Chapter 72 - Eccentric Boss

"We'd better stop. We don't want to be their enemy."

"Do you know them?" asked Ronald.

"Who are they?" a girl with golden curly hair twirling her hair lock as she said it. This girl was the same girl when delivering the insect bottle and key to Cathy at that time.

Her name is Sophia, and she's an expert at disguise. She also had an older brother named Seth. Seth was the person who took Vincent's position as a photographer at the opening ceremony of Star Risen.

"I never met them in person. I only heard of them once." came the short answer from their boss.

Vincent tried to convince his members not to worry about the LS organization even though he did not like LS's involvement in Catherine's life.

What do they want from Catherine? What is their purpose in removing all files about Catherine from government data?

Since he noticed that the girl's photo and phone number had disappeared from his cellphone, he tried to find her documentation. The result was not what he had imagined.

The information regarding Catherine West, such as the girl's birth certificate or background records were not available. Even Ronald, who previously managed to steal a profile about Catherine, couldn't find it again. Strangely they could still see data on Catherine's siblings, which means that only Catherine was their target.

Why? Why does it have to be Catherine?

Vincent would never give up on finding whoever the culprit who threatened Catherine's life is. However, once he saw the symbol of the organization... that's when he tasted defeat.

With his current condition... he won't be able to match them. Even his cousin, Benjamin Paxton, who had dozens of gifted people, would not match LS's superior skills.

"What unusual for you to give up like this," was the teased mark from Frank, who had just arrived from the V collection gallery.

"I'm not giving up. Retreat now doesn't mean I give up. We're no match for them at the moment." Vincent replied casually. For now, he could only wait warily. He will see if LS aimed to target Catherine in a bad or good intent. "Have you brought what I asked for?"

Frank gave a box containing a new smartphone along with an unknown number to Vincent.

Vincent instantly opened the box and took out the contents before handing it to the Pasha.

"Can you build a defense system from hackers? I also want you to install a system that will notify me if someone tries to break into it."

"Piece of cake." Pasha took Vincent's smartphone and connected it with a data cable connected to his computer.

Vincent sighed, and now his mind was worried about something else. How could he reach Catherine if he didn't have her contact number?

He did remember the girl's home address, but he couldn't have gone there right away. Catherine might not even like him and think of him as a stalker if he stumbled on her right in front of the girl's house.

"Oh, I almost forget something. Here, I present you something that might boost your mood." Frank handed over a paper to Vincent, making Vincent frown.

At first, Vincent was confused about how a piece of paper could boost his mood. But after reading the writing on the small white paper, his eyes sparkled like a thousand stars in the night.

Everyone there could feel the subtle yet fluffy atmosphere around their boss.

What happened? Why are they seeing pink bubble surrounded their boss?

"Why are you only giving it now?" scolded Vincent, yet he couldn't hide his joyous smile.

"Because I just got it this afternoon. She came to the gallery today."

"Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I would come to the gallery if you told me."

Frank patted his forehead while shaking his head in resignation. Even the other members also felt sorry for Frank. 

They all knew how Frank kept calling them all day and wanted to talk to Vincent. But the man was too busy on his computer and was angry at them. He made it clear he wanted no one to disturb him.

Once their boss gave off an aura of dangerous threat and a stern expression, no one would dare approach him. Even when he found out that the party he was investigating was an LS organization, they could feel the danger emitted from their boss. His looks were like a thorn that could pierce other's hearts.

But because of merely a small piece of paper... just looking at a number from someone, their boss's expression softened, and his aura emitted a fluffy soft vibe.

Really... their boss behaved abnormally when in love. And this was the first time something like this has happened, making them wonder what kind of girl who managed to capture the still-closed heart man?

***

On Monday morning, the West sisters get ready for their activity. The twins would meet their friends to play in the entertainment world. Meanwhile, Anna would be having study groups with her friends and then go on a French language course.

Anna desired to be selected as a schoolgirl in a student exchange program in France when she entered college. She, therefore, studied diligently and prepared whatever was needed in order for her to continue her studies in France successfully.

One of them was to learn the French language.

After having breakfast together, the four kissed each other on the cheeks and left for their respective destinations. Since Cathy was no longer working, she decided to go to the public library to broaden her horizons about hospitality.

Cathy went to the library by bus as usual. She knew that her uncle had provided a car and driver for her and her siblings. But she was used to taking the bus and very rarely using the luxury vehicle.

Plus, her uncle bought her a separate car. The car was quite beautiful and very luxurious, that's what her sisters said. But she has never driven a car before. She hasn't even taken a driving license yet. So... her private car was idle in the garage of the house without being out ever since.

Cathy put on her iPod earphones and listened to her favorite song while closing her eyes. Not long after, she felt the cellphone in her bag vibrate briefly.

Without stopping the mp3, Cathy picked up the phone and read the new message.

'Hi, Catherine.'

Cathy's forehead frowned at the message from an unknown sender. Then another message appeared.

'What are you doing?'

'I'm sorry, but who am I speaking?' Cathy did not want to reply to it as it might try to prank her or just flirting around.

But she once worked at the Star Risen Hotel and made acquaintance with a lot of people. The sender might be someone important to her uncle, so she decided to respond in a polite manner.

A second later, her cell phone rang, making her confused as to why the sender decided to call her instead.

Without suspecting anything, Cathy picked up the call after removing the two earphones.

"Hello?"

"Hi. I'm Vincent. Do you remember me?"

Cathy blinked a few times and didn't notice she was holding her breath. Vincent? That Vincent? Vincent, who made a bunch of Star Risen photos to advertise?

She was pretty sure they would not be in touch again. She had managed to release her feelings of attraction to the man after a few days. But as soon as she heard the man's voice, her heartbeat wildly repeatedly.

"Uhm... Vincent?"

"Yes?"

"Are you that Vincent?"

The sound of a crisp laugh on the other side made her cheeks feel hot.

"How many Vincent do you know?"

"That... just one."

"So I'm 'that 'Vincent." obviously, Vincent was teasing her, making her want to hide her head into a pit.

Well, lucky for her, the man couldn't see her face right now.

"Are you mocking at me?"

"No." unfortunately, Cathy still heard chuckles in her ears. "Where are you?"

"I'm on my way to the library."

"You're not at work?"

"Ah, that..." Cathy didn't know how to explain the situation without revealing her identity. No. In truth, she didn't want Vincent to look down on her when she said the hotel's CEO had fired her. "I'm taking a leave," she replied after weighing the sensible answers.

Besides, her uncle said she could go back to work after her younger siblings entered school. In other words, she was given leave by her boss without being asked.

"Ah, I see. Then I'll catch up with you."

"What?"

"Send the address of the library. I'll see you there."

Beep... beep...

Cathy looked at her cell phone with a rosy cheek. He... Vincent will meet her?

Really?

Cathy didn't know which one made her excited. She would meet the man, or she would spend her free time in the library.

Jeez... How could just imagine she would meet the man make her heart chaos?

After sending the address to Vincent, Cathy put on an endless smile during the trip. Of course, this time, she made sure to save the young man's number on her phone.

At that time, she purposely did not save it because she was sure the two would not meet again after leaving the island.. Who would have thought that the man who contacted her first? Therefore this time, she kept the young man's number under the name Vincent.