Chapter 39 - Proper Disguise

"Mr. Vitiello, I can now see why would Mr. Drake suggested this place,"Benett Hudson, Santiago's new client, spoke with an appreciation shining in his eyes. Just like this Santiago knew that he had struck a million-dollar deal with this old man who was mourning his dead wife for the last three years. 

"I'm glad that you liked my place," Santiago replied quite diplomatically. He had been hearing the same appreciation since the time he had created this piece of paradise in the middle of the ocean. "Mr. Drake was unable to explain your taste and preferences to me. I have arranged a show for you. I know a man of great tastes like you can choose for himself." 

Bennett Hudson laughed. Even his laugh sounded like million dollar bills. 

It was difficult for Santiago to make arrangements according to the old man's tastes for a number of reasons. His captive and the ongoing war with the Italian mafia were two prominent reasons. 

"Young man! I must say your unique idea is worth billions. You sure are expensive but your products are worth every single penny." 

"They are not products, Mr. Hudson," Santiago said with an easy smile. But the old man could sense that he had said something inappropriate. "Respect is the first prerequisite of my business." 

"I understand, Mr. Vitello," the old man said. "Now I can understand why you are so in demand." 

"It's just business," Santiago said. 

"To you, it may only be business," The old man said. "But to your clients, you are the only one who could fulfill their fantasies. As humans, we all have certain fantasies. Some common and some forbidden. But who would have thought that one day a man would appear out of nowhere and claim to fulfill them for a temporary period of time?I'm here to find my lost self, Young man. And I have a feeling that you will not disappoint me." 

"You made me sound like a Messiah, Mr. Hudson," Santiago said a while later. 

"Well...aren't you one?" The old man immediately retorted. 

"Quite the opposite, sir. Quite the opposite." 

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"Ah! I can't believe that we did something like that," Giselle said as soon as she entered her room and lay on the bed. 

This girl! She was a trouble! Yes, this beautiful and innocent girl, namely Persephone, was walking and talking definition of trouble. She first persuaded her to tell her the entire truth. And when Giselle agreed, she convinced her to take her to her wing as she would like to see that contract straight away. 

Since Persephone knew quite well that Villain's men were keeping an eye on her every movement through CCTV cameras which were positioned on every nook and corner of the island. She coaxed Giselle to let her disguise as Nora as both of them shared the same height and figure. 

At first Giselle was reluctant to agree to this bizarre and dangerous idea, but Persephone managed to persuade her with her impeccable persuasion and negotiation skills. 

Nora and Persephone exchanged their clothes first. Nora kept her hair usually open and it gave her a chance to hide her face behind her bangs. While the other girl just had to sit by the side of the cascade and pretended to sketch quietly. 

And it seemed that this plan of hers actually worked as none of the guards stopped them while coming to Giselle's place. 

"So, should we start?" The ever-energetic Persephone asked her. 

"Wait for a moment. Let me catch my breath," Giselle said while huffing. "My heart is beating so fast that I am afraid that I can come out of my ribcage any moment." 

"Ah?"Persephone looked at her weirdly. " Are you sure your heart is not running because of my 

beauty?" 

Giselle rolled her eyes. "Not only are you a trouble but also a narcissist."

Persephone grinned but she didn't refuse her words. Of course, she caused a lot of trouble for her. But what could she do when curiosity was taking the best out of her? 

"Okay, let's not waste your time," Giselle said to her. She was more worried about Nora now. That poor assistant of hers would be punished severely if she got caught." I know that you have been curious to see what kind of contact I have signed with my boss. Right? I will tell you that there are two types of the contract. I can't make you understand the severity of it just by texts. So, I have decided to show you what actually goes on this island. Because sooner or later you will be one of us." 

Persephone was so desperate to know the truth that she didn't tell her about her truth. About who she was. Why was she on the island. And what was her relationship with the Villain.

Perhaps, Persephone didn't understand the gravity of the trouble she had created for her until now. She didn't realise that she had already broken the trust that Santiago had bestowed upon her. 

All the progress that they had made would be undone. They would be back to square one.

"Giselle, I'm ready," Persephone said. "I think that I have never been more ready than today. Let me see what makes you think that I won't be able to take it."

"I hope you won't regret it,"replied Giselle. She still wished for Persephone to back out . But she knew that she wouldn't. She was too proud to back out though her heart was telling her too. 

Persephone just smiled. 

With a sigh, Giselle stood up. She clapped once and Jean came in with two different outfits. 

"This…"Persephone's eyes were confused. 

"Disguise,"Giselle said. "You can't go there without proper disguise. Boss won't be happy if he saw you there." 

"You think he would be there?"questioned Persephone with quirked brows. 

"Yeah, I have heard that a client has come this afternoon and the boss is busy entertaining him,"replied Giselle. 

"Let's change into these clothes first."