Chapter 83: Chapter 83

Viola wanted so badly to leave Ivy's house before Lucas find her. Ivy returned from work exhausted hoping the deal with Lola's fashion designing world can compensate her for the billions she had lost.

" Viola, I've something doing. My guards are wounded. We're going somewhere. " She announced making Viola flinch

" Where? I can't leave"

" With my private jet. I'll take care of your identity. I need to know if it's genuine this time."

" Oh. You were duped because you don't know how this works but not to worry as long as you take care of my identity, prevent Lucas from finding me. I'm sure I can detect fake contracts and fake dollars " she smirked walking inside to get dressed.

Since Ivy is going bankrupt then she better takes the opportunity to escape with a few dollars. All she needed was something to sell.

Ivy looked at her bruised healing skin for the last time and clenched her fist. Audrey is going to pay for hurting her. She does want her dead now. She regrets not killing her years ago.

' I'm ready. Let's go" said Viola dressed in a business suit up with a hat

" Okay" whispered Ivy walking out.

Lola was waiting for her in Audrey's hotel checking the time regularly. Ivy was late. They thought she wasn't coming. They weren't going to use the same trick twice. Audrey mouthed telling her to wait for a little.

It was at the nick often in the night when she arrived.

" Sorry, I'm late. I've been attacked recently and I think the night will do the trick. " She apologized as Lola beckoned them to sit. Viola's face darkens on seeing Lola. They're working together? Audrey must have sent her she suggested. She mustn't see her. She has to run for it.

" Who's your friend? Asked Lola noticing the lady with a hat standing with her refusing to take a seat. She didn't look her in the face either.

" This is Mercy. She's my lawyer. Here to review our contract" said Ivy sternly

' ok. Miss Mercy has a seat. Nice to meet you. " She said stretching her hands. She was disturbed. She wasn't expecting Ivy to bring a lawyer. Audrey was watching through the CCTV.

She heard them and stood up to pass a message to Lola not to abort the mission.

" Likewise Miss, what's your name? Asked Viola feigning another voice entirely. How will she escape?

" Lola! please do sit" she offered again but Viola didn't think so

" I need to use the restroom," she said quickly walking away.

On her way to the bathroom, she saw Audrey coming her way. It was a good thing she wore a round hat. She tried to compose herself as she passed by. Oh, she could tell it was Audrey. Her figure might be broader but she recognized her defiant face. Besides she has seen photos of her with Lucas before when the drug lord was trying to explain to her that he was scared of the man she was with.

Audrey followed another part to the diner keeping a close watch while she sent a waitress to deliver her message.

The waitress did as she asked.

" Are we to continue with the contract or wait for your lawyer. It's getting late if you ask me" said Lola impatiently

" No need. Can I take the papers home then get back to you?

" It's for a shipment Miss jerkins. You can sign the ones for the shipment right while you cross-check the new contract. It's on its way already" said Lola tentatively

" Of course. Can I take a copy too? She asked as Lola nodded. She signed the shipment papers later on as Viola didn't show up again. She didn't want to lose an opportunity like that.

They were done and Ivy left. She entered her car and saw Viola there sleeping.

" What the hell was that about? Asked a disappointed Ivy

" That's Lola, Audrey's cohorts. They helped Audrey to escape from the brothel" she announced making Ivy flinch

" What? They? What do you mean by they?

" Ava and Lola are her cohorts. I'm afraid they wanted to dupe you"

" This isn't a joke, is it? Audrey is responsible for my business crisis? She duped me? ' she snapped

" Still don't want to stain your hands with her blood? Asked Viola sarcastically

" I just signed a shipment with them? Omg," she quickly alights the car running into the hotel but couldn't find Lola there.

" Oh no. Where's the manager of this place? Where is the lady I was speaking to? She demanded in frustrated as Xander came out

" Calm down ma'am. The manager is busy. The lady you met has left the hotel through the other exit. Have a nice day ma'am" said Xander urging her to stop shouting in the hotel

" What! ? She said ransacking her hair.

She left the hotel calling Lola on the way.

Lola and Audrey wondered what went wrong all of a sudden as they were watching her through the CCTV cameras. They guessed it had something to do with the lawyer. So she searched for the footage of her going into the restroom and how she sneaked out of the hotel. Her hat fell when she ran out of the building. Lola zoom in, shocked.

" Viola? " They exclaimed in unison looking at the screen properly

" She's with Ivy? Of course" said Audrey running out of the office as Lola sprint behind her. They ran outside the hotel but couldn't see them.

" Damn. She was so close. She must have recognized me" said Audrey regretfully

" It's easy. Tell Lucas where to find her and leave the rest to him. Easy peasy " said Lola glad Lucas hates her too

" And how will I do that? To Lucas I don't know Viola and has never seen her " she voiced in frustration

" Then tell Vanessa. She can inform Bobby while he takes it from there" suggested Lola. Finally, they'll live a happy life together

" Good idea," she said walking inside to change.

" Just call Vanessa Audrey, no need to visit her" she urged thinking she's using it as an excuse to see Luke

" And if she's with Bobby? He suspects our connection as it is. I don't want to give him a reason to doubt me"

" You're right. Talk to her tomorrow okay? She urged yawning.

" Thanks, Lola. She signed the papers meaning she signed her properties away. How nice" she grinned glancing through the papers

" She's desperate as it is. It wasn't difficult. Now if you'll excuse me. I need to sleep." She started walking to her room.

Audrey couldn't take the chance as she called Lucas. His phone rang for some time then he picked. It was almost twelve midnight

" Yes Audrey," he said half awake. She could tell his eyes were still closed

" Luke, can you send someone to pick me? She urged

" Where are you at this time of the night? He asked sitting up.

" At the hotel. I just finished working. Adrian has been disturbing me lately. I don't want to sleep at the hotel anymore. Should I wait? She pouts waiting for his reply

" Of course. I'll send Bobby your way " he said dialing Bobby's number.

" I'll be waiting my love," she said coquettishly ending the call.

She needed to be there before Vanessa leave for the office and after Bobby and Lucas were gone. It's a good thing Bobby always drove Lucas to work.

She waited for some time dropping a message for Lola the next morning. She heard Bobby honk for her and she came out. She entered the car and he drove off.

" Good morning Miss. Sir Lucas sent me to you"

" Sorry if I woke you up. " She apologized as he hummed. He was upset wasn't he? she wondered.

They arrived at the house. she alighted entering the living room while Bobby went to his room to continue his sleep.

She went further to see Lucas sitting on the couch waiting for her.

" I'm sorry for waking you up. Let's go to bed " she urged taking his hand climbing the stairs

" I preferred when you were living here ." He muttered as Audrey giggled.

They entered his room and he went straight to bed.

" I need a bath. Can I use your bathroom? She asked as he nodded.

She came out wearing his sweatshirt which was below her knees. She dried her hair and joined him on the bed holding him to sleep.

" Are you sleeping? She asked nibbling on his earlobe as his back was turned to her

" How can I bear to sleep with you around? He muttered with his eyes closed

" That's true," she murmured resting on his shoulder from behind exhaling

" You seem to be tense. Something new happened recently? He asked facing her while she slept on her palms staring at him

" No. I couldn't go home at night. " She stated as he scoots closer to her.

" I missed you, Audrey. " He said engaging in a warm passionate kiss with her. She turned the side lamps off enjoying the moment.

She called Vanessa already informing her to wait the next morning. She only wishes Viola was still living with Ivy.