The Mission (5)

Inside the event hall…

The place was lively, with all the guests busy chattering with one another when the glass door opened.

Wondering who it could be, everyone’s head snapped toward the door—particularly the ladies who couldn’t wait to sight the town’s No. 1 elites. However, disappointment was evident on the lady’s faces when they saw the two figures who came in. It was not their most anticipated guest. Unfortunately.

On the other hand, the men were spellbound at the dazzling silhouette that carried herself with so much elegance as she moved hand in hand with the guy they undoubtedly knew was none other than Noah Lincoln. He was a notorious womaniser everyone knew and the Senator’s son. Hence, not even the mask could hide his features. How unfortunate to have such a beauty end up as one of his many flings, they surmised.

While the gatherings had mixed feelings about who the young lady could be, Amy glanced around to see how much wealth the place reeked of. The ladies were dressed exquisitely, with the men no difference. And when she could not sense Reagan’s presence anywhere, she heaved a sigh of relief. ‘But how much longer before he showed up?’ Amy muttered within.

Noah proudly led Amy to his table at a quiet corner in the hall, where his small circle of friends was gathered. Those who had skipped the beach earlier were curious to know who the chic lady was. They were eager to find out Noah’s and Amy’s relationship status. And fast in case there was any chance for them to make their move on her.

The second Amy’s butt touched the seat beneath her, she immediately helped herself with a shot of vodka and gulped it down her throat in one go. She could feel Brianna’s burning gaze on her, but she needed to calm her tensed nerves, and liquor was perhaps the best way to do so.

Also, she thought she might not think so much if she got drunk. That way, the night could pass without her fears coming to reality. Amy hoped that would be the case even though she knew it was merely her wishful thinking.

Ignoring the eyes that threatened to skin her alive if possible…she helped herself with another shot, and like the first one, Amy downed it in one go.

“Hey. Take it easy there, gorgeous.” Noah, who had seen how fast Amy quaffed two shots of Kors Vodka 24k, cautioned. Usually, he wouldn’t have given a hoot about how much she drank. But keeping in mind his plans with her later, he had to make sure she was sober because drunk girls weren’t fun to shag.

He thought they always ruined his evening… Starting with the girls vomiting all over him or his house and then sleeping like a log. In the end, he would have to call his securities to have them removed, and he didn’t want that to be the case with Amy. Hence, he had to watch out that she drank enough to make her tipsy and not more since girls in that condition were fantastic in bed.

“Are you going to introduce the pretty lady to us?” Jeffery Mason spoke with his hand leisurely around Brianna’s shoulder.

With that comment, the others also chimed in. “Yes, man. Introduce the pretty lady already.” They all said simultaneously.

Noah smirked at their eagerness. “This is Emma, my date!” He spoke boastfully, seeing how almost all the guy’s eyes were on his date. She was undeniably the most stunning lady in the hall, he deduced.

Emma? Really? Brianna sneered inwardly. It was evident that Amy was getting back at her for unknown reasons because the name Emma is one name Brianna despised with everything in her.

“Hi, Emma. You can call me Jason!” One of the guys introduced himself flirtingly.

“Hey, Emma. I am David!” Another one spoke. And one after the other, they all said their names until it was Brianna’s turn to do so.

“Hi there, Emma. How nice it is to meet you!” Brianna said through her teeth. Her expression was so funny that Amy had to suck her inner cheeks to hold in her laughter.

“Hi…?” Amy gave Brianna a questioning look indicating the lady to introduce herself.

“Amy!” Brianna said with a grin.

Instantaneously, Amy burst out laughing as she could not hold it in anymore. Of course, she had expected nothing less than that, given that her superior was terrible at picking disguised names. It was always either her name or that of any agents.

“I would give anything to hear you laugh again, gorgeous!” Noah whispered to Amy’s ears. He didn’t care that his date was possibly being rude by laughing at the name of his friend’s date. Her laughter was beautiful, and he would love to hear that again.

Right at that moment, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.” A man’s voice sounded from the stage, and all attention was instantly directed at him.

“My name is Kennedy Botch, the Managing Director of this hotel.” He continues, “On behalf of Mr Easton, the chairman of BEWICK’s LUXURY INTERNATIONAL HOTELS and His Excellency, Governor Glover, who are the co-host of this event, I would like to welcome you all to this year’s falls ball.” He carried on-

“However, this year’s ball will not be like the typical ones from preceding years. There will be honours to give away after the auction!”

[When will the auction begin?] Someone from the gatherings inquired.

“The auction will begin after you all have had something delicious filling your stomach,” Kennedy responded with a smile. “I will be here again to announce the starting of the auction. In the meantime, please enjoy your meals!” That said, the man stepped down from the stage and exited the hall.

Not less than five minutes later…

The hotel staff stormed the hall with large trolleys of food that was enough to feed more than two hundred guests. The aroma of the food was inviting for Amy, and she couldn’t wait to dig in since she had not eaten anything for almost the whole day.

Brianna was no different. The whole teams were busy all through the day with plans for their assignment that they barely got time to rest. Even worse, to have something filling their stomachs. Thus, she hoped the meal would taste as good as it smelled.

Food was served in no time, and the taste was even better than its aroma.

During the meal, Noah relentlessly fed Amy food from his plate. He was so sweet that anyone who didn’t know how dirty his mind was would think he was the perfect gentleman. But Amy knew better than to fall for such petty tricks. She knew men were dubious and would do anything to get into a woman’s pants. Some even go as far as to win her heart, only to have it shattered afterwards. Thus, she feigned ignorance of his motives and played along with him.