69 An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth? (1/2)

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In Yve's hospital room

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Without any warning, he kissed Yve on the lips. His kiss was gentle and sweet but you can still feel the hunger and lust. Vince really wants to claim Yve.

After going through a lot of life and death situation did Yve finally understood why Vince was protecting her so much. This time, she promised to herself that she will consult Vince all the time and heed his suggestions.

Among the three gentlemen who are witnessing another sweet moment, one can't keep his mouth shut and decided to speak up.

”Okay! I think I have seen enough for the day. Can't we focus on the matter at hand?” Chrysthe protested.

His interruptions received different reaction. Edward gave him an elbow blow in his stomach causing him to cough a bit while Slane gave him a 'Why do you have to do that?' look. Yve and Vince, on the other hand, had realized that they still have other things to do and that there are people around them. Yve became shy again and hid her face behind Vince's back. To help his Queen regain her composure Vince gets their attention by saying,

”Okay!” Was the united response from the 3 men in the room.

”Let's start with the car accident that Ms. Yve recently had.” Slane began.

Yve was shocked to discover the agenda at hand but that was only for a moment. She regained it back and focused on Slane's report.

”First of all, the culprit only decreased the amount of brake fluid in Ms. Yve's car. In that way, even if there will be an investigation, nothing unusual with the car will be reported. Second, the person who did this was a gun-for-hire. He was instructed to deal with it in an accident type of way.” Slane reported.

”So, it's a dead end?” Yve asked.

Although she expected for her enemies to pay for other people to do their dirty work, she was still wishing that with Vince's influence and power, they will be able to find at least a clue.

”Not yet, Ms. Yve.” Slane answered and was happy to see a change on his boss' soon-to-be-wife's face.

”We investigated this person and found out the list of his clients through the account numbers that deposited to his bank. And we found out the name.”

”Who is it?” Yve asked.

”Ms. Airis Smith.”

This time it was Slane's and other men's turn to be shocked. They didn't see any surprised reaction from Yve's face. It was as if she knew it all along.

Yve was able to pick up the meaning behind the stares from the men in front of her so she explained.

”I have been considering that it has to be them. Only Amira and Airis have that strong grudge in me. Grudge, strong enough to even want me dead and have the entire riches to them.”

After satisfying them with her explanation, she felt a gentle hand above hers. She's familiar with this warmth and tenderness. It was none other than Vince's.

”So upon knowing this, what can we do to Airis?” Yve asked and scanned their faces. Their expressions are enough to say that there's nothing but still she was waiting.

Vince has to finally speak.

”We can't do anything about this. As this was a one-time transaction, Airis may claim that she was scammed by this killer. Even if we put the assassin behind bars, I doubt if he will talk.”

”But don't worry, Ms. Yve. We will constantly watch his movements and any new transacations between him and Airis.” Slane promised.

Yve cannot hide her dismay. She finally knew the truth but still Airis is free to do whatever she wants. Little did Yve noticed that Vince has been observing her reaction for quite some time.

”You can still torment her by showing good results and proving your worth and abilities in front of the Board. Once all of your hardwork have paid off, Airis will have no other option but to stay away from you.” Vince comforted Yve by putting his right arm around Yve's shoulder.

”Prim... I mean Mr. Gray, can we proceed to the next information at hand?” Chrysthe asked.

”Yes, please begin the next agenda.” It was Yve who answered without looking at Vince.