Roman & Scarlett (ON HOLD)

CHAPTER 8

"I see Amelia is in your employ, you could do better though," Mr Finn said when he took his seat.

"I know, but that's not why we are here, I want to know if I can trust you Mr Finn with the greatest treasure of tonight's gala," Roman said.

His demeanour went from cocky to cold in a split second which meant that whatever this treasure was, it was very important, even tho Scarlet had no idea of what they were talking about and her father's derogatory statement pierced her soul she still had to bring her A game to this meeting.

"You know I came here personally to ensure you that it is safe with me, I have been its keeper for over twenty years now, Roman, I haven't failed and won't fail now, and the method in which I suggested to keep it safe is the best method, if that would be all I would like to go prepare," Mr. Finn said.

"I'll take my chances and in regards to the statement you made earlier, indeed I would have done better, I do regret that decision every day, I just hope it doesn't fail me," Roman said but this time around his gaze was fixed on Scarlet.

They were talking about her like a toy they purchased from a store, or like a business transaction and it got on her nerves, but she knew better by not showing it, she has been in this world of crime and order too long to know when not to let the enemy know they have an upper hand or power over you, and right now Roman and her dearly beloved father were her enemies.

"See you soon," Mr. Finn said and left without saying a word to his daughter.

Scarlet wasn't surprised by her father's actions, she was used to it now, the only time he ever gave her accolades or acknowledgement was when she became Roman's lawyer, but with what he said today it only meant that he still doubted her success, he still saw her as nothing and honestly, it didn't break her heart or make her sad on the contrary it only strengthened her resolve, she had to prove to him and Roman that she was more than capable to handle this world and her reputation was authentic.

"Let's go," Roman said to her.

Scarlet nodded and followed him, as they made their way out of the restaurant so many questions bugged her mind, what were they talking about? What method were they talking about? She needed to know the answers to these questions.

"What were you and Mr Finn talking about?" Scarlet asked when they entered the car.

"Something you have to find out yourself scarlet, don't always go for the easy route," Roman said.

"I......I.....I...... you know what, never mind," Scarlet said and faced the window If he wasn't going to tell her then she was going to find out herself.

When they arrived at the hotel Scarlet was led to her hotel room by one of the staff, it was a big suite with a parlour, and the big king-size bed reminded Scarlet of sleep, something she hasn't been doing for weeks now.

when she got settled in she decided to take a bath to clear her head of the many questions that bothered her so went into the bathroom to prepare a bath for herself, afterwards she took off her clothes and tied the towel around her, but as she was about getting in the bath there was a knock on the door which made her roll her eyes.

" Whoever that is should better have a good reason for disturbing me" she muttered and tightened her towel once again then went over to the door to open it.

"Who's there?" She asked.

"Michelle ma'am, so sorry to bother you but your glam team is here to get you ready for the gala," Michele said.

"Glam.....oh," Scarlet said then pulled open the door.

She was greeted by Michelle and twelve other people that were supposedly the glam team, she rolled her eyes again and opened the door wider for them to come in then closed it.