A One-Night Stand With A Mafia Don
Chapter 1 - Lilac Aphrodisiac
Name: Rielle Alessandra Wren
Nickname(s): Rie, Angel, Mia Rosa
Occupation: Wren Enterprises
Family: Diana Lucie Vincent (Mother, Divorced), Giovanni Adriano Wren (Father, Missing)
Relationship: Married to ???
The club blasted with deafening bass, and those neon lights throbbed arrogantly, like they owned the damn place. I knew it was a lousy idea, but my infuriating assistant wouldn't shut up about it. He'd been hounding me all day to attend that damn “Elite Debut” Party. A place where rich arrogant bastards go to flatter themselves. But, for small companies a way to “expand”. Usually, I didn't bother with such nonsense. I never chased connections; they came to me without me lifting a finger. But my assistant’s relentless nagging had me seething, and with a scowl, I reluctantly caved in.
Over the past four months, I'd been accumulating undeniable proof of individuals tailing my every move. Strangely, even my mother had somehow managed to pinpoint my whereabouts, a secret shared with only my trusted inner circle. At first, I had no intention of attending that event, but it was necessary to chase out the rat within my company. So, I decided to play the game, knowing that I had to dangle the bait to expose them.
Although to catch the prey, the predator has to be patient. So I decided to hide within the background and entered a random VIP Lounge.
Who knew this would happen…
Entrance of VIP Lounge of The Red Velvet Bar
Now, I was here, in the belly of the beast, not as a newcomer seeking favors but as a titan in my own right.]
The moment I stepped into the room, the atmosphere shifted. A pack of aging lions spotted their prey, and I could practically hear their internal calculations as they sized me up, assessing the potential gains of an alliance with my company.
Mr. Lawrence
M-Ms.Wren what a surprise! When did you find time to h-hang out with us old folks?
Mr. Ferdinand
Come on Mr. Lawrence, founding an empire at 21 isn’t a normal feat. Obviously there is a lot of work to handle.
Mr. Brown
Exactly and Mr. Lawrence, as people who were previously in the healthcare industry, we know the amount of work that’s given. *slight sneer and mumble* Let alone Mrs. Wren.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Gosh you all are making me blush, and yes it is true Mr. Brown it is quite a busy field.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
*smirk* But Mr. Brown, I heard Mr. Lawrence’s daughter has been recently hired in your fashion company .
Mr. Lawrence
Y-yes Ms. Wren, my daughter has been working for about half a year and she is close to getting a senior designer position! *proud*
Mr. Brown
*breaks a sweat and grabs a handkerchief to wipe it*
It was well known within the company that Ms. Lawrence's daughter was spreading her legs for quite some time and that Mr. Brown was the recipient.
Using this as a leverage towards Mr. Brown’s rude remark, it was quite amusing seeing his reaction.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
That is quite an incredible feat, I should really meet your daughter sometime Mr. Lawrence.
Mr. Lawrence
Please toast for my daughter Ms. Wren, *passes her a glass of Tequila Ley*
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Ah, thank you, Mr. Lawrence,
Giving a phony nod of agreement, I raise my glass in a toast and promptly down its contents in a single swift gulp.
Rat
*smirks in the background and leaves*
Perfect, Seems like the rat has been caught.
With a calculated air of feigned innocence, I casually announced my departure.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Well, gentlemen, I must take my leave. We will have to continue our conversation another time. And, Mr. Lawrence, best of luck with your daughter.
As I graciously extended my hand to everyone in the room, I paused deliberately when I reached Mr. Brown, leaning in with an insouciant smirk to whisper my parting words.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Oh, and Mr. Brown, next time you decide to sneer, kindly ensure it doesn't coincide with your extracurricular activities involving your dear friend's daughter.
With a smug pat on his shoulder, I left the room, leaving behind a trail of uncomfortable silence.
I clenched the wall tightly, unleashing a muttered curse under my breath.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Damn, that conniving snake had knew about my arrival, and came prepared
Struggling to rein in my impulses, I let out a forced laugh. To be honest, it would've been more surprising if there weren't multiple rats to catch, given these laced drinks.
Previously, as I brought the glass to my lips, I caught a whiff of that drink. A fragrance that always seemed to intertwine itself with my senses. While I had developed resistance to many poisons and aphrodisiacs alike over the years, Lilac remained one of my vulnerabilities, an element I had little control over. The Lilac Aphrodisiac, crafted from that very potent flower, was a force I couldn't easily combat.
Right here is where they believe they've got the upper hand, I mused, a sly grin crossing my lips. Sure, I may not catch them today, but that tequila they served up earlier practically handed me the identity of the rats on a silver platter.
Suddenly, a powerful arm yanked me into a room, and the potent aphrodisiac coursing through my veins left me helpless to resist. It was in that moment that all restraint on my uncontrollable impulses crumbled away.
Rielle Alessandra Wren
Oh crap.
Indeed, "Oh crap" was the only coherent thought that I managed to break through the haze of that Lilac Aphrodisiac-induced predicament.
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