Chapter 142 - Welcome With Fabulous Gossip
The following day, Hailey and Fraine flew back to Metro City. They were pushing their luggage toward the exit door when Hailey saw Bruce outside the airport. He casually nods at her before he disappeared among the crowd.
Fraine stood beside her as they waited for the Uber car that Hailey chartered just now.
While waiting for their car, they chat endlessly, talking about the life they have living in this city. Not long, their vehicle finally arrived.
"Fraine, I will set a dinner tomorrow to meet my business partners. I will leave the rest to you."
"Okay." She replied. Fraine didn't need Hailey to elaborate her statement. She understands that she has to make sure that Hailey's business partners here in P Country would zip their mouths once they meet her tonight.
"Relax, Fraine. Just act casual around me. We are good friends now. Not a boss and an employee." Hailey smiled at her.
"I think I'm still not getting used to it."
"You will very soon. I will text you the address tomorrow morning after I confirm that the restaurant is available. It was sudden, and I know they already have countless reservations for tomorrow night."
Fraine blinks many times while staring at Hailey's angelic face. Until now, she still can't believe it after she discovers her true identity.
But whatever she found out does not concern her, but her salary once she manages her store. Just thinking about it, she could finally save a lot soon!
After twenty minutes, the car stopped in front of the apartment's gate where Fraine lives. She waved at Hailey and watched the car leaving.
Fraine turned around, the gate open, and the two security guards greeted her. She smiled at them and returned the greetings.
When she entered the apartment building, the receptionist also greeted her, which she became friends.
She walks straight to the lift and presses the top floor buttons. It only took a minute, and she arrived at her unit.
And just the moment she stepped inside the entryway, she immediately noticed the men's shoes on the floor. It's not only one pair but two! Suddenly, her heart beating faster.
She took off her shoes and put them in the shoe cabinet, and wore her pink slippers.
Fraine breathes in and breathes out before she pushes the door open and slowly walks the corridor.
She saw Zaijan seated on the single couch in the living room while Rodney was on the balcony which the guy was startled to see her entering the living room.
Rodney was smoking, and he immediately puts out the cigarette in his hand to the ashtray on the table and throws them in the trash bin.
Yes. Rodney threw even the ashtray.
Fraine rolled her eyes then ignored the two men. She walked straight to the stairs and about to carry her luggage upstairs when the two men spoke at once.
"Fraine..."
She halted for a moment, and she could feel the sharp glares throwing across the living room and balcony.
Fraine sighed with frustration. She resumed climbing the stairs leaving her luggage on the floor. It irritates her to see these two men in the same room.
She steps inside her bedroom and shuts the door close. She doesn't care if it creates a loud bang.
Not long, she heard soft knocks on the door. She ignored it, but the knocks are getting impatient.
She opened the door, and it made her annoyed completely. It was Rodney, holding her luggage.
"What's wrong with you!" He yelled at her all of a sudden.
Fraine didn't respond to the guy but scowled at him. She folds her arms across her chest and leans on the door jamb.
She glanced downstairs; Zaijan was looking at her with a frown.
"Get down here." He said.
That wasn't loud but enough to frighten someone. But not her. She also ignored him and looked away to avoid meeting his intense gaze.
"Don't make me repeat, Fraine..." Zaijan is warning her, but Rodney cuts him out.
"Shut the fuck up, Zayn!" Rodney roared at his older cousin. The guy shifted his gaze at him, but he only fearlessly met his dark glares.
"And what are you doing here in my house? You can drag your ass out. Now!" Zaijan clenched his jaw and roared at Rodney. He even pointed his index finger to the front door.
However, Rodney only snarled back at him.
"Why don't you go to your fiancée instead?" His tone is full of disdain. He added, "I can come here whenever I want! I own this apartment as well!"
Fraine was entirely fed up with these men. She screamed.
"Can the two of you leave me alone!? It would be best if both of you get lost!"
After she screamed out loud, she rushed inside her bedroom and slammed the door closed. She makes sure to lock it.
*
Meanwhile, Hailey was stuck in the traffic. But since she was still halfway to the penthouse, this is a good opportunity to discuss an important matter with the Uber driver, none other than Bruce.
She was very impressed by how resourceful he is. He really deserves to be her knight.
"What is the status regarding the investigation by Shen, Bruce? How far are their progress?"
"Not much, Princess," he replied politely.
"Can you convince them to give you this case instead? Is Shen completely trusting you now?"
"I think I almost got their full trust, Princess. I'll court my chief to convince him to include me in the investigation."
"Great! And once you get in, let us slowly provide the evidence that we have. But I want you to give it directly to Fred Shen."
"Copy, Princess."
"Thanks, Bruce."
"It's my honor, Princess."
Bruce dropped her in front of the Penthouse main entrance door and helped carry her luggage until inside the lobby.
"Thank you," she told Bruce.
"Anytime, ma'am!" Bruce holds his cap and slightly bows.
Hailey went inside the building and walked straight to the elevator. Somehow, the lobby is packed today. Several of the residents are hanging out here, chatting to their neighbors while having coffee.
The lobby of this penthouse has a coffee shop that serves lattes and pastries.
When she passed them, some of these tenants greeted her, and some only smiled plainly.
Well, who else didn't know her?
She is the famous Mistress of Vincent Lopez Shen.
And she cared less if they gossip about her. No one knew who she was anyway.
Oops, speaking of gossip... Hailey contorted a smirk on the corner of her mouth.
She just received a text from Hazel forwarding a link to an article about her.
The news questions her if where she went? Because someone saw her taking a plane from C Province.
They question if she had a vacation with someone else while President Vincent Shen is out of the country.
The article even includes her photos at the airport.
Hailey would love to laugh out loud. But she has to suppress laughing alone in the elevator might they think she's gone crazy.
Just when she comes back to Metro City, she was soon welcome with fabulous gossip.
"These people..." She clicked her tongue.
What should I do with this gossip?
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