h4Chapter 253: I Will Be The Last One Standing/h4

    (Author’s POV)

    "Mr. Everests’, we have been waiting for your arrival," a woman’s voice broke their conversation as they all turned around to look at the person who called for them. She gave all of them a blinding yet flirtatious smile as she added, "Wee to, Esteria."

    Dion arched as eyebrow in amusement, as Elio remained poker faced. Brave narrowed his eyes while looking at the woman’s face, it somehow looked familiar to him.

    "And who you might be?" ric questioned her straightaway. His attitude haughty and aloof.

    She offered her hand for a handshake as she introduced herself, "My name is Elisa Queens and I am one of Mr. Larson’s secretaries. He gave me the responsibility for apanying you and bring you all to his residence." Her smile remained intact as she gazed at ric, her eyes filled with ambition and dark desire.

    And her attire, though she was formally dressed, but, the deeper than the ocean neckline of her ck,cey blouse and her higher than the mountain slit extremely tight maroon pencil skirt was provocative, at the same time enticing for all to see. The people nearby were all mesmerized by her charm, as her cherry hair were styled openly. She was dress more like those roley girls than a professional secretary. And she wasn’t even trying to hide the ambition in her eyes. It spoke volumes, with all the gesture and looks.

    "Residence? Wasn’t the said meeting happening in a hotel?" Dion questioned.

    Elisa replied, her tone professional, "The formal meeting will take ce in The Crown Opulence but Mr. Larson wanted to have a brief meeting with the guests, today." She exined.

    ric raised his chin andmented, his tone t, "And what about the personnel change. We were informed that someone named Fabian Stephens would be receiving us. I don’t see him with you."

    Elisa licked her lips and muttered, "Mr. Stephens had somest minute business to attend to. So, he couldn’t receive you. For now, I will be the one, escorting you. He will be there at the Larson Mansion."

    "Then, lead the way," ric didn’t shake her hand, he ignored itpletely and started walking in other direction. But Elisa wasn’t fazed at all. Her eyes were set on someone else.

    "You must be Mr. Brave Everests, CFO of Everests Cooperation. I have read a lot about you in magazines and watched your interview as well. I ’really’ admire you, I mean I admire your hard work," Elisa praised him like a true fan girl as she extended her hand once again.

    Brave was a bit dazed, he was trying to recall where he has seen Elisa. Though, he didn’t want to, he instinctively shook her hand lightly. He wanted to let go and tried to pull it back but, Elisa didn’t let him let go. She gave it a good squeeze, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Everests," Brave was startled by that sudden squeeze and pulled his hand away and followed ric. He was a bit rattled by the sudden turn of events.

    Elisa then turned to Dion, "Mr. Dion Everests, you look more handsome in real life. The photos in those articles and tabloids don’t do any justice." She was ttering Dion and he was well aware of it. He has seen countless people in his life trying to curry favor like that. He shook her hand and as soon as there was the physical contact, he raised both his eyebrows.

    He wanted to use his powers on her and try to fluctuate her emotions, but he was shocked to realized that his power had no effect on her.

    Elisa wasn’t a vampire, he was sure of it and nor was she from any other animal species. ’She looks human and smells one like too, so why can’t we oscite her emotions,’ Dreymented, with a hint of perplexity.

    ’This hasn’t happened before. During our stay here, we will have to keep a close eye on her,’ Dion replied. ’She isn’t that simple. Jacob Larson is trying to y a dangerous game here.’

    And thest person Elisa greeted was Elio, "Mr. Elio Everests, you have been studying medicine, right? I really appreciate your work. I~" She wanted to say more but Elio cut her off.

    He kept his distance from her and just replied with a, "Thank you, Ms. Queens." And just like ric, he didn’t shake her hands and walked towards the Mercedes S-ss cars which were parked for them.

    ’ying hard to get, aren’t you? But what can you do. You are all werewolves, half~ wolves. It is in your nature to give into your desires, isn’t it. That’s what animalistic instinct is, you cannot stay away from pleasure and temptation, even if you want to. We have plenty of time together. I will make sure to y this game ande out as a winner. I will be thest one standing, in this game of desire and devourment,’ Elisa curled her lips upwards as she gazed at the four brothers’ back. She was already nning her next move on them.

    She then walked towards them and exined, "We have arranged separate cars for you. Mr. ric, Mr. Brave, please, your car is this way." The driver opened the back door and respectfully waited for them to get in. ric seated in while Brave nced at Elisa once again, his face filled with varied emotion.

    ’Raw, where have we seen her?’ he asked his wolf.

    ’I don’t know, but she does look familiar. Maybe, we have seen her in some formal gathering or some event like that,’ Raw stated, though he wasn’t too sure of it.

    Brave found his exnation reasonable and didn’t say another word, just took the seat beside his twin brother and the driver closed the door.

    Elisa then walked to the car parked just behind the one in which ric and Brave were seated, "Mr. Dion and Mr. Elio, please, this way." The other driver did the same as the previous one.

    After settling all of them, Elisa walked towards the passenger seat of the first car and settled in it. The cars zoomed of one after another.

    ric questioned, "Why does Mr. Larson wants to see us at his ce?"

    "You all are the heirs of Everests Cooperation and his prestigious guest. So, he wanted to have lunch with you all in an informal setting," Elisa tone remained professional, but her eyes lingered on the twins faces as she answered ric’s question.

    "There was no need for that," ric remarked in a low voice.

    This time, Brave fired a question, "Ms. Queens, have we met prior to today?"

    ric narrowed his eyes at his brother’s question in confusion as Elisa answered, "Uhh~ ..... I don’t think so. Why do you ask?"

    "Y~ ... you look a bit familiar," he replied truthfully.

    Elisa chuckled flirtatiously and said, "Although, I would have loved if I met you in person before, but I don’t think so we have."

    ’Why is Brave behaving unlike himself?’ Alex was stupefied. ’Is something going on with him?’

    ’I am not sure. I will ask him properly when we are alone,’ Al stated.

    In the other car, Elio was quite happy that Elisa didn’te with them. He wasn’t fond of that type of people. Dion, on the hand was still reeling over the fact that his abilities didn’t work on Elisa.

    Soon, both the cars entered the zone where both Red Stone University and Larson Mansion was situated. Although the Larson Mansion was located at the outskirts of Red Stone’s main campus area, precisely a mile and half away but the way to reach there had a catch. One has to go through the road which was located not faraway from thekeside.

    Elisa started exining as their car entered the main campus gate, "Right now, we are entering the Red Stone University Campus, one of the top three universities in the world. As you can see on the right side, that area is Red Stone’s library quad, with sic different libraries. You can find every type of book in there, I guarantee you that." She gave brief description about all the zones they passed through.

    ric didn’tment anything but he was thoroughly impressed by the aesthetically pleasing infrastructural design and the extensive and scenic view of the campus area. As the wheels rolled on, Elio lowered his window to take in some fresh air. He ced his hand on the frame, the same hand on which Nora had tied the protective charm.

    Suddenly, a gust of wind blew from the other side and the red protective string which was a bit loose, fell off and flew away. Elio’s eyes widened as he asked the driver, "the stop the car at once."

    "What happened, Eli? Why are we stopping here?" Dion asked with confusion and concern.

    "The bracelet ... it blew away. I have to get it," saying this he got out of the car, closed the door and chased after it.

    To Be Continued . . . . . . . . .