OLIVER CAGE: Return Of The Lionheart

Chapter six

"What the hell just happened? What did I just witness?"

Elina asked in shock as she paced around the room. Gerald had driven her home. She was visibly shaken, and she did not know what to do with her anger.

Gerald on the other hand, sat calmly on the couch. His expression was mixed. The anger and embarrassment radiating through his body made him weak.

"Why did you just stand there, Gerald? Why didn't you do anything to stop him?" Elina asked as she dug her hand into her hair. She seemed to be losing it.

She had never lost a thing in her life and it pained her so much.

"What did you expect me to do? Fight a man we couldn't even find?" Gerald frowned while he spoke. He could not believe her.

"You should have done something! Anything! You are a fucking man, Gerald. The least you could have done is defend me. Did you see the way Jeff spoke to me? He called me a liar, Gerald. And you just stood there."

Elina sniffled. She sank down as her tears stained her cheeks with mascara. Gerald sighed while he went to pour himself a drink. He obviously needed it.

They could not sue the D&M Cars dealership in court without getting unnecessary attention from the public. Viktor Grey had explicitly warned that they all remain careful. He seemed to have some political aspirations.

"Why was Oliver there? And what did Jeff mean when he said Oliver paid for the car?" Gerald thought out loud. Elina scoffed.

"You are unbelievable. You have a real man challenging your authority and all you can worry about is Oliver? That trash? He can be their driver or something. We both know Isaiah Lionheart loves cars. Didn't you see his bodyguard there?"

Elina shot back at Gerald who swallowed the contents of the glass in one gulp. But still, he was not convinced. He was certain that he was missing something.

"But still, Oliver looked suspicious…"

"Oh, for god's sake Gerald! Give me a break with this Oliver shit. I have real issues to worry about right now. Are you so narrow-minded? Can't you see what's in front of you? We need to find the masked man and get back at him."

Elina yelled. She stood up, walked towards Gerald, and grabbed the cup from his hand.

"What do you think will happen if my father hears of this? It's a stain on his reputation. You may feel like you are not in this but you are."

She walked even closer to him until she could feel his breath on her cheeks.

"Do not forget who made you acting CEO of Lionheart Group. You can lose everything as easily as you gained it. You have to find that masked man, and take care of him."

Elina said in a menacing tone. She truly had no regard for anyone.  Gerald tightened his fist as he tried to remain calm. 

She always made him look like a fool. But he had other plans.

"Sure. I will deal with it." Gerald responded.

"Deal with what?"

A deep voice suddenly said to them. Elina's heart jumped when she heard the voice, and Gerald almost melted. 

Viktor Grey stood there with a frown on his face. He was dressed in formal suits and had a patch of grey hair on his head.  He eyed them with suspicion.

"Father! I was not expecting you today." Elina quickly smiled and cleaned off the stains off her cheeks.

Gerald dropped the glass, forced a smile, and approached the older man.

"What were you two talking about?" Viktor Grey arched a brow. 

"Oh, nothing that you should concern yourself with. We are taking care of it. Together." Elina said and took Gerald's hand lovingly.

Gerald nearly fainted from the shock. She truly was a master deceiver.

"I hope you both understand how important it is that you both be on your best behavior. These are very dicey times, and I will not tolerate any attempt to spoil my name." Viktor Grey said in a calm yet threatening manner.

The statement was mostly directed to Gerald.

"Of course, sir. There is no problem. Just a minor setback. Nothing that can't be handled." Gerald stated firmly. Elina smiled when he said the words.

"Good. Have you heard about Vivian? That billionaire brat is getting on my nerves. She thinks she can ruin my business. I will destroy her like I destroyed her father." Viktor said and walked passed them. 

He sat on the couch, frowning, while Gerald went to get him wine. Gerald felt so degraded doing it, but he had no other choice.

"Vivian is nothing we cannot handle, Father. Do not worry yourself over her." Elina said and Viktor nodded.

"How are the wedding plans coming up?" Viktor asked Elina.

"Splendid, father. We are wrapping up some things. We should be done soon."

"And what about the car you said you were getting today? I did not see it in your garage." Viktor asked.

Elina's heart rate increased. She knew she had to play cool, or else she would spill the beans. Gerald shot her a look while giving Viktor Grey his cup.

"Well, I decided that I did not want it anymore. I got bored. You know how I am." Elina blurted.

"I will get another." She added.

Viktor could sense that something was wrong. What was she hiding?

"You said you loved that car. You've been talking about it for weeks." 

"I no longer like it. It was not what I hoped it would be. I got angry and left." Elina remained adamant. Viktor turned his gaze to Gerald.

"Is this true?"

"Yes sir." That was all Gerald could say.

"Very well then. Let me know if you have new samples. Or you can make an order from overseas. I think that will be better." Viktor Grey stated. Elina forced a dry laugh.

"I think so too father. Awesome." 

Gerald checked his watch.

"I have to go back to the office now. I have a meeting."

Gerald said and quickly stood up. He kissed Elina on the forehead before he gave Viktor Grey a gentle bow. 

He soon walked out of the house, fuming. He was not sure for how long he could bear the trashy treatment that he was getting from the Greys. They made him seem so useless.

Gerald got in his car and started the ignition. As soon as he drove out of the compound, Marv who had been waiting inside a car on the other side of the road, picked up his phone to make a call.

"Boss. Gerald just left the house. What should I do?" He asked.

"Follow him. I want to know everything he does today. Do not spare a detail."  Oliver said from the other side of the phone.

"Yes, boss." Marv hung up immediately and drove off.