"I don't think I told you my name or where I work before."Rihana was silent, frozen and for a moment she didn't know what to say.Although it was a bit nerve-wracking, but she had prepared the answers to such questions in advance."Or did I forget because I was drunk?""I did find out about you. Of course, I'm going to find out about the guy I like-"Once again, Dylan was stunned. "The guy you like?""I mean... that night was memorable, wasn't it?" asked Rihana, panicking slightly at Dylan's confused expression. "We seemed to like it. Did you feel impressed too?""Yeah... it was my first night, so of course it would impress me.""Oops! Really? That means you had your first night with a stranger woman. Geez, I'm really shameless. I'm sorry, Mr. Rall....""No, you don't need to apologize. As you said, there was no coercion whatsoever and... it seems that I did like that night." Rihana watched as Dylan shyly said it, and how he lowered his voice while averting his face. Rihana smiled and
"So she came to return your shirt?"Victor and Dylan finally met up to talk alone. They chose a café and booked a spot that was not close to the crowd so that they could have a relaxed conversation."Yes, but she said it was just a pep talk because her real purpose was something else.""Oh, I see...." Of course Victor understood. He had predicted Rihana would look for Dylan, because there was something she wanted to take back. "Then, did she talk about something else?""We just talked about things that weren't too serious, I guess you could say it was just getting to know each other-that's not much.""It seems like that woman is interested in you.""Huh? What?" Dylan looked nervous, as if he wanted to rush to interrupt even though Victor said it casually and seemingly spontaneously. "How is that possible? We just accidentally spent the night together and neither of us had any objections to what happened that night.""Yeah, not objecting isn't the same as her liking it? If she likes it
Victor approached Rihana who was on the deck of the ship alone. Carrying glasses of champagne and looking like they were about to have a casual conversation like two old friends reuniting, but the reality was different as Rihana's face broke into an awkward smile.Victor, on the other hand, seemed to be taking it easy."It's a very calm night and the sky is very clear," Victor said, making small talk.Rihana smiled nervously. "Yes, you're right," she said, "I'm glad you wanted to see me... Mr. Leighton.""Ah, don't call me by that name," Victor said, "my name is better if it's not followed by that clan name." He smiled casually, forcing Rihana to follow suit."And... is that so? Are you really happy that I came to see you?" Victor asked, he had intended to tease a little but it seemed Rihana answered truthfully."Yes... as we agreed on the phone the other day.""About that? Ah... I remember." Victor reached into his black pants pocket, making Rihana look there with an enthusiastic gaz
Rihana froze, with a tense face she swallowed her saliva."Can we get to the real talk?"Victor stepped back, standing up straight and staring at Rihana who was holding back panic. It was a funny expression to laugh at, and Victor's smile made Rihana even more annoyed but she held it on."So this is what you wanted to tell me?" asked Rihana, trying to calm down but her fists were strong."Yes." Victor answered confidently. "From the beginning, I was the one who asked Dylan to approach you... just so I could get this-your weakness. Now you must be wondering how you're going to get out of the situation that trapped you, right? Because you know what I'm going to use on this thing to threaten you....""Tell me what you want from me.""I already told you. About Vonn and Vincent, I want you to resolve the misunderstanding you caused. That had gone too far....""What misunderstanding that you talking about? What happened to Vonn and Vincent wasn't my fault! It was because of their carelessne
After almost a week in prison, Vonn and Vincent had no idea what their next would be.Dumped by their own father, trapped with no way out, and no one to help them. With so much uncertainty and despair, it seemed like they've stopped hoping for Violet."Are you sure Violet can get us out of here?" Vincent asked, looking as wistful as a flower that had lost its color.Vonn, who was getting sick of hearing that kind of question every day, could only sigh and answer, "I told you not to get your hopes up for Violet, let alone for her arrogant partner.""You mean... Victor?""Yes... who else? You just don't see it yourself how haughty he looks, offering a help like throwing fish to a cold, abandoned dog. How annoying.""But aren't we just a cold, abandoned dog?" Vonn looked at Vincent quickly. "Dad dumped us, mom can't do anything, and Violet... it's not like she can do much without Victor either. At least he has money.""Now you're on Victor's side, huh? Do you expect that loser to help us?
"Wow... this is quite a complicated case, huh? You were framed by a woman, and it turns out that woman was used by someone else to frame you. Can we just pinpoint one culprit and arrest her before you're actually sentenced to a criminal offense?"Vincent refused quickly. "No... I don't want that to happen, because I know Rihana can't really do it." Victor chuckled, looking at Vincent with an synical gaze. "I mean... this is a trap that not everyone can pull off. To trap a hacker, you have to use another hacker, and Rihana isn't that hacker."Victor thought he might believe Vincent's words this time. But seeing that the man wasn't looking him in the eye made Victor want to ask."Do you like Rihana Barney?"Spontaneously, Vincent glared in surprise. "What?" he asked, sounding evasive.Victor answered easily."I don't think a woman with no experience in hacking could trap you and Vonn, nor to be used as bait to trap you. I can only think of two possibilities, she either executed her plan
Rihana Barney was in her room, curled up with an uneasy feeling.She had spent the day in a daze; not knowing how to get the cocaine from Victor without jeopardizing her career or telling Victor the truth.To be honest, Rihana still couldn't believe that thing was in the hands of Victor Leighton, a loser who ostracized by his own family. And seeing that loser could threaten her with such an cocky face made Rihana feel very angry."Damn it! How can I be threatened by a loser?" Rihana threw her pillow angrily. "It was sickening. Seeing me act like I'm scared because of his threats makes me feel annoyed! Was I scared? I'm afraid of Victor Leighton?"Rihana brushed her hair roughly."So this was his plan to free Vonn and Vincent. They must have suspected me because among their many friends, I was the only one who knew they had weird hobbies like hacking into computer networks! Victor used that threat to get me to give a statement and free the twins!""This was the plan from the start. I w
Rihana came to meet Victor at the place Victor had set.A two-story restaurant and a special room that Victor had reserved just to talk to Rihana."I'm glad you arrived on time," Victor said, smiling and letting Rihana sit down.The woman's face didn't look friendly, she looked wary. Rihana hated it when she had to act like a wary prey in front of her predator."What do you want to talk about?" asked Rihana, coldly and a little snappishly."Me? Who said I wanted to talk?" replied Victor, laughing. "You... are you still wont to talk?""What? It's only been two days, at least give me one more day to think.""What are you thinking about? Should I wait for you to think of a trap to set me up?" Victor asked, then looked at Rihana sharply. "Or should I wait for you to set a plot to kill me?"Rihana did not blink, her eyes showing a sense of tension as Victor seemed to be reading her mind. True, she had thought about killing Victor and settling everything, but she had abandoned that idea.Vic