Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Audrey called Ava to relay the good news. She only hope to find the infiltrator before Friday. Lucas works with proof if she can prove to him that Ava didn't steal from him that someone planned everything including his poisoning. He would believe her by then. Now how will she find the bastard.

She called Xander to her office.

" So what did you find?

" The new deliveries are been screened. The bartender was right but I noticed that one was missing and one of the old ones was missing too. Since the old bottle was in Mr Hamilton's suite where's the new bottle? A client can't take an unscreened drink meaning we've lots to do" he explained.

Audrey listened carefully to his observation and decided to see for herself.

" Let's find the remnant of the smashed bottle. I hope it hasn't been cleaned? She asked looking at the door

" No Manager Zachary I advise you should see the wine cellars first" he suggested following her gaze . He wanted to say something else when she put her index finger between her lips indicating he should shut up.

She smiled, it seems she doesn't have to look far. The culprit has appeared himself. She was going to give him a good show.

" You're right. I hope the Gates are still closed. " She asked

" Yes general manager. The other managers are making sure of it."

" Let's see those wine cellars then" she trailed off as Xander followed

They arrived to the wine cellars and Xander pointed to the vacant space for the missing bottle. She took a look at them and told Xander to screen one bottle for her .

He collected it from her and followed behind as they moved to another cellar.she noticed the same brand of wine. It was supposed to be Ava's wine but the name changed. She wanted to know why.

No one was allowed to leave the hotel that day including clients till the investigation was over. Friday was two nights away. She had to deliver.

Lucas returned to the hotel the next day . The hotel management welcomed him back with songs and dance and their appreciation with a party . He ignored the party and went to his suite this time with heavy security.

Audrey was more determined to find him . She had one day left. She was waiting for the screening to be ready. She had tasted the old one and it tasted like Ava's wine. She had to be sure so she brought her wine and compared it. She checked the system to see who made the wine and her eyes widened in shock when she saw the name: Ian.

Did he steal Ava's formula? Did he swap the drinks and stole from the Hamilton in Ava's name? She was furious. She picked her car keys and was ready to see Ava when an hostess told her Lucas demands her presence. She frowned and went anyway.

" Mr Hamilton, I am here"

" Spread the sheets. The laundry attendant just brought a new one"

" Then why didn't you tell her to spread it. This is unnecessary torment" she whispered to herself taking the bedsheets to the bed. She tied the screen of the bed and starting spreading it.

She finished with the bedsheets and spread the blankets while he looked around for error

" Are you done? He asked coldly

" Yes Sir. Anything else? Do you need a massage too ? She asked sarcastically . He frowned then nodded . She was surprised he agreed no she doesn't want to give him a massage.

" I was joking" she laughed jokingly but saw that he was serious. She was trembling.heaven knows she was joking.

" What? Cat got your tongue? Didn't you volunteer to do it a minute ago?

" Yes. I mean no. Where should I start from?

" No place good. Perhaps my legs.yes there" he ordered. Sometimes she wondered if he really was born by a woman. She belt down and massage his legs. She was stupefied that it was very strong. He was a general after all. She did so for almost an hour. She got a glimpse of him and he was sleeping so she pinched him unknown to her that he wasn't.

" I knew women are not to be trusted. Were you going to stab me to death ? He snapped. She stopped massaging him and look him straight in the eyes

" What will I gain from it? I don't even know you" she retorted standing up to leave. He grabbed her stopping her from leaving.

" I'm not done with you yet Continue with it" he ordered nonchalantly

" Where else should I massage? She asked in a lone tone . He drew her closer caressing her hair.

" What's the matter? You offended? He asked rubbing his thumb on her lips . She felt like electricity surging through her body.

" No. I have something to do if that will be all" she stuttered staring at him .

He drew her closer and kissed her deepening the kiss . She didn't know when she opened her mouth to grant him access. He just wanted to kiss her after what she went through with him but he didn't expect to lose control. He ran his hands on her body while kissing her.

Audrey felt like her brain froze and her body was in charge. She trembled in his arms running her hands on his hot body. He stopped kissing her and moved to her neck and clavicles touching her butt. She moaned softly caressing his hair.

The make out was cut short with a knock bringing them to reality. She stepped away from him thinking. What's wrong with her. Why doesn't her heart agree with her mouth.

Luke looked at her retreating back and sighed. He was about to make a big mistake. Why is he so interested in her? He needed to know.

" Get out of there" he yelled at the intruder knocking. He went to the bathroom for a cold bath.

Audrey resumed her investigation though her mind was in chaos. She shouldn't think about it. Lucas isn't someone she can be with. She checked the CCTV camera and saw Ian's cousin picking the pieces of the broken bottle while sneaking away.

She alerted the security officers to detain him. He has some explanation to do.