Chapter 102

NEXT MORNING: VANESSA'S APARTMENT

As usual, Vanessa got ready for work after making sure her kids had gone to school with Emily and a bodyguard. Since Lily slept over, they only had to wait for Diego who was already in the Garage waiting for them.

"Let's go, Lily." Vanessa said as soon as she stepped into the living room.

Lily was dressed in a black skirt and blazer.

"Okay." She picked up her bag where she often kept her tablet.

Together, they both walked out of the living room. Outside, they settled down inside the black Bentley that Diego had already driven out.

"Good morning, Ms Rodriguez." Diego greeted, glancing at Vanessa from the rear view mirror as he navigated the car out of the drive way.

"Morning, Diego." Vanessa replied, her eyes fixated on her phone.

"The hacker I was trying to contact for you is currently not in the country." He informed.

Both Diego and Lily looked at Vanessa, trying to gauge her reaction.

Vanessa's head snapped up from her phone.

"Oh, someone helped me with that already." She muttered.

Lily and Diego shared a doubtful glance. Diego nodded his head and focused on the road in front of him.

"Really? Who helped you with it? Can the person be trusted?" Lily asked, curiosity piqued.

"Mr. Gonzalez." Vanessa said in a mutter.

"What?" Lily gasped, while Diego tried to hide his surprise.

"Can he be trusted?" Lily asked again.

Vanessa hesitated for a moment, as she recalled how Riccardo had helped her. If she says that he couldn't be trusted, Diego and Lily would surely be wary of him.

She responded with a small hum. "Yes, he can be trusted."

"Alright, if you say so." Lily relented.

"Did you guys manage to find out who was behind the message?" Diego asked.

"Not really. But there is something you both need to know." Vanessa said, putting her phone aside.

"What is it?" Diego asked.

"Whoever sent the message was using Damien's phone. It's obvious that they are trying to frame him." She informed.

Their eyes both widened in surprise.

"What, how is that even possible?"

"I don't know. We have to be extremely cautious." Vanessa advised.

"Yes, we will do our best." Diego agreed.

"Thank you." Vanessa managed to let out a small smile.

"You don't need to thank us." Lily chipped in.

Vanessa smiled at her, as she moved her gaze outside the car's window.

They were currently on the highway way. Vanessa couldn't help but wonder if they would be able to figure out who is beside all of this.

She tried to remember who she could suspect, but no one in particular came to her mind, she had always been careful not to fall into anyone's bad book.

Just then, a suspicious person struck her like a tidal wave! Could it be Tiffany? Riccardo's Ex girlfriend?

It was only obsessed people that would go through such lengths, including digging into her private life.

"Diego, I need you to help me with something." Vanessa said immediately.

"Yes, what is it?" Diego asked, now bringing the car to a stop in front of their company.

"Do some diggings on the ROYALS daughter." She requested.

"Are you suspecting her? You guys have nothing in common."

"Just do it." Vanessa said, leaving no room for discussion.

Diego nodded his head then alighted from the car and proceeded to open the door for Vanessa.

Lily and Vanessa walked into the Company, while Diego proceeded to carry out Vanessa's request.

"Today is your scheduled meeting with Mr. Gonzalez." Lily informed, her steps not faltering as they both walked towards the elevator.

"Hmm. What is on my schedule before then?" Vanessa asked, now walking into the elevator with Lily.

Lily began reading out the schedule for the day while Vanessa listened attentively.

Soon, the elevator dinged and the door swung open and they walked unto the floor where her office was situated.

"If that's all, I'll go through some things on my system before the meeting time." Vanessa muttered.

"Alright, I'll be in my office then." Lily muttered.

Just as they both took a step forward, Damien ran towards them, having a panicked look on his face.

As he stopped in front of Vanessa, he paused to catch his breath.

"What's wrong, Damien?" Vanessa asked worriedly, looking behind him to see if someone was chasing him.

"My office... It's." He breathed hard.

Vanessa and Lily shared a worried glance.

"What happened to your office?" Vanessa demanded.

"You should see it for yourself." Diego muttered, grabbing her hands lightly and leading her towards his office. Lily quickly followed behind them worriedly.

When they walked into the office, Vanessa's mouth hung open. The office was a total mess, she didn't need someone to tell her that someone had broken in. Files where all scattered around the desk and floor, his chair was even broken.

His laptop damaged, Vanessa knew that this was no normal break in. Whoever sent her that message was trying to pass another message.

And Vanessa knew that this was about to get alot uglier.

She turned to Lily. "Call the cleaners." She muttered.

Lily gave a slight bow before walking out of the room. Vanessa fished out her phone from her pocket and quickly took pictures of the office.

"Don't worry, Damien. I'll find out who is behind all of this." She reassured him.

He nodded his head. "Thank you, Vanessa."

When Lily returned with the cleaners, Vanessa walked outside and met Diego waiting for her.

"What did you find?" She asked curiously.

"I don't think she's the one."

"Why do you say so?"

"None of the events points towards her. And she's currently not in the country, she'd be returning today." Diego informed, handing Vanessa some files.

"Then, who could have done this?" She asked, taking the files from him.

"Have you forgotten about the weird guy from the award event?" Diego asked, his brows raised in a questioning manner.

"OMG. How could I have forgotten about him." Vanessa gasped in shock, her situation clearly dawning on her.