Chapter 4: My Godfather and Goduncle.

Anna's POV:

I took shower and got ready for office. I picked a peach color dress that ended above my knees and a pair of beige ankle strap stilletoes and wore them. The dress had a beige color belt around the waist.

I tied my hairs into a messy yet formal ponytail. I applied some eyeliner and peach color matte lipstick then sprayed my favorite Gucci perfume and put on beige color gloves. I headed downstairs to the dining room.

Everything was quiet without mom. It's okay. You've been alone without her for so many years. Think that you're away from her for your training. It's just two months and mom will be back. I sighed helplessly at my thoughts.

"My lady, your breakfast", the butler spoke. He had been with me for seven years and took care of me while mom was away. "It's okay, uncle Carson. I'll grab some espresso from Starbucks on the way", I said

and left.

"Ma'am, you've to leave for France tonight", Lucy informed. I nodded as I massaged my temples and closed my eyes. Mom, I already miss you and.... forget it. She said to herself in mind.

"Lucy, get me Mr. Jonas' reports", I said. She stared at me blankly. "You didn't hear me?", I asked in my usual cold tone. She immediately nodded and walked out then came with a file and gave me.

I read the documents and closed the file with a deep sigh. I took a photo out of my first drawer. A very handsome man smiled in the photo. "Are you doing fine now that I'm not there?", a tear escaped my eye.

"Why did you do that? You didn't trust me, why so? Am I not deserving to your love and trust?", I asked looking at the photo. "You know because of you, I won't be able to love anyone thinking nobody will give me the security or will ever trust me."

I sighed when I got nothing but silence in return and kept the photo back into the drawer. I hate you. I thought before closing the drawer.

In the evening, I left for France. "Boss, the car is ready", one of the bodyguard informed as I got down my helicopter and gave nod. A man in his late thirties came towards me and bowed.

"Young miss, welcome", he said respectfully. "Is the old man not tired at all? How much does he want to fight?", I chuckled and got into the car with the man. We reached the place and I got down.

A huge Mansion stood high in front of me. As I entered everyone bowed to me. "Welcome home, young miss", the words echoed in the palace. I walked inside and saw a man in his forties standing in front.

He had blonde hairs and deep blue eyes. His silhouette stood well built. He was getting old yet had the most powerful aura around him. He emitted power and danger.

"Uncle", I ran and hugged him. He chuckled and caressed my hairs. "Little girl, still the same", he laughed. I looked at him and pouted. "I'm only like this in front of you", I said. He nodded.

"I can see by the way everyone was shivering after they came to know that you're coming", he spoke with a proud smile. "I'm proud of you", he said and patted my head. I smiled innocently.

Everyone around the two of them were shocked to see Anna like that. Especially those who were new around her. Boss, what would it take from you if you are like that with us instead of being a cold and scary? Her bodyguards cried inside.

Anna went to the room which was especially for her. No one was allowed to use that room except her. She took a calming shower and wore a pair of white shorts and light blue sweatshirt. She pulled the sleeves a bit up making her look all sporty. She wore a white shoe and let her hairs down.

It was already lunch time here in France being 6 hours ahead of New York. She had dinner with her uncle. "Mr. Anthony Smith, would you mind to speak why you called me here?", Anna asked while savouring her dessert.

"I came to know that you rejected another guy", he ignored her question. "Uncle, answer me first", Anna said stubbornly. "When are you planning on getting married?", he again ignored her. She frowned.

"Uncle", she glared at him. "Wait for the right time", he said. She sighed. Well, that's how she learnt saying it's not the right time yet. "Now answer me", he spoke.

"Uncle, you know me. I don't want to be broken", she said casually. "What if you find the right person?", he asked. She stopped eating and looked at him. She was quiet for a while.

"You didn't think, right?", he asked. She nodded. "Princess, you'll meet that right person one day and I'm sure he'll love you and give you all. He will trust you and keep you secured", he continued.

"Uncle, no man exists like that except for you. I don't need anyone to trust me until I've you and mom. As for security, I'm more than capable of protecting myself. What do I lack? I've money, fame, success, a big company, mom...", she was cut off by Anthony.

"Love. You lack love. A person who will love you and make you feel secure when you're all broken. He'd be the only one to make you feel that you're important to him and the only one he wants", he said.

"That person doesn't exist. Love is a luxury and that's the only thing I can never afford even though I'm the richest mysterious woman of this planet", she laughed at herself for being so helpless.

"A luxury can be gifted too. That right person will gift you with that luxury just don't push the opportunity away", he spoke gently. She sighed and nodded as she knew that if she didn't agreed then he won't stop.

They finished their meal and then were taking a stroll in the garden. "How's your mom? I didn't get to talk to her for a few months", Anthony asked as he looked at Anna. "She's probably enjoying in Georgia with everyone."

"I see", he spoke. "Don't act as if you don't know anything", she narrowed her eyes at him while he chuckled. "Being a godfather you should ask me about everything, uncle. You just keep spying on us. I don't like you, old man", she continued.

"It's my responsibility to take care of my God niece and God sister. I can't risk the life of my Queen", he said and patted her head. "Uncle, why did you choose me as the Queen and not Rosy?", she asked. Rosy is her Godsister.

"Because Rosy isn't capable. If I'd handed the gang to her, it'd be all messed up. She doesn't think before making any decision and not so rational like you", he said.

"Why do you think I'm rational? You know me better than anyone and how my anger is."

"That's where you caught it. I know you better than anyone and your anger too. You don't get too much angry unless it's necessary. You were the most skilled child I ever saw. When you were a month old, I whispered something into your ears."

"What was that?"

"I'll tell you when it's the right time", he smiled gently. Anna rolled her eyes.

"What about the King? Is Vincent the King?", she asked. Vincent is Anthony's son. He has only two kids among them his son is the eldest one.

He didn't answer but smiled. She already knew the answer so she sighed.

The whole city in France was in uproar as they saw Anna's car going along with the bodyguards of Smith family which was like the royals in the country. Everyone knew how Anthony treated Anna like his own child even sometimes ignored his own children.

"Young miss, madame has called", the man from earlier came and handed her the phone. The man was Anthony's assistant. His name was Duke. He has been the loyal man of Anthony. Everyone from Anthony's side addressed her as Young miss as they have seen her grown up like a little girl.

"Yeah, mom?", she answered the call. "Why are only answering now?", Ruby's voice came out worried. She sighed when she heard her daughter's safe voice. Well, Anna's mom doesn't know about her underworld identity.

"I was taking a shower mom", she said as at this time she would be back home in New York. "Okay", her mom sighed. "Okay, mom. I gotta go. I've a video conference with my business associates. Take care", Anna hung up the call quickly.

"Go and rest for now. There will be a guest in the evening", Anthony said. She nodded and went to her room to rest. In the evening, she freshened up as she took a nap in the afternoon then brushed her hairs.

There was a knock on the door. Anna opened the door to find a maid. The maid bowed respectfully and said, "Young miss, master told you to come down to meet the guest." Anna nodded and dismissed the maid then went downstairs.

As she saw the person in front of her, Anna narrowed her eyes.

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