a rough hand on my back. My anger flared hence I titled my head to see which animal dared to touch me without permission

"May I help you?"I asked through gritted teeth, doing everything not to seem disrespectful because I found a man dressed in a dark blue tux. He was the only one wearing something different. He looked at me and I saw that smug tugging at his lips. I shrugged his hand away and shifted a little from him.

"Such a gorgeous thing sitting by herself...I saw you from a distance and I couldn't keep myself from wanting you" the so-called man said in a deep voice as he bit his lower lip. I frowned feeling disgusted with him

"Thanks for that sir...but I'm taken"I simply said even though it was a lie to keep the weird-looking man away and turned to my glass and gulped down. I hoped he left me alone but when I glanced to the sides. I found him looking at me with an expression I didn't like

"Look baby do...when I say I want you...I want you...I don't care which man brought you here...as I see it the loser left a gem by herself"the man said smirking at me lustfully. I didn't like his approach hence I smiled at him and brought my purse up and slowly opened it still looking at him. He thought I was playing along and entertaining his advances but I was going to teach him a lesson

"And I don't care about you, sir...I hate men like you...you better leave because I'm not one of those rich girls you trap"I remarked smiling even more. He looked angry indeed that his eyes changed from lustful to rage "I carry this pocket knife with me...if you make a move I'll chop you into little pieces and accuse you of harassment...sexual harassment in public"I told him straight and lowered my purse to show him what I had in there. The man was shocked seeing the little knife I had there and soon I saw his expression change from a bitter one to a nervous one

"Haha...I...was just kidding...such a strange girl...I know you came with Victor...tell you what I'll be right back" he said with nervous chuckles she rose from his chair and kept on backing away still chuckling and before I knew it, he disappeared from there

"Such a jerk" I muttered and closed my purse

It didn't matter where I was, I always had protection with me and if any man wanted to take advantage of me, the had to be ready to lose a part of their body

"Hey...is the food delicious, "someone asked and this time it was Zion. I blinked a few times knowing I was sitting on a table all by myself trying out new and different cuisines the waiters brought to me. I was having fun tasting something sour and sweet that I forgot about the rest of the world and dug in

"Hi...done already"I asked knowing he too was part of the squad having a business talk with Victor

"Nah...I was bored...wanna dance…." he asked with a grin and I shook my head, not at the food. I hated slow dancing but I didn't even have time when he grabbed my hand and pulled me up. I laughed at how ridiculous he was but he smirked and dragged me to the dance floor where some coupes were dancing

"So... Ms. Payton...how old are you?" the man asked as he placed his hand on my waist while he held my other hand and I placed mine on his shoulder. We were slow dancing like the others complimenting the beautiful song playing

"How about you guess Mr…"I said with a smile pausing since I forget his name

"Jackson...my surname is Jackson but you can call me Zion," he said and pulled me closer to him. I gasped, feeling uncomfortable when he instantly turned me around and slammed me back to him. I heard him chuckle happily that I could keep up with his moves

"And is the lady...for Victor?" he asked as we moved to the melody of the music, his question was strange that I didn't answer

"Mr. Jackson...that's my private life...I'm sure Mr. Ellison made the introductions"I remarked not giving anything away, he was trying to pry in my affairs by asking about me and Victor. If he was his friend then why not ask Victor instead

"Ah...I see...the little one is smart ''he said and I giggled moving away from him but he pulled me back and tried to hug me from behind unfortunately a large hand grabbed me so fast and unexpectedly that I gasped nearly falling but I balanced in someone's eyes. My eyes lifted to see who it was and

"Victor?"I muttered his name seeing how furious he looked. I thought I was seeing incorrectly but the way he gripped my neck showed something else

"You can go... I'll take it from here," Victor said bitterly looking at Zion who seemed surprised with his friend

"I'm not done dancing with her...she's great, "Zion said looking at me with a wide smile and I smiled back knowing he wasn't so bad. His smile was relaxing and his dance moves were great but Victor was not happy, he didn't have to say anything because Zion got the message and excused himself from there

The song changed and I was standing there awkwardly in Victor's arms. I was a lot shorter compared to him. At least with Zion, I didn't look so small and now my heart was racing. I didn't know what to do or why I felt so uncomfortable with Victor having to dance together but my head was so blank that I forgot all my dance moves. My elts were shaky as I looked up at him and he was staring at me intensely

"What? Ms. Payton doesn't want to dance with me?" he muttered seriously and moved his warm hand to my waist. His touch was different and electrifying so I glanced at how he was holding me back up. He was serious as he pulled me closer to him and my hand and ended up resting on his chest

"No sir...I mean it's not like that" I voiced out not even sure what I was saying but it seemed everyone had cleared the dance floor for us because of glancing to the sides. I saw people standing around the dance floor looking at us

I felt even more nervous as I kept my gaze on Victor. I saw a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips knowing I had to dance with him seeing how everyone was clapping and cheering like it was some show for them

"Care for a dance...If it will make you feel better...I'll pay for the dance or do you prefer...we stand here and do nothing" to my surprise Victor said with a full smirk as he moved his hands to my waist gripped me tightly and turned me around so that my back was to him and he snaked his arms around my stomach and pressed down gently unexpectedly that I gasped.

I had to dance with him but how when his touch and presence made me weak. The music was so romantic and the colorful bubbles flying around with some white fog made the atmosphere breathtaking

I didn't even know where I got the courage to show him I was not a coward and I hated losing especially when he offered to pay me which wasn't a problem. He already knew I was a greedy Surrogate who charged for every little service I rendered.

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While Victor and Vivienne were dancing and people cheering more couples joined in as they danced while the man in blue tux sat at the bar counter gulping down tequila shots like water

"How dare she...such a little slut!" he growled out as he slammed the glass down and took another. Before he stood two men in Black and they had their heads bowed as if waiting for him to speak

"Boss," one of the men said and the-man laughed like a mad man as he averted his eyes from Vivienne and Victor and looked up at his men

"This party is too boring. I want to have fun...get that girl for me...I want her...and deal with the man."Just like that, the man gave his orders and adjusted his suit and the two men nodded and shifted their sharp cold eyes towards the dance floor.