Chapter 9: Seduction
"Vladimir Ivankov! What the hell are you doing here? You almost won the bid, you crazy idiot. Do you want to sabotage our plan?" Lanny lashed out at her brother. His sudden appearance during the auction was not part of their plan. "You are supposed to take care of the kids!"
"Why should I? I’m not their father," Vladimir retorted, maintaining his cold demeanor. "I should have won if you didn’t interfere," He nonchalantly added, blaming his sister.
With her nostrils flaring, Lanny tightened her fist, harboring the urge to punch her stubborn and heartless big brother. "I’ll tell Dad about this! You neglect your duty to take care of your nephew and niece!" She threatened him. "Go back now, you stupid jerk!"
Lanny and Vladimir were consistently engaged in ceaseless quarrels. They didn’t get along well. Only Sabrina could pacify the two serving as their peace mediator.
"I’m not leaving," Vladimir asserted, crossing his arms over his chest. "And mind your words. I’m the Big Boss around here. This isn’t your territory. Show some respect." He cast her with a stern warning glare.
Lanny narrowed her eyes in response. "You won’t budge, huh? Hmm, I’ll tell Athena you’re the worst Uncle in the world. She is very fond of Aaron and Kimmy, treating them like her own children. She will hate you if you neglect them!" she threatened him once again. This time her words worked like magic.
"Fine. I’ll leave." Vladimir conceded, finally obeying his sister.
’Heh! I knew it. Sabrina is the best way to scare this crazy jerk!’ Lanny smiled inwardly, feeling relieved.
"Gosh. Time to go back. I bet the bidding is over. I wonder who won." Lanny murmured to herself as she made her way back to the banquet hall.
Sabrina was already waiting for her in the dressing room. When Lanny arrived, she saw Sabrina pacing back and forth across the room.
"Hey, what’s wrong?" she asked her worriedly.
"Oh, it’s nothing. I’ve been waiting for you." Sabrina smiled at her faintly.