Chapter 28: Deal With The Devil
"I can help you with your falling company as long as you help me. In two days, let's meet and discuss the other details." Alric's grip on the door tightened.
From the day first he knew that the girl was not any damsel in distress but a sharp tigress hiding her claws. She could fool Max and his other staff but she could not fool him.
He waited for the conversation to die before opening the door. She was sleeping with her eyes closed. Looking so serene that even he was fooled for a second.
He entered and pushed the door with force earning a gasp from her. She sat up with a start as if she was shocked by the sudden noise. Her face looked dazed and it took her a few seconds to come to her senses and notice his presence in her room.
Such a flawless act. He wanted to applaud and congratulate her for being such a good actress. But he wanted to see more of her act so he took the seat.
"Sir Graystone. You are here?" she looked at him in confusion. Out of everyone she had predicted, Alric did not hold even the last place.
"I heard that your family is blackmailing you to the limit that you were thrown out of the school and your aunt came to strangle you." he titled his head. His face had a mysterious smile that did not show his thoughts.
Nora was reluctant to chat with this man. For some reason, she knew he would not fall for her acts. So she only nodded as she held the sheets tightly in her hands.
"But the boss did not need to concern himself about it. I am sure you have so many tasks to handle." she shook her head only to earn a chuckle from him. It left a chill down her spine. It reminded her of the time she was locked in the dark room for a day and she could only hear the chuckle of her husband.