(Author’s POV)
"Mr. Everests’, we have been waiting for your arrival," a woman’s voice broke their conversation as they all turned around to look at the person who called for them. She gave all of them a blinding yet flirtatious smile as she added, "Welcome to, Esteria."
Dion arched as eyebrow in amusement, as Elio remained poker faced. Brave narrowed his eyes while looking at the woman’s face, it somehow looked familiar to him.
"And who you might be?" Alaric questioned her straightaway. His attitude haughty and aloof.
She offered her hand for a handshake as she introduced herself, "My name is Elisa Queens and I am one of Mr. Larson’s secretaries. He gave me the responsibility for accompanying you and bring you all to his residence." Her smile remained intact as she gazed at Alaric, her eyes filled with ambition and dark desire.
And her attire, though she was formally dressed, but, the deeper than the ocean neckline of her black, lacey blouse and her higher than the mountain slit extremely tight maroon pencil skirt was provocative, at the same time enticing for all to see. The people nearby were all mesmerized by her charm, as her cherry hair were styled openly. She was dress more like those roleplay girls than a professional secretary. And she wasn’t even trying to hide the ambition in her eyes. It spoke volumes, with all the gesture and looks.
"Residence? Wasn’t the said meeting happening in a hotel?" Dion questioned.
Elisa replied, her tone professional, "The formal meeting will take place in The Crown Opulence but Mr. Larson wanted to have a brief meeting with the guests, today." She explained.
Alaric raised his chin and commented, his tone flat, "And what about the personnel change. We were informed that someone named Fabian Stephens would be receiving us. I don’t see him with you."
Elisa licked her lips and muttered, "Mr. Stephens had some last minute business to attend to. So, he couldn’t receive you. For now, I will be the one, escorting you. He will be there at the Larson Mansion."
"Then, lead the way," Alaric didn’t shake her hand, he ignored it completely and started walking in other direction. But Elisa wasn’t fazed at all. Her eyes were set on someone else.
"You must be Mr. Brave Everests, CFO of Everests Cooperation. I have read a lot about you in magazines and watched your interview as well. I ’really’ admire you, I mean I admire your hard work," Elisa praised him like a true fan girl as she extended her hand once again.
Brave was a bit dazed, he was trying to recall where he has seen Elisa. Though, he didn’t want to, he instinctively shook her hand lightly. He wanted to let go and tried to pull it back but, Elisa didn’t let him let go. She gave it a good squeeze, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Everests," Brave was startled by that sudden squeeze and pulled his hand away and followed Alaric. He was a bit rattled by the sudden turn of events.
Elisa then turned to Dion, "Mr. Dion Everests, you look more handsome in real life. The photos in those articles and tabloids don’t do any justice." She was flattering Dion and he was well aware of it. He has seen countless people in his life trying to curry favor like that. He shook her hand and as soon as there was the physical contact, he raised both his eyebrows.
He wanted to use his powers on her and try to fluctuate her emotions, but he was shocked to realized that his power had no effect on her.
Elisa wasn’t a vampire, he was sure of it and nor was she from any other animal species. ’She looks human and smells one like too, so why can’t we oscillate her emotions,’ Drey commented, with a hint of perplexity.
’This hasn’t happened before. During our stay here, we will have to keep a close eye on her,’ Dion replied. ’She isn’t that simple. Jacob Larson is trying to play a dangerous game here.’
And the last person Elisa greeted was Elio, "Mr. Elio Everests, you have been studying medicine, right? I really appreciate your work. I~" She wanted to say more but Elio cut her off.
He kept his distance from her and just replied with a, "Thank you, Ms. Queens." And just like Alaric, he didn’t shake her hands and walked towards the Mercedes S-class cars which were parked for them.
’Playing hard to get, aren’t you? But what can you do. You are all werewolves, half~ wolves. It is in your nature to give into your desires, isn’t it. That’s what animalistic instinct is, you cannot stay away from pleasure and temptation, even if you want to. We have plenty of time together. I will make sure to play this game and come out as a winner. I will be the last one standing, in this game of desire and devourment,’ Elisa curled her lips upwards as she gazed at the four brothers’ back. She was already planning her next move on them.
She then walked towards them and explained, "We have arranged separate cars for you. Mr. Alaric, Mr. Brave, please, your car is this way." The driver opened the back door and respectfully waited for them to get in. Alaric seated in while Brave glanced at Elisa once again, his face filled with varied emotion.
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